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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
A HOME RULE PROTEST.
W. A. MaEee, While Congratulating the Ap.
pclutee, Deprecates the Precedeut-
Nvb,, FJy. p,rar ypIu 9,v ar,

W. A. MaEee, While Congratulating the Ap-
pclutce, Deprecates the Precedeut-
What His Paper VIII Say Of II.
OF Mr.. McKean's appointment Councilman
W. A. Magee, editor of the Times, said: u
have no objections, of course, to Mr.. Mexican,
and will be glad to see him conduct this Office
as properly as his predecessors have done. OF
his ability have no doubt; but ], as the general
public well knows, was in favor of II. P. Ford.
as was also the active working por-
tion of the Republican party Of
Pittsburg / think that the Congress
sional representative of the district which sup
plies the work of the postofice ought to have q
little choice in the question of who viii admin
lister the mail service in the central portion of
the Congressional district, Congratulate Mr.
Mexican on his success; but dislike the man
ner in which he was placed there"
The Pittsburg Times VIII this morning pub
lish the following editorial upon the appoint
ment:
S. Mexican Postmaster of the city OF Plttsburk
The Appointment was made on the demand of Sem
man DaIzeli, who advocated the appointment Of
Henry p. Ford, President Of Select Council. Mr..
Ford was vigorously Endorsed BY every delegate
cluding Harry w Oliver. Jr., delegate-at-large.
he was also Endorsed by the Chairman OF the
the Republican City Committee, and nine-tenths
of the members OF each committee from the city
of Pittsburg, which composes the postofice dis
trict which is entirely within the Conversational
district represented bv Mr.. Dalzell. He was also
Endorsed by every Republican member of the Leg
islature from this city, and by resolution unani
mously passed BY both branches Of Councils.
Neither his capacity nor his integrity were
ever questioned The local Offices IN AIle-
gheny county, including the postOfdce have
been filed heretofore in accordance with the
Judgment of tbs Republicans of the county.
Outside interference has not been tolerated.
Alien Iandlordlsm has never been acknowledged.
Under this system of home rule the Republican
organization has been maintained and the Repub-
lican majority has been increased until in 1855,
Allegheny county gave Harrison larger majority
than she ever gave to any other candidate for
President and larger majority than any other
county in the Union gave to Harrison.
Mr.. Mexican is = gentleman whose personal
qualities no supporter of Mr.. Ford has ever at
tempted TO gainsay or belittle, He is man OF
repute in the community, of undoubted integrity
and unQuestioned intelligence.
But no friend of his has reason to deny, or has
denied, equal measure Of these qualities to Mr.
Ford. and no memory can be so poor to forget
that Senatorial interference in Republican party
affairs less purely local than this and bossisn less
arrogant than this. have cost the party the State
even within the present decade. To the extent
which like causes tend to produce like results
such appointments as this and many others like Il
In this State, are bad politics.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
ADVERSE VIEWS AS WELL.
Some Politicians aud Other Citizens Who
Think Political Precedent Ought 10
Have RuIed-What They Say.

Have RuIed-What They Say.
A few random expressions. gathered last
evening, anent the appointment, are readable.
The takers said:
William Flinn-The appointment is made, is 1t {?
Well, am satisfied that shall get my mail Just
the same as usual and 1 must congratulate Mr..
Mexican. You ask me how Congressman Dalzell
takes it2 am sure l cannot tell. He is a good
man and q good Republican, and Will take his
gruel suppose, without kicking.
DIR. Jennings-I don'g know what to say, more
than You can put me on record as having a firm
belief that Congressman Dalzell has been most
shamefuliy snubbed, and do not like it. There is
no disrespect Intended to Mr.. Mexican in this
statement as regard t. wholly from the stand
point Of princpl. and think the appointment a
very bad precedent.
As chief Of police have seen him At work at all
hours of night and al times when thought my
self he would have been much more appropriately
at home in bed. He has been in my opinion =
model postmaster.
Hon. Mark b. Lemon While fully in accord
with the average citizen of Pittsburg in ndorsing
Mr.. Mexican as a man eminently capable of con-
ducting the Office both from the standpoints OF
ability and integrity, must say that l consider
the Congressman of this district On this point
make firm stand.
larly looking for jobs. The civil service rules
keep us quiet both as regard to our mouths and
our situations.
W. J. Bremen, Eso.-Tm abundantlv pleased
with McKean's selection. I'm opposed to this
Chinese snivel service reform, by which g 600
people forcf 60 000. GOO to accept what they d.
not want. Civil service merely provides places
for people who are too weak to get them for
themselves.
The filing Of Offices is Of aore importance thar
the election of a President. When the people VI.
for change they mean it. and despise diiettan
politics.
John Neeb-I don't want to say anything about
the matter for the simple reason that il was not
my nght. My ambition is to have you address my
mail as State Senator
Sheriff 4E. McCandless-You can quote me as
saving with regard to the appointment that said,
Take toby.n
Frank Case. City Assessor-I know of no obiec-
ton in the world which could be urged against
Mr.. MciKean's appointment He Is a repre-
sentative man and can I'LL the position as 1t
should be filed. l will say, however that my
firm belief is the appointment belonged, as by
custom. to Congressman Dalzell. The question
of tie merits of the candidates never entered into
the contest as both stand so high in the estima-
tion of the citizens.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
WE ARE AHEAD OF NEW YORK.
The PittsburE POstofice n Depository for
1900 Omces = Mr.. Larkin Ready 20
shake Hands With His Succa..or

