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THEY'LL GET A BRIDGE.
Some Things About Neville Island Rail-
ways, Drive and Confesfs-Contracts
Let for the superstructure-A Poor In
vesfmenf for the County.

Some Things About Neville Island Rail-
ways, Drive and Confesfs-Contracts
Let for the Superstructure-A Poor In
vcsfmcnt for the County.
In game of cross purposes Neville
Island can certainly beat the world. The
usual series of agitation meetings was held
last winter, and with the usual result. No
plan for better comm unication with the city
was agreed upon. Mr.. j. W. Brown says
some want steam railway, others an elec-
tric railway and others still want neither,
but merely the completion of the bridge at
the upper end of the island and 6o-foot
driveway its entire length, in which horses
can be sp-eded. Mr.. Brown says he wants
the drive, and would be willing to have
steam or an electric railway, but will not
agree that either shall run on the central
drive. as he contends that there Is ample
room Tor another route. As to the bridge,
he doesn't seem to expect to live to see 1t
completed, as he says two years have been
necessary to get the piers up.
A visit to the County Commissioners
and Controllers Offices showed that the con-
tract for the superstructure had been let to
the Pittsburg Bridge Company. A gentle
man connected with the Controllers Office
said it would appear that Coraopolis people
may be forced TO content themselves with
the ferry to get to the lower end of the
island, or pay for a bridge themselves. He
said the upper bridge will cost more than all
the taxes paid into the County Treasury by
Neville township since il was organized, or,
for that matter, since the county was organ
lied. The entire county tax levied in
Neville township this year is but s712 10,
and as that is considerably greater than in
the early history of the township il is toler-
ably certain that in 100 years Neville Island
has not put enough in the county treasury
to pay for the bridge, which will cost fully
$50, 900. "Then," said he, "the keeping of
the structure in repair will consume large
share of the taxes subsequently collected from
the island, unless values are raised largely"
Neville Islanders have wasted more op-
portunIties than any other section about the
city. In the first place. a small expenditure
would have induced the Government to put
Davis Island dam half mile or so further
down the river and thus have included the
upper end of Neville. Then Ralph Bagaly
and other capitalists proposed to expend
some millions on the island if the people
would donate 20 acres, but they couldn't see
it.
Another hitch is suggested by county
Official. II Is whether or no corporation
operating an electric railway would be al
lowed to use the new bridge without paying
rental. 1t is probable, however, that such
company would not expect to 90 over free.
A bridge that will answer all requirements
can, it Is said, be built at the lower end of
the island for $40, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26
WORKERS ON SUNDAY
An Increased Interest Displayed
at the Sabbath School
Convention.
FIGURES FROM THE STATES.
Schools and Pupils in the Large Cities
Of the United States.
ATTRIBUTE TOBISHOP J. b. VINCENT
Some Significant Utterances From Rev.
John Potts, of Ontario.
FIGURES FROM THE STATES
ATTRIBUTE TOBIsHOPJ. q. VINCENT
WORKERS HEARD FROM FOREIGN LANDS

The second day of the International Sun
day School Convention showed increased
interest. The number of visitors was larger
than Tuesday, and there were many new
delegates from distant parts. The weather
was not quite as bad as on the previous
day.
The hall had been decorated little more.
At the rear of the stage was hung an i'm
mense green curtain, so feet across, on which
were pinned large British flag and two
United States flags. The desk of the Presi-
dent was covered with beautiful flowers.
President Harris is giving complete salts
faction as chairman, which means great
deal after the presidency Of William Rey-
nolds.
COMING FROM THE COUNTRY.
The audiences yesterday were large,
reaching, at the evening session, about
4. 500, but the greatest attendance is looked
for to-day. Many country people are attend
ing.
Yesterday the ladies of the Methodist
Churches had charge of the cafe. There
was an abundance of chicken and sweet
cake. To-day the care VIII oe buFneu ofeH
to the United Presbyterian women, and, as
this region is a center and pride of that
denomination, a splendid spread is ex-
pected on the tables. The visiting ministers
express great satisfaction over the amount
of chicken furnished at the cafe meals, and
the fact is developed that Methodists are
not singular in their love of the barnyard
fowl
ro-DAY's WORK LAID OUT.
Yesterday was the last day for George C.
Stebbins to lead the singing. He and his
wife were given a number of encores during
the day, and they have received much
praise for their work. To-day E. o. Excel,
Of Chicago, will conduct the music, and
those who know him say that his name is
not badly applied.
To-day the special committee will report
on the executive committees recommends
tions, and the afternoon will be given up to
the women. They will discuss the various
departments of primary work. In the even
ing Prof. W. R. Harper, Of Connecticut
will lecture on systematic Bible study,
Rev. DR.. Schauffler, OF New York, will talk
of city mission work, and Mr.. Jacobs will
enthuse the convention over the work in
foreign lands.
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NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR HER.
A Story of the Vnnderbilts Retailed by q
vender of Rare Drens Fronts.

