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  • mjFjCHCL XlNK DAW10FAGREATDAY · E. Pollard, C W. Krause, Charles Frlel, John A. Nuller, Charles Barkoff, J. H. Kannofski, Fred Hampe and Joseph Fleming & Co. Ira JVi VseiS Judge
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,' fv H mjFjCHCL A Polyteclmic School to 1)6 h t Established, in Pittsburg. ffXXIAH DX JH X I1.D D U IDllU uo. I 'The Western University Decides to Branch Oat Extensively. CORPS OP INSTRUCTORS CHOSEN, $W According- - to the Recommendation of the I r rnmmltfaa IVhirh Tloito flttis Pitloo i FIEST TYOKE WILL BE EXPERIMENTAL i The cne fond hope of Pittsburg, to have a polytechnic institute, is at last about to be real- - lied, as definite plans and arrangements to that end bare been consummated. The considera- tion of snch a movement, which has occupied the minds of the trustees and faculty of the Western University since last June, was "brought to a climax last Tuesday by the official action of the trustees in establishing professor-chip-s and accepting the report of the Visit- ing Committee of nine, who haro in- spected the principal institutions of the kind throughout the country to gather ideas for the establishment of such an institution in con- nection with the university. The project has been under consideration all this time, and the plans for the building accepted and the con- tract let, but until the meeting of the trustees Tuesday, and their acceptance of the report of the Visiting Committee, nothing definite in re- - ard to the course or fulfillment of the plans ad received the official stamp. IT WILL BE SCIENCE HALL, The new building for the purpose now being erected on Observatory Hill is to be called Sci- ence Hall. The plans have only within a few days been adopted in their entirety, and the work will now proceed as fast as possible. The building will De of brick and stone, 84x81 feet and two stories high, with a basement that can well be considered a third story. In the base- ment will be a forge room, 17x27 feet; testing room. 11x27 leet; g room, 29x27 feet; foundry, 10x26 feet; modeling room, 16x19 feet; pattern room, 22x22 feet; metal-workin- g roam, 27x18 feet, and a supply storage room. On the first floor will be a qualitative labora- tory. 26x27 feet; quantitative laboratory. 26x27 26x27 feet; private laboratory, 18x20 feet; gas laboratory. 12x27 feet; ap- paratus room, 8x16 feet; lecture room, 27x30 feet, and an office. On the second floor will be two geological rooms for collections and studies, each 27x21 feet; room for mineral collection, 21x27 feet; room for organic pur- - loses, iptvi feet; room for chemical collection, J 6x11 feet: chemical laboratory, 18x16 feet; balance or weighing room, 12x20 feet, and a dark room, 9K9X foet, to be used for photo- graphic purposes and other studies that require the exclusion oi light. GIVING PBACTXCAXi IlfSTBUCTIOK. Each ot the departments will have all the necessary tools and appliances. In the forging room and metal-workin- g room, the students will see or handle the metals in all its stages from the ore down. He will be taught the tensile strength of metals, etc In the wood- working and modeling departments he will be taught bow to make patterns plan buildings, etc The new course includes instruction in electrical engineering and will give the coming workers in that promising and still unknown power in all lines of mechanics and arts a chance to get their first instruction by actual practice The general idea has been adopted from the Bwartsmore Science Hall in connection with the college of that name in Fhiladelphla,which was selected by the Visiting Committee as the best adapted and most complete institution of the kind out of these they isited. The f ollowlrg is the report cf the Visiting Committee, g'ving the reorganization of the university, with the addition of professorships, etc The report was accepted as a whole by the Board of Trustees: THE COMMITTEE'S BEPOBT. To the Hoard of Trustees of the 'Western Unl- - ,yerslty of Pennsylvania: . JUUI CUIUIUIIireilU Utn IU.IM.U,,. BUU CV. ,U1- - ratlon. to which on Jnne3 last, was referred a number of matters relative to the management of lbe university, would resDectfulIy report, that alter a rail ana careiui eunsiaerauou mey unani- mously recommend the board to take the follow- ing action: lo classify the corps of Instructors and their salaries as follows: Professors, not to exceed ,: associate professors. fl.400: adjunct pro- fessors, tl.:oo; assistant professors, 11,000: In- structors and tutors, fsoo or less, as may be agreed upon. To make the term of service or all officers, pro- fessors and instructors terminate the last oar bf June in each fear, and the election of all officers, professors and Instructors for the ensuing year shall be held during the month of .March prec- eding-, Zand, in me of failure to elect, such persons shall continue in their respective posi- tions during the following year. That hours for recitations shall be from 9 A. X. toip. x. That four hour's recitation work each dsy is dne from each professor and instructor, except from those that are emptied for special hours, and ex- cept also that those employed In laboratory or shop work shall give so much time as shall be nec- essary to accomplish the instructions Intended. AleC, that each professor and instructor who has less than his complement of hours in his own department may have referred to him work in some cognate branch of Instruction. That a chair of ancient language be established In lieu oftbe present arrangement, and the occu- pant of the chair shall teach the Latin and Greek as now laid down In the curriculum. That an instructorsblp in English literature and rhetoric be established. That an assistant professor of mechanical engi- neering, to embrace also electrical engineering, be established. That Held T. Stewart be appointed as adjunct of mathematics and engineering, his Sroressor embrace the giving of instruction in draughting. That Charles Volney Kerr, JL E . be elected assistant professor of mechanical and electrical engineering, his dutv and salary to begin Janu- ary L 1W0, or as soon thereafter as the new build- ing sha'l be ready foroccupancv. That the employment or a teacher of French be left in the hands of the Chancellor. That (250 be appropriated for Instruction in elo- cution, the money to be expended according to the direction of the Chancellor. That after January L 1890, the rate of tuition be tloo per annum. In addition to the chemical fees now charged. That the separation of the duties of treasurer and librarian be for the present deferred. LARGELY EXTEKIMENTAI. TET. In speaking with one of the faculty last even- ing, that gentleman was loath to apply the word polytechnic to the new departure of the university, as ho said the word meant a good deal and a great part of the work was of neces- sity experimental. The course and minor ar- rangements and just hbw far and to what ex- tent the instruction will be extended, cannot be determined yet, and now that the Board of Trustees have accepted the report of the Visit- - and new professorships, the facnlty and those naving in cnarge me esiauusument ox tne new course in mechanical and electrical engineering and the different departments in bcience Hall will go abead with their work and' will care the catalogue out in a short time. The purpose ol the university in regard to the polytechnic feature, is to go slow and gradually Increase the work and instruction as necessity and experience dictates, and, eventu-tul- the city will have an institute where her coming iron men, bridge builders, draughts- men, and men Jn all departments may receive lnstructlon-i- n their arts by actual practice, and be enabled to add greatly to development by her own sons of the f nture generation of the natural resources lying on all sides. HOW IT WILL BE WOKKED. In some of the like institutions in other cities, the students go into the foundry, put on the apron, and themselves handle all the metals and are complete masters of the tools In the workshops. It is not decided yet whether this plan will be carried out in the sew institution to such an extent or not, but it is probable that regular workmen will be em- ployed to do the most of the work while the students in groups watch tbem and help in the minor or lighter work. Mr. Charles Volney Kerr. lLEa former graduate of the Western University, after- ward receiving his degree of Mechanical Engineer, and studying in several of the best polytechnic Institutes in the United States, will superintend the work in metals, wood- working, etc The civil engineering department will be in the college building, so that Science Hall will not hold ail the departments of science in the college As first decided, the preparatory department will be discontinued and carried on as the Park Institute A New Sewer for Fprlng; Garden Ran. The Committee on Streets and Sewers of Al- legheny last night decided to visit Spring Gar- den run on Monday next and Inspect that dis- trict as to the necessity for a new sewer. Some other business of minor importance was trans- acted. THEI GOT THERE ON TIME. Technicalities Brushed Aside Liquor Deal ere Joyous An Hour's License Hearing nod n Shower of Cash. It required 11 minutes yesterday mom'nE i or Judge Btowe to hear and grant 11 applications for license to sell liquor at wholesale and to bottle. The cases were those refused which had boen appealed to the Supreme Court. He said: "I shall take the affidavit of the applicant, filed with his petition.that be has the necessary qualifications under the law to be granted a license, as prima facie evidence, and unless there is some objection, and the objections are sustained by parties in court, I shall at once grant the license. Under the ruling of the Supreme Court there is nothing else for me to do." The I H. Harris Drug Company was the first applicant. There were no objections and the license was granted, The others followed rapidly and all were granted. Isaac B. Josephs, Thomas Murray & Cot. H. E. McCutcbeon, Joseph Einstein A Co., T. D. Casey & Co.. Mary E. Pollard, C W. Krause, Charles Frlel, John A. Nuller, Charles Barkoff, J. H. Kannofski, Fred Hampe and Joseph Fleming & Co. Ira JVi VseiS Judge Btovoe in the lAcente Court Tetierday. The Jubilant Drize winners didn't exactly ro off with a hop, skip and a jump, but none the less they were soon facing Clerk of Courts McQunnlgle and he didn't keeD them waltinc long for their evidences of authority to act, as I tin harl tliA fiAnm.nta mail, .nl In nt(ln(n n of the court's action. It is stated, but not nnder oath, that within an hour after the con- vening of the court, some license certificates were hanging in the applicants places or busi- ness. There were some sore people, however, and they were among those who had applied for saloon license and were rejected. Their faces were like a mathematical line, all length and no breadth. will be a field day for all appli- cants who didn't think it worth while to ap- peal to tho Snpreme Court. The appellants get between two and tbree days start of the rest, and as the Fourth is generally a great day for lubricating some dealers in parts of the city where there were no saloon licenses granted may make enough to foot the cost of appeal. It is supposed that Judge Stowe's ac- tion will be marked by the same celerity as that of yesterday. FIGURING ON A TRUST. The Pottery Manufacturers Cannot Beach an Agreement The Trouble Is With the Eastern Firms With Dead Capital. Mr. L. P. Smith, of the glass and china com- pany of that name, yesterday told a Dispatch reporter that the "pottery trust" had not yet been formed, as negotiations had so far failed between the Eastern and Western firms. The firms in Trenton are pretty hard up from the low prices they have been getting, and are anx- ious for a combine. The Western firms are not in such bad shape. The negotiations fell through, as the Trenton firms wanted too much of the stock. According to the rules of the proposed, com- bine the firms were to share the stock accord- ing to the money invested in their business. The Western firms kicked on this, as in many cases a firm with small capital has a larger out- put than one with perhaps twice the money in- vested. This is particularly true ot the Trenton firms, who, though having large money invested, at present have a small output, but want to come in for a share of the stock in pro- portion to their dead capital. The East Liver- pool firms don't see it that way, and so the trust stands, or rather falls to make a stand. The firms will again come together the last of the month at Long Branch. N. J. Mr. Smith thought that a trust would eventually be formed, but what means will be used to bring the opposing firms together are not yet decided. The proposed trust will have a very material effect on the price of pottery in Pittsburg and will be felt by the poorer peonle more than the wealthy, as the pottery includes all iron-ston- e china dishes and common tableware, while the higher class china and tableware is nearly all Imported and the price will not be affected. JE. 0. U. A, M. RELIEF WOKE. A Formal Report Dlnde by Almoners of the Fond Last Klghl at a Sleeting. At the meeting of the Jr. O. U. A. M. Relief Committee, at Moorbead Hall, Messrs. George Lovely and Charles Temple, the resident dis- bursed of relief funds at Johnstown, made their report. The balance in the hands of the committee is $9,600, and much more is expected from councils not yet reported from. Mr. H. A.Keil presided at the meeting. An interest- ing account of the relief work was given the meeting. There were 550 members of the order in Johnstown, and aid was afforded 2,600 per- sons. Ten members, ten children and eight wives of members were lost, and a large num- ber lost their possessions. It was decided, after a protracted discussion, to place the fnture dis- tribution of the funds in the bands of the Executive Committee. Aid was given all sus- pended members, and also the 31 members of a proposed council called Golden Rule No. 332. This council will be instituted next Saturday night, and many Pittsburgers will attend. SAID HE CARRIED GOLD. An Old Man From lbe Mining Regions of the Wesr. An old man, about 80 years of age, arrived at the Union depot last night on the Western ex- press from the Western gold mining fields. He was bent with age and was very poorly at- tired. A Dispatch reporter attempted to get some information from him concerning himself, but he