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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
LIBRARY STATISTICS.
History of the Organization of the Present
Allegheny Public Library-The Cost of
Maintenance in ~ Years is $37,47O-
M EWcifin1 Debate.

History Of the Organization Of the Present
Allegheny Public Library-The Cost of
Maintenance in ~ Years is So, 40
No Exciting Debate.
At the meeting of the Board Of School Con-
troll of Allegheny last night, the library ques-
tlon was brought up by report on the organ
ization of the present public library, submitted
by Mr.. A. G. Miller. The report read:
After the formation of the Allegheny Library
Association, the city Councils requested the
association to take charge of the books still
remaining of the old Anderson Library. This
they did, and placed the books with their own
on their shelves. ..
life members were constituted at $50 each. as
well as a considerable list OF yearly members at
"a each. They made, at the close OF the hrst
year, the following crecltaOle record:
Three thousand five hundred volumes on
the shelves, all the leading newspapers OF the
country on file, the best magazines OF the
United States and Great Britain on the tables,
with $500 in the treasury.
kept up with varying success for about seven
years, when, for several reasons, 1t was tnougnt
best to turn it over to the Board of School Con-
trollers. This was done in December, 1911. the
needed legislation having been secured. For
short time the library was free to tho members
of the Board of Control, school children over
II years of age and apprentices, otner cltlzens
however, the library was made free to all citi-
zens of Allegheny.
The statistics accompanying the report snow
that the number of books in the library on jan
uary l, 1872 when the school controllers took
charge, was 4 800; purchased since then, o,SI2;
donated, ,S2S: magazines bound, "A: volumes worn
out, 2O63; lost, 81; given away, 800; circulated,
732,8l8. The cost of maintenance In the IA years
was: Salaries, Sl97l2 o.; incidentals, 8. 3S IS:
new books, Sl377l 3S; periodicals, etc., y 5o5 ~
total $50 405 Al, less 81, ,935 q from the sale of
old paper fines, etc., making net cost OF $751;
40 IL
Mr.. Miller. from the Library Committee, re-
ported that 761 books had been issued in De-
cember, and 46 new books purchased.
Mr.. Waite. from the Finance Committee,
presented resolution asking Councils to ap-
propriate $4,000 to operate the High School.
Passed.
Mr.. Kelly. from the Committee on Rules. re-
ported adversely on changing the hours of the
afternoon session of the ward schools from l:3O
P. M. to P. M. to from P. NJ. to $3.50 P. N. The
committee was sustained
Miss Alice Morrow, of the Third ward, Miss
Wilkinson, of the Fourth ward and Miss
Grassel, of the Sixth ward, were elected
teachers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
MONEY To BE REFUNDED.

Under the Law the City Must Give Back
to Taxpayers e1O,6O3 so.
The Board of Assessors yesterday reported to
Controller Morrow list of all the properties in
the city that are entitled to be refunded over
paid city and special taxes under the last assess
ment. On September IA, 1889. decision of the
Supreme Court SO affected the law governing
the assessment of properties at the price of the
last recorded sale that it became necessary for
the Board of Assessors to revise their list and
Gull out cases that were affected by the SALE
Over a thousand such cases were found, and
the total amount to be refunded amounts to
Sl0,6OS so, which is chargeable to the contingent
fund and will cause the Finance Committee to
provide for Just that much more in fxiug the
tax levy for the next fiscal year. The money is
only refunded in cases where the owners of
property appealed from the valuations made by
the Assessors.
The amounts to be refunded individuals are
in a great majority of cases trifing, running
from "a cents to $40. very few running over $50
and less than half a dozen over SlOO. The Car
bon Iron Company receives the largest amount
from the refunding process, $598 80 being re-
turned to them on their Smallman street works.
Phipps & Walker get 1898 0S, the Pittsburg and
Lake Erie Railroad S343 so, and ]. ]. Wander
grirt 1902 08 by reason Of the Supreme Court
decision
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
WILL THEY SECEDE?
A History of the Trouble Between. the Tile
LnYera, ORGANIZATIONS.

