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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
FOURTEENTH REGIMENT WILLING
To Attend Governor Pattison's Inauguration
-Canta;p NTcCIeIlond Jpdorsed

To Attend Governor Pattison's Inauguration
Captain McClelland Indorsed.
At meeting of the Fourteenth Regiment
National Guard of the State of Pennsyl-
vania, held last evening at the Central
Armory, the following resolutions were
passed:
Resolved, That notwithstanding the i'm
preston that has gotten out that the officers
and members of the National Guard are averse
to attending the inauguration of Governor
elect Pattison on account of the severity of the
weather at that time OF the year, we. the Four
teenth Regiment. do hereby express our will
ingness to go if called upon.
WHEREAS, Among the appointments to be
made by Hon. R. 4. Pattison, Govcrnor-elect
of the State of Pennsylvania, is that of Adju-
tant General; therefore be it
Resolved, That we. the officers and members
of the Fourteenth Regiment of the National
Guard of the State of Pennsylvania, do hereby
respectfully recommend ana heartily indorse
for said position of Adjutant General Captain
William McClelland, OF the city of Pittsburg.
whose excellent record of over four years as a
soldier during the late war and whose char
acter as a man ard a publlc-spirited citizen is
so well known. not only IN this community but
throughout the State. Be it
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be forwarded to Hon. R. E. Pattison, Governor
elect of the State Of Pennsylvania.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
COAL ON THE JUMP.

A Meeting of Local Dealers Called, to Ad-
vance the Price of Black Diamonds
Cold Weather and Unreliability of Gas
the Causes of the Rise.
People who have abandoned the use of
natural gas and returned to coal will learn,
doubtless with regrets, that the old-time fuel
is going to be quite an object in the bill Of
expense this winter.
A meeting of local dealers has been called
for to-day, at which it is expected the price
per bushe. for coal will be advanced about
2 cents. While an advance has been pre-
dIcted In these columns, the date when it
would go into effect could not be stated. A
number of dealers were seen last night, but
in every instance they did not care to say
much on the subject one way or the other.
That the increase in price is a sure thing
comes from a source that cannot be doubted.
Last night the Water Committee of ALLIE
gheny was to have held a meeting for the
purpose o; considering bids for fuel for the
city works. A quorum WAS not present,
however, but after Clerk White had i'm
parted some information which he had
gained during the day, another meeting
was called for $50 o'clock this morning, a
proceeding without precedent in this city's
history. There was only one bid to con-
slider last night, but the chances are there
may be more this morning. For some time
the coal men have been very independent
in their dealings with the city, and
did not seem to care whether they
got the big water works contract or not.
The secret of this was explained to Mr.
White yesterday by several dealers, who in
formed him that a combine would be formed
to-day (Tucsday) for the purpose OF ad-
vancing prices, and that coal which was now
being sold at Z cents a bushel could not be
bought for less than 9 cents by the large
quantity as used by the city. When the
members learned this they at once decided
to hold meeting at the hour named, as BY
doing so they could save considerable money
for the taxpayers. Mr.. White did not give
the names of his intormants, but the infor-
nation was considered sufficiently reliable
to warrant an extra call Tor the meeting.
John A. Wood & Son said they knew of
no such movement on the part of local
dealers to increase prices, and had not
heard of the alleged combine.
Captain 1. n. Bunton, Of the firm of
Joseph Walton & Co., said he had heard
nothing of the movement, but added that
he would not be liable to, as their trade
was chiefly down the rivers. AT the office
Of Lee & Hamilton the gentleman in charge
said he had heard nothing of the proposed
advance.
Mr.. I. NJ. jenkins admitted that there
would likely be an advance, but he did not
think it would amount to as much as the
Allegheny people expected. He said that
advances were to be expected in the winter
months owing to causes we'll understood.
He added that he knew of no general move
ment to raise prices.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Pittsburg, Pa,
Tuesday, Dec. 9, lS9d
The Leading
Drygoods House.
PENN AVE. STORES.
Some important points aUhseh
y0W sh0nld keep IN mind.