refused to talk. When asked what was in his satchel, which was the worse for use, straps and ropes being necessary to hold it together, and which he carried with the help of two stout hickory sticks, be answered, "Gold, ;old." Nothing more could be learned about ilm further than that he was going to New York. His appearance attracted a great deal of attention in the station. HAREI FLANK'S SICKNESS. It Is Not Unexpected Under the Circnm-stnnce- s. Inquiries were made at the county jail last evening as to the character and extent of Harry Fiann's illness. The jail officials stated that the young man was far from well, but that Dr. Cbessrown, the jail physician, was not alarmed about him. it was only natural, said the officials, that a young man who, by all ac- counts, led a rather active life, should feel keenly the change to the sedentary life of the jail. His mental worry might be also presumed to have somo share in the depression of his spirits. No one presented themselves at the clerk's office of the United States Court yesterday with offers to become young Fiann's bonds- men. First Blaze for the Fourth. Fire was discovered shortly after last mid- night on the awning of Kauf manns" clothing store, corner of Filth avenue and Smithfield street. Officer Robert Holmes, with the assist- ance of the watchman, extinguished the flames before much damage was done. The origin of the fire is said to b,ave been from a j suooung critiicf. Sanitary Matters la Allcsheny. At the meeting of the Allegheny Health Commutes last night. Meat and Milk inspector Liupert reported having condemned during the month of June 2 calves, 200 pineapples, 1 sheep, 2 hogs, 70 gallons of milk, 1 steer and 10 bunches of bananas. Health Officer Bradley teported 172 burial permits issued, and 255 nuisances re- ported and abated. Overcome br the Heat. James Canavan, an old man dressed In the uniform of the United States army, fell to the pavement on Bedford avenue yesterday over- come with the heat. XlNK GLASS SCALE. Chambers & McKee Submit a Propo- sition to the "Window Workers. A BIG CONVENTION HEXT WEEK. ' Over Thirty Finns Bign the Iron Workers' Scale for the Tear. A BUHOE OF A GREAT COKE PEOJEOT A very important convention of the Window Glass Workers' Association will be held at Kauffield's Hall, Southside. beginning next Tuesday. This will be the first convention held by that organization since ISStt. All the delegates have been elected, and the following will go from the Pittsburg factories: B. V. Lawrence. Wightman & Co.'s Saw Mill Run factory; Frank Ames, Wigbtman's Point Bridge works: Philip Kime and Mick Able, ly & Co.; James Torr, Michael Buck and Phillip Demutb, & McKee fc Co.; Patrick Clary and John Sibley. Ihmsen A Co.: William Scott and Ferinand Welbje, Phillips Co.; Harry Conkling, T. Campbell & Co.; Daniel Esty and Peter Pemberton. Wolfe, Howard Co.; John Pearce. of Cunningham fc Co.: John Tees and John Fleishman, of L. Cuningbam's factory. Some very Important changes to the consti- tution are contemplated and a full representa- tion is expected. Among other things that will be considered will be a scale for tank fur- naces, something- - that has never been in the annual wage scale. It will come in the shape of a proposition from Mr. James Chambers, of Chambers & McKee, whose extensive tank fur- nace plant is located at Jeannette. He offers to pay 63 cents per box of 100 feet for blowing single strength glass, which is equal to f 130 56 per month, but there is a proviso that the the blower must work to the limit, that is to make the amount of glass each day allowed by the association. For double-thic- k place glass he will pay $2 60 per box, equal to JslZ in wages per month; for second and third double place, S3 a box, equal to 1240 per month, and for small double thick SI GO per box, equal to SlbO per month. Mr. Chambers also agrees to run his factory ten months each year. . The proposition seems to be a very fair one, but some of the members of the association be- lieve there is a snaku of some kind in it, as tbey may not be able to make the glass allowed by the tank furnace The matter will be thoroughl- y" discussed, and the Wage Committee will re- ceive their instructions to prepare a scale for presentation to the manufacturers governing the wages in pot furnaces. STILL SIGNING. More Firms Attach Their Signatures to the Iron Workers' Scale The Steel Scale Is Causing the Hitch. Over 30 iron firms have signed the Amalga- mated Association scale, and as predicted in this paper the other day, there will be no strike or serious trouble in the iron industry during the year ending June 30, 1690. Three large firms signed yesterday. Long & Co., of this city, the Muncie Iron Works, of Mnncie, IndL, and the Akron Iron and Bolt Works, of Akron, O. Secretary Martin, of the Amalga- mated Assoaiation. and several members of the organization were very jubilant yesterday, and wnen asked what tbe indications were, said: .You can say there will be no strike or trouble that will amount to anything, except in tbe steel departments, some of the manu- facturers do not want to sign the iron scale until they hear of the result at the Home- stead works of Carnegie, Phlpps & Co. When asked yesterday whether a firm could not sign the iron scale and resume operations without signing the steel seale. Secretary Martin de- clined to talk on the .subject. One of the largest iron firms in the city, Jones x Laugb-lin- s, employing about 1,600 men, seem to be willing to sign the iron scale, but object to the steel scale. In tbe steel department only 100 men are employed- - A conference was held yesterday bv the mill committee, headed by President Wcibeand the members of the firm. The conference was a secret one, and none of the men present would give any information of tbe conference. If tbe steel scale at the Home-etea- d mill is satisfactorily arranged there will not likely be any trouble in the iron and steel industries this year. The Carnegie sliding scale seems to be the main hitch in the settle- ment of the wage question. Mr. A. M. Byers, one of the leading manu facturers of tne city, was asxea last nignt whether he would sign tbe scale or not, and he said: "We will not sign it in its present state. There must be some modifications or our mill will remain idle The scale, as prepared, may suit some manufacturers, but it does not suit us. It is not tbe same as Tost year. Some things have been added thatseriously affect us and we cannot pay It. They must wipe out some of these objectionable clauses or we will not run our works. We havo not asked for a conference and I do not think we will until they present a more satisfactory scale." Chairman Abbott, of Carnegie. Phipps fc Co., said there was nothing new in tbe situa- tion and that no signatures bad yet been re- ceived to their scale Tbe report that a fence is being built around their works, and that there is an indication of a long strike, is mis- leading. There is a fence around the works, and it has been there for over a year. Secretary Martin, In the official column of the Labor Tribune, says: There have enough firms signed the new scale of the Amalgamated Association to settle the iron wage question till June 3a 1S90. The names of firms amon g the lists of signers will sub- stantiate this conclusion. It was quietly noised around that Inasmuch as the manufacturers had not granted a conference that the Amalgamated Association would invite a struggle by demanding exorbitant advances. How far from being cor- rect these prophets were, the scale assigned shows. It Is a source of great pleasure to all con- cerned to know that, as far as tbe wages question Is concerned, the iron mills can run uninterrupt- edly for another year. FEICK HAS A SCHEME, It Is Sold, and He Secure Atchison's Services. The coke trade has been dull, bnt it will be stirred up before many days. An important movement of some kind Is on foot, but wbatit is cannot be ascertained at present. Mr. John F. Atchison, the man who was at the helm of the old coke syndicate and who afterward be- came general manager for tbe J. W. Moore Coke Company, has been engaged by the H. C. Frick Coke Company. This is one of tbe largest coke concerns in tbe country, and the engaging of Mr. Atchison is considered by some coke operators as very sig- nificant and important. As is known, the coke operators have been scheming for trade and prices ever since the disruption of the syndi- cate, which put up the price to t2 per ton. 1 he price has now fallen to SL, and every operator is makinc an effort to stiffen prices. The en- gagement of Mr. Atchison by the Frick Com- pany is causing considerable talk smong the other operators. Mr. Frick was spoken to by a Dispatch reporter last night, bnt all he had: to say was that Mr. Atchison was now in his employ. A LIVELY SESSION Of the Executive Board of the Trades Council Last Night. The Executive Board of the Central Trades Council held a very animated meeting last evening. It was a secret session as usual, but tbe members who were present had nothing, or rather refused to say anything about the pro- ceedings. M. P. Carrlck nafie a lively speech on some subject. It was said that some action was to be taken on President Cam obeli's case. but at tbe close of the meeting the members J bMiu tuab uuiuuiK uau una uuue ouisiae OZ routine business. It was alstf stated that one of the members of tbe council was to bo tried and probably expelled, but he denied the state- ment. AH the members admitted that it was a lively session, Lut said nothinc special had been done. MINERS SUSPEND WORE For the Next Ten Days la the Second, Third and Fourth Pools. Advicesfrom Coal Center last night stated that at a convention of delegates .from the several mines in tbe Second, Third and Fourth pools, held at Brownsville, it was decided that a suspension of work for ten days all along the river would be beneficial to tbe miners in tbe way of securing a uniform price for mining, as tbe mines in tbe Brownsville bend have all been working at Kcent per busbel less than the district price. The Knob mines especially has been the drawback. Out are now idle. As a consequence all the mines are idle and will remain so for ten days at least. The Prescription Scale. The Prescription Conference decided not to do anything on the wage scale until after tho annual convention of tbe American Flint Glass Workers' Union, which meets in Bellalre next week. Several important changes have been proposed. He Is Ineligible, Mart Wims, of Gate City'. Ala., who was elected Vice President of the Seventh district of the Amalgamated Association, has resigned. He has been prompted totheposl- - I IT WAS NOT ILLEGAL. The Seaastlon About tbe Awarding of si Contract for a, Fire Enclae for Alle- gheny la Exploded. There has been a greatdeal of talk about the awarding of a contract for a new fire engine in Allegheny, and charges of crookedness have been made. Controller Brown and Chief Crow are mentioned as being implicated. It was stated that an advertisement for bids for a second-clas- s en- gine had been published and that tbe contract was awarded to tbe Silsby Manufacturing Com- pany for a first-clas- s engine at $1,600. the high est bid. It was also stated that the price was not mentioned in the Silsby bid and that Mr. Brown, afterlooking over the other bids, went out into the ball and called the Silsby agent and gave him a "tip," so that be could Insert figures that would insure him the contract. This statement is not only denied, bat is dis- proved by the minutes of the meetlniK Some of tbe biJs were for second-clas- s engines, but two of them were for first and second class, and one of them was for second and third-clas- s engines. The bids were as follows: SUsby, first class, H60a second class. 51,200; Clappi Jones, first class, H.S0O, second class, ,000: OhrensManu-facturin- g Company, second class, J3.600: an- other kind, H.100; La France Manufacturing Company, second class. H3U0. When these bids were opened it was found that the Silsby Company had notplaced a price for a first-clas- s engine, and the Controller was was requested to call the agent into tbe room. He came in and explained that be. did not know that a first-clas- s entnne was wanted, and put in the figures without knowing what the other bids were. "There could not be any crookedness," said Mr. Brown, "as no person but members of the committee knew what tbe other firms bad bid. Afier talking over tbe matter it was decided to take tbe Test engine, one that we knew some- thing about, in preference to a new one that we knew nothing about,if it did cost a hundred or two dollars more. The Clapp A Jones bid for a first-clas- s engine was 11,300, and there can be no charge of crookedness on tbe part of myself or members cf the committee for giving a nip' to the Silsby man. for his bid was 5200 more. The members of the committee wanted a good engine and will get one. Tbe statement that tbe Court will be asked to inaulre into tbe legality of tbe awarding of the contract is ridiculous." ILLEGAL VOTING CHARGED. The Election Muddle Up Before Alderman Cassldy Broadox bmlth Heard. James Douglas and C. W. Hall, the two col- ored men accused of illegally voting in the Second ward at tbe recent election for council- man, had hearings before Alderman Cassldy last night. The charges were that neither of the men had resided In the State long enough to entitle them to a vote. Douglas admitted at the hearing that he bad not resided a year In the State, but denied that he had voted at all, and tbe testimony of four witnesses did not contradict him. Broadax Smith testified that Hall bad told him prior to tbe election that he proposed to vote, but bad only been a resident of the State five months, coming here from Cincinnati, where he had edited a newspaper. Hall denied that he bad made any such state- ments, and proved by witnesses that he had been living in the city a year the 15th of May-last- since wblcb time be had been employed by an installment house as canvasser. William itearaon represemeu tne aeienaants and demanded their discharge on the ground that the prosecution had failed to prove their allegations. Morton Hunter, representing the Commonwealth, claimed this was not neces- sary in a case of this kind, as there was suff- icient evidence to warrant the Alderman in holding the men for court. The Alderman decided to adjourn the bear- ing of Douglas until Friday, and of Hall until naxt Wednesday, when he will give his decision on tbe point raised. AN