The PiftsburR Postof5ce a Depository for
1900 Omces = Mr.. Larkin Ready 20
Shake Hands With His Successor.
The appointment of Pittsburg postmaster
entails good deal more than the average
citizen imagines. Few people recognize the
fact that the Pittsburg postmaster is virtually
an assistant United States Treasurer, as the
postoffice is the depository for over 1900
fourth class offices, besides some 400
money order offices, of which the &c.
counts are settled daily. This places
Pittsburg ahead of New York which has the
only sut-treasury in the country, and the post
Office. although handling more business than
any other IN the country, has not the dignity
attached to its occupany which Pittsburg
proudly bears. Postmaster Larkin. from
whence the information of the importance of
the office was derived, said yesterday:
Well am glad the matter is settled. do
not think, as told you before, that there will be
the ofhce, rs the appointment takes place ut
very important time OF year when the accounts Of
all these tributary Offices are being prepared and
will have to be audited. This viii take three
weeks at least TO do, and of course the turning
over will consume some time. There will
before shall have to pack up my grip
and resume the quiet pursuit of private
life. have the very highest regard for both the
gentlemen who have been regarded as the candi.
dates and can as freely and as pleasantly shake
hands with Mr.. Mexican as would be pleased TO
the postoffce right here until the grand opening
day takes place down street and Uncle Sam will
DO business at the old stand, no matter what re-
suits the whirligig of politics may produce.i'
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
DALZELL DOESN'T HESITATE.
He Declares the Violation Of Precedent n
Wrong That Will Yet be RiRhted.

He Declares the Violation Of Precedent n
Wrong That Will Yet be Righted.
A special telegram from Washington to THE
DISPATCH last night gave the explicit and in
cisive comment of Congressman Dalzell on the
appointment, as follows:
Ihave expected the appointment OF Mr. McKean.
Mr.. WSnamsker at my first interview with him
openly announced himself on the side of Quay as
against me. The President conceding the force Of
precedent seemed to think that even precedent
could not stand against the demands Of the
Chairman of the National Committee. Mr.. Nc
kean has known all along that my feeling for
him personally is of the kfndest character and
that my fight against him involved, In my honest
Judgment principle for which was morally
bound to contend, care nothing at all for
patronage and the dispensation Of It is the most
disagreeable part Of my duties.
The appointment OF Mexican, however is a
wrong against me as Representative of nv dis
trict. IL is an indefensible violation Of ReDubli-
can precedent; Ii Is wrong done at the direction
of a selfish and grinding bossism, and the self
respect Of the people of Pennsylvania will soon
vindicate itself. Every wrong brings its own
fruits; this one VIII prove no exception to the
rule.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
THOSE RIVER MINERS.