Story of the Vanderbilts Refailed by q
vender of Rare Dress Fronts.
New York World.1
Apropos of the Vanderbilts, character
istic story is told by person who makes q
business of vending objects Of rarity and
price among our aristocracy. This person
was made the agent for the disposition Of
two marvelously beautiful pieces OF ORR
entail embroidery. one piece being in pure
gold thread on black satin, and the other in
gold and silver thread. inclosing innumera-
Bile designs in irridescent beetle wings.
Each piece was calculated to form the
front, body and sleeves of ball dress, and
neither could be worn twice, according to
the social sumptuary code.
The agent presented the objects In cues.
ton to Mrs. W. X. Vanderbilt for inspec-
ton. She admired them and asked the
price. He gave it-SS00 each, or 81, 500 for
the pair. 'They are not good enough"
answered the lady, and SO dismissed him.
The pieces were subsequently, sold to an
actress Tor professional use, and within a
a week the beetle wings had all split off
and vanished and had to be replaced with
spangles.
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TIE eRO0Ms NUPTIAL PLEDGE.
A Romantic Old German Custom That In
Gaining a FoothoId Here.

n homuutiC Ofa VeEWhu AnAk
Gaining a FoothoId Here.
New York Sun.I
Among the pretty ceremonies and customs
originating in romantic old Germany is the
fashion for the husband to don wedding
ring as well as the wife, and it is becoming
quite the proper thing for the wife to pre-
sent her husband with souvenir of the
wedding day in the shape Of ring. The
broad plain band, with its date and inscrip-
ton of tender words, is still sacred to the
wife, and the husbands ring is a simple
cord Of gold more or less heavy, twisted into
a true lovers knot and worn upon the finger
which women have long considered the we'd
ding finger.
As time progresses husbands may become
Of some account in the wedding ceremony
besides q necessary adjunct TO the brides
splendor, and importance and 9 due bill for
the priests reward.
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COLLAR TRUST ORGANIZED.
Five Large Troy Shirt and Collar Concerns
TJnite.

NEW YORK, June 25.-A new collar and
shirt trust will begin business on July /.
1t will be known as the United States
Collar and Shirt Company, and its head
quarters will be in this city. The new COM
pony is composed OF five concerns, and has
been capitalized at 81, ,000, 900.
The firms interested are the "Lion"
brand. STANDARD" ladies' shirts, collars
and cuffs, the Anchor brand, the IN.
& B." brand and the "Cabinet" brand.
All the firms have factories at Troy, and
the ostenslDle object OF their combination is
to reduce operating and Office expenses.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26

The report of Meat and Milk inspectors
McCutchson shows that during the year
there was s13, ,216 % worth of meat, vegeta-
bles and fruit condemned and confscated.
Of this, 34,019 pounds was beef, 26, 8O5
pounds Of pork, 6,917 pounds OF dressed
poultry, 7,012 dozens Of eggs, 1920 pounds
of veal. The report closes with mention
OF the Southside water supply in this Lam
guage:
80 much has been said and written and
so many Investigations have been made re-
garding the quality of the drinking water
furnished from both public and private
sources to the residents Of the Southside, and
all without result, except to emphasize the
fact that at times and under certain condi-
tions both are unhealthful, that it would
appear to be a work of supererogation to
again refer to the subject. It's vast i'm
portance induces this reference with the hope
that ere long some improvement may be
noted
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his TOE AT THE TRIGGER.

How an Ohio Farmer Sent = BuIles Into
Hi. Head.
NEWARK, o.. June 25.-John Baugh-
man, Q well-known farmer of Perry town.
ship, this county, committed suicide by
shooting himself in the head. He loaded
shotgun, placed the muzzle to his head and
pulled the trigger by string attached to
his toe. He was go years old, and owned
large farm. No cause assigned for the rash
act
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26
OLD OCEAN A DUMPING GROUND.
New York Garbage Boats Spoil BathlnR
at Asbury Park.

AsBURY PARK, June 26.-From Deal
Beach to the Lillagore Pavilion, at Ocean
Grove, and the long strstch Of beach be-
tween Southern Elberon and this place, the
shore is strevn with refuse. Portions of the
shore washed BY the prevailing currents at
these points resemble Coney Island in its
worst days. Joseph Ross, the veteran bath
ing master here, and other authorities state
that during the early part of the week New
York garbage boats were dumped within .
mile Of this shore, this producing the un-
pleasant state of affairs.
A change Of wind this afternoon altered
the aspect OF the water, 30 that hundreds en-
joyed the fine bathing. Steps will be taken
by the authorities to prevent repetition Of
the nuisance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26

PAJAMAs-Originated in India, where
they have genuine warm weather. They're
the outgrowth of necessity. Coolest gar
ments made for sleeping or lounging wear.
Come in light weight madras, light weight
flannel and plain or fancy silks.
Jos, HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26
Al the Peoples store.