AEMI PAY STATION. A Newport Social Lion Transferred to This City as U. 8. Paymaster. Secretary of War Proctor baa made Pitts- burg a pay station of the U. S. Army according to tbe following from the Cincinnati Commer- cial Qazelte: General J. S. Wltcher. for the past two years paymaster at the Newport Barracks, will leave about the middle of July for Pittsburg, 'lbe Sec- retary of War has made Pittsburg a pay station for the U. S. Army, and has ordered General Wltcher to that point to open an office. As no paymaster has been appointed to tbe vacancy thus created at Newport, it Is probable that 1'ltts-hnr- g, Newport and Columbus will be Included in General Wltcher's district. The General was Dis- bursing Officer for the U. 8. funds at tho Centen- nial Exposition last fail. Tbe Flttsbur office will be opened July 20, and he and his family win take up their residence In that city. General Mltcher was one of the most popular, as he was one of the most polite and distinguished arm men ever sta- tioned at Newport, and the departure of bis family and himself will be regretted. THAT OBJECTIONABLE DA1T. The City Attorney Advisee Salt to be Brought for Knlsanee. The committee consisting of Messrs. Hersb-berge- r, Andrews, Rodgers, Jones and Robert- son, appointed at a citizens' meeting of the Thirty-sixt- h ward, Friday night last, to seek legal advice relative to haying tbe dam at the foot of Little Sawmill run removed, called on City Attorney Moreland Monday night Mr. Moreland advised them to push the matter and carry it into the courts. He suggested that one of the citizens interested in tbe movement make information against tbe heirs or trustees of the Woods estate. In which tbe objection- able dam is located, charging them with main- taining a nuisance. Another meeting has been called for night, to make tbe report ot the advice given by Mr. Moreland, and plan a mode of nrocednre. LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED. Incidents of a Day la Two Cities Condensed far Ready Readies:. Hekkt FBXCK.burned his right foot at the Edgar Thomson Steel' Works last night, and he was brought to the Mercy Hospital. It is rumored that an English syndicate has been formed and is now negotiating for the purchase of the glass factories in this country. The mortuary report for Juno shows a total of 315 deaths In the city, equal to a death rate of but 12 in LOOO of the estimated population annually. Geoeqe Kettebee, employed at the Black Diamond Steel Works, .had his leg crushed yesterday, by falling under the wheel of a moving wagon. The remains of Joseph Rowe, of tbe Fourth ward, were interred yesterday afternoon in St. Mary's cemetery. During life he bad been a valued coal boatman. A cuniNO machine amputated the hand of John Doyle in Byers' pipe mill on the South-sid- e last night, and tbe man was taken to his home, 3022 McClurg street. Jonir Hiplet. of Beaver, was run over by a. wagon yesterday on Grant street. His jaw was broken and he received other injuries. He was taken to the Homeopathic Hospital. The Grant Engine, of Allegheny, which has been in Johnstownfor several weeks, was brought home yesterday. It was in. charge of John Lehman, who brought with him somo val- uable relics. Thomas Gboves was arrested by Officer O'Brien last night and lodged in the Four- teenth ward station house, charged with standi- ng- on Second avenue and insulting ladles passing by him. About S o'clockyesterday afternoon a boy named Jacob Oakley had his arm so badly crushed on tbe West Penn Railroad, at Chestnut street, Allegheny, that the arm will have to be amputated. Mayor Pearson- - and Detective John Glenn. of Allegheny, arrived yesterday from Atlantic City, where tbey had been fishing. They brocght with them the backbone of a shark that tried tp make a meal of them. Johw McCobhack, a laborer on the Cen- tral Traction road, had his right leg broken by a large casting falling on it, while engaged working in the ditch near tbe corner of Wylle avenue and Roberts street, yesterday, Catherine Kelly was committed to jail lu default of J500 ball for trial at court, from Alderman Doughty's offlco yesterday on a charge of renting a house on Locust alley. Thirteenth ward, for gambling purposes. James Finneoak, aged 8 years, fell from a wagon on Seventh street, about 5 o'clock last evening, receiving internal injuries and several cuts on the bead. He Was taken to his home. No. 127 Webster street, by tbe patrol wagon. Mb. Habbt Darlington and bis family left for the East on Tuesday night- - in a special car. General Superintendent of Transporta- tion Woods and family and Superintendent Plteairn, of the Pennsylvania Railroad, also went East in special cars attached to the same train. Frank Washington and William Sprout, traders at the horse market on Duquesne way, yesterday noon fell out over the sale of a horse. Words led to blows. Warbington finally got Sprout's lip between bis teeth and bit apiece out of It. warbington was arrested and held in 11,000 ball for a hearing before Magistrate McKenna on a charge of mayhem. When Mrs. 8Ibcrt Vns Robbed. While Mrs. Selbert was watching the placing of a drunken man in a patrol wagon on Ohio street, Allegheny, last night, she was robbed of on oi puuoie doss, auu is uiereiore ineiigioie. I uer purse containing tiu. $-- -- r' DAW10FAGREATDAY The Eagle and tbe Small Boy Torn J Loose Simultaneously. SIGNAL SERVICE PREDICTIONS. A Tast Yarlety of Amusements Planned in the Way of Celebration. PITTSBURG IS A X0IAL CELEBRAST To-da- y tbe great and glorious Bird of Free- domthe American eagle unfolds his pinions for the dirtiest flight in the sky that he has ever yet taken, for he has seen 12 stars in the azure field of the nation's banner, and bis scream is boldly defiant of all the world. Meanwhile the nnterrlfled small boy, safely ensconsed on terra firms; eyes the noble bird agape, ana touches off another pack of fire- crackers in honor of tbe occasion. Let the eagle scream! for the small boy has kept his powder dry a by no means easy task lately hereabouts and is prepared to celebrate with all the ardor of an untrammelled soul. To the four winds with trite maxims and an- ciently historical allusions! The last is always greatest, tbe present is always tbe best, and the future recks little of tbe added lustre of each "galorious" as it bobrtnto view on the edge of the wheel of time. Suffice It to say that sev- eral years agone a number of fine old American gentlemen put their fists to a manifesto which loosened the backteeth of tbe British lion, transformed tea into a drug in tbe market, and enforced perpetual freedom upon our fore- fathers and which is why we cel- ebrate. In no city in America is the Fourth of July more heartily celebrated than in loyal old Pittsburg. Business will be suspended gener- ally ana amusements suitable to the day and date indulged in liberally. So much hinges on the weather that the indications of this morn- ing will set tbe pace for the whole day in the matter of out-doo- r celebration. POOB PICNIC TTEATSEE PROMISED. The gentleman in charge of tbe Signal Service office in this city at 9.30 last night did not prophesy very good picnic weather for to- day. It then seemed probable that the day would be showery, but cooler. Going back over the books to 18SS it was found that the Fourth in .that year was called fair average 27-1-0 cloudy on a score of zero to 10; mean tern- - Serature, 73: maximum, 88: minimum, 9. In 18bS there was no rain; aver- age cloudiness 10 per cent; maximum tem- perature, 81; minimum, 82; mean. 71. ;Tln 1SS7 the mean temperature was 79; maxi- mum, 89; minimum, 71; rain, 0 of an inch: cloud area, 60 per cent. There was a thunder- storm. Last year was wet, decidedly so, the rain amounting to 0 of an inch: maximum temperature, 80: mean, 71; range, 21. The of- ficial weather indications tor y are else- - wnere given. "METHODS OF AMTJSEMEKT. There will be many pleasant ways of spend- ing the day, Old Probs permlttlrg. Hundreds ot citizens are at small towns in the vicinity on picnics, boating and fishing intent, Lawn tennis parties will take place by the score in the realms of fashion. There will be an excursion up theMononga-bel- a In the steamer James G. Blaine; a sword contest and races at Exposition Park: two ball games at Recreation Park; a field day of ama- teur snorts under the ausDices of the Superior Athletic Club, at Superior station, and enough other enjoyable events to fill a column. There will be picnics innumerable. Spartan Legion No. 7 will celebrate tbe day at Rock Point, and will enjoy, among other things, a grand concert. The Ancient Order of Forest- ers will turn out on parade in three divisions, with Thomas McKean in command of the first, Alexander McCormlck ot the second, and H. A. Dnmmette of the third. Soutbslde Council No. 133, Jr. O. U. A. M. will picnic at Grove station, on tbe Castle Shannon road. NO GENERAL FIBEWOBKS DISPLAY. There will be no general display of fireworks in Pittsburg this year, but a large proportion of the families of the city havo laid in a generous supply of rockets and bombs and crackers, so that the celebration will not fall short by any means. The citizens' of Lowell and Carver streets. East End, have clubbed together and purchased a large supply of fireworks, which tbey will nut off on the common in front of their residences this evening. old-tim- e celebration, with an ox roast, speeches and games, and in tbe evening a big display of fireworks. Hon. John Daizell and others will speak. FORESTER'S PARADE. A Grand Turnout of All Courts Here Ar- ranged tor To-Do- y. William J. Davis, Grand Marshal of the pa- rade of the Ancient Order of Foresters has issued orders that all courts in Pittsburg, exclusive of the Southside courts, will cqtnprise the First Division, and be commanded by Thomas Kcan, P. C. R. Those on tbe South-sid- e will constitute the Second Division, with Alexander McCormlck as commander. H. A. Dummett will command the Third Division, comprising the, courts in Allegheny and the north side of tho river. The First Division will form on Water street, with right resting on Smithfield street. The Second Division will form on Carson street, with the right resting on tbe Smithfield street bridge. The Third Division will form on Water street, with right resting on Wood street. The following is the route: TJp Smlthfleld to Third avenue. Third avenue to Grant, Urant to Fifth avenue. Firth to Market, Market to blitn street, Sixth street to Federal street, Allegheny: Federal street to Ohio, Ohio to Sandusky. Sandusky to Seventh street, flttsbnrg; Seventh street to Liberty, Liberty to 'Sixth ave- nue. Sixth avenue to Wood, Wood to place of The line will move at 10 o'clock. Notes of the Day. Ax!, the trains arriving and departing from tho Union depot were crowded last night. To- day being a holiday is supposed to be the cause. As soon as tbe sun is up y the brand new flag, 10 by 20 feet in size, will be un- furled from the top of tbe new flag pole on City Hall tower, and hereafter it will stay there. The regular meeting of the Randall Club will be held this evening, and in honor of the day it will be turned into a fireworks session. The service of tbe club has been remodeled and a French chef and white attendant in- stalled. CHIEF Kirschxer, of Allegheny, has is- sued no orders in the matter of fireworks and no ono will be molested nnless extremely care- less in the use of tbe festive crackers. About 20 extra police will be on duty y replacing an equal number of regulars detailed to pic- nics. Thk oil brokers Indulged in a lively hour at tbe Petroleum Exchange yesterday afternoon, when the rules were suspended on account of tbe approach of the Fourth. Hats and gar- ments were hilariously cbarlvaried, firecrack- ers were produced from mysterious sources, and a bully good time was had all around. To-da- y the postofflce letter carriers will make one mail delivery in the morning, after arrival of the Eastern mail, and make the reg- ular Sunday coliec'ions. The carriers' window will be open from 6.30 to 10.30 A. K tbe general delivery window from 7 to 10.30 A. M., the stamp window from 7 to 1030 A. x. The money order and registry departments will be closed all day. MUSICAL HEADQUARTERS. KJebers' Lead All Others. Purchasers put more faith in the honesty and judgment of that old and trusted,niusic bouse of H. Kleber & Bro. than in any oue else. Any instrument coming from Klebers' store, be"i$ a Steinway, Conover, Oableror Opera Piano, is accepted as good and relia- ble, for the opinion of Mr. Kleber is looked upon as final and conclusive. Hundreds of people have made the remark, "Oh, I wish I had called on yon fisst and bought an in- strument of yon," and Ihen they beg the Klebers to take the piano or organ which they bought elsewhere oft their hands and exchange for the superior ones at the latter place. Klebers' prices are $25 to $50 lower than thoe of other dealers, and their terms of payment are easier. The Klebers have sold in the last three days not less than six pianos and five organs. Wiiile other dealers sit around complaining of dull times the Klebers are kept as busy as bees. Don't fail to call at Klebers', 606 Wood street. Do Yob Want to Keep Coolf Ihen nseplenty of Marvin's ginger-snap- s, they act nscounter-irritant- s and positively to keep ont the heat. Try them. irrrs 8. 