History OF the Trouble Between the Tile
Layers Organizations.
AS stated in yesterdays DISPATCH, the
members of the Marble and Slate Workers
and Tile Layers Union will meet this evening
to consider the advisability of Withdrawing
from the Federation of Labor. If they pull
out they will go into the Knights of Labor.
An effort was made yesterday by several
members of the union to see President Com
pers, of the Federation, and have him present
at the meeting tonight He could not be seen,
and it was learned that he intended to leave on
the 800 O'Clock train for New York this morn
ing. Mr.. Gompers has done nothing yet about
giving an explanation why a charter was
granted the men who struck at Herricks with
out first asking the Marble and Slate Workers
and Tile Layers Union if it was all right.
The men who struck were former members of
the Tile Layers Local Assembly of the Knights
of Labor in New York. They were suspended
and fined $50 They then formed a new organi-
zation, and charter was secured from the
Federation. The new association was called
the Progressive Tile Layers Union, and when
they came to Pittsburg the members of the
marble cutters organization of the city made a
protest The new men afterward went into the
National Tile Layers Union. 1t is said the
position of Mr.. McIver, the President of the
national organization, in the matter is due to
the fact that he was defeated by Organizer A.
b. Smythe, who did not sanction the strike at
Herrick's.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
ROASTED THE COMPANY.

Duquesne Heights People Want Lower In
cline Fares-A Committee Appointed to
Collect Money for Steps-A Denial Tint
Politics Is in the Scheme.
In response to a call issued for meeting of
Duquesne Heights citizens, about so persons
met in the Duquesne Rink last night, to discuss
the proposition to erect steps connecting the
hill with Carson street. Select Councilman A,
G. Robertson presided and Frank w. Gordon
acted as secretary. Among those present were
Hon. George L. Halliday, Councilman K. @.
Bigham, Attorney Alex Mcfarland, Captain
John Moren Captain Ward and =. McCombs,
Mr.. Halliday's opponent for Common Council.
Mr.. Robertson stated the object of the meet
ing and then called for a discussion of the
matter. Several persons spoke, including Mr..
Gordon, Captain Ward, Mr.. Bigham, s. Nc
Combs, Anton Harper, George Love and
Bernard Cavanaugh. The Duquesne Incline
Company came in for considerable amount of
criticism, and the meeting clearly showed that
the scheme to put up the steps was instituted
for the purpose of forcing the company to
lower the rate of fare, and to extend the time
of operations. The presence of Mr.. Holiday, the
superintendent of the company, and Mr. Big
ham. the secretary and treasurer, did not in
timidate the speakers in the least When the
matter OF location was discussed feeling in
favor of a route crossing under the incline
seemed to prevail. Mr.. Halliday said he
thought there would be no objections raised by
the company to this plan.
Attorney Alexander Mcfarland, Captain
John Moren and Bernard Cavanaugh were ap-
pointed as a committee to examine into the
right of way, the probable cost of construction
and the route and a committee of two gentle
men were selected from each street to canvass
for subscriptions A subscription list was
opened in the meeting and $235 pledged This,
with the amount previously subscribed, makes
about $500 already raised 1t is thought the
steps will cost about $500 or $500. The commit
tees were instructed to commence work. and if
it is found that sufficient money can be raised
and the right of way secured the steps will be
erected at once
Politics are said to have considerable to do
with the movement to erect the steps. S. Nc
Combs has been indorsed by the citizens as a
candidate for Select Council in opposition to
the present incumbent, Mr.. Halliday. He and
his friends deny that the agitation is being ex-
ercised in his behalf. He was present last
night, however, and started the subscription
list with $50
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22

sidered the proper person for the office, and she
will be put up as candidate for the Presidency
against Mrs. Foster Up until yesterday the
feeling in Pennsylvania was in favor Of Mrs.
Campbell, but The Keystone delegates will be
induced, If possible, to vote for Mrs. Phinney.
Mrs. H. c. Campbell the new pennsylvania
President; Mrs. Ellen NJ. Watson, the Core
spending Secretary; Mrs Joseph D. Weeks,
Mrs William Miller and Miss Eta L. Clark left
last night on the fast line for Cleveland, where
the convention will oe called to order at 10
o'clock this morning by Mrs. Phinney. The
election of officers will take place tomorrow,
and it promises to be exceedingly lively.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
An..erred Ta.timnnInl.

