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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
THEBEST SECURITIES.
English Investments in America Pre-
sent a Financial Crisis.
MORE CONFIDENCE In THE STATES.
Governor Beaver Will Recommend the Erie
Canal in His Message.
DIR. ENGLISH AFRAID OF KOCH'S CURE

John P. Grant, of New York, arrived at
the Duquesne last evening. He is an Eng
Hshman who has worked a number of deals
for foreign syndicates, and the last time he
was in Pittsburg he almost succeeded in
buying out a number of the mills here. All
the arrangements had been made, but at the
last moment the local people received a
better offer, and they refused to hand over
the property.
Mr.. Grant said they did not care to go to
law, as in that case the deal could not have
been adjusted amicably. He is in the city
now to give contract Of S40O,0O0 to j. P.
Witherow & Co. for the erection of blast
furnaces and 1000 coke ovens in the
Sequatchee Valley, near Chattanooga. An
English company bought $4,000 acres of
coal and iron at that point from General
Alger, the General agreeing to take three
fifths of the price in stock.
AMERICAN SECURITIES THE VERY BEST.
In chat about financial matters last
evening Mr.. Grant said: 81 came from
London about ten days ago. 1t is diff
cult matter to place anything there now,
but there is plenty of money for legitimate
trade. In the recent monetary crisis the
American securities held by the English
stood the test, and in few days they raised
OF them in New York S1OO, O0O 600 to help
them out The effect has been that the
English have more faith in American enter
prIses than ever before, and 1 look for some
heavy investments in this country in the
next few years.
The tour of the iron and steel delegates
through the South has been of incalculable
benefit to that section. When the people
here nave something substa to offer
and do not insist on the payment of all the
price at once, but are willing to take some
preferred stock as security to leave the COM
pany good working capital for develop
ment there is no trouble to sell it in En-
gland.
MANY MILLIONS INVESTED HERE.
"The English svndicates always insist on
retaining the owners in the management, and
where they will not remain they do not
buy. Within the past two years from
$50, 900, 900 to $780, 600. 900 OF foreign money
have been invested in various industries in
the United States. About SAC, 900, 600 have
been put into the breweries alone. The
deal couldn't be worked in Pittsburg, be-
cause the right people were not at the head
OF it. They bought II brewerles in st.
Louis. all of them in Chicago and Denver,
and some in Cincinnati and Milwaukee.
The Annheuser-Busch Company refused to
sell. 1 am told that SIS, 600, 900 have been
Invested in and around Middlesborough,
Ky. The English have been making heavy
investments in Alabama, Tennessee and
Kentucky"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
NOT MUCH FAITH IN KOCH,
DIR. English Thinks His Remedy Will Share
the Fate of the Elixir of Life.

DIR. English Thinks His Remedy Will Share
the Fate of the Elixir of Life.
'If the German theory of disease is cor
rect that it is caused by germs or bacllli,"
said DIR. English, yesterday, "then there is
no further necessity Tor hygiene and sani-
tation. All that is necessary is to discover
the germ and eradicate it. but am not
ready to accept such view. am still
strong believer in careful living and
hygiene, and the best thing can recon-
mend for consumptives is plenty of fresh
air. 1 am afraid DR.. Koch's remedy will
collapse before it reaches this
side OF the Atlantic. Like Brown
Sequard's elixir of life it is an
injection, and 1 expect to see it fare SINH
lar fate. American physicians do not have
much faith in infectious since two promised
and important remedies of this kind have
failed to materialize. Nothing would please
doctors more than the discovery of some
thing that would arrest the progress of con-
sumption. 1t is most too soon to talk about
DIR. Koch's cure. He can give us no assur-
ance from relapses, even if it has helped
patients for the present. 1t NAV prolong
life for a time, but that is accomplishing
something"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08