8. Mabtiw Ss Co. WANTING ELECTKIC LIGHT. , The Allegheny Gas Committee Considers the Question of Llghtln tbe City An Electric Plant Proposed The Specifica- tions Read. The Committee on Gas of Allegheny met last night and took action on a report by a special who had charge of the question of Allegneny being lighted by electricity. Tbe committee reported plans and specifications for the purchase of an electric plant having a capacity of 150 arc lights and 8,000 incandescent lights. The plan is to have bids on such a plant and after it has been in operation for six months, if suc- cessful, the city would purchase it. tbeplant to be located on the old armory site, corner of Marion avenue and Martin street. First ward. The report specifies that there must De 160 mast-arm- s at an elevation of 10 feet above the ground and 52 pedestal towers, 123 and 150 feet high, each containing live lights, and each tower to be provided with an elevator. Tbe re- - also specifies the lighting of all public uildings, 800 incandescent lights to be placed in the new Carnegie library. The report speci- fies that the plant Is to be completed in four months. The minority report of the committee fa- vored the lighting of the city by contract for five years, with the privilege of purchase at the end of that time. There was considerable discussion over the reports. Chairman Hunter remarked that he was opposed to tbe outright purchase ot a plant, on the ground that certain parties were circulating reports that it was a scheme to give played-ou- t politicians an office. Both reports will be sent into Councils and that body al- lowed to decide tbe matter. Petitions for lamps on Sipe, Staufield, Mar-garett-a, Sarah and Harding streets, Marion. Perrysvllle and Grant avenues and Bank and Manilla alleys were referred to Tbere was a very large lobby of very promi- nent citizens, all watching the proceedings with great interest. Mr. A. M. Byers said that he was there to see that Mr. Westmgbouse would get the contract. "I believe in patronizing borne industries, and if this contract is to be let, I think a home firm should have the preference," he remarked. A Small Frelcht Wreck. Abont 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon a coupling pin became fastened in tbe frog of a switch on tbe Pittsburg, McKeesport and Youghiogheny Railroad at the foot of South Nineteenth street, and derailed 11 freight cars. No one was hurt. . Trains were delayed about an hour. A Son Sues flia Father. A. E. Betzger makes Information against his father for felonious assault and battery be- fore Alderman Porter. The son complains that his father hurled a tea cup at him. inflict- ing a severe gash on his head. A warrant of arrest was issued. Disappointed by Uncle Ban. The postofflce clerks are becoming anxious about the proposed reclassification in the de- partment and Increase of salaries to have taken place on Julyl and are looking to Uncle Sam to keep his promise. Fine Sye and Bourbon Whiskies. I offer the following goods in bond or tax paid: BYE. Gibson's, Melvale, Monticello, Dough- erty, ML Vernon, Hannisville, Overholt, Gackenheimer, Hermitage, Moss, Large, G. W. S. bourbon; W. H. McBrayer, Old Crow. Hermitage, Bond & Lilhard, O. F. C, Hume, Carlisle, Mellwood, Kelson. All ages and prices quoted when re- quested. G. w. Schmidt, 95 and 97 Fifth avenue, city. BIG BUMMER REDUCTION In Second. Hand Pianos and Orsrans. If you want a big bargain in a second- hand piano call at Mellor &Hoene's Palace of Musio and examine their large stock of second-han- d pianos. We have a large number of good instru- ments, which we will close out at unusually low figures. Many of the above are of first-clas- s makes and are in the best condi- tion, some of them as good as new. Can furnish a second-han- d piano as low as $35. We hare also a number of good second- hand organs, as good as new, at a very low figure. All guaranteed. Come and examine these instruments be- fore purchasing elsewhere. It will pay you. SPARTAX tEOioir picnic", "Hock Point, v. Two covered platforms. Trains, Union depot 8:05, 9.-0- A. M., 120 P. M. CLARET WINES. Imported Brnndenbnrg Freres. Medoc, St. Emilion, St. Estepha, St Jalien, Margeaux, Pontet Canet, St. Pierrie, Chateau Leoville, Chateau La Bosa. Chateau Mouton. Grand Yin Chateau Margeaux, Grand Vin Chateau Lafitte, by I the case or Dottle. li. w. schmidt, 95 and 97 Fifth avenue, city, Excursion xto Johnstown. B. & O. E. B. will sell excursion tickets to Johnstown next Sunday, July 7, at rate $2.35 the round trip. Special trains leave at 8 a. M. For tho Family. Ginger-snap- s, in family packages, air- tight, just the proper size for family use. Dcn't fail to try them. mtts S. S. Mabtut & Co. Elegant homes among the forest trees at Groveland. You may picnic in the grove there on the Fourth. Excursion rates. , Smoke the best, La Ferla del Fumar clear Havana Key "West Cigars. Sold 3 for 25c by G. W. Schmidt, Nos. 95 and 97 Fifth ave. Enjoy the cool 'shade and beautiful scenery on the banks of the Ohio at Grove- land on the Fourth. Excursion rates. If you have not smoked the La Ferla del Fumar Key West Cigar you have lost a treat Sold 3 for 25c. G. W. Schmidt, Nos. 95 and 97 Fifth are. B.&B. Closed y. Come (Friday) morning for the great sacrifice sale of An- derson's ginghams; 25c a yard morning. Boggs & Buhl. Special Bargain-Cas- e of ladies' gauze vests at 124c each; also gentlemen's and children's summer un- derwear, closing out cheap at H. J. Lynch's, 438 and 440 Market street. ThFSu Fresh Arrival. Just received from the Anheuser-Busc- h St. Louis brewery, a large supply of their celebrated Budweiser beer, in both quarts and pints. For sale at G. W. Schmidt's, Kos. 95 and 97 Fifth avenue, city. Call for Frauenheim & Vilsack's cele brated Pilsner beer, on drait at all first-cla-ss bars. xtssu Make your family happy and take them to Groveland on tbe Fourth. Angostuba Bitters, indorsed by phys- icians and chemists for purity and whole-somenes- s. The mortality would be very light if this city was as healthy as Groveland. Cnsile Hhnnnon. Two large picnics; 3 matched gamesbase-hal- l. July 4; trains erery 40 minutes; round trip 25 cents. rotr may combine business with pleasure. Get excursion tickets by Lake Erie road to Beaver. Enjoy the Fourth in the shade of grand forest trees. Select a lot at Grove- land. They are large, level, cheap. Kone elsewhere equal. Spabtax Legion picnic, Bock Point, Two covered platforms. Trains, Union depot 8.-0- 9:00 a. it., 1:30 7. to.. Excursion ta Johnstown. B. &.O. B. B. will sell excursion tickets Johnstown next Sunday. July 7, at rate 2.35 the round trip. Special trains leave at8A.ac DANGEROUS FREIGHT. i Bailrcad Companies flare Become Wary of Carrying Lime. IT MAY CAUSE FIRE BI SLAKING. The Alleged Eesnlts at Johnstown Stirred" Up the Discussion. i E IS PE0SCE1BED Since tne fire which cremated so many bodies and burned a great deal of the debris at the stone bridge in Johnstown has been attribute! to lime, which became slaked by tho water coming in contact with it, tbere has been con- siderable talk among railroad men as to it being a safe article ot freightage. A call was made by a reporter at several railroad offices to learn if any action would bo taken by the rail- roads as to raising the tariff on lime shipments, in case it is considered to be ot a dangerous nature. Assistant General Freight Agent Charles I Cole, of the Pittsburg. Fort Wayne and Chi- cago Railroad, said In answer to questions: "Since the burning of the wreckage In Johns- town is said to have been caused by lime, tbe railroads will certainly make some Investiga- tion about lime. Nothing will be done, now-ev- er, until tbe meeting of the Classification Committee. As to when it will meet I cannot say, as the classified freight list is only made ont when it is thought necessary,' usually once a year, and our last was February 18. Some change in the tariff on lime will snrelybe made it it is found to be of a dangerous na- ture." THE KATES WILL BE RAISED. Another official of the same railroad said that the rates on lime would certainly be raised at the next meeting of tbe Classifica- tion Committee. Freight agents of several other railroads gave it as their opinion that the freight rates on lime would in the near future be double first class, and it would have to be put up in a more safe way than hereto- fore. "It is not generally known by tbe pnblic that railroads are very careful about the freight re- ceived by them,' said one person spoken to. "For Instance, acids in carboys is only received on double first-clas- s freight. This is because it is of a spontaneous combustible nature. Common black gunpowder is only received in fireproof magazines or metallic kegs, and even then as double first-clas- s freight. Other kinds of explosives are only received by special agreement. Dynamite Is one of the other vari- eties I speak of. Then when it is received it is only taken on specified days, and has to be Cut in certain cars." ONE PKOHIBITED ABTICIE. "As to nitre-glyceri- railroads will not re- ceive it under any consideration. If any per- son attempted to ship it nnder any other name and it is discovered; it would go hard with that person. Petroleum, benzine, benzole, kero- sene, naphtha, camphene and burning fluid oils, are another dangerous class of freight, and are only .received at double first-clas- s rates." Another person spoken to said the shipments ot lime from Pittsburg is greater than at other cities, as this Is a lime pro- ducing county. He thought lime would shortly be received for shipment only for four times first-clas- s freight rates. This would make it more costly than shipping ani- mals, and on tbe same basis of baskets, bird- cages or any bulky article weighing very little. George Davis, a smart aleck of Balti- more, threw a firecracker at a girl to see her jump, and she had both eyes burned out and will be totally blind for life. The young man said be was sorry and the Court let him off. W. J. MriXEB, agent of Groveland at Beaver, will take you to the ground. Go on the Fourth, enjoy the day and see the beautiful home sites at low prices. California Wines. ' Old Sherry, full quarts 50c Extra Old Sherry, lull quarts 75c Old Fort, full quarts 50c Extra Old Port, lull quarts 75c Biesling, full quarts 40c Angelica, full quarts 50c Muscatel, fuU quarts. 50c Tokay, full quarts 50c orsaieoyu. w. bcnmiat, jnos. Mb and 97 Filth ave. A BEAUTIFUL pface to spend the Fourth at Groveland. Excursion rates by Lake Erie, Fort Wayne and Cleveland and Pitts-bur- y Railways. Cheap fireworks to-d- and closing them out at cost. Open till 10 o'clock J. H. Johnston, 706 Smithfield. To make yourself solid with your best girl take her to Groveland on tbe Fourth. Fieewokks at cost to-d- and 706 Smithfield st. Fine cabinet photographs, only 51 a dozen, at Hendricks & Co.'s, 68 Federal st, Alle- gheny. Proof shown. Thebe would be fewer divorces if every person lived at Groveland, near Beaver. ITEMS OF INTEREST. Handsome Printed Challis, new work, 15c and 20c. Dark Ground Domestic Challis, 10c All-wo- Challis, choice effects. White Ground Challis. 6c and up. Scotch styles wide Zephyrs and fancy Ging- hams only 20c a yard. Very choice new work in Ginghams at 10c andl2c Wide printed Cottons, in light and dark grounds, bc, 10c and 12a Stylish Satines. in fancy French, 20c and 25c. Bargains in Lace Stripes and Plaid Muslins, suitable for Aprons. Children's Dresses and Wrappers, 6Jc, 8c, 12150 to 25c Hemstitched Embroideries, choice patterns, selling-a- t 50c, 65c and 75c. h Flounclcgs, special values, 75c and SI. 75c a yard for best grade of India Silks. Low prices made on Mohairs. Low prices made on Fancy Dress Goods. Low prices made on Silk Goods. , Children's White Suits and Wash Dresses all rednced iu price. Ladles' Ginghams and Satine Suits, neat and dressy, $5, 55 and tS. Wool Suits for Traveling Costumes, S10, $12, $15 and $20. BIBER I EABTDN, 805 AND 607 MARKET ST. u PURE WINES and LIQUORS FOB MEDICINAL USE. California Wines at 50c per quart Imported L'iquors and Cordials at LbWESTPBICES. Finest Old Whiskies in Western Penn- sylvania at tame prices ethers are selling. G. EISENBEIS, US FEDERAL STBEET, ALLEGHENY. , A ?250,W0' ISCUSM PEASE. , & Ground Broken for a New iCeans of ReaeJf Ins the Somhsldo HIH Wards. Ground was broken yesterday for the longest Incline planefnthecity.it being an addition to the existing means of transportation to Allentown andKnoxville from the Southside. The company back of the enterprlso has lt headquarters in Philadelphia, and has named' the projected incline tho "Pittsburg Incline." to be managed and operated by tbe Pittsburg Incline Plane Company." Messrs. Jolly 4 Werenerburg are the contractors having the construction of the work in hand. It will run from Bradford street, the second street above Carson, between Tenth and Eleventh, across tbe Pittsburg. Virginia and Charleston Rail- road tracts, to tbe Intersection of Washington street and Brownsville avenue, nearly parallel with tbe Mr. Oliver Incline, and reaches thai heart of Allentown. Tbe incline will bave an ascent ot 13 feet in the hundred, and will bo 3,000 feet In length, the next longest being tbe lit. Oliver. 2,600 feet in length. The grade will be very easy. The plane will be 40 feet in width, with a double track, and the cars are designed to carry both passengers and teams. The plane is to cost S2oO,00O, and is under con- tract to be finished by December next. The stone used in abutments and power houses i to come from the Beaver Valley. A CHINESE 0FFC1AL Supposed to be an the Hast for a HlsslasT Box. The New York and Chicago limited express was over one hour late last night. No person of note, with the exception of tbe Consul Gen- eral of China, was aboard. As he was asleep," nothing could be learned of the contents ot ths box which he tost in tbe Johnstown flood, and and for the recovery of which he offered a re- ward of 1100. A Monument to William Wolf. A handsome granite monument, carved by Itzel &. Co. has been erected in Unlondale Cemetery, in Allegheny, to the memory of Mr. William Wolf, the late n restaurateur of the Pittsburg Diamond. The monument la said to be tbe finest erected in the cemetery. The List Completed. MlssMeAmee and Miss Koo were elected teachers to the Howard school. Sixteenth ward. last night, which completes the list ot the teachers for that institution. JDB. HQRNE i CD;'B PENN AVENUE STORES. JULY, THE BARGAIN MONTH,Jir i' The time when we reduce stock In all departments. How? By low prices! This day will commence our Clearance Sale of all summer wear goods all over the store goods for men's, women' and Children's wear. SEE THE'TARASOLS"5E, Hundreds ol the "halt-pric- e and less" finest styles in both handles an4 THE GREATEST WASH GOODS SALE. Lawns, 5c r Ginghams, 6c . ' ii' Satiner, 6c i .. Prints, 4c ' " 4 "1 All are good quality and standard makes, i j 25c Ginghams at 15c. -- 40c and 50c Ginghams at 2Sc Silks 11 25 analltv India Silks SOa a- ,- TK SSi-- i v sjusva yard the greatest Silk bargain. TV Also our Black and colored unxaar--- - Silks. v, 1M s The French Dress Goods at 53c best A values usual price SI to SI SO now at ' " ' Everybody will find it will pay them to come early. Be sure to see the gTeat bargain is the Suit Department in LadleV and Children's Summer Suite great mark downs here. Come and see these greatest. most of great ana extraordinary bargains. J T JDS. HDRNE k CLKS ra PENN AVENUE STORES ' " A VTICTORIA-T- O PREVENT SICKNESS IK V ynur family keen the VICTORUAT.t URAL MINERAL WATER. lmTtoXSL's to this city from near Ems, Germany, by Malar . v. ",.,r o u w a Be w v. tt. .nxwi.uo,4dov.LdDerEy ave. 4 -