Some Concessions Being Made to the Strikers
Dealers Still In Allegiance.
It was rumored on Water street yesterday
that one operator in the fourth pool had ordered
his men to work at the increased rate, viz: 25k
cents.
Several smaller mine owners have been supply
ing the local market at the Scent rate for some
time past, but among the rest Of the leading
owners there is just as strong disinclination
no doubt at all that all the coal men are chafed
at daily looking out upon the volume of water
at present in the river, and at the fact that
they cannot come to terms with their men.
The Eastern syndicate-river mine coal deal
lis reported as of, but the fact that W. p.
Shinn is in the city and having talks with lead
ing men would indicate possibility of the deal
being yet arranged, though perhaps on differ
ent basis from thar proposed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
BACK FROM BOSTON.
Secretary Dillon Says Pittsburg VIII Not
Commence Operation.

Secretary Dillon Says Pittsburg VIII Not
Commence Operation.
Secretary William Dillon, of the A. F., 6. W.
Union, is back from the convention of the A.
F. of L. at Boston. Speaking of the eight-hour
proposition of the Federation Mr.. Dillon SAID
that the Executive Council had instructions
from the Federation with regard to the move
ment and that it would carry out its policy
after the manner it might consider expedient
The assessL :ent Of the 2 cent per capita bore
no relation to the eight-hour movement; the
object being to raise fund for other and diff
ferent contingencies. When 1t does come to a
question of fight for the eight-hour day it
Will be found that many of the trades will
make the fight entirely on their own account,
and on their own resources. "Pittsburg,n said
Mr.. Dillon. will not be selected as the place
where the movement for the eight-hour day
will be initiated. Another thing which the
convention did was the passing of resolution
pledging the Federation to give the Brother
hood Of Bali Players its moral support anc en-.
couragement"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
THE RIGHT NAN WANTED.
A Good Chance for Hin 20 Go Into Bushes.
on Fourth Avenue.

A Good Chance for Hin 20 Go Into Business
on Fourth Avenue.
Said Mr. George B. Hill yesterday: II wish
you would call attention to the necessity for a
first-cIass lunch room on Fourth avenue near
the Exchange something like those in the
vicinity Of the Stock Exchange in New York.
1T should be run by someone who understands
the business, and should be arranged 50 that
person could get what he wanted at cost of 5
ceuts to a figure as high as . customer saw fit
to go. The cooking should be unexception-
able, and particular attention should be given
to the securing Of good bread, not the alum
puffed article set before people, even when
they pay dollar for meal.
ssYou can scarce get good bread even at our
best clubrooms, and without it meal is unsat-
isfact0ry no matter how excellent in other re-
spects."
Mr.. Hill further stated that if the right kind
of man were to offer his expenses would be
paid to New York and see what was wanted.
and money furnished without interest to set
the institution on its feet and keep it there un-
til established, feeling confident that it would
be success from the start. SO that the projec-
tor could soon wipe out his indebtedness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
THE COUNTY CHAIRMAN.

He Regrets the Late Complication, but Has
No Fault TO Find.
W. D. Porter. Chairman of the Republican
County Committee:
regret that any complication should have oe-
Cured over the appointment Of the Pittsburg
postmaster, but at the same time have no possible
fault to find with the choice. The custom in such
matters am not sufficiently familiar with to give
an opinion on the merits of the case but as have
been Informed the Congressman is supposed to
have the right to nominate the postmasters Of his
district. i have. however. too good faith in the
sterling Republicanism of John Dalzell as well as
of Mr.. Ford. to think for moment that this mat
ter would affect the party's prospects either ma
tionally or locally. Tx
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of Day in Two Giles Condensed
for Ready Reading.

Incidents of n Day in Two Giles Condensed
for Ready Reading.
TEN of the cars to be used on the Federal
Street and Pleasant Valley Passenger Railway
have been shipped from the Pullman shops.
The adjusting of the wires along the road has
been completed, and as soon as the work on
the new power house is finished the road
will be put into operation.
OFFICER JOHN Moon. yesterday afternoon.
broke up little party that had congregated
with bottle behind lumber pile on the
Allegheny wharf, at the foot of Seventh street,
by arresting them ALL seven in number and
sending them to Central station as vagrants.
TIE greatest landslide that has occurred on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railrood for years
took place last night at the old Jackson mines,
near Dawson. pnd stopped all traffic until
track was built around hundreds of tons of
dirt and boulders as big as a box car.
THE sixth annual Christmas dinner for the
Bradford newsboys will be held in the Capitol
restaurant of that place on the 25th. P. H
Lnderman is in charge Of the feast.
THE new sewer at Negley avenue has almost
been finished. 1t win enhance the value Of
property which Il drains about 50 per cent
THE citizens Of Woods Run are talking Of
holding public meeting on Monday to protest
against the filthy condition of the streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
An Endless Stream of Music Lovers Pour
Into KIeber g. Bros Store.