Some important points ayhsek
yOu ShOuId Keep IN mind.
The big reductions in fine Com
bination Dress Patterns.
The special Christmas Boxes for
plain and fancy Dress Goods.
The big inducements we are Of
fering in fine Black Silks from 81 50
to 81 50 and up to So 50 yard, in
the best finish and in makes so re-
liable that we know they will give
you perfect satisfaction.
The tens of thousands of Holi-
day Handkerchiefs. A special fine
French Linen Cambria, with edge
of patent Val. lace, hand-sewn, 35c
each, or 3 for 81.
The special display of Table
Linens, and especially of the beau
tiful sets in boxes.
The Holiday Ribbons selling for
fraction of their real worth.
The Holiday Umbrellas for La
dies and Gentlemen, in styles by
the hundreds, the most novel, the
most unique, and all entirely new.
The Gloves and Hosiery for La
dies and Children at very interest
ing prices for busy Holiday times.
The Fancy Goods display in the
center of the store. Hundreds of
articles that will make acceptable
presents. You can find something
for any member of the household.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
THE OLD HERMIT OF TARENTUM
Taken by the Humane Society to the
County Home.

Taken by the Humane Society to the
County Home.
John Dible, an old hermit of Tarentum,
was yesterday afternoon sent TO the County
Home. Dibe is 76 years Of age, and lived
alone in little 8 by 10 shanty, built of
rough boards, with only the ground for a
floor. The attention of the Humane Society
was called to the case, and Agent O'Brien
investigated it. He Iound Dible, who is
partly paralyzed and greatly crippled. in
the shed described. He had an old bed,
with some tattered and worn-out clothing,
and stove without lids. He had lived by
himself for the last six years, and was COW
cred with vermin. His coal he gathered
from the railroad tracks, and he lived on
what food he got from the neighbors.
When the officers went to remove him to
the County Home he became very angry,
upbn learning their errand, and positively
refused ogo. Force had to be used, finally,
and he was placed in a carriage and driven
to the railroad station. The old man has
been resident of Tarentum for so years
He formerly owned little property on what
is known as the Avenue,in Tarentum, but it
was sold for non n-payment of taxes. He has
wife living, but where is not known.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
TO BE USED As BALLAST.

Railroad Companies Arranging to Utilize
Blast Furnace Cinder.
Some important changes have been made
at the Soho blast furnace. which was blown
out October Is. and which will be put in
blast on a new lining some time this week.
In the future the mode of removing the
cinder will be changed. The large Modoc
cars used to remove cinder from blast fur
naces will be dispensed with. By late
order Of City Council no more cinder must
be thrown over the bank of the Mononga-
hela river at that place, and in the future it
will be removed on cars.
Two large lifting cranes are rut up to load
it on the cars furnished by the Baltimore
and Ohio, who will take it and use it as a
ballast. Blast furnace cinder is said to be
the best for that purpose. 1t keeps the track
dry and prevents the cross ties from decay
ing. The same thing has been done for
years at the Lucy and Schoenberger fur
naces. The Allegheny Valley Railroad
Company has equipped its tracks to Oil City
with this cinder, and the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has nearly all its main
lines balIasted in the same way beyond
Harrisburg
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
MKEEs ROCKS GROWING RAPIDLY.
Lots of New Houses Recently Erected ant
Many More Going Up.

Lots of New Houses Recently Erected and
Many More Going Up.
Ex-Mayor Lyon, of the Anderson, DuPuy
Steel Works at McKee's Rocks, said yester-
day that the growth of this little town had
been quite astonishing during the last year
or two. A great many houses had been
completed and many more were in the
course of construction. The growth was
substantial one, as there was enough busi-
ness in the place to maintain more people
than they already had.
Speaking OF the iron works there, Mr..
Lyon said they had plenty of orders on
hand, and were running up TO their capacity
when the supply OF natural gas would per-
NIT. The shortage had been the source OF con-
siderable trouble. but the mills were going
back to coal rs rapidly as possible. The
mill of Long & Co., he said, that suspended
operations when the Lawrence bank failed,
and which was bought in by a company
headed by Charles Lockhart was again in
full blast and doing plenty of business.
Everything was very prosperous about the
place, he added. and the future prospects
were bright.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
AN Unsatisfactory MONTH.