80 pieces black and colored surah silks, at
80 cents, comprises all the leading colors,
also black. These goods will not slip, and
are a very great bargain at the price.
CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26
A BRAKEMAN KILLED.

Accident ON the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific Railroad.
JOLIET, ILL, June 25.-A bad wreck
took place on the Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific Railroad about three miles east of
here last night, which resulted in the death
of Brakeman Charles Rider, Of Chicago.
A freight train broke in three sections;
the first two sections afterward came to-
gether, piling up several cars and doing
great damage. The trains passing through
here on this road were delayed several
hours.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26
FrIeud of the Family,

As q regular standby, no friend will do
you more good than glass of beer; that is,
our beer. You should always have it in the
house. D. LUTz & SON, Telephone 30O2.
TTSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26

Complete New Lines of Tsrkish Towels.
In all the different qualities; and Turkish
toweling by the yard. 100 dozen wash rags,
in various sizes, at white goods counter.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26
No Rivaltu the Fisld.

There is no remedy which can rival Hamburg
Figs for the cure of habitual constipation, indi-
gestion, and sick-headache. Their action Is a.
prompt and efficient as their taste is pleasant.
25 cents. Dose one Fig. At all druggists.
Mack Drug Co., N. Y. TTsu
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The RasebaII Senaau

Marvin's baseball cakes are o delight to
every boy who loves the national game.
Grocefs all keep them. IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26

LACE curtains - The low prices have
greatly reduced the stock in this depart
ment. Come at once for bargain.
TTSsu HUGUs g HACKE,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26

FRENCH satines-Koechlins g Schuerer's,
Rott's best styles aud finest qualities. zoe a
yard. HUGUs g HAcKE
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26

Ladies' Walsfs and London shIrts.
A new line of these popular goods in
stripes and dots just opened.
wThsSa RosENBAUM 8 Co.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26
ATLANTIC CITY.
The First Popular Excursion Of the seusou

to Atlantic City.
View the picturesque B. 8 o. r. r. via
Washington, D. c., Baltimore and Phila-
delphia, on Thursday, July 8, 1890. Tickets
good for ten days, and good to stop off at
Washington, D. c., returning. Rate for
the round trip $40. Special trains, with
Pullman parlor and sleeping cars, will
leave B. & o. R. E. depot at A. M. and
$40 P. N. For detailed information address
or apply to E. D. Smith, Division Passen-
ger Agent, Pittsburg, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26

PITTSBURG WELL UP.
Statistics id the cities of the United
States:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26
A GOOD sHoWrNG.
Deaths in 1889.

The following table of comparative state
ments, compiled from official sources, Is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-06-26

The treasurer's report was read by one of
the secretaries of the convention, Treasurer
L. II. Biglow being absent. The balance
on hand at the last report was 81 ,0S4 16 the
receipts have been s14, 80 SO and the ex-
penditures S14, ,632 7S. Since the figures
were made up, several hundred dollars have
been paid to the treasury by delegates at
tending the convention, more than making
up the difference between the expenses and
the income. The report was referred to an
auditing committee, composed of L. W.
Hawley, Vermont; E. A. Huff, Michigan,
and William Kerr, Ontario.
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Continued on T,Oevth Page.
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OFFICIAL-PITTsBURG.
mo. 81

mo. 541
IN ORDINANCE-AUTHO THE
N opening of Eysian street. from Fifth ave-
nue. to Hastings street.
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city Of Pittsburg In Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled and it is hereby ordained and
enacted by the authority of the same, That
be and is hereby authorized and directed to
cause to be surveyed and opened within 80 days
from the date OF the passage of this ordinance,
Elysian street, from Fifth avenue to Hastings
street, at width of so feet, in accordance with
a plan on file in the Department of Public
Works, known as "Plan of Twenty-first and
Twenty-second wards" approved by Councils,
November IL, 1872. The damages caused there
by and the benefits to pay the same TO be as
sessed and collected in accordance with the
provisions OF an act of Assembly Of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania, entitled "An act
relating to streets and sewers in cities of the
second class" approved the 18th day Of May,
A. d. 1889.
Section 2-That any ordnance or part OF or
dinance conflicting with the provisions Of this
ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed
so far as the same affects this ordinance.
Ordained and enacted into law in Councils
this Both day of June. A d. 1890.
81. 2. FORD, President of Select Council.
Attest: GEO. BOOTH, Clerk of Select
Council. GEO. L. HOLIDAY, President of
Common Council Attest: E. J. MARTIN,
Clerk of Common Council.
Mayors office. July 5, 1890. Approved:
Il. GOURLEY, Mayor. Attest: ROBERT
OSTERMA1ER, Mayors Clerk
Recorded in Ordinance Book, vol. 7, page 464,
4th day of July. A. d. 1890.
Continued on Fifth PAGE.
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4 MONDAY, JULY 21,~. 1890.
oFFICIAL-P1TTsBURG.