YOU notice you will find that many verv
handsome store buildings are going up out
Fifth avenue. II the hump was cut down
Fifth avenue would at once become the
fashionable shopping street of the city. 1
believe it would cause such a lump in the
value of the property beyond the Court
House and consequent increase in the re-
ceipt of taxes that it would pay the city to
stand share of the expense.
A Work of Great Magnitude.
'The work would be one of great magni-
tude, and the settlement of benefits and
damages would be long and complicated
affair. Sull, it will have to be done some
time, and it is pity it was not done before
the rapid transit lines had got their tracks
down. This city needs more streets suited
to the better class of retail store, and 1t is
surprising to see how many people avail
themselves of the brightness and hustle
of blocks of good stores. On Satur-
dav nights you will find thousands
upon thousands of people promenad-
ing portions of Carson street, Butler street
and Penn avenue and Frankstown avenue,
at East Liberty. Oh, yes; this is great
city, and it is not done growing"
Mayor Gourley, in speaking about the
hump, said: SIT would be a mammoth un-
dertaking to cut down the hump. 1t will be
done some time, and L shall be glad to see
it, but think it will be several years vet. !"
Chief Bigelow, of the Department of Pub
lie Works, is out of town, but his force is
working on his estimate. 1t is expected
that he will need at least as much for parks
as he received last year, 5000, ,00c. and proba-
bly, a little more. Last year Mrs. Schenley
received S60,6 on the S120,00 due
her FOR the 120 acres she sold the city. This
year she will get the balance and SO, 900 for
the park entrance, S135,000 in all, which
will make big hole in the 5000, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
FIREMAN FlGLEYS FUNERAL.

Comrades at Work, in the Lodge, and Citi-
zens Join in Homage to the Martyr
The Remains Viewed by Many People
The Funeral Train.
The remains of Joseph Elmer Figley, the
fireman who lost his life at Friday morn
ing's fire, were entombed yesterday. The
funeral was very large one. Besides his
position as fireman and the sad manner of
his death, which would naturally create
sympathy from laIge-hearted populace
ready always to honor bravery and loyalty
to duty, Mr.. Figley was well known through
out the two cities and honored and respected
for his steadiast adherence to the prime
principles of honor, justice and religion.
Thee ore it was not strange that so many
people should gather at Hazelwood to take
their last look Of the city's brave martyr
and assist in the sad rites accorded to the
dead.
Private services were held at Mr.. Figley's
late home, 1888 Second avenue, at o'clock
Pm. Rev. II. p. Pendelton, OF the Hazel
wood Christian Church (the deceased's
pastor). and Rev. j. II. Gogley, of the Ames
NJ. E. Church. conducted the services. At
about 80 P. NJ. the casket was carried
across the road, and lay IN state for over a
nall nOur, IN the HaZelW0Od engine mouse.
The pallbearers were James Dickson, Will
lam Diebold, James Conway, Harry Mooney,
George Lang, OF Engine Company No. II,
and Captain Kinley and Brice Fester, Of
Engine Company No. II.
The casket was placed in the center of the
engine house, and delegations OF firemen.
four from each company in the city and a
number from Allegheny. were drawn up in
file on each side. Acting Captain Mooney,
of Engine Company No. II, stood at the
head of the casket, and Chiefs Coates, Steele
and Stewart had prominent positions.
The casket was wrapped in an American
flag, and the regalia of the Jr. o. U. a. NJ.
was placed on the breast OF the deceased.
The members OF Smoky City Council. Jr. o.
U. A. NJ, and members of John Grey,
Hazelwood and several other councils first
viewed the corpse. The fremen, family and
friends next took their last look.
At 2:30 P. NJ. the procession started for the
depot. First the fremeu, then the relatives,
the Jr. o. U. A. NJ. and citizens. A
special train of seven cars was in waiting at
the depot, which carried the funeral party
to Riverton Cemetery, near Mckeesport
The usual church burial services were held
at the cemetery.
Two beautiful floral offerings were placed
on the casket; one was a pillow of white
roses, with the words, Engine Company
No. H." worked in neat design. The other
was panel, with an anchor in the center,
resting on large easel.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
TAILORS .rO MEET TODAY.
The Mckinley Bill Has Advanced Materials
and VIII Affect Prices.