Wrought Iron Pipe Manufacturers Knocked
Out by No Gas.
The wrought iron pipe manufacturers will
hold meeting in Philadelphia tomorrow.
Quite number of firms will be compelled
to report an unpleasant feature in the trade,
occasloned by the change from gas to coal In
the various mills.
Many contracts have been delayed and
and some had to be cancelled entirely be-
cause of delay in getting iron, and the
manu- facturers have had anything but sat-
isfactory months business. The outlook is
good, however. Prices hold up we'll and
there is not likely to be any change from
the present figures.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
HE WANTS THE WATCH.

A Search for an Heirloom to be Made in
New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanford, of Bell avenue,
Nunnery Hill, Allegheny, called on Chief
Murphy last night and requested him to
write to Inspector Byrne, of New York, re-
lative to a man named George w. Reynard,
l43 West Forty-fourth street, that city.
Some time ago gold watch with his
tory and valuable as an heirloom was sent
to Mr.. Stanford from England. 1t was de
tanned at the Custom House and finally
sold to REWARD. Mr.. Stanford is very
anxious to secure the .timepiece, and will
pay very reasonable amounts of money to
get it,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
MET AGAIN IN PITTSBURG.
Five Brothers Who Had Not Seen Each
Other in Fifty Years.

Five Brothers Who Had Not Seen Each
Other in Fifty Years.
Five very istinguished-looking gentle
men, somewhat advanced in years, were
seen upon the streets yesterday, who proved
to be Messrs. Robert A. Mexican, of
Charleroi; William R. Mexican, OF Mans
field, Pa; James S. Mexican, of Kalamazoo;
Samuel Mexican, of Bellevernon, and An
drew Mexican. of Castle Douglass, Scot
land, brothers who had not, until within
the past few weeks, been together Tor 80
years, and who occupy the position OF
father and uncles, respectively, to Post
master James S. Mexican, OF this city.
MIR. Andrew Mexican and his son left
last night for New York, from which point
they will sail tomorrow for their home in
Scotland, and the prolonged stay of Post
master Mexican in that city will enable him
to wish personal bon voyage to his rela-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
AN ARMY OF RAILROADERs.

Commissioner Wright Completes His Re-
port on Railroad Labor.
Hon. Carroll D. Wright has just issued
his fifth annual report relating to the rail-
road labor of the country. Mr.. Wright
makes geographical distribution of the
railroads, according to States and Terri
tories with the object in view of bringing
those localities together, in which the gen.
eral conditions of labor are practically har-
monious and OF like character.
In the investigation the commissioner
covered 60 different roads, on which are
employed 241 $40 persons.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Our Ulster and Cape overcoat Sale

Yesterday was grand success at Gusky's.
There's nothing strange about it either,
when you stop to consider that we
were offering coats worth $50, S25
and $50 for just Sis. 1t was our in
tention to limit it to one day, Monday,
and we so announced it, but in order that
there may be no disappointment among
those who did not buy, when they come to
see the bargains those obtained that took
advantage of our offer, we will give you two
more days, Tuesday and Wednesday, in
which to take your choice of any ulster or
cape overcoat in the house. The coats may
not last but single day longer, but that
will not be our fault.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
PROTECTION FOR BUILDINGS.

Tho Builders Exchange Considering the
Matter of Tire Escapes.
A special meeting of the Builders Ex-
change was held Yesterday afternoon to ap-
point committee to prepare suggestions
for making buildings safer. This commit
tee will report at the next regular meeting
of the Exchange.
The action was prompted by the discus
sion over the recent fatalities, occasioned by
a lack of fire escapes on the buildings
burned last week on Penn and Liberty ave-
nnes One of the men who was at the meet
ing said he thought the idea is to have some
plan adopted by which owners must provide
fire escapes when the buildings are erected.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Car Manufacturing Plant for Sale.