PITTSBURG. July l6 1890.
NOTICE TO RACTORS-SEALED
IN proposals will be received at the office of
City Controller until SATURDAY, the 26th
day of July, A. D., 1890, at o'clock P. M, for
the following. viz; spvrps
Emily street, from 30 ft. east of Craft ave-
nue. to Cunliffe Run sewer; 15-inch pipe.
Summerlea street, from Walnut street to
Holden street; l5inch pipe.
Shipton street. from Bedford avenue to
Webster avenue; 15inch pipe.
REPAVING.
Wylie avenue, from Fifth avenue to Fulton
street.
GRADING, PAVING AND CURBING.
Aiken avenue, from Ellsworth avenue to
Center avenue.
Lilac street, from Ellsworth avenue to West
minister street.
Westminster street, from Aiken avenue to
Margaretta street, from Highland avenue to
Negley avenue.
Fffty-fourth street. from Butler street to
Keystone street.
Calvin street, from Forty-second street to
Coiweli street. from pinwiddie street to
~ PAVING AND CURLING.
Boquet street, from Atwood street to Bates
street,
The paving of the above named streets to be
either of block stone, vulcanite asphalt, irreg
ular block stone or cobble stone and bids will
be received for each kind of pavement.
Plans and specifications can be seen and
blanks for bidding can be obtained at the
general Office, Department of Public Works.
Each proposal must be accompanied by a
bond, with two sureties, probated before the
Mayor or City Clerk
The Department of Awards reserves the right
to reject any or all bids. E. NJ. BIGEL0W,
Chief of Department of Public Works.
iyl6-93
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mo. 55.1

NO. %.
A N ORDNANCE E-AUTHORIZING THE
n opening Of Duncan street. from Fifty
second street to McCandless street.
Section BE it ordained and enacted by
the city of Pittsburg, in Select and Common
and enacted by the authority of the same,
That the Chief of the Department of Public
Works be and is hereby authorized and di-
rected to cause to be surveyed and opened
within so days from the date of the passage of
this ordinance, Duncan street, from
Fifty-second street to McCandless street,
at a width of so feet, in accord
ance with a plan on file In the De-
partment of Public Works. known as
"Johu w. Duncan's plan of lots" approved by
Councils October 5, 1874. The damages caused
thereby and the benefits to pay the same to be
assessed and collected in accordance with the
provisions of an act of Assembly. of the Com
monwealth of Pennsylvania entitled, IAN act
relating to streets and sewers in cities of the
second class" approved the 10Th day of May, A.
D. 1889.
Section 2-That any ordinance, or part of Or
dinance. conflicting with the provisions of this
ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed
so far as the same affects this ordinance.
Ordained and enacted into a law in Councils
this 30th day of June. A. D. 1890
II. P. FORD. President of Select Council.
Attest: GEORGE BOOTH. Clerk of Select
Council GEO. L. HOLIDAY, President of
Common Council. Attest: E. ]. MARTIN
Clerk of Common Council.
Mayors Office July 5, 1890. Approved: 81. L,
GOURLEY, Mayor. Attest: ROBERT OS-
TERMAIER, Mayors Clerk.
Recorded in Ordinance Book, vol. T. page 464
l4th day of July. A. D. 1890.
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mo. Al

mo. AL
A ORDINANCE-AUTHO THE
N grading, paving and cuybing of Westmins-
ster street from Aiken avenue to ANDERSON
avenue.
Whereas. 1t appears by the petition and affi-
davit on file in the office of the Clerk of Coun-
ellis that one. third in interst of the owners OF
property fronting and abutting upon the said
street have petitoned the Councils of said
city to enact an ordinance for the grading, paw
ing and curbing of the same; therefore,
Section 1-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Plttsburg. in Select and Common
Council assembled, aud it is hereby ordained
and enacted by the authority of the same,
That the Chief of the Department OF Public
Works be and is hereby authorized and
directed to advertise in accordance with the
act of Assembly of the Commonw ealth of
Pennsylvania and the ordinances OF the said
city of Pittsburg relating thereto and regulat-
paving and curbing of Westminster street,
from Aiken avenue to ANDERSON avenue
and sidewalks to be paved with
fagstones and to be five feet in width,
the contract therefor to be let in the manner
directed by the said acts of Assembly and
ordinances. The cost apd expense of the
same to be assessed anN collected in &C.
cordance with the provisions OF