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Page 1: mjFjCHCL XlNK DAW10FAGREATDAY · E. Pollard, C W. Krause, Charles Frlel, John A. Nuller, Charles Barkoff, J. H. Kannofski, Fred Hampe and Joseph Fleming & Co. Ira JVi VseiS Judge

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mjFjCHCLA Polyteclmic School to 1)6

h tEstablished, in Pittsburg.

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'The Western University Decides toBranch Oat Extensively.

CORPS OP INSTRUCTORS CHOSEN,

$W According- - to the Recommendation of theI r rnmmltfaa IVhirh Tloito flttis Pitloo

i FIEST TYOKE WILL BE EXPERIMENTAL

iThe cne fond hope of Pittsburg, to have a

polytechnic institute, is at last about to be real- -

lied, as definite plans and arrangements to thatend bare been consummated. The considera-tion of snch a movement, which has occupiedthe minds of the trustees and faculty of theWestern University since last June, was"brought to a climax last Tuesday by the officialaction of the trustees in establishing professor-chip-s

and accepting the report of the Visit-ing Committee of nine, who haro in-

spected the principal institutions of thekind throughout the country to gather ideas forthe establishment of such an institution in con-

nection with the university. The project hasbeen under consideration all this time, and theplans for the building accepted and the con-

tract let, but until the meeting of the trusteesTuesday, and their acceptance of the report ofthe Visiting Committee, nothing definite in re--

ard to the course or fulfillment of the plansad received the official stamp.

IT WILL BE SCIENCE HALL,

The new building for the purpose now beingerected on Observatory Hill is to be called Sci-

ence Hall. The plans have only within a fewdays been adopted in their entirety, and thework will now proceed as fast as possible. Thebuilding will De of brick and stone, 84x81 feetand two stories high, with a basement that canwell be considered a third story. In the base-ment will be a forge room, 17x27 feet; testingroom. 11x27 leet; g room, 29x27feet; foundry, 10x26 feet; modeling room, 16x19feet; pattern room, 22x22 feet; metal-workin- g

roam, 27x18 feet, and a supply storage room.On the first floor will be a qualitative labora-tory. 26x27 feet; quantitative laboratory. 26x2726x27 feet; private laboratory, 18x20feet; gas laboratory. 12x27 feet; ap-paratus room, 8x16 feet; lecture room,27x30 feet, and an office. On the second floorwill be two geological rooms for collectionsand studies, each 27x21 feet; room for mineralcollection, 21x27 feet; room for organic pur- -

loses, iptvi feet; room for chemical collection,J6x11 feet: chemical laboratory, 18x16 feet;balance or weighing room, 12x20 feet, and adark room, 9K9X foet, to be used for photo-graphic purposes and other studies that requirethe exclusion oi light.

GIVING PBACTXCAXi IlfSTBUCTIOK.Each ot the departments will have all the

necessary tools and appliances. In the forgingroom and metal-workin- g room, the studentswill see or handle the metals in all its stagesfrom the ore down. He will be taught thetensile strength of metals, etc In the wood-working and modeling departments he will betaught bow to make patterns plan buildings,etc The new course includes instruction inelectrical engineering and will give the comingworkers in that promising and still unknownpower in all lines of mechanics and arts achance to get their first instruction by actualpractice

The general idea has been adopted from theBwartsmore Science Hall in connection withthe college of that name in Fhiladelphla,whichwas selected by the Visiting Committee as thebest adapted and most complete institution ofthe kind out of these they isited.

The followlrg is the report cf the VisitingCommittee, g'ving the reorganization of theuniversity, with the addition of professorships,etc The report was accepted as a whole bythe Board of Trustees:

THE COMMITTEE'S BEPOBT.To the Hoard of Trustees of the 'Western Unl- -,yerslty of Pennsylvania:

.JUUI CUIUIUIIireilU Utn IU.IM.U,,. BUU CV. ,U1--ratlon. to which on Jnne3 last, was referred anumber of matters relative to the management oflbe university, would resDectfulIy report, thatalter a rail ana careiui eunsiaerauou mey unani-mously recommend the board to take the follow-ing action:lo classify the corps of Instructors and theirsalaries as follows: Professors, not to exceed,: associate professors. fl.400: adjunct pro-fessors, tl.:oo; assistant professors, 11,000: In-structors and tutors, fsoo or less, as may be agreedupon.

To make the term of service or all officers, pro-fessors and instructors terminate the last oar bfJune in each fear, and the election of all officers,professors and Instructors for the ensuing yearshall be held during the month of .March prec-eding-, Zand, in me of failure to elect, suchpersons shall continue in their respective posi-tions during the following year.

That hours for recitations shall be from 9 A. X.toip. x.

That four hour's recitation work each dsy is dnefrom each professor and instructor, except fromthose that are emptied for special hours, and ex-cept also that those employed In laboratory orshop work shall give so much time as shall be nec-essary to accomplish the instructions Intended.AleC, that each professor and instructor who hasless than his complement of hours in his owndepartment may have referred to him work insome cognate branch of Instruction.

That a chair of ancient language be establishedIn lieu oftbe present arrangement, and the occu-pant of the chair shall teach the Latin and Greekas now laid down In the curriculum.

That an instructorsblp in English literature andrhetoric be established.

That an assistant professor of mechanical engi-neering, to embrace also electrical engineering, beestablished.

That Held T. Stewart be appointed as adjunctof mathematics and engineering, hisSroressor embrace the giving of instruction in

draughting.That Charles Volney Kerr, JL E . be elected

assistant professor of mechanical and electricalengineering, his dutv and salary to begin Janu-ary L 1W0, or as soon thereafter as the new build-ing sha'l be ready foroccupancv.

That the employment or a teacher of French beleft in the hands of the Chancellor.

That (250 be appropriated for Instruction in elo-cution, the money to be expended according tothe direction of the Chancellor.

That after January L 1890, the rate of tuition betloo per annum. In addition to the chemical feesnow charged.

That the separation of the duties of treasurerand librarian be for the present deferred.

LARGELY EXTEKIMENTAI. TET.In speaking with one of the faculty last even-

ing, that gentleman was loath to apply theword polytechnic to the new departure of theuniversity, as ho said the word meant a gooddeal and a great part of the work was of neces-sity experimental. The course and minor ar-rangements and just hbw far and to what ex-tent the instruction will be extended, cannotbe determined yet, and now that the Board ofTrustees have accepted the report of the Visit- -

and new professorships, the facnlty and thosenaving in cnarge me esiauusument ox tne newcourse in mechanical and electrical engineeringand the different departments in bcienceHall will go abead with their work and' willcare the catalogue out in a short time.

The purpose ol the university in regard tothe polytechnic feature, is to go slow andgradually Increase the work and instruction asnecessity and experience dictates, and, eventu-tul-

the city will have an institute where hercoming iron men, bridge builders, draughts-men, and men Jn all departments may receivelnstructlon-i-n their arts by actual practice, andbe enabled to add greatly to development byher own sons of the fnture generation of thenatural resources lying on all sides.

HOW IT WILL BE WOKKED.In some of the like institutions in other

cities, the students go into the foundry, put onthe apron, and themselves handle all themetals and are complete masters of the toolsIn the workshops. It is not decided yetwhether this plan will be carried out in thesew institution to such an extent or not, but itis probable that regular workmen will be em-ployed to do the most of the work while thestudents in groups watch tbem and help in theminor or lighter work.

Mr. Charles Volney Kerr. lLEa formergraduate of the Western University, after-ward receiving his degree of MechanicalEngineer, and studying in several of the bestpolytechnic Institutes in the United States,will superintend the work in metals, wood-working, etc

The civil engineering department will be inthe college building, so that Science Hall willnot hold ail the departments of science in thecollege

As first decided, the preparatory departmentwill be discontinued and carried on as thePark Institute

A New Sewer for Fprlng; Garden Ran.The Committee on Streets and Sewers of Al-

legheny last night decided to visit Spring Gar-

den run on Monday next and Inspect that dis-trict as to the necessity for a new sewer. Someother business of minor importance was trans-acted.

THEI GOT THERE ON TIME.

Technicalities Brushed Aside Liquor Dealere Joyous An Hour's License Hearingnod n Shower of Cash.

It required 11 minutes yesterday mom'nE iorJudge Btowe to hear and grant 11 applicationsfor license to sell liquor at wholesale and tobottle. The cases were those refused whichhad boen appealed to the Supreme Court. Hesaid: "I shall take the affidavit of the applicant,filed with his petition.that be has the necessaryqualifications under the law to be granted alicense, as prima facie evidence, and unlessthere is some objection, and the objections aresustained by parties in court, I shall at oncegrant the license. Under the ruling of theSupreme Court there is nothing else for me todo."

The I H. Harris Drug Company was the firstapplicant. There were no objections and thelicense was granted, The others followedrapidly and all were granted. Isaac B. Josephs,Thomas Murray & Cot. H. E. McCutcbeon,Joseph Einstein A Co., T. D. Casey & Co.. MaryE. Pollard, C W. Krause, Charles Frlel, JohnA. Nuller, Charles Barkoff, J. H. Kannofski,Fred Hampe and Joseph Fleming & Co.

Ira JVi VseiS

Judge Btovoe in the lAcente Court Tetierday.The Jubilant Drize winners didn't exactly ro

off with a hop, skip and a jump, but none theless they were soon facing Clerk of CourtsMcQunnlgle and he didn't keeD them waltinclong for their evidences of authority to act, as Itin harl tliA fiAnm.nta mail, .nl In nt(ln(n nof the court's action. It is stated, but notnnder oath, that within an hour after the con-vening of the court, some license certificateswere hanging in the applicants places or busi-ness. There were some sore people, however,and they were among those who had appliedfor saloon license and were rejected. Theirfaces were like a mathematical line, all lengthand no breadth.

will be a field day for all appli-cants who didn't think it worth while to ap-peal to tho Snpreme Court. The appellantsget between two and tbree days start of therest, and as the Fourth is generally a greatday for lubricating some dealers in parts ofthe city where there were no saloon licensesgranted may make enough to foot the cost ofappeal. It is supposed that Judge Stowe's ac-tion will be marked by the samecelerity as that of yesterday.

FIGURING ON A TRUST.

The Pottery Manufacturers Cannot Beachan Agreement The Trouble Is With theEastern Firms With Dead Capital.

Mr. L. P. Smith, of the glass and china com-pany of that name, yesterday told a Dispatchreporter that the "pottery trust" had not yetbeen formed, as negotiations had so far failedbetween the Eastern and Western firms. Thefirms in Trenton are pretty hard up from thelow prices they have been getting, and are anx-ious for a combine. The Western firms arenot in such bad shape. The negotiations fellthrough, as the Trenton firms wanted too muchof the stock.

According to the rules of the proposed, com-bine the firms were to share the stock accord-ing to the money invested in their business.The Western firms kicked on this, as in manycases a firm with small capital has a larger out-put than one with perhaps twice the money in-vested. This is particularly true ot theTrenton firms, who, though having large moneyinvested, at present have a small output, butwant to come in for a share of the stock in pro-portion to their dead capital. The East Liver-pool firms don't see it that way, and so thetrust stands, or rather falls to make a stand.

The firms will again come together the lastof the month at Long Branch. N. J. Mr.Smith thought that a trust would eventuallybe formed, but what means will be used tobring the opposing firms together are not yetdecided.

The proposed trust will have a very materialeffect on the price of pottery in Pittsburg andwill be felt by the poorer peonle more than thewealthy, as the pottery includes all iron-ston- e

china dishes and common tableware, while thehigher class china and tableware is nearly allImported and the price will not be affected.

JE. 0. U. A, M. RELIEF WOKE.

A Formal Report Dlnde by Almoners of theFond Last Klghl at a Sleeting.

At the meeting of the Jr. O. U. A. M. ReliefCommittee, at Moorbead Hall, Messrs. GeorgeLovely and Charles Temple, the resident dis-bursed of relief funds at Johnstown, madetheir report. The balance in the hands of thecommittee is $9,600, and much more is expectedfrom councils not yet reported from. Mr. H.A.Keil presided at the meeting. An interest-ing account of the relief work was given themeeting. There were 550 members of the orderin Johnstown, and aid was afforded 2,600 per-sons. Ten members, ten children and eightwives of members were lost, and a large num-ber lost their possessions. It was decided, aftera protracted discussion, to place the fnture dis-tribution of the funds in the bands of theExecutive Committee. Aid was given all sus-pended members, and also the 31 members of aproposed council called Golden Rule No. 332.This council will be instituted next Saturdaynight, and many Pittsburgers will attend.

SAID HE CARRIED GOLD.

An Old Man From lbe Mining Regions ofthe Wesr.

An old man, about 80 years of age, arrived atthe Union depot last night on the Western ex-

press from the Western gold mining fields.He was bent with age and was very poorly at-tired. A Dispatch reporter attempted to getsome information from him concerning himself,but he refused to talk. When asked what wasin his satchel, which was the worse for use,straps and ropes being necessary to hold ittogether, and which he carried with the help oftwo stout hickory sticks, be answered, "Gold,;old." Nothing more could be learned aboutilm further than that he was going to New

York. His appearance attracted a great dealof attention in the station.

HAREI FLANK'S SICKNESS.

It Is Not Unexpected Under the Circnm-stnnce- s.

Inquiries were made at the county jail lastevening as to the character and extent ofHarry Fiann's illness. The jail officials statedthat the young man was far from well, but thatDr. Cbessrown, the jail physician, was notalarmed about him. it was only natural, saidthe officials, that a young man who, by all ac-counts, led a rather active life, should feelkeenly the change to the sedentary life of thejail. His mental worry might be also presumedto have somo share in the depression of hisspirits.

No one presented themselves at the clerk'soffice of the United States Court yesterdaywith offers to become young Fiann's bonds-men.

First Blaze for the Fourth.Fire was discovered shortly after last mid-

night on the awning of Kauf manns" clothingstore, corner of Filth avenue and Smithfieldstreet. Officer Robert Holmes, with the assist-ance of the watchman, extinguished theflames before much damage was done. Theorigin of the fire is said to b,ave been from a jsuooung critiicf.

Sanitary Matters la Allcsheny.At the meeting of the Allegheny Health

Commutes last night. Meat and Milk inspectorLiupert reported having condemned during themonth of June 2 calves, 200 pineapples, 1 sheep,2 hogs, 70 gallons of milk, 1 steer and 10 bunchesof bananas. Health Officer Bradley teported172 burial permits issued, and 255 nuisances re-

ported and abated.