The undersigned. receiver of the Indian
apolis Car and Manufacturing Company,
will receive sealed proposals until Decem-
Der II, 1890, at II o'clock NJ, for the sale as
an entirety of the plant of said company in
West indianapolis. adjoining the city of
Indianapolis, Ind, together with the
materials, stock and unexecuted contracts
on hand at the time of sale. Said plant in
cludes 10 acres OF land, with suitable build
ings, machinery and appliances, and is COM
plete in all departments, with a capacity of
% cars daily, and uses natural gas as fuel.
Ii no acceptable proposition Is received by
the time named the property will be offered
for sale at auction on December 18, 1890, at
2 o'clock P. NJ, at the south door of the
Court House, in the city of indianapolis.
For further particulars and terms of sale
address Matthew Henning, Receiver.
Indianapolis, Ind. de2,9,16
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
War Over q Goat,

Mrs. Elizabeth Rimlinger and Mary Hig.
gins, both of the Twenty-seventh ward, have
had regular Punch and Judy time over a
goat which Mary Higgins son found rang
ing the hills. Yesterday Mrs. Rimliurer
sued Mary Higgins for the possession of the
goat and peace reigns once more in the
Twenty.seventh ward.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Industrial Notes.

SHEET copper has been suddenly reduced in
price from % to % cents.
A NEW lodge of tho Amalgramated Associa-
tion will be organized on the Southside, to-day,
by President Weihe.
THE pudding department of the Mononga-
hela Iron Works was shut down yesterday, on
account of a shortage in the gas supply
trail Road!have been promoted for services rem
dered to the company during the recent strike.
THE Phillips Glass Company, organized some
time ago with a capital stock of $780, ,OOO was
chartered yesterday at Harrisburg. The di-
rectors are Clifton w. and John o. Phillips.
Oliver Wharton, B. f. Wilson and W. b. Blair.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
PREPARING FOR THE SCHOOL

To be Established by the Local Institute
of Sacred Literature.
The Executive Committee of the Pittsburg
branch of the American Institute of Sacred
Literature met at the Young Mems Chris
tian Association rooms, yesterday afternoon,
and began making preparations for the
school, which will be opened about Febru-
airy 1. 1t was decided at Yesterdays meet
ing to. get printed programmes for the
courses of lectures and distribute them in
the different churches.
The first course of lectures will be given
by DR.. Riddle OH the eli of Christ" The
second course will take up the History of
the Old Testament" The school will be
conducted in the Christ M. Z. Church, First
Presbyterian Church and st. Andrew s
Church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
4 SURPRISE TO. MANY.

First Appearance in This City of the Colored
Jenny Lind.
Miss Flora Batson, gifted young colored
lady OF New York, sang last night to large
and appreciative audience at the Wylie
Avenue A. N. E. Church. Her remarkable
voice, which is of equal purity in the upper
registers of a mezzo-soprano and the rolling
depths OF the lowest tenor notes, was q reve-
lation to her hearers.
The hexibility, metal and purity of her
vocal organ justly entitle Miss Batson to the
distinction OF being called the colored Jenny
Liud.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
FORMULATING CHANGES.

The Tailors VIII Prepare the National Pro-
gramme To-Day.
The Executive Committee of the National
Tailors' Association met at the Anderson
yesterday. Some changes to be made in the
constitution and bylaws to be submitted at
the annual meeting in st. Louis were formu-
lated. Under the present regulations by
Law can't he changed without first serving a
notice of 60 days on the association. The
plan is to change the present modus operandi
of getting down to work. A committee was
appointed to discuss the advisability of in
cooperating the national exchange. At the
meeting to-day the programme for the ma
tional gathering will be prepared.
Last evening the visiting tailors attended
the theater and afterward enjoyed ban
Ouet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Tearing I'm the Foundation.

A force of laborers are at work digging
up all the old pipes and iron foundation of
the finishing department of the old Pennsyl-
vania Forge, which was burnt down in
July, 1887. The Baltimore and Ohio Com
pany having purchased the property. are
now extending their sidIngs over the ground.
The pudding department is yet standing
and in operation, but at any time the COM
panv may order it to be removed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
RICE-GROWING IN FLORIDA.

A Syndicate VIII Plant 1000 Acres in the
Orange State.
J. P. Scott, u son of Thomas Scott, de-
ceased, the old President of the Pennsyl-
vania road, was passenger on the limited
last evening for New Orleans. He was
bound there to consult with leading rice
growers about planting 1000 acres in
Florida.
Mr.. Scott was very enthusiastic over the
scheme, and claimed the experiments were
very satisfactory. He says it will be new
industry Tor Florida, but one that will pay.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
MORE CARS ARRIVE.