and VIII Affect Pr1ceS.
The Executive Committee of the Mer-
chant Tailors' National Exchange will meet
at the Anderson to-day 20 dispose of busi-
ness held over FROM tine last annual meeting
and to arrange for the next national meeting
in st. Louis in February.
The association now contains 26 subordi-
nate exchanges, or about 500 members
President James S. Burbank, of Boston,
said last evening that as fast as custom
tailors-and only these are admitted-organ-
ize their own exchanges, they are taken
into the association. The object is to dis
cuss what is good for the trade, and to pro-
tect tailors from dead beats. There are II
members, from different cities, on the Ex-
ecutive Committee. Henry G. Hale is the
local representative.
In discussing the effects Of the Mckinley
bill, Mr.. Burbank said: sit is bound to
affect prices, as our raw materials have
been practically advanced about 1215 per
cent Most of the tailors in the association
are protectionists. Under the old law the
duty on ready-made clothing was from 35 to
40 per cent now it is 40 to 60. We went
and asked to have it made 12O
per cent. Every man almost who
goes to Europe comes back with clothes for
himself and friends. The law allows him
to. bring in enough suits according to his
station, but will not permit him to present
or sell them to friends. Clothes are
smuggled into the country on the arrival of
every vessel. / am told the officers of some
ships make speciality OF the business"
Secretary w. C. Mertz, who comes from
Washington, states that from what he has
learned considerable smuggling is practiced
through the Legations there They are
allowed to bring into the country an un-
limited amount of wearing apparel; at
least they are not questioned very closely.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

qualities at 75c, 81 and 81 IS a
yard, in complete lines of staple
colors and new shades.
38-inch. silk warp Henriettas, all
colors, at 81 yard. An extra fine
quality, all staple and new shades,
at 81 so yard.
4o-inch all-wool Serge at 46c; 46-
inch super quality at 75c; 46-inch
super extra quality at ST a yard.
44-inch French camePs hair suit
ings at 75c, worth much more
money; 46-inch India camei's hair,
medium weight, at ST; 46-inch
heavy weight India camePs hair at
81. Still finer grades at 81 IS,
81 50, So, 81 IS and 81 IS a yard
in all the newest and best shades
of the season.
46-inch camePs hair cheviots at
81, ST IS and ST 50 a yard.
Fine plaid suitings, 75c, 81 and
81 40 yard.
5o-inch stripe and check suitings,
9oc, ST and 81 20 yard.
All of these are values that will
make your holiday buying doubly
interesting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
DRESS TRIMMINGS.

We call especial attention at this
time to our very complete stocks of
trimmings that are of especial in
terest now, during the preparations
for the approaching social season.
Never before have we shown such
rich assortments of EVENING
DRESS TRIMMINGS. 1t COM
prises gimps, fringes, embroideries
and drop trimmings, in combina-
tions of tinsel, seed pearls, cut steel,
iridescents, crystal, silver and gold
and ostrich feather bands and
edges, in all the beautiful delicate
tints suitable for evening wear.
Also, complete assortments of gold
and silver gimps, interviewer with
the new and very effective imitation
precious stones, such as ruby, en-
erald, topaz, diamond, sapphire.
opal, etc. Beautiful tinsel ruchings
in gold, silver and Nile bands and
edgings of combinations of gold and
turquoise and silver and turquoise.
We are offering now special
values in all our silk applique
gimps, in rich Persian effects, and
a full variety of beautiful combina-
tions.
Also, special values in steel gimp
trimmings, irridescents and plain
and combination coiors.
And in narrow silk edges, black
and colors, in plain and in tinsel
and chenille combinations.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
TOOK A FORCED BATH.
Allegheny Officers Find Poker Layout
on Jo-Boat.

Allegheny Officers Find Poker Layout
on Jo-Boat.
A floating poker joint is one of the latest
of Allegheny's attractions, but it was
stricken off the list last night, by Officers
Speer, Brinker and Myers. The boat was
moored at the foot of Madison avenue and a
lively game was in progress when the off,
GERS arrived. About 20 persons were taking
part.
When the officers stepped on the boat
chips and cards flew in every direction.
One excited gambler jumped througe a win
dow into the river, wearing the sash around
his neck like collar. A number of other
fellows followed HIM, and about this time
the lamp was extinguished. In the dark
ness the officers managed TO secure Fred
Ehlers, John Wilson, George Brown, Andy
Shoupe, james Wards, Joe Miller and
William Speer. Ehlers is supposed to be
the proprietor of the place. Two of the men
were released on forfeit, and when Chief
Murphy arrived he ordered the release OF
all the men.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
HIS IDEA OF MUSIC.
Judge Smith Says it Should Always be the
Soul of Mirth.