At meeting of the Board of Managers OF
the Pittsburg Domestic Training School,
the following action was taken upon the
death of Mr.. Charles A. Ashburner:
In his infinite wisdom, the Almighty
Father has deemed best to take from us
sincere friend and fellow worker.
We mourn the death OF Charles A.
Ashburner, and sympathize with those who
loved him most and feel his loss most deeply
Be this their consolation and our own, that
his pure life was passed in pursuit of the
highest knowledge, which, when gained, was
freely given to his fellow man. Though
dead, shall his works live after him, and we
rejoice in the hope of glorious Immortality
for him and those he loved.
Resolved, That in the death of Charles A.
Ashburner the Pittsburg Domestic Training
School has lost valuable friend and wise
counselor.
Resolved, That the sympathy of this
Board be extended to his bereaved wife and
family, and that copy of these resolutions
be conveyed to them.
MRS. H. E. COLLINS,
MISS CARNAHAN,
MRS. r. W. PATTERSON,
Committee.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
THE GREATEST IMPROVEMENT OF ALL

The EolIan Echo Attachment.
The faintest echo tones can be produced
by means of this grand improvement-the
.Eolian Echo Attachment. 1t is worked by
a third pedal, and can be successfully ope-
rated by any child player, while in the
hands of skillful performer it is capable
of the most enchanting musical expression
and effects. In playing, for instance,
"Nearer NV God to Thee" with the full
power and then repeating the strain on the
Eolian Echo Attachment it would take but
little imagination to fancy that a choir of
angels from the ethereal regions were re-
latest invention of the manufacturers of the
popular Opera pianos, Messrs. Peek 8 Son,
and can be seen and heard at b. Kleber &
Bro. 8 music store. sos Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
A VIOLATION CLAIMED.

The COrkworkers Insist Upon Their Scale
Being Lived Up To.
L. A. $685. z. of L. corkworkers held an in
teresting meeting last night The trouble over
the scale has not yet been settled. judging from
the speeches made at the meeting The session
lasted until IL o'clock, and a new grievance
was considered.
in the new scale adopted last week was
clause to the effect that all lost time caused by
accidents to the machinery was not to be taken
from the employees. In Armstrong; factory
yesterday piece of betting broke. This
caused a stoppage of 45 minutes. The foreman
said he could not allow them for the lost time
This is violation Of the scale, and the assem-
bly, will take action to see that the company
pays the employees full days wages.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
GOBLIN DENIES 1T.
The General Says He Never Criticised the
State ARTILLERY.

State Artillery.
Some time ago telegraphic statement ap-
peared in the Pittsburg papers purporting to
be an extract from General ]. P. S. Gobin's
annual report criticIsing the artillery of the
State. Captain Hunt, of Battery B., yesterday
received the following letter from General
Goblin denying he ever made such statements.
LEBANON, January 13, 1890.
NV Dear Captain:
ing an interview with you relative to my report,
1 am grati1ed to know that you did not credit the
telegram asserting that had reflected on the ar
tiIlery. Why such report should have been cir
culated, cannot imagine. 1t was, you doubt
less know by this time, without any foundation
whatever. 1t was simply false. l do criticse the
guns and equipments, as we all know they deserve
TO be. We want better ones. write this to thank
you for your expression of confidence in the de-
NAL Of somebody's falsehood.
Very truly yours,
j. z. GOBLIN,
Brigadier General.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
Take Your Choice-S5.

The newest idea in our overcoat depart
ment is S5 counter, and what wondrous
lot OF fine mems overcoats is heaped on it for
to-day's sale. We took number of our
very fine all-wool, ribbed. and plain over
coats, made with velvet collar and sltine
sleeve lining, together with several lots of
ulsters Tor those who prefer heavy garments,
and marked them at S. for to-day only.
They are worth seeing. P. G. C. c.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new
Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE.
JQ5. HlRNE K EQ.'6
PENN AVENUE STORES.
PrrrsBURe, Wednesday, January 2, 1890

PITTsBURG. Wednesday, January q, 1891
SEAL SKIN:
Interest in Seal Skins aroused-busi-
ness rousing. People by scores learn
ing how they can save many times the
interest on their money by buying now
instead Of putting of until next year,
and the months Of wear this season will
be thrown in. If you ever expect to buy
aSeal Skin garment buy it now. We
would rather sell it to you next season
but for this reason: We have a very large
stock, in actual numbers well up in 3
figures and representing many thou
sands Of dollars. and it is manifestly to
our interest to dispose of the entire
stock as soon as possible. The peculiar.
tiles Of the season, which may never oc-
cur again, make it necessary to reduce
prices in order to make the goods go.
This we have done, the price on each
garment being marked down with one
idea-what price will be sure to sell it to
the first customer. Weknow what that
price is, and you will only find such
prices on these Seals now.
Can prices for genuine quality be
lower? How can they? We cannot b
''underbought," so how can we be
"undersold." When it comes to ques-
tion of pushing off the goods by the
sharpest price stick we have no peer,
and the reasons are plain. Prices can
not be lower tor quality.
Let all who have any thoughts in the
direction Of Seal Garments come. You
will learn something Of interest and to
the interest of your poeEetbooks.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
AFTER SCHAEFER'S SCALP.