Bad Weather Interferes With Work on the
Duquesne Traction Road.
Yesterday % cars for the Duquesne Trac-
ton arrived. Work on the streets is en-
tirely suspended on account of the bad
weather. Until the frost comes out of the
ground the repavIng in the East End can t
be finished Scarcely anything is being
done in track laying, except to put in cross
ings and connect pieces OF the road that
have been laid.
One of the officers said yesterday that it
uas ificnIt tn saw when the road wonId he
in operation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT.
An Accident Ends the Life of Richard
Splane, of the SOuthside.

Richard Splane, aged Go, an old resident
of Pittsburg, died at his home, corner South
First and Carson streets, at o'clock last
evening. The deceased fell down stairs on
Sunday night, sustaining injuries which
caused his death. The Coroner will hold an
inquest to-day.
Mr.. Splane was at one time a large
property holder. owning some of the best
properties on Smithfeld and Grant streets,
and several other downtown streets. He
formerly kept saloon on Grant street, and
few years ago moved to the house where
he died, and where he kept saloon until
the Brooks law went into effect
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
DEATHS AT THE POOR FARM.
A Man Who Wouldn't Claim the Corpses Of
His Parents.

His Parents.
Mrs. Phiomena Rub, aged 80 years, who
has been an inmate of the Pittsburg Poor
Farm during the past Eve years, died there
early Sunday morning. Her son, John
Rub. who resides on Spring alley, was noti-
fed of his mothers death. but did not call
for the body, which has been turned over to
an anatomical society. Ruh's father, Jacob
Rub, died at the Poor Farm on July Is last,
and his hody was also turned over to the
same society. Examiner Hoffman, of the
Poor Board, in speaking of this matter, said
that Rub had been notified and requested to
take charge of the dead bodies. but paid no
attention to the matter.
Joseph Huhm. aged 81 years, who has
been an inmate of the City Poor Farm dur
ing the past ten years, died there yesterday
morning. He leaves wife and two children,
residing in the rear of No. 1417 Penn ave-
nue., who have taken charge Of his body.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Here's a Good Chance. Ladies'.

Credit. yes credit, that's what J. Dwyer
gives on dress goods, jackets, furs, jewelry,
ETC. No agents. no collectors; no agents no
commissions. Room 4, upstairs, McCance
Block, cor. Seventh avenue and Smith
field. Open also evenings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
DURBIN & APWATTY,
Jewellers and SiIyersmiths,

Keep their store, at 50 Fifth avenue, open
in the evenings now TO give you u chance to
see the choicest collection of high-class
novelties in gold, silver, porcelain and
bronze ever seen in Pittsburg. SuTu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Some People Will Steal Sheen.

William Bader, early yesterday morning,
delivered a dressed sheep to the butcher
shop of John Binder, on Ohio street, AlIe-
gheny, hanging it on hook in front of the
store. The sheep was stolen before the
opening of the store.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

BARGAINS in dress goods, SOC, 75c and 81
yard now, tor qualities heretofore 75c to
81 so. Plaids, stripes, checks, eheviots. etc.
TTssu HUGUs s. HACKE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
Winter-Winter

Underwear for ladies, gentlemen and chill
dren. Fullest assortment and lowest prices.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

H. Wilcox, of the Second National Bank,
who will send it to the Treasury Depart
ment for redemption. The money will then
be placed to the credit of little Willie IT.
,rfp
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09

BLACK goods, a complete assortment of
standard staples, all-wool and silk-warp
fabrics, cheviots, camei's hair and fancy
weaves. Special values offering during our
holiday and clearing sale.
TTSSu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
SPECIALS FOR TO-DAY.

We offer to-day a small lot of all
wool imported Dress Patterns, all
new and fresh, in plaids and stripes,
at only So a pattern. There are
but 50 of these and they will sell on
sight, as they ought to bring S12 to
S14. See these in the center of the
store to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-09
SEVEN RIVAL ENTERTAINMENTS.
Managers Striving 20 See Who Has the No.
Friends and Best House.

The first OF series of seven entertain
ments was given last evening at Salisbury
Hail, Southsde, under the auspices of
George W. Childs Commandery No. IL,
L. L. Of o. q. A. NJ, and Unity Council
No. IA, Daughters of Liberty.
The programme and management each
night will be in charge OF member of one
of the councils, and a great rivalry has
arisen as to who will give the best enter
tainmept