Judge Smith Says it Should Always be the
Soul of Mirth.
II am fond of music" remarked Judge
Smith, of Virginia, at the Duquesne, yes
terday, "but whenever attend an opera 1
can never disabuse my mind OF the fact that
music should be the soul of mirth and
melody, and invariably it is prostituted to
something else. Witness an actress singing
pretty ditty over a wash tub. The two do
not go we'll together, and the association is
disagreeable to me and mars my pleasure.
Washwomen may sing over their tubs,
but it is nothing like the rep
resentstion on the stage. Then
we see all sorts of passions and feelings por-
trayed in music that are unreal. A man
doesn't sing when he is mad, or break out
into some terrible roundelay, neither does
a woman carol sweet and pathetic song
when she is sad. Possibly 1 may be con-
sidered hypercritical, but this is how 1
regard all such renditions.
SIN the same manner ] look at play. 1
see lot of actors aping the ways of aris-
tocracy, when what do they know about the
lives of aristocrats? Absolutely nothing,
and they are incapable of presenting true
picture"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
THEY HAVE THE PEOPLE.
Allegheny Will be Second-CIass City if the
Indebtedness Will Permit


Indebtedness Will Permit
George Elphinstone, City Solicitor Of AL
legheny, received a telegram from Governor
Beaver yesterday asking him to see him at
4o'clock to-day about issuing the proclama-
tion declaring Allegheny city of
of the second class. Mr.. Elphinstone went
to Harrisburg last evening. He SAID Alle-
ghenv had 104, 900 of population and only
100000 people are. needed to make a
second class city. The law will not
allow an indebtedness Of more
than per cent OF the assessed
valuation of city Of any class. nor more
than per cent without vote of the people.
AlIeghenv's present debt is about 81, ,7OO,-
900, and $500, 900 is wanted for street i'm
provements and at least 81 5000 or the
new water works. This would make the
citv's indebtedness about $4,000, 600.
Mr.. Elphinstoue could say nothing in
advance. Everything seems to depend on
the action of Councils and the people. If
the requirements are fulfilled Allegheny
will become city of the second Glass;
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08

In closing the reports Mr.. Belfour said
that the church was the Lords house,
the day the Lords day and the caring for
the poor pre-eminently the Lords work.
The work Of the society is iE harmony with
the words of the Lord. Charity is dis
bursed by it as free gift, with no pay
looked for or expected. The work of the
society in finding employment for the poor
was dwelt on, and the speaker stated that
the greatest favor that could be done for the
poor man was to put him to work and give
HIM a way to make an honest living.
Rev. John A. Prugh made short but
eloquent address commencing the work Of
the organization. The services closed with
the benediction by Rev. E. Balfour.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08

himself but how few men measure up to
such high standards The rule is too many,
and the outcome is that two people who al
ways would have been friends become de-
termined enemies.
''This subject OF marriage and divorce
has become so important that it should be
regulated by law. It.were better for SEN
sible tribunal to exercise its function of
preventing the nuptials rather than break
ing the chains afterward. 1 read the
"Kreutzer Sonata" with considerable inter-
est and the objection have to make against
the book is that Tolstoi fails to suggest n
remedy. 1t is the common story of Il mis-
alliance, but he would allow the race to die
a natural death, which is unreasonable"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
Little walter Coulson,s Funsr.,

Walter, the 7-year-old son of Sol Coulson,
the veteran detective, who died on Thurs
day, was inferred in the Homewood Gem
etery yesterday afternoon. The funeral
services were largely attended BY members
of the Department of Public Safety who
sympathized with Mr.. and Mrs. Coulson in
their bereavement
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
BROUGHT HOME a CORPSE.

james McHugh Makes Long and Unsuc-
cessful Search for Health.
The body OF James McHugh, who died on
a train while returning from California,
where he had gone for his health. was
brought to this city Yesterday by his wife
and brother. The funeral will take place
tomorrow.
The statement telegraphed from Van
Vert, yesterday, that his wife was penni-
less and the remains were forwarded by the
railroad company is incorrect, as the family
is in comfortable circumstances,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
REMOVING THE RUINS.

Workmen Engaged All Yesterday at the
Scene of the Maginn Fire.
A force of eight or ten workmen were at
work all yesterday tearing down the dam
gerous walls left by the Friday morning fire
on Liberty street. A crowd OF several
hundred people stood watching them all
day from every point where view could be
obtained The workmen accomplished COM
paratively little, but last night the walls
looked a little less dangerous than before.
The force OF workmen will be increased to-
day, and the walls will be razed within
lew days at farthest.
The guard of policemen will be kept on
duty while the work is going on, but not at
nipht b.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
YOUNG IN THE BUSINESS.