The Alderman Contest in the Twenty. Ninth
Ward Warming Up.
The hottest contest on the Southside next
month will be the Aldermanic fight between
so uire Schaefer, of the Twenty-ninth ward,
and F. G. Beinhauer, his opponent Both gen.
tlemen are doing considerable hustlng Mr.
Beinhauer has secured the Endorsement of the
Independent Citizens organization, and will
pull a large vote through it.
Alderman Schaefer has host of friends in
the ward, however, who say they will not see
him left out in the cold. The citizens of the
ward met last night. but nothing Of Importance
was done
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
STRIKERS NOT SATISFIED.
Only Eight of the Electricians to be Taken
Back.

Only Eight of the Electricians to be Taken
Back.
A decision in the electricians strike was
reached yesterday by General Manager Blax-
ter of the Allegheny County Light Company,
and President Gompers, of the Federation of
Labor The proposition made by Mr.. Gompers
was that they take back eight of the strikers
and give them employment Mr.. Baxter
agreed to do this, and said the men would be
paid as good wages as they had received before
the strike. The agreement also stipulated that
the company would not interfere with any at
tempt made to organize the non-union men in
their employ.
1t was stated last night that the settlement of
the strike did not give satisfaction to the ma
jority of the men. A number Of them who had
congregated on Fifth avenue said only about
one-third of them would be benefited. The
other two-thirds were accordingly displeased
because they could not be taken back. The
company only has room for eight of the men.
A meeting may be held to-day to take some
action on the matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
SOME CHANGES OF BASE.

Dancers In the Philadelphia Gas Company
Swinging Partners.
Mr.. J. R. Mckinley is now ex-Secretary of
the Philadelphia Gas Company, but he is one
of the Board OF Directors and on the Execu-
tive Committee. Mr.. Mckinley says he had
more work to do than he could do properly
He states that he will look after the business
at Wilmerding and other interests of Mr.
Westinghouse and his own, and will be fully
employed.
Mr. McGinley's successor as Secretary of the
natural gas company is Mr.. w. D. Updegraff
late private secretary of Mr.. Westinghouse
Messrs. NJ. Bigger and ]. W. Sieman have been
elected respectively General and Assistant
General Agents.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
Take Your ChOlce-S5.

The newest idea in our overcoat depart
ment is a S. counter. and what Wondrous
lot of fine mems overcoats is heaped on it for
to-day's sale. We took number of our
very fine all-wool, ribbed and plain over
coats, made with velvet collar and satine
sleeve lining, together with several lots OF
ulsters for those who prefer heavy garments,
and marked them at S5 for to-day only.
They are worth seeing. P. C. G. c.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new
Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
Now to Stir Up tho Plush Business.

We reduce our $50 and S33 plush coats to
S25 to-day, and S25 ones to $40. At 81, $40,
S12 and SIS we offer to-day complete lines OF
25-inch seaIskin plush jackets that are of the
best value we ever offered, the best values
ever seen in these cities, and the equal to
them nowhere outside of our cloak room.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
Now to Stir Up the Plush Business.

We reduce our $50 and $33 plush coats to
$25 to-day, and $25 ones to $40. At 81, $40,
$12 and SIS we offer to-day complete lines of
25-inch sealskin plush jackets that are the
best value we ever offered, the best values
ever seen in these cities and the equal to
them nowhere outside of our cloak room.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
Tin Plnte Election.

At the annual meeting of the Timed Plate
Association held yesterday the following off.
GERS were elected: President, W. ]. Lewis
Pittsburg; Vice President, Charles L. Gilpin,
Philadelphia; Treasurer, A. Marshall; Secre.
tary, VIC. Cronemeyer; Assistant Secretary,
Samuel r. Uutz.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
Now to Sir Up III. PIu.h Business.