Overcome br the Heat.James Canavan, an old man dressed In the

uniform of the United States army, fell to thepavement on Bedford avenue yesterday over-come with the heat.

XlNK GLASS SCALE.

Chambers & McKee Submit a Propo-

sition to the "Window Workers.

A BIG CONVENTION HEXT WEEK.'

Over Thirty Finns Bign the Iron Workers'Scale for the Tear.

A BUHOE OF A GREAT COKE PEOJEOT

A very important convention of the WindowGlass Workers' Association will be held atKauffield's Hall, Southside. beginning nextTuesday. This will be the first conventionheld by that organization since ISStt. All thedelegates have been elected, and the followingwill go from the Pittsburg factories: B. V.Lawrence. Wightman & Co.'s Saw Mill Runfactory; Frank Ames, Wigbtman's PointBridge works: Philip Kime and Mick Able, ly

& Co.; James Torr, Michael Buck andPhillip Demutb, & McKee fc Co.; PatrickClary and John Sibley. Ihmsen A Co.: WilliamScott and Ferinand Welbje, Phillips Co.;Harry Conkling, T. Campbell & Co.; DanielEsty and Peter Pemberton. Wolfe, HowardCo.; John Pearce. of Cunningham fc Co.: JohnTees and John Fleishman, of L. Cuningbam'sfactory.

Some very Important changes to the consti-tution are contemplated and a full representa-tion is expected. Among other things thatwill be considered will be a scale for tank fur-naces, something- - that has never been in theannual wage scale. It will come in the shapeof a proposition from Mr. James Chambers, ofChambers & McKee, whose extensive tank fur-nace plant is located at Jeannette. He offers topay 63 cents per box of 100 feet for blowingsingle strength glass, which is equal to f130 56per month, but there is a proviso that thethe blower must work to the limit,that is to make the amount of glasseach day allowed by the association.For double-thic- k place glass he will pay $2 60per box, equal to JslZ in wages per month; forsecond and third double place, S3 a box, equalto 1240 per month, and for small double thickSI GO per box, equal to SlbO per month.

Mr. Chambers also agrees to run his factoryten months each year. .

The proposition seems to be a very fair one,but some of the members of the association be-lieve there is a snaku of some kind in it, as tbeymay not be able to make the glass allowed bythe tank furnace The matter will be thoroughl-y" discussed, and the Wage Committee will re-ceive their instructions to prepare a scale forpresentation to the manufacturers governingthe wages in pot furnaces.

STILL SIGNING.

More Firms Attach Their Signatures to theIron Workers' Scale The Steel Scale IsCausing the Hitch.Over 30 iron firms have signed the Amalga-

mated Association scale, and as predicted inthis paper the other day, there will be nostrike or serious trouble in the iron industryduring the year ending June 30, 1690. Threelarge firms signed yesterday. Long & Co., ofthis city, the Muncie Iron Works, of Mnncie,IndL, and the Akron Iron and Bolt Works, ofAkron, O. Secretary Martin, of the Amalga-mated Assoaiation. and several members of theorganization were very jubilant yesterday, andwnen asked what tbe indications were, said:.You can say there will be no strike or troublethat will amount to anything, except in tbesteel departments, some of the manu-facturers do not want to sign the ironscale until they hear of the result at the Home-stead works of Carnegie, Phlpps & Co. Whenasked yesterday whether a firm could not signthe iron scale and resume operations withoutsigning the steel seale. Secretary Martin de-clined to talk on the .subject. One of thelargest iron firms in the city, Jones x Laugb-lin- s,

employing about 1,600 men, seem to bewilling to sign the iron scale, but object to thesteel scale. In tbe steel department only 100men are employed- - A conference was heldyesterday bv the mill committee, headed byPresident Wcibeand the members of the firm.The conference was a secret one, and none ofthe men present would give any information oftbe conference. If tbe steel scale at the Home-etea- d

mill is satisfactorily arranged there willnot likely be any trouble in the iron and steelindustries this year. The Carnegie slidingscale seems to be the main hitch in the settle-ment of the wage question.

Mr. A. M. Byers, one of the leading manufacturers of tne city, was asxea last nigntwhether he would sign tbe scale or not, and hesaid: "We will not sign it in its present state.There must be some modifications or our millwill remain idle The scale, as prepared, maysuit some manufacturers, but it does not suitus. It is not tbe same as Tost year. Somethings have been added thatseriously affect usand we cannot pay It. They must wipe outsome of these objectionable clauses or we willnot run our works. We havo not asked for aconference and I do not think we will until theypresent a more satisfactory scale."

Chairman Abbott, of Carnegie. Phipps fcCo., said there was nothing new in tbe situa-tion and that no signatures bad yet been re-ceived to their scale Tbe report that a fenceis being built around their works, and thatthere is an indication of a long strike, is mis-leading. There is a fence around the works,and it has been there for over a year.

Secretary Martin, In the official column ofthe Labor Tribune, says:

There have enough firms signed the newscale of the Amalgamated Association to settlethe iron wage question till June 3a 1S90. Thenames of firms amon g the lists of signers will sub-stantiate this conclusion. It was quietly noisedaround that Inasmuch as the manufacturers hadnot granted a conference that the AmalgamatedAssociation would invite a struggle by demandingexorbitant advances. How far from being cor-rect these prophets were, the scale assignedshows. It Is a source of great pleasure to all con-cerned to know that, as far as tbe wages questionIs concerned, the iron mills can run uninterrupt-edly for another year.

FEICK HAS A SCHEME,

It Is Sold, and He SecureAtchison's Services.

The coke trade has been dull, bnt it will bestirred up before many days. An importantmovement of some kind Is on foot, but wbatitis cannot be ascertained at present. Mr. JohnF. Atchison, the man who was at the helm ofthe old coke syndicate and who afterward be-came general manager for tbe J. W. MooreCoke Company, has been engaged by the H. C.Frick Coke Company.

This is one of tbe largest coke concerns in tbecountry, and the engaging of Mr. Atchison isconsidered by some coke operators as very sig-nificant and important. As is known, the cokeoperators have been scheming for trade andprices ever since the disruption of the syndi-cate, which put up the price to t2 per ton. 1 heprice has now fallen to SL, and every operatoris makinc an effort to stiffen prices. The en-gagement of Mr. Atchison by the Frick Com-pany is causing considerable talk smong theother operators. Mr. Frick was spoken to by aDispatch reporter last night, bnt all he had: tosay was that Mr. Atchison was now in hisemploy.

A LIVELY SESSION

Of the Executive Board of the TradesCouncil Last Night.

The Executive Board of the Central TradesCouncil held a very animated meeting lastevening. It was a secret session as usual, buttbe members who were present had nothing, orrather refused to say anything about the pro-ceedings. M. P. Carrlck nafie a lively speechon some subject. It was said that some actionwas to be taken on President Cam obeli's case.but at tbe close of the meeting the members JbMiu tuab uuiuuiK uau una uuue ouisiae OZroutine business. It was alstf stated that oneof the members of tbe council was to bo triedand probably expelled, but he denied the state-ment. AH the members admitted that it was alively session, Lut said nothinc special hadbeen done.

MINERS SUSPEND WORE

For the Next Ten Days la the Second,Third and Fourth Pools.

Advicesfrom Coal Center last night statedthat at a convention of delegates .from theseveral mines in tbe Second, Third and Fourthpools, held at Brownsville, it was decided that asuspension of work for ten days all along theriver would be beneficial to tbe miners in tbeway of securing a uniform price for mining,as tbe mines in tbe Brownsville bend have allbeen working at Kcent per busbel less thanthe district price. The Knob mines especiallyhas been the drawback. Out are now idle. Asa consequence all the mines are idleand will remain so for ten days at least.

The Prescription Scale.The Prescription Conference decided not to

do anything on the wage scale until aftertho annual convention of tbe AmericanFlint Glass Workers' Union, which meets inBellalre next week. Several important changeshave been proposed.

He Is Ineligible,Mart Wims, of Gate City'. Ala., who was

elected Vice President of the Seventhdistrict of the Amalgamated Association, hasresigned. He has been prompted totheposl- - I

IT WAS NOT ILLEGAL.

The Seaastlon About tbe Awarding of siContract for a, Fire Enclae for Alle-

gheny la Exploded.There has been a greatdeal of talk about the

awarding of a contract for a new fire enginein Allegheny, and charges of crookednesshave been made. Controller Brown andChief Crow are mentioned as beingimplicated. It was stated thatan advertisement for bids for a second-clas- s en-gine had been published and that tbe contractwas awarded to tbe Silsby Manufacturing Com-pany for a first-clas- s engine at $1,600. the highest bid. It was also stated that the price wasnot mentioned in the Silsby bid and that Mr.Brown, afterlooking over the other bids, wentout into the ball and called the Silsby agentand gave him a "tip," so that be could Insertfigures that would insure him the contract.

This statement is not only denied, bat is dis-proved by the minutes of the meetlniK Someof tbe biJs were for second-clas- s engines, buttwo of them were for first and second class, andone of them was for second and third-clas-s

engines.The bids were as follows: SUsby, first class,

H60a second class. 51,200; Clappi Jones, firstclass, H.S0O, second class, ,000: OhrensManu-facturin- g

Company, second class, J3.600: an-other kind, H.100; La France ManufacturingCompany, second class. H3U0.

When these bids were opened it was foundthat the Silsby Company had notplaced a pricefor a first-clas- s engine, and the Controller waswas requested to call the agent into tbe room.He came in and explained that be. did notknow that a first-clas- s entnne was wanted, andput in the figures without knowing what theother bids were.

"There could not be any crookedness," saidMr. Brown, "as no person but members of thecommittee knew what tbe other firms bad bid.Afier talking over tbe matter it was decided totake tbe Test engine, one that we knew some-thing about, in preference to a new one thatwe knew nothing about,if it did cost a hundredor two dollars more. The Clapp A Jones bid fora first-clas- s engine was 11,300, and there can beno charge of crookedness on tbe part of myselfor members cf the committee for giving a nip'to the Silsby man. for his bid was 5200 more.The members of the committee wanted a goodengine and will get one. Tbe statement thattbe Court will be asked to inaulre into tbelegality of tbe awarding of the contract isridiculous."

ILLEGAL VOTING CHARGED.

The Election Muddle Up Before AldermanCassldy Broadox bmlth Heard.

James Douglas and C. W. Hall, the two col-

ored men accused of illegally voting in theSecond ward at tbe recent election for council-man, had hearings before Alderman Cassldylast night. The charges were that neither ofthe men had resided In the State long enoughto entitle them to a vote. Douglas admittedat the hearing that he bad not resided a yearIn the State, but denied that he had voted atall, and tbe testimony of four witnesses did notcontradict him. Broadax Smith testified thatHall bad told him prior to tbe election that heproposed to vote, but bad only been a residentof the State five months, coming here fromCincinnati, where he had edited a newspaper.Hall denied that he bad made any such state-ments, and proved by witnesses that he hadbeen living in the city a year the 15th of May-last-

since wblcb time be had been employedby an installment house as canvasser.

William itearaon represemeu tne aeienaantsand demanded their discharge on the groundthat the prosecution had failed to prove theirallegations. Morton Hunter, representing theCommonwealth, claimed this was not neces-sary in a case of this kind, as there was suff-icient evidence to warrant the Alderman inholding the men for court.

The Alderman decided to adjourn the bear-ing of Douglas until Friday, and of Hall untilnaxt Wednesday, when he will give his decisionon tbe point raised.

AN AEMI PAY STATION.

A Newport Social Lion Transferred to ThisCity as U. 8. Paymaster.

Secretary of War Proctor baa made Pitts-burg a pay station of the U. S. Army accordingto tbe following from the Cincinnati Commer-cial Qazelte:

General J. S. Wltcher. for the past two yearspaymaster at the Newport Barracks, will leaveabout the middle of July for Pittsburg, 'lbe Sec-retary of War has made Pittsburg a pay stationfor the U. S. Army, and has ordered GeneralWltcher to that point to open an office. As nopaymaster has been appointed to tbe vacancythus created at Newport, it Is probable that 1'ltts-hnr- g,

Newport and Columbus will be Included inGeneral Wltcher's district. The General was Dis-bursing Officer for the U. 8. funds at tho Centen-nial Exposition last fail. Tbe Flttsbur office willbe opened July 20, and he and his family win takeup their residence In that city. General Mltcherwas one of the most popular, as he was one of themost polite and distinguished arm men ever sta-tioned at Newport, and the departure of bisfamily and himself will be regretted.

THAT OBJECTIONABLE DA1T.

The City Attorney Advisee Salt to beBrought for Knlsanee.

The committee consisting of Messrs. Hersb-berge- r,

Andrews, Rodgers, Jones and Robert-son, appointed at a citizens' meeting of theThirty-sixt- h ward, Friday night last, to seeklegal advice relative to haying tbe dam at thefoot of Little Sawmill run removed, called onCity Attorney Moreland Monday night Mr.Moreland advised them to push the matter andcarry it into the courts. He suggested that oneof the citizens interested in tbe movementmake information against tbe heirs or trusteesof the Woods estate. In which tbe objection-able dam is located, charging them with main-taining a nuisance. Another meeting has beencalled for night, to make tbe reportot the advice given by Mr. Moreland, and plana mode of nrocednre.

LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.

Incidents of a Day la Two Cities Condensedfar Ready Readies:.

