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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
A SUIT FOB CONSPIRACY.
Charges That There Was an Attempt to
Interfere With Orphans Court.

Charges That There Was nm Attempt to
Interfere With Orphans Court.
There was an interesting hearing yester-
day afternoon before Alderman Bupp, of
the Eleventh ward, Allegheny. Norman
King, the son and administrator of the late
Lewis King, of Etna borough, sued Robert
Humphreys and Joseph Ackerman, Of Etna,
for conspiracy, in trying to interfere with an
order of sale made by the Orphans Court.
Lewis King, who has been dead about 19
months, left will, but it was set aside on
the ground that be was not of sound mind at
the time he made it. 1t appears that
Humphreys, who is son-in-law to the late
Mr. King, induced him to sell house in
Etna to Ackerman for 800. The house and
lot ordered by court to be sold adjoined this
properly, and the testimony before the
Alderman went to show that the defendants
went to possible bidders and deprecated the
value of the property, the object, according
to evidence, being to permit Ackerman to
buy the house cheapIy. Alderman Bupp
held Ackerman and Humphreys to Court in
$500 bail each.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
CAMPBELL MAY RUN.
The Presidency of L. A. 800 in Doubt,
With a New Turn.
MINERS ORGANIzATIONSTO UNITE.
An Electric Railway Inaugurates Nine
Hour Work Day.
ITEMS OF INTEREST TO WORKERS

L. A. 300 has not yet succeeded in elect
ing President to succeed the present in
cumbent Two ballots have already been
taken, but without any choice being made.
1t is now said that the council is making an
effort to induce two of the candidates to
withdraw with the object of springing an
other candidate on the assembly.
This other candidate. it is said, is no other
than the gentleman now in Office, and his
name would be put forward by the council
as sort of forlorn hope, and with the ex-
pectation that the assembly, feeling that no
decision would be arrived at with reference
to the candidates now before it,
would accept james Campbell
as solution of the difficulty. The coun-
Gil includes eight members and it said that
four of them were placed in Office by the
President. It will be remembered that Mr..
Campbell was placed in nomination for re-
election, but declined to allow his name to
go before the assembly. His reason for
this, it is stated, is not because he did not
desire reelection, but because he had doubts
as to whether his name would be favorably
received.
II was further stated yesterday that Sec
tarianism has been introduced into the fight,
ior tight it seems to have become, in connec-
ton with james Cleary's candidacy for the
Office. 1t is hard to believe that such is the
case, and more especially in a matter which
looks to the general welfare of the body,
and not to any personal or private ends.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
Perfection, EIeaauce and Reliability.

This trio of words, conveying more than
the ordinary significance, comprises the es-
tablished motto at Mellor & Hoene's famous
Establishments house in its line the oldest
in the city of Pittsburg, and unquestion-
ably unexcelled for liberality and courteous
attention to patrons. The principals are in
defatigable in personal attention to visitors,
and per force of their wide experience in trade
handle only such pianos and organs as are
perfect in construction and which conse-
quently afford unlimited satisfaction.
Among the pianos will be found the Hard
man, Krakauer, Kimball and Harrington
makes, all of them built on the most
thorough acoustic and artistic principles,
many being absolutely elaborate and ex-
quisite in designs of case and finish. In
organs they make speciality of the Chase,
Palace, Kimball and Chicago Cottage
manufactures, which they have in styles
and sizes suitable for churches, lecture
rooms, halls and residences, each make
sharing the highest awards for general ex-
cellence. Those contemplating the purchase
of an instrument during the holidays, will
do well to call at once or send for catalogues
and full particulars of easy payment plan
to Messrs. MellOr & Hoene, at " Fifth
avenue, and you will be the recipient of the
most courteous treatment and receive full
line of catalogues.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
The Rear Chnncn Yar.

We are tired waiting for cold weather;
have therefore determined to slaughter all
our overcoats and winter suits regardless of
cost, including underwear and winter fur
nishing goods and tur caps. This sale will
begin promptly this morning at o'clock,
and will not end until every article is sold.
This is great chance for anyone who wants
good, honest.made clothing for very little
money. We repeat this again: The goods
must be sold without reserve. Children's
clothing is included in this slaughter sale.
We will not mention prices, but come and
see. P. G. G. c.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new
Court Hnuea
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
E1OEERATION ASKED FOR.