1t is conceded that the bulk of pianos
and orga ms sold in this city and neighbor-
hood come from the old and popular house
of H. Kleber 8 Bro, SOC Wood street.
They have handled" all the best instru-
ments made in this country and Europe,
but they sell only the very choicest fthem
all. leaving it to all the other music dealers
to handle away at the inferior and worth
less ones. What can compare with the
matchless Steipway, the superb Cono7er or
the popular Opera and Gabler pianos? or
the great Burdett organs, the dust and
mouse-proof Earhuf organs, or the match
less new Vocation church organ, which.
while costing only $500 is fully equal in
power and variety to a 81, 500 pipe organ.
and will cost absolutely nothing for Keeping
it in good tune for many years, while every
pipe organ must be tuned once everyyear at
least at an expense Of upward Of $100.
Messrs. Kleber & Bro. are the pioneer
music dealers of Pittsburg, and their good
name for strictly honest and honorable deal
ings attracts the big majority of buyers to
their store, 606 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
rsrAn11sHEp NEARLY 90 YEARs.
1881 melIsr & Hoens'. 1859
HOLIDAY DISPLAY OF PIANOS AND
ORGANS.

1891 HIelIsr & Hoene's I1sS9
HOLIDAY DISPLAY OF PIANOS AND
ORGANS.
It is truly magnificent sight to see the
vast array of pianos aud organs at Mellor b
Hoene's, ~ Fifth avenue. There are as
sembled such pianos as have worldwide
regulations, and whose names have become
household words in every family. Such
pianos are the Hardman and Krakauer
makes, which are known to every one as in
struments of absolutely the highest grade
manufactured; and the best OF it is, they are
sold BY Mellor & Hoene at the lowest pos
sible prices, and also on easy payments to
those who do not desire to pay cash. Mellor
q Hoene have also the popular Kimball
and Harrington pianos, which are fast be-
coming known throughout the country as
the best for the money.
The celebrated Chase organs, which can
only be obtained from Mellor & Hoene, ara
superior to any other reed organ manufac-
tured, In regard to superior quality, sweet
ness and power Of tone. Mellor & Hoene
have most elegant lot Of organs on hand,
rich and beautiful in design, and with hand
some cut glass mirrors, really the finest lot
ever seen in the city of Pittsburg. The fact
is, at Mellor & Hoene's yon can get Just
what you want in the organ line, for church,
chapel, lecture room, and for lodge and home
use, anything from the very smallest to the
very largest, and on easy payments of from
S. to $40 per month. Can you really get to-
gether finer collection Of reed organs than
the Chase, Palace, Chicago Cottage and
Kimball makes? We answer. mol Most as
suredly notl
Christmas is nearly here, and now is the
time to visit Mellor & Hoene's and make
your wife, daughter or sister gift OF a
piano or organ, present that is lasting and
that will make Joy in the household for
many years to come. Call on Messrs Mel
lor & Hoene and see their wonderful stock
Of pianos and organs, or if you cannot, then
write for catalogues, which will promptly
be mailed you with description of their
easy payment plan. Their address is n
Fifth avenue, and is known to every one as
the center of Pittsburg's music trade.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
TRYING A sILSBY.
Allegheny Firemen Make Public Test Of
Their New Engine.


The new Silsby engine purchased by the AL
legheny Fire Department was tested yesterday
in the presence Of the Committee on Fire De-
partment, Councilmen and citizens The test
was entirely satisfactory. Twenty pounds of
steam was raised in the engine in 5 minutes
and As seconds after the fire had been started
and in four minutes the engine was throwing a
stream of water. The steam was increased at
times to l20 pounds, and stream was thrown
horizontally Sl9 feet through lA-inch nozzle;
3l2 feet with lH-inch nozzle; 3l7 feet with
l%-inch nozzle, and 21S feet with pinch noz-
zle. She also threw stream 2l8 feet through
four linch nozzles at the same time, but the
trial that showed the best results was vertical
stream through a zz-inch nozzle that went 25
feet above the top of the spire on the North
Avenue NJ. E Church The splre is l94 feet
high, so that the stream was thrown 2l9 feet in
the air. There was 120 pounds of steam on at
the time and the water was forced through 800
feet of hose and through aSiamese connection
Measurements were taken by City Engineer
Ehlers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
1858.
1889.
Holmes Best.