Hekkt FBXCK.burned his right foot at theEdgar Thomson Steel' Works last night, andhe was brought to the Mercy Hospital.It is rumored that an English syndicate has

been formed and is now negotiating for thepurchase of the glass factories in this country.

The mortuary report for Juno shows a totalof 315 deaths In the city, equal to a death rateof but 12 in LOOO of the estimated populationannually.

Geoeqe Kettebee, employed at theBlack Diamond Steel Works, .had his legcrushed yesterday, by falling under the wheelof a moving wagon.

The remains of Joseph Rowe, of tbe Fourthward, were interred yesterday afternoon in St.Mary's cemetery. During life he bad been avalued coal boatman.

A cuniNO machine amputated the hand ofJohn Doyle in Byers' pipe mill on the South-sid- e

last night, and tbe man was taken to hishome, 3022 McClurg street.

Jonir Hiplet. of Beaver, was run over by a.

wagon yesterday on Grant street. His jaw wasbroken and he received other injuries. He wastaken to the Homeopathic Hospital.

The Grant Engine, of Allegheny, which hasbeen in Johnstownfor several weeks, wasbrought home yesterday. It was in. charge ofJohn Lehman, who brought with him somo val-uable relics.

Thomas Gboves was arrested by OfficerO'Brien last night and lodged in the Four-teenth ward station house, charged with standi-ng- on Second avenue and insulting ladlespassing by him.

About S o'clockyesterday afternoon aboy named Jacob Oakley had his arm so

badly crushed on tbe West Penn Railroad, atChestnut street, Allegheny, that the arm willhave to be amputated.

Mayor Pearson-- and Detective John Glenn.of Allegheny, arrived yesterday from AtlanticCity, where tbey had been fishing. Theybrocght with them the backbone of a sharkthat tried tp make a meal of them.

Johw McCobhack, a laborer on the Cen-tral Traction road, had his right leg broken bya large casting falling on it, while engagedworking in the ditch near tbe corner of Wylleavenue and Roberts street, yesterday,

Catherine Kelly was committed to jaillu default of J500 ball for trial at court, fromAlderman Doughty's offlco yesterday on acharge of renting a house on Locust alley.Thirteenth ward, for gambling purposes.

James Finneoak, aged 8 years, fell from awagon on Seventh street, about 5 o'clock lastevening, receiving internal injuries and severalcuts on the bead. He Was taken to his home.No. 127 Webster street, by tbe patrol wagon.

Mb. Habbt Darlington and bis familyleft for the East on Tuesday night- - in a specialcar. General Superintendent of Transporta-tion Woods and family and SuperintendentPlteairn, of the Pennsylvania Railroad, alsowent East in special cars attached to the sametrain.

Frank Washington and William Sprout,traders at the horse market on Duquesne way,yesterday noon fell out over the sale of a horse.Words led to blows. Warbington finally gotSprout's lip between bis teeth and bit apieceout of It. warbington was arrested and heldin 11,000 ball for a hearing before MagistrateMcKenna on a charge of mayhem.

When Mrs. 8Ibcrt Vns Robbed.While Mrs. Selbert was watching the placing

of a drunken man in a patrol wagon on Ohiostreet, Allegheny, last night, she was robbed of

on oi puuoie doss, auu is uiereiore ineiigioie. I uer purse containing tiu.$-- --r'

DAW10FAGREATDAY

The Eagle and tbe Small Boy Torn J

Loose Simultaneously.

SIGNAL SERVICE PREDICTIONS.

A Tast Yarlety of Amusements Planned inthe Way of Celebration.

PITTSBURG IS A X0IAL CELEBRAST

To-da-y tbe great and glorious Bird of Free-domthe American eagle unfolds his pinionsfor the dirtiest flight in the sky that he hasever yet taken, for he has seen 12 stars in theazure field of the nation's banner, and bisscream is boldly defiant of all the world.Meanwhile the nnterrlfled small boy, safelyensconsed on terra firms; eyes the noble birdagape, ana touches off another pack of fire-

crackers in honor of tbe occasion. Let theeagle scream! for the small boy has kept hispowder dry a by no means easy task latelyhereabouts and is prepared to celebrate withall the ardor of an untrammelled soul.

To the four winds with trite maxims and an-

ciently historical allusions! The last is alwaysgreatest, tbe present is always tbe best, and thefuture recks little of tbe added lustre of each"galorious" as it bobrtnto view on the edge ofthe wheel of time. Suffice It to say that sev-eral years agone a number of fine old Americangentlemen put their fists to a manifesto whichloosened the backteeth of tbe British lion,transformed tea into a drug in tbe market, andenforced perpetual freedom upon our fore-fathers and which is why we cel-ebrate.

In no city in America is the Fourth of Julymore heartily celebrated than in loyal oldPittsburg. Business will be suspended gener-ally ana amusements suitable to the day anddate indulged in liberally. So much hinges onthe weather that the indications of this morn-ing will set tbe pace for the whole day in thematter of out-doo- r celebration.

POOB PICNIC TTEATSEE PROMISED.The gentleman in charge of tbe Signal

Service office in this city at 9.30 last night didnot prophesy very good picnic weather for to-

day. It then seemed probable that the daywould be showery, but cooler. Going backover the books to 18SS it was found that theFourth in .that year was called fair average27-1-0 cloudy on a score of zero to 10; mean tern- -

Serature, 73: maximum, 88: minimum, 9.In 18bS there was no rain; aver-

age cloudiness 10 per cent; maximum tem-perature, 81; minimum, 82; mean. 71.;Tln 1SS7 the mean temperature was 79; maxi-mum, 89; minimum, 71; rain, 0 of an inch:cloud area, 60 per cent. There was a thunder-storm. Last year was wet, decidedly so, therain amounting to 0 of an inch: maximumtemperature, 80: mean, 71; range, 21. The of-ficial weather indications tor y are else- -wnere given.

"METHODS OF AMTJSEMEKT.There will be many pleasant ways of spend-

ing the day, Old Probs permlttlrg. Hundredsot citizens are at small towns in the vicinity onpicnics, boating and fishing intent, Lawntennis parties will take place by the score inthe realms of fashion.

There will be an excursion up theMononga-bel- aIn the steamer James G. Blaine; a sword

contest and races at Exposition Park: two ballgames at Recreation Park; a field day of ama-teur snorts under the ausDices of the SuperiorAthletic Club, at Superior station, and enoughother enjoyable events to fill a column.

There will be picnics innumerable. SpartanLegion No. 7 will celebrate tbe day at RockPoint, and will enjoy, among other things, agrand concert. The Ancient Order of Forest-ers will turn out on parade in three divisions,with Thomas McKean in command of the first,Alexander McCormlck ot the second, and H.A. Dnmmette of the third. Soutbslde CouncilNo. 133, Jr. O. U. A. M. will picnic at Grovestation, on tbe Castle Shannon road.

NO GENERAL FIBEWOBKS DISPLAY.There will be no general display of fireworks

in Pittsburg this year, but a large proportion ofthe families of the city havo laid in a generoussupply of rockets and bombs and crackers, sothat the celebration will not fall short by anymeans. The citizens' of Lowell and Carverstreets. East End, have clubbed together andpurchased a large supply of fireworks, whichtbey will nut off on the common in front oftheir residences this evening.

old-tim- e celebration, with an ox roast, speechesand games, and in tbe evening a big display offireworks. Hon. John Daizell and others willspeak.

FORESTER'S PARADE.

A Grand Turnout of All Courts Here Ar-

ranged tor To-Do- y.

William J. Davis, Grand Marshal of the pa-rade of the Ancient Order of Forestershas issued orders that all courts in Pittsburg,exclusive of the Southside courts, will cqtnprisethe First Division, and be commanded byThomas Kcan, P. C. R. Those on tbe South-sid- e

will constitute the Second Division, withAlexander McCormlck as commander. H. A.Dummett will command the Third Division,comprising the, courts in Allegheny and thenorth side of tho river.

The First Division will form on Water street,with right resting on Smithfield street. TheSecond Division will form on Carson street,with the right resting on tbe Smithfield streetbridge. The Third Division will form onWater street, with right resting on Woodstreet. The following is the route:

TJp Smlthfleld to Third avenue. Third avenue toGrant, Urant to Fifth avenue. Firth to Market,Market to blitn street, Sixth street to Federalstreet, Allegheny: Federal street to Ohio, Ohio toSandusky. Sandusky to Seventh street, flttsbnrg;Seventh street to Liberty, Liberty to 'Sixth ave-nue. Sixth avenue to Wood, Wood to place of

The line will move at 10 o'clock.

Notes of the Day.Ax!, the trains arriving and departing from

tho Union depot were crowded last night. To-day being a holiday is supposed to be the cause.

As soon as tbe sun is up y the brandnew flag, 10 by 20 feet in size, will be un-furled from the top of tbe new flag pole onCity Hall tower, and hereafter it will staythere.

The regular meeting of the Randall Clubwill be held this evening, and in honor of theday it will be turned into a fireworks session.The service of tbe club has been remodeledand a French chef and white attendant in-

stalled.CHIEF Kirschxer, of Allegheny, has is-

sued no orders in the matter of fireworks andno ono will be molested nnless extremely care-less in the use of tbe festive crackers. About20 extra police will be on duty y replacingan equal number of regulars detailed to pic-nics.

Thk oil brokers Indulged in a lively hour attbe Petroleum Exchange yesterday afternoon,when the rules were suspended on account oftbe approach of the Fourth. Hats and gar-ments were hilariously cbarlvaried, firecrack-ers were produced from mysterious sources,and a bully good time was had all around.

To-da- y the postofflce letter carriers willmake one mail delivery in the morning, afterarrival of the Eastern mail, and make the reg-ular Sunday coliec'ions. The carriers' windowwill be open from 6.30 to 10.30 A. K tbe generaldelivery window from 7 to 10.30 A. M., the stampwindow from 7 to 1030 A. x. The money orderand registry departments will be closed all day.

MUSICAL HEADQUARTERS.

KJebers' Lead All Others.Purchasers put more faith in the honesty

and judgment of that old and trusted,niusicbouse of H. Kleber & Bro. than in any oueelse. Any instrument coming from Klebers'store, be"i$ a Steinway, Conover, OablerorOpera Piano, is accepted as good and relia-ble, for the opinion of Mr. Kleber is lookedupon as final and conclusive. Hundreds ofpeople have made the remark, "Oh, I wishI had called on yon fisst and bought an in-strument of yon," and Ihen they beg theKlebers to take the piano or organ whichthey bought elsewhere oft their hands andexchange for the superior ones at the latterplace. Klebers' prices are $25 to $50 lowerthan thoe of other dealers, and their termsof payment are easier.

The Klebers have sold in the last threedays not less than six pianos and five organs.Wiiile other dealers sit around complainingof dull times the Klebers are kept as busyas bees. Don't fail to call at Klebers', 606Wood street.

Do Yob Want to Keep CoolfIhen nseplenty of Marvin's ginger-snap- s,

they act nscounter-irritant- s and positively tokeep ont the heat. Try them.

irrrs 8. 8. Mabtiw Ss Co.

WANTING ELECTKIC LIGHT. ,

The Allegheny Gas Committee Considers theQuestion of Llghtln tbe City An

Electric Plant Proposed The Specifica-

tions Read.The Committee on Gas of Allegheny met last

night and took action on a report by a specialwho had charge of the question

of Allegneny being lighted by electricity. Tbecommittee reported plans and specificationsfor the purchase of an electric plant having acapacity of 150 arc lights and 8,000

incandescent lights. The plan is to havebids on such a plant and afterit has been in operation for six months, if suc-cessful, the city would purchase it. tbeplant tobe located on the old armory site, corner ofMarion avenue and Martin street. First ward.The report specifies that there must De 160mast-arm- s at an elevation of 10 feet above theground and 52 pedestal towers, 123 and 150 feethigh, each containing live lights, and eachtower to be provided with an elevator. Tbe re- -

also specifies the lighting of all publicuildings, 800 incandescent lights to be placed

in the new Carnegie library. The report speci-fies that the plant Is to be completed in fourmonths.

The minority report of the committee fa-vored the lighting of the city by contract forfive years, with the privilege of purchase atthe end of that time.

There was considerable discussion over thereports. Chairman Hunter remarked that hewas opposed to tbe outright purchase ot aplant, on the ground that certain parties werecirculating reports that it was a scheme to giveplayed-ou- t politicians an office. Both reportswill be sent into Councils and that body al-lowed to decide tbe matter.

Petitions for lamps on Sipe, Staufield, Mar-garett-a,

Sarah and Harding streets, Marion.Perrysvllle and Grant avenues and Bank andManilla alleys were referred to

Tbere was a very large lobby of very promi-nent citizens, all watching the proceedings withgreat interest.

Mr. A. M. Byers said that he was there to seethat Mr. Westmgbouse would get the contract.

"I believe in patronizing borne industries, andif this contract is to be let, I think a home firmshould have the preference," he remarked.

A Small Frelcht Wreck.Abont 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon a

coupling pin became fastened in tbe frog of aswitch on tbe Pittsburg, McKeesport andYoughiogheny Railroad at the foot of SouthNineteenth street, and derailed 11 freight cars.No one was hurt. . Trains were delayed aboutan hour.

A Son Sues flia Father.A. E. Betzger makes Information against

his father for felonious assault and battery be-fore Alderman Porter. The son complainsthat his father hurled a tea cup at him. inflict-ing a severe gash on his head. A warrant ofarrest was issued.