An Allegheny Church Wants Release From
Paying Taxes on School Property.
The Allegheny Finance Committee met
last night The report of Controller Brown
showed receipts for the month of November,
amounting to SIS, ,944 90, and expenditures
$69, ,27O7O.
A communication from Father Carroll, of
St. Andrews Church, asking for an exonera-
ton Of taxes on the school property In con-
nection with his church, on the grounds
that it was supported bv public charity, was
referred to the City Solicitor for an opinion
as to the legality of allowing the exoneration.
The Sinking Fund Commission met and
made an order providing for the purchase
and canceling of $4,000 worth $500 6-2O
bonds, due January /, 1890. They also can
celed $50. 600 worth OF bonds matuled and
paid for in October.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
STOLE THE WHOLE OUTFIT.

Two Men Throw Out Driver and Escape
With the Load In Daring Way.
One of the most peculiar cases of highway
robbery that has occurred in the city was
reported yesterday. A. Mazousky, who will
be remembered as the gentleman who OBJ
jected to his sons attending the Hebrew
Opera Company's entertainment, sent his
driver, H. Blumberger out with some $500
worth of tobacco and cigars and an injunc-
ton to be sure he was right and then 90
ahead.
When the wagon arrived at the corner of
Thirteenth and Liberty streets, two men
stepped from the pavement and halted the
driver, asked him some leading questions,
and while answering one man, the other
climbed into the seat, threw Blumberger
out and both men drove away with the
wagon. The police are in search of both
wagon and appropriations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
LAwRENCEVILLE BANK AFFAIRS.
A Sale Of Long & Co.'S Personal Property
to Take Place eThursday-WIIlis AlcCOOk.

A Sale Of Long & Co.'S Personal Property
TO Take Place eThursday-WIIlis McCOok.
ESQ, on the Bank.
Long & Co.'S personal property at Char
tiers will be offered for sale Thursday morn
ing. An advertisement has been inserted
in another column of THE DISPATCH in
regard to the sale, which will take place at
10 O'Clock.
The stuff to be sold includes large guam
tity of pig iron, muck bar, finished iron,
iron ore, scrap, etc. The sale will take
place on the cOmpany's property at the mill
at CHARTERS.
The sale will be made for the benefit of
the Lawrence Bank, and does not include
the mill, which is real estate. Under the
law the sale of the mill cannot take place
until after the first Monday in March. The
sale of the iron, etc., on hand at the mill
should yield about $50, 600. At the meeting
of creditors held a week ago a statement was
read from the firm. They stated that the
amount of personal property on hand would
yield about 800, 900. The bank officials
claim this is high estimate, and if they
get $4,000 out of it they will be lucky.
The firm is now taking careful inventory
OF every pounQ Oh iron, ebc, on manu- lOI
presentation at the meeting of creditors to
be held this week. They are also making
list for the Sherif's sale. On the personal
property the bank has the first claim, as
they are ahead of the mortgages.
In conversation with DISPATCH re-
porter about the affairs of the bank, Willis
McCook, ESQ.,, said yesterday:
81 do not think the statement of Assignee
McKelvy can be made for at least five
weeks. There are over 5000 accounts with
the bank and every one of them is entered
in one ledger. Only one man can work at a
time on this account. Mr.. McKelvy has a
good expert at work on the ledger and will
not make any statement until he is sure
that it is correct. Some of
the accounts range from a few
cents to S50,0 and no one
can form an idea of the amount of work in
volved in the matter. He cannot assume
anything, but must know for a certainty
what he is about. So far as he has gone
there have been no discrepancies discovered.
The work of preparing the statement is
going along as fast as it can possibly be hur-
ried. There can be nothing done until
them
As yet the date of the meeting of Long &
Co. s creditors has not yet been fixed. The
sale on Thursday will really not interest
them, as the bank has the first claim.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
MINERS ORGANIZATIONS UNITE.

N. T. A., 1875, Invited by the N. P. U. to Join
FOrces-The indianapolis Convention
May Result in AmaIzamatiOn.
The movement looking to consolidation
of the rival organization of miners has
taken definite shape, as indicated by the
following letter from Patrick McBryde, of
the National Progressive Union, to Robert
Watchorn, Secretary N. T. A., 135:
DEAR sR-since our meeting at Pittsburg
have laid the suggestion Of Mr.. Rae ITO unite
the mining forces by having one set of national
officers and one national fund" before Presi-
dent McBryde. He is thoroughly in accord
with the opinions expressed. As instructed by
him, 1 tender Master Workman Rae and your
self a cordial invitation to attend the Conven-
ton to be held at Indianapolis on December Is.
If it would be convenient for Mr.. Rae Presi-
dent McBryde would like to meet him at Co.
lumbus about the 18th, that they might inter-
change views on the subject and draft some
method of uni6cation to submit to the Conven-
tion and from it to the miners Of the country.
An early answer would oblige.
Secretary McBryde says: IF those who take
an active part In both organizations will lay
aside personal feelings and prejudlces and
carefully look at the condition of the miners of
this competitive district and from them
that of the miners of the entire coun-
Try, Iney Will certainly give any move
ment to solidlfy the forces their hearty CO.
operation. fractional fights may give temper
ary advantage to either organization. but in
the end they are injurious to the craft In
stead, therefore, of Gripping our resources and
fighting each other, they can be used to more
advantage in improving the social and financial
condition of all"
He says they, as miners, should forget the
friction of the past year. Let the members of
both organizations resolve to make such con-
cessions as will unite our forces. Instead Of
begging the operators to meet US in convention.
let the miners of the several competitive dis
tricts meet and formulate a scale that will
Gus markets. Having made scale, let us en-
force it, if every miner in the country has to
lay down his tools to do so. The milk-and-
water policy of the past must be substituted by
strong and aggressive one. If this is done we
venture to assert that our miners will
be able to command for their labor all the
comforts, if not the luxuries, Of life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
READY FOR CHRISTMAS.
/ Beautiful and Rich Collection of Jewelry,


A Beautiful and Rich Collection of Jewelry,
Diamonds, Pottery, Etc.
Messrs. Wattles & Sheafer open the first
holiday season in their new and spacious
store, No. 81 Fifth avenue, with finer stock
of beautiful jewelry, pottery, diamonds, cut
glass, watches and silverware than they
have ever offered before.
The selections for this season are superb,
particularly in diamonds and other precious
stones-sbme of the rarest gems ever shown
in one collection. So it is with the whole
stock, and special attention is called to the
wonderful display Of sterling silver novel;
ties which make acceptable presents for la
dies. gentlemen and children, and are COM
paratively inexpensive. Now is the best
time to make selection, while everything
is fresh and in unbroken lines, and at the
same time avoid the rush as Christmas ap-
proaches.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
WILL KIRTLANp REsIGN2
Ii IL Stared That He WIN Leave. the West
Penn on January 1.

Il II Started That He VIII Leave the West
Penn on January 4.
While at the Leechburg fire, several weeks
ago, reporter of THE DISPATCH was given
a story to the effect that all the officials Of the
West Penn road had been requested to re-
sign. The reason was that number of them
had been Interested in stone quarries, etc.,
and were selling the product to the COM
pany. By reason of their position they
could get better prices for the stone than
they could by selling to other consumers. It
was also stated that the stuff was shipped
to the point at various points along the line
without paying freight. A detective was
sent to Allegheny from Philadelphia, and,
after securing employment in Chief En-
gineer Dobson's Office, he secured enough
Information to warrant the discharge of all
the officials.
The following day the reporter called
upon Superintendent Kirkland and ques-
toned him in regard to the matter. He ad-
mitted that there had been trouble between
the officials at'Philadelphia and Engineer
Dobson. The latter. he said, had resigned,
and was going South for the benefit Of his
health. BE denied that any Of the other
officials of the West Penn were interested in
the matter, and only one man would resign.
Not wishing to injure Mr.. Dobson or cast
shadow Of suspicion on the other officials,
nothing was published except the mere fact
that the engineer had resigned and was
going South for his health.
1t is now stated that Superintendent Kirt-
land will resign on January 1. He was
interviewed yesterday afternoon and said:
SIT 10 not true that anyone has asked me to
resign. 1t is not long now until the first of
the year, and if there is anything wrong it
will come out then. Mr.. Pugh ezonerated
me fully from one charge made against me
through an evening paper recently, and
think that should be sufficient. It is true
that am interested in the Blairsville Coke
Works, but no others of the railroad Off
cials associated with me here have any con-
nection with it. Neither Mr.. Dobson nor
Mr.. Wilson have an interest with me out
side OF the railroad. / am also interested
in stone quarries, but not extensively. The
statement that shipments of coke or stone
were ever made without properly account
ing to the road in the way of freight charges
is totally false. All freight in which was
in any way interested was paid for the same
as by any other shipper.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10