A Pretty Greensburg Girl Caught shoplifting
in Allegheny City.
Late on Saturday night young married
woman was detected shopli ting at a dry
goods store on Federal street, Allegheny.
She was taken to the Mayors Office, and
Chief of Police Murphy sent for, when she
cried so pitifullv and seemed so penitent
that she was allowed to go. During the
ordeal she tainted.
She confessed to taking some cheap jewelry
and bureau mats, which she said she in
tended for Christmas gifts. She claimed to
live in Greensburg, and promised to stay
away from Allegheny forever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
WOULD USE A MICROSCOPE.
A Suggestion From a Barber in Studying the
Hair Scientifically.

A SuSSestlon FROM BarDer III studying the
Hair Scientifically.
SIT is strange" remarked barber yes
terday, that somebody doesn't use the
microscope in studying the hair. think if
/ had powerful instrument 1 could soon
discover why the hair falls out, and then the
search would be for remedy to counteract
the causes. The examination OF the hair by
the microscope shows that it is made up of
layers of matter which resemble small tubes
in a tube. The nutriment cireulates through
it as the sap through a tree. When the hair
is gray il is found to be hollow, and the
color is caused by the reflection of the light.
At least Psychologists claim this to be fact.
SIT seems TO me by closely examining the
dandruff and the roots OF the hair under
various conditions that it can be at least
prevented from falling out, if it can't be
restored
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
Solitaire Diamond Rings.

A wonder. ully complete and handsome
collection. Stones any price from S5 to
$1,000, and mounted as you desire. 1t is a
good idea to come in and select the stone un-
mounted, and have mounted to suit your
ideas, and we will lay it away till
Christmas HARDY & HAYES,
Jewellers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers,
New Building. 500 Smith6eld street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
BLACK DRESS FABRICS.

Our black goods department is
offering for the holiday trade an
entirely new make of silk warp
cashmere at 81 a yard, the best
value we have ever offered.
Our 81 IS silk warps are also of
superior quality to any usually SELL
ing at this price.
Complete lines of best silk warp
cashmeres from 81 IS to S. yard,
including all the best and most re-
liable makes in the world.
To persons going to warmer
climates, we are selling silk warp
Tamise, Converts, Clairettes and
lightweight cashmeres. Handsome,
serviceable goods, and all at very
low prices.
All-wool cashmeres, all extra
values, perfect dyes, in blue and
jet, from soc to ST 50 yard.
Black Henrietta cloths, superior
dye and finish, from soc to 81 50 a
yard.
In novelty black dress fabrics a
complete line of Satin Rays, in a
variety of styles.
Elegant Cameps Hair Fabrics:
Cashmere de Inde, Faconne, nov
city styles, boucle effects, etc.
This department invites especial
attention from holiday buyers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
Will Take Depositions To-Day.

A few more scenes in the celebrated w. j.
Nimmick case are to be given to-day in the
First NJ. E. Church in Parker and Brad
dock. Nimmick has made more charges
against the Rev. J. f. Riley, of Mononga-
hela City. and number OF depositions will
be taken in secret at the church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
NOT HEARD FROM YET.
Doubt as to Whether Messrs. Dillon and
O'Brien Will Visit Pittsburg.


Rev. Father Sheedy has so far received no
word as to the intentions o f the Irish leaders,
Messrs. Dillon AID O'Brien, regarding
their intended visit to Pittsburg. Father
Sheedy said yesterday that he expected to
hear very soon what is to be doue in the
matter.
Rev. E. r. Donehoo has given up all
hopes of visit from the Irish leaders. II
don't believe they will come" SAID Mr.
Donehoo. "Matters are in such bad shape
in their country that it would be almost i'm
possible for them to come now. The trouble
Saturday has mixed matters more than
ever and it demands immediate attention. 4"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-08
AN OFFICER BECOMES INSANE.
His Mind Violently Affected by an Absces
on the Brain.

on the Brain.
Ex-Police Officer William r. Toner, of
the Second police district, was locked up in
the Nineteenth ward station Saturday af-
ternoon. He is partly insane and for the
past month he has became so violent that
his wife and family are afraid to let him
live at home. He will be taken into court
to-day with petition Tor an examination
into his condition.
Mr.. Toner was on the police force until
about eight months ago, when he became
confined to his home with an abcess of the
brain. This, it is said. has caused his in
sanity,