Disappointed by Uncle Ban.The postofflce clerks are becoming anxious

about the proposed reclassification in the de-partment and Increase of salaries to havetaken place on Julyl and are looking to UncleSam to keep his promise.

Fine Sye and Bourbon Whiskies.I offer the following goods in bond or tax

paid:BYE.

Gibson's, Melvale, Monticello, Dough-erty, ML Vernon, Hannisville, Overholt,Gackenheimer, Hermitage, Moss, Large, G.W. S.

bourbon;W. H. McBrayer, Old Crow. Hermitage,

Bond & Lilhard, O. F. C, Hume, Carlisle,Mellwood, Kelson.

All ages and prices quoted when re-quested. G. w. Schmidt,

95 and 97 Fifth avenue, city.

BIG BUMMER REDUCTION

In Second. Hand Pianos and Orsrans.If you want a big bargain in a second-

hand piano call at Mellor &Hoene's Palaceof Musio and examine their large stock ofsecond-han- d pianos.

We have a large number of good instru-ments, which we will close out at unusuallylow figures. Many of the above are offirst-clas- s makes and are in the best condi-tion, some of them as good as new. Canfurnish a second-han- d piano as low as $35.

We hare also a number of good second-hand organs, as good as new, at a very lowfigure. All guaranteed.

Come and examine these instruments be-fore purchasing elsewhere. It will pay you.

SPARTAX tEOioir picnic", "Hock Point,v. Two covered platforms. Trains,

Union depot 8:05, 9.-0- A. M., 120 P. M.

CLARET WINES.

Imported Brnndenbnrg Freres.Medoc, St. Emilion, St. Estepha, StJalien, Margeaux, Pontet Canet, St.Pierrie, Chateau Leoville, Chateau LaBosa. Chateau Mouton. Grand Yin ChateauMargeaux, Grand Vin Chateau Lafitte, by I

the case or Dottle. li. w. schmidt,95 and 97 Fifth avenue, city,

Excursion xto Johnstown.B. & O. E. B. will sell excursion tickets

to Johnstown next Sunday, July 7, at rate$2.35 the round trip. Special trains leaveat 8 a. M.

For tho Family.Ginger-snap- s, in family packages, air-

tight, just the proper size for family use.Dcn't fail to try them.

mtts S. S. Mabtut & Co.

Elegant homes among the forest treesat Groveland. You may picnic in thegrove there on the Fourth. Excursionrates. ,

Smoke the best, La Ferla del Fumarclear Havana Key "West Cigars. Sold 3 for25c by G. W. Schmidt, Nos. 95 and 97 Fifthave.

Enjoy the cool 'shade and beautifulscenery on the banks of the Ohio at Grove-land on the Fourth. Excursion rates.

If you have not smoked the La Ferla delFumar Key West Cigar you have lost atreat Sold 3 for 25c. G. W. Schmidt,

Nos. 95 and 97 Fifth are.

B.&B.Closed y. Come (Friday)

morning for the great sacrifice sale of An-derson's ginghams; 25c a yardmorning. Boggs & Buhl.

Special Bargain-Cas- eof ladies' gauze vests at 124c each;

also gentlemen's and children's summer un-derwear, closing out cheap at H. J.Lynch's, 438 and 440 Market street. ThFSu

Fresh Arrival.Just received from the Anheuser-Busc- h

St. Louis brewery, a large supply of theircelebrated Budweiser beer, in both quartsand pints. For sale at G. W. Schmidt's,Kos. 95 and 97 Fifth avenue, city.

Call for Frauenheim & Vilsack's celebrated Pilsner beer, on drait at all first-cla-ss

bars. xtssu

Make your family happy and take themto Groveland on tbe Fourth.

Angostuba Bitters, indorsed by phys-icians and chemists for purity and whole-somenes- s.

The mortality would be very light if thiscity was as healthy as Groveland.

Cnsile Hhnnnon.Two large picnics; 3 matched gamesbase-hal- l.

July 4; trains erery 40 minutes; roundtrip 25 cents.

rotr may combine business with pleasure.Get excursion tickets by Lake Erie road toBeaver. Enjoy the Fourth in the shade ofgrand forest trees. Select a lot at Grove-land. They are large, level, cheap. Koneelsewhere equal.

Spabtax Legion picnic, Bock Point,Two covered platforms. Trains,

Union depot 8.-0- 9:00 a. it., 1:30 7. to..

Excursion ta Johnstown.B. &.O. B. B. will sell excursion ticketsJohnstown next Sunday. July 7, at rate

2.35 the round trip. Special trains leaveat8A.ac

DANGEROUS FREIGHT.i

Bailrcad Companies flare Become

Wary of Carrying Lime.

IT MAY CAUSE FIRE BI SLAKING.

The Alleged Eesnlts at Johnstown Stirred"Up the Discussion. i

E IS PE0SCE1BED

Since tne fire which cremated so many bodiesand burned a great deal of the debris at thestone bridge in Johnstown has been attribute!to lime, which became slaked by tho watercoming in contact with it, tbere has been con-

siderable talk among railroad men as to itbeing a safe article ot freightage. A call wasmade by a reporter at several railroad offices tolearn if any action would bo taken by the rail-roads as to raising the tariff on lime shipments,in case it is considered to be ot a dangerousnature.

Assistant General Freight Agent Charles ICole, of the Pittsburg. Fort Wayne and Chi-cago Railroad, said In answer to questions:"Since the burning of the wreckage In Johns-town is said to have been caused by lime, tberailroads will certainly make some Investiga-tion about lime. Nothing will be done, now-ev- er,

until tbe meeting of the ClassificationCommittee. As to when it will meet I cannotsay, as the classified freight list is only madeont when it is thought necessary,' usually oncea year, and our last was February 18. Somechange in the tariff on lime will snrelybemade it it is found to be of a dangerous na-ture."

THE KATES WILL BE RAISED.Another official of the same railroad said

that the rates on lime would certainly beraised at the next meeting of tbe Classifica-tion Committee. Freight agents of severalother railroads gave it as their opinion thatthe freight rates on lime would in the nearfuture be double first class, and it would haveto be put up in a more safe way than hereto-fore.

"It is not generally known by tbe pnblic thatrailroads are very careful about the freight re-ceived by them,' said one person spoken to."For Instance, acids in carboys is only receivedon double first-clas- s freight. This is becauseit is of a spontaneous combustible nature.Common black gunpowder is only received infireproof magazines or metallic kegs, and eventhen as double first-clas- s freight. Other kindsof explosives are only received by specialagreement. Dynamite Is one of the other vari-eties I speak of. Then when it is received it isonly taken on specified days, and has to be Cutin certain cars."

ONE PKOHIBITED ABTICIE."As to nitre-glyceri- railroads will not re-

ceive it under any consideration. If any per-son attempted to ship it nnder any other nameand it is discovered; it would go hard with thatperson. Petroleum, benzine, benzole, kero-sene, naphtha, camphene and burning fluidoils, are another dangerous class of freight,and are only .received at double first-clas- s

rates."Another person spoken to said the shipments

ot lime from Pittsburg is greater thanat other cities, as this Is a lime pro-ducing county. He thought lime wouldshortly be received for shipment onlyfor four times first-clas- s freight rates. Thiswould make it more costly than shipping ani-mals, and on tbe same basis of baskets, bird-cages or any bulky article weighing very little.

George Davis, a smart aleck of Balti-more, threw a firecracker at a girl to see herjump, and she had both eyes burned out andwill be totally blind for life. The young mansaid be was sorry and the Court let him off.

W. J. MriXEB, agent of Groveland atBeaver, will take you to the ground. Goon the Fourth, enjoy the day and see thebeautiful home sites at low prices.

California Wines. 'Old Sherry, full quarts 50cExtra Old Sherry, lull quarts 75cOld Fort, full quarts 50cExtra Old Port, lull quarts 75cBiesling, full quarts 40cAngelica, full quarts 50cMuscatel, fuU quarts. 50cTokay, full quarts 50c

orsaieoyu. w. bcnmiat, jnos. Mb and97 Filth ave.

A BEAUTIFUL pface to spend the Fourthat Groveland. Excursion rates by LakeErie, Fort Wayne and Cleveland and Pitts-bur- y

Railways.

Cheap fireworks to-d- andclosing them out at cost. Open till 10o'clock J. H. Johnston,

706 Smithfield.

To make yourself solid with your bestgirl take her to Groveland on tbe Fourth.

Fieewokks at cost to-d- and706 Smithfield st.

Fine cabinet photographs, only 51 a dozen,at Hendricks & Co.'s, 68 Federal st, Alle-gheny. Proof shown.

Thebe would be fewer divorces if everyperson lived at Groveland, near Beaver.

ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Handsome Printed Challis, new work, 15cand 20c.

Dark Ground Domestic Challis, 10c

All-wo- Challis, choice effects.

White Ground Challis. 6c and up.

Scotch styles wide Zephyrs and fancy Ging-hams only 20c a yard.

Very choice new work in Ginghams at 10c

andl2cWide printed Cottons, in light and dark

grounds, bc, 10c and 12aStylish Satines. in fancy French, 20c and 25c.

Bargains in Lace Stripes and Plaid Muslins,suitable for Aprons. Children's Dresses andWrappers, 6Jc, 8c, 12150 to 25c

Hemstitched Embroideries, choicepatterns, selling-a- t 50c, 65c and 75c.

h Flounclcgs, special values, 75c and SI.

75c a yard for best grade of India Silks.

Low prices made on Mohairs.

Low prices made on Fancy Dress Goods.

Low prices made on Silk Goods. ,

Children's White Suits and Wash Dressesall rednced iu price.

Ladles' Ginghams and Satine Suits, neat anddressy, $5, 55 and tS.

Wool Suits for Traveling Costumes, S10, $12,$15 and $20.

BIBER I EABTDN,

805 AND 607 MARKET ST.

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PURE WINES and LIQUORS

FOB MEDICINAL USE.

California Wines at 50c per quartImported L'iquors and Cordials at

LbWESTPBICES.

Finest Old Whiskies in Western Penn-sylvania at tame prices ethers are selling.

G. EISENBEIS,US FEDERAL STBEET, ALLEGHENY.

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A ?250,W0' ISCUSM PEASE. , &Ground Broken for a New iCeans of ReaeJf

Ins the Somhsldo HIH Wards.Ground was broken yesterday for the longest

Incline planefnthecity.it being an additionto the existing means of transportation toAllentown andKnoxville from the Southside.

The company back of the enterprlso has ltheadquarters in Philadelphia, and has named'the projected incline tho "Pittsburg Incline."to be managed and operated by tbe PittsburgIncline Plane Company." Messrs. Jolly 4Werenerburg are the contractors having theconstruction of the work in hand. It will runfrom Bradford street, the second street aboveCarson, between Tenth and Eleventh, acrosstbe Pittsburg. Virginia and Charleston Rail-road tracts, to tbe Intersection of Washingtonstreet and Brownsville avenue, nearly parallelwith tbe Mr. Oliver Incline, and reaches thaiheart of Allentown. Tbe incline will bave anascent ot 13 feet in the hundred, and will bo3,000 feet In length, the next longest being tbelit. Oliver. 2,600 feet in length. The grade willbe very easy. The plane will be 40 feet inwidth, with a double track, and the cars aredesigned to carry both passengers and teams.The plane is to cost S2oO,00O, and is under con-tract to be finished by December next. Thestone used in abutments and power houses ito come from the Beaver Valley.

A CHINESE 0FFC1AL

Supposed to be an the Hast for a HlsslasTBox.

The New York and Chicago limited expresswas over one hour late last night. No personof note, with the exception of tbe Consul Gen-eral of China, was aboard. As he was asleep,"nothing could be learned of the contents ot thsbox which he tost in tbe Johnstown flood, andand for the recovery of which he offered a re-ward of 1100.

A Monument to William Wolf.A handsome granite monument, carved by

Itzel &. Co. has been erected in UnlondaleCemetery, in Allegheny, to the memory of Mr.William Wolf, the late n restaurateurof the Pittsburg Diamond. The monument lasaid to be tbe finest erected in the cemetery.

The List Completed.MlssMeAmee and Miss Koo were elected

teachers to the Howard school. Sixteenthward. last night, which completes the list otthe teachers for that institution.

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PENN AVENUE STORES.

JULY, THE BARGAIN MONTH,Jiri'

The time when we reduce stock In all

departments. How? By low prices!

This day will commence our Clearance

Sale of all summer wear goods all over

the store goods for men's, women'

and Children's wear.

SEE THE'TARASOLS"5E,

Hundreds ol the "halt-pric- e and less"

finest styles in both handles an4

THE GREATEST

WASH GOODS SALE.

Lawns, 5cr

Ginghams, 6c .' ii'Satiner, 6c i ..

Prints, 4c ' " 4"1

All are good quality and standard

makes, i j25c Ginghams at 15c. --

40c and 50c Ginghams at 2Sc

Silks 11 25 analltv India Silks SOa a- ,-TK SSi-- i

v sjusvayard the greatest Silk bargain.

TVAlso our Black and colored unxaar--- -

Silks. v, 1Ms

The French Dress Goods at 53c best A

values usual price SI to SI SO now at ' "'

Everybody will find it will pay them

to come early.

Be sure to see the gTeat bargain isthe Suit Department in LadleV and

Children's Summer Suite great mark

downs here.

Come and see these greatest.

most of great ana extraordinary

bargains.

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PENN AVENUE STORES

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