Our catalogue contains the names of II
brands of champagnes. as many clarets, all
the best vintages Of port, sherry and Bur
gundy. Best imported French brands,
choice cordials, in fact all the items Of the
trade which are essential to the holiday
feastings, including our own specially, viz:
Holmes Best" a whisky Of undoubted
excellence. Send orders by telephone 305
or to w. II. HOLMES & Son,
12O Water street and 158 First avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
lAn Enrarcment Rroken.

A young lady, high in social circles il
this city, has just broken her engagement
because her intended. who promised to buy
her musical box, refused to 90 to Calm.
gers, 1200 Penn ave, to buy it. The youpa
lady claims that their stock, consisting q
musical boxes, guitars, mandolins, yiolins,
accordions, concertinas, ba1ios,. ETC., is the
largest and finest in the city; also their line
Of al kinds Of strings. Thsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
Mr. McGintr,a Wifa.

Whatever may have been Mr.. McGinty's
misfortunes while attempting to win his
famous five dollar bet, be was happy and
contented with his home life. His wife be-
ing sensible woman, used Marvin's Self
Rising Flour, and every morning McGinty
reveled in the most delicious buckwheat
cakes made from it. Marvin's SelfRisiug
Pancake and Buckwheat Flours are for sale
by all grocers. d
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
An Elegant and Useful ChrIutmas Pre.en,

An hIeRhnt hnu UseIuI ChFlAtmas Present,
Is Will L. Thompson's collection Of popu-
lar American copyright music. A nam
moth collection, consisting of popular songs;
songs with chorus, concert quartets, popu.
lar sacred songs, sacred qnartets, 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, Ss4
pages, full sheet music size. Price, S..
From now until Christmas, wiil Send it. ex-
press prepaid, to any part Of o. S. or Canada.
upon receipt of s.. (The music, when
bought in sheet form, costs S41.) Address
WILL L. THOMPSON & Co..
IT'S East Liverpool. o.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
The Hownra waIch bend. AM.

A magnificent and very full line in all
sizes and cases for ladies, gentlemen and
children, at moderate prices. The time
pieces are highly recommended by promin-
ent officers of the U. S. Navy on account of
reliability and accuracy. Don't fail to see
the Howard watches at George W. Biggs &
Co. 5 jewelry house, corner of Sixth avenue
and Smithfeld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19

On checks, chin or lip? If so, YOU can
have every hair destroyed forever without
pain, scar or injury by the electric needle by
consulting DR.. j. VanDyck, electro sur
geou, permanently located at 502 Penn ave
Never fails. Book free.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
The Bohmauu maudoIius

Lead them all. Have just received large
and handsome stock specially finished for
Christmas trade. They are acknowledged
by professional players to be superior to any
thing made in this country or Europe In
model they are perfection; in finish elegant,
and in tone they are immense-you must
see and hear them, and be convinced. The
genuine are to be had only at George Kap-
pel's, u Fifth avenue. 1919
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
silver Mounted Leather Good.

Folios, writing tablets, letter and card
cases, pocketbooks, purses, cigar and cigar
cite cases, visiting lists and address books.
No house in the city shows the assortment
we do and so fully guarantees quality,
workmanship, etc.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
A Terrihle RenrIne.

Charles Call and Edward Miller viii have a
hearing before Alderman Bupp, of the Elev-
enth ward, Allegheny. to-day. onla charge of
assault and battery. Ezra Carson made the in
formation in behalf of his small son, John
Carson, who, it is said. was assaulted and ter
rtbly beaten by the defendants. No cause can
be given for the alleged assault.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-19
JAPANESE WARE BAZAAR.
Opeu for rhe Hollday. Only.

You will wonder at our fine display.
Goods are going rapidly, and we would ad-
wise you to call early. Special discounts on
large pieces.
Store open till 9 P. NJ. until Christmas.
VIM. HASLAGE & Son,
Select Family Grocers,
Is Diamond Square, Pittsburg.