We reduce our $50 and $33 plush coats to
$25 to-day, and $25 ones to 500. At 81, SO,
$12 and SIS we offer to-day complete lines of
25-inch sealskin plush jackets that are of the
best value we ever offered, the best values
ever seen in these cities, and the equal to
them nowhere outside of our cloak room.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
AS GOOD AS GOLD.
Two Hundred Lots Near Denver, CO

Two Hundred Lots Near Denver, Col, Free.
Desiring to attract universal attention, we
have adopted this novel and expensive
method of placing our property before the
people.
The lots we are giving away are in
Plainfeld, new suburban addition on the
Fort Worth and Denver Railroad, only a
few minutes ride from the Union depot at
Denver, Col.
nice park reserved. We keep every other
lot for the present, and will not sell. Every
lot that is given away will be worth 500 in
less than 18 months. We give only one lot
to each person, and require no contract to
improve. II you desire one of these lots
send US your full name and address, with
cents for postage, and we will mail you deed
at once Address Plainfeld Addition Com
pany, Castle Rock, Col.
Special January Reduction Sale Of Seal
Goods.
See the prices on Alaska sealskin ulsters.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22

ghai Silks, are most exquisite. 1t is
also to the qualities we direct your at
tention. In these thousands upon thou
sands of yards, the hundreds Of designs
the dainty, the elaborate; the patterns,
the flowers; the mechanical, the natural
in their loveliness their quality speaks.
The special prices on the figured, 6Oc,
Sc and 81. Plain Japanese Silk, Soc a
yard. These are all new, but their
prices sound like January clearance
prices" Every one worth regularly
nearly double. You may never see their
value equaled, even here.
DRESS TRIMMINGS:
A happy clean1Dg-new goods tread
ing on the heels of the old-The ap-
proach of February and the new stock
set the bargain knife cutting deep. You
will find plenty to interest you in trim
mtngs, fitting accomplishments Of the
bargain Dress Goods you are buying
The latest thing just now is the new
Beaded Zouave Jacket Patterns, in
gold. black and steel. The neatest
thing out.
MILLINERY.
A special clearance sale of Trimmed
Hats and Bonnets. Just multiply the
prices by two for what they were.
% Trimmed Hats and Bonnets at SO Is.
25 Trimmed Hats and Bonnets at S.
RIBBONS.
A cut-in-half all through these Rib
bons, now at SC, 1Oc, 15c. Zoe and 25c-
yreat bargains.
LA .ES HANDKERCHIEFS.
n.
beautiful Hand Embroidered Purest
Linen Handkerchiefs. The goods are
perfect and the work is exquisite.
COLORED EMBROIDERY
At 35c-reduced from Soc.
At 50c-reduced from 81.
At 75c-reduced from 81 Is
At S1-reduced from 81
WHITE EMBROIDERY
At 35c-reduced from Soc.
At5Oc-reduced from 75c.
At 75c-reduced from 81
At 81 5O-reduced from 81.
at 81 75-reduced from 81 Is.
At 81 0O-reduced from So
LADIES MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.
The greatest January sale of UNDER
wear of our experience. No cessation
OF the now OF bargains. Our purchase
from the best known houses all in
values better than ever before in all
lines.
A special lot of Children's Hemmed
and Tucked Drawers at extremely low
prices-l0c, 12c, 15c, 1Sc and Zoe.
Ladies' Drawers and Chemises, special
values, Csc.
New v-shape Corset Covers, q rows
wide embroidery, at SOC.
New Soc Gowns.
Jl5. HQRNE K El.,
COG 6zI PENN AVE.
ja22D
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
CIGAR CABINETS

C1IGAR CABINETS = FOR CHRISTMAS
~ gifts, hermetically sealed, so as to preserve
the cigars fresh and moist from heat Of natural
gas. For sale by JOHN A RENSHAW
4 Co, Fancy Grocers, cor, Liberty and Ninth
streets. de+Ws
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22

THERE is greater demand every year for
the unexcelled ale and porter made by the
Iron City Brewing Co. ALI frst-class bars
keep them on draught.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22
Only Fifty Dollars Loaf.

h. Sellers Mckee denied yesterday that the
tank at Jeanette had burst, entailing great
loss. The glass boiled over, and the actual
loss will be about $50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22

THERE is greater demand every year for
the unexcelled ale and porter made by the
Iron City Brewing Co. All frst-class bars
keep them on draught.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-22

The finest beverages are q. Wainwright
& Co.'S ale and porter. Kept by all
dealers. wFSu