Mrs. L. B. Johnston, 321 RebeCca ST., ALE.
eheny, Held Everett Club Certificate
No. 7S,
And receives an elegant upright grand
piano on payments OF 81 per week. This is
the eleventh piano that has been delivered
on these easy payments, one each week.
The Everett club system is grand success,
and it ought to be, it gives people chance
to own one of the finest pianos made, get the
lowest wholesale price and the privilege of
easy payments. The best people in the city
have gone into the club and are delighted with
the plan. We understand the membership
is limited to $50, and that it is almost COM
plete. We advise anyone contemplating
the purchase of piano TO investigate this
system and this piano at once. For informa-
tion apply to the manager, Alex. Ross. 1S7
Federal st., Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10

And Devise Some Method Looking 70 q
Harmonious AmaIgamafiou.
A mass meeting of molders will be held
on Thursday evening to concert measures
for an amalgamation. The committees ap-
pointed by the several organizations have
been unable to agree as to how the object
should be brought about, and they have
been, consequently. discharged. Another
effort will be made to promote some scheme
for overcoming the jealous feelings which
are said to exist in some of the unions, and
a project for amalgamation will be put for
ward looking to q reconciliation, for the
common good, of the differences of opinion
which now exist as to which union should
swallow the other.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
Music Boxesl Music Boxssg

II. Kleber & Bro. have just received a
large and elegant assortment of music boxes,
specially ordered for the holidays. This lot
comprises mandolin, guitar. piccolo, sublime
harmonic, either and interchangeable cylin-
der boxes, made of the best material through
out. Klebers' also have in stock the cele-
brated Washburn guitars. mandolins ani
zithers, as also a large variety of viollns,
cornets, banjos, music rolls, and everything
pertaining to the music line. Prices lower
than any other house. Store open every
evening. H. KLEBER & Bro,
No. SOC Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
HApnvAHAvEs'

Jewellers, SiIversmiths and Art Dealers,
529 Smithfeld st. New Building.
IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
BARGAIN LIST NO. 8.
Lechusr & schOenbergsr, SO Fifth Avenue
Good Advice.

The holidays are approaching, and you
are doubtless thinking of how you will glad
den the hearts of your family with beauti-
full piano or organ. Many pianos are offered.
You will hardly know which to buy. Take
the Kranich & Bach, and run no risks. 1t
is the very best the market affords. Its con-
struction is superior to any piaro made.
The increasing sales attest its popularity.
We can refer to hundreds of purchasers in
the two cities. We have also the elegant
"Stultz & Bauer" and Jas. M. Starr pianos,
Miller and Packard organs. Prices and
terms to suit all. Warerooms open evenings
until after the holidays.
LECHNER & SCHoENBERGER,
50 Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
The PROGRAMME IN DETAIL.
What VIII be Done at the Meeting of
Episcopal woman's Auxiliary.

Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary.
Programmes of the annual meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary of the diocese Of Pitts
burg of the Episcopal Church to be held
Thursday and Friday of this week, have
been issued. Services Will be held as fol-
lows:
Trinity church, Thursday evening: Gen.
eral missionary meeting. Addresses by the
Rt. Rev. Ethelbert Talbot, D. D., Mission
ary Bishop of Idaho and Wyoming; Rt
Rev. Abiel Leonard, D. D., Missionary
Bishop OF Utah.
Emmanuel Church, Allegheny, corner of
North and Allegheny avenues, Friday,
at 10 A. M: Lltany and Holy Com
munion; address of welcome by the Bishop
of Pittsburg;. annual report of the Womsn's
Auxiliary; addresses by Bishops Kendrick,
Talbot, Leonard and others.
In the afternoon a business meeting will
be held, followed by the election of officers.
AT o'clock there will be a prayer service
At 7:3O general missionary meeting will
be held, which will be addressed BY the
bishops.
Delegates from distance will be enter
tained by the ladies of the auxiliary. The
final service of the meeting will be held
Sunday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
TO FORM AN AMALGAMATION.

The MOlders Will Meet on Thursday for
This Purpose.
A mass meeting of machinery molderS Of
the two cities and adjacent districts will be
held in Lafayette Hall on Thursday even
ing. Master Workman Ross will preside.
It will be remembered that committees
were appointed by the various organizations
to meet and confer on means for an ANAL
gamation of the whole body. The commit
tees met, butwere unable to agree on plan,
and were discharged. A strong effort will
be made on Thursday to harmonic the disa-
greements which are said to exist between
the individual unions, and an attempt will
be made to take the opinion Of the meeting
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
THE SILVER QUESTION UP.
The Chamber Of Commerce Discusses the
Western Metal bur Takes no Stand
TsoeaI UTarfar. no,.L.l TT,ou


The Chamber Of Commerce Discusses the
Western Metal bur Takes no Stand
Local Matters Touched Upon.
The regular meeting Of the directors Of
the Chamber of Commerce was held yester-
day afternoon. President W. e. Schmertz
presided. After the roll call and minutes
of the last meeting were read, Hon. Nor
rison Foster presented the following resolu-
ton:
Resolved, That the Chamber Of Commerce
approves Of the establishment of a boat or
boats for harbor protection and protection
against fires, and ask that the officers thereon
be also charged with the duty of preventing
the filing out of the river banks beyond the
limits established by law.
The resolution was referred to the Com
mittee on Rivers and Harbors.
President Schmertz vacated the chair 10
speak on paper received by him from
Hon. W.: Z. 81. John, President of the
Mercantile National Bank, of New York.
The paper was lengthy one and was not
read. Its subject was: "Shall silver re-
place the United States legal tender?'' Mr..
Schmertz stated that the argument of the
paper was to retire the legal tender notes
and issue silver certificates. The question
put was what stand the Chamber Of Com
meree would take in the matter. The
speaker believed that consideration should
be shown to the Western States where the
silver came from and the tariff left on. az
the same principle is applied to that section
OF the country as in Pennsylvania, where
the tariff is necessity on iron and steel.
Hon. j. F. bravo stated that he saw no
reason to prohibit the issue Of silver, as Il
was an American product, and not indie
structible like paper. He said it was the
representative wealth of the West and the
Government should use it and favor metal
currency. Mr.. Foster stated that the Cham
Der should declare whether it favored the
increase of 81, 900, 900 per month in the issue
of silver. The matter was referred to the
Committee on Finance and Banking, after
which the Chamber adjourned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-10
An Elegant and Useful Christina. Present,

An Elegant and Useful Christmas Present,
Is Will L. Thompson's collection of popu-
lar American copyright music. A mann
moth collection, consisting of popular songs;
songs with chorus, concert quartets, popu-
lar sacred songs, sacred quartets, comic
songs, piano solos and music for parlor or
gan. The selections include none but the
most valuable and most popular American
copyright music. The book is very large,
handsomely bound in heavy cloth, 384
pages, full sheet music size. Price, S..
From now until Christmas, will send it, ex-
press prepaid, to any part Of q. S. or Canada,
upon receipt of S3. (The music, when
bought in sheet form, costs $41.) Address
WILL L. THOMPSON & Co.,
IT'S East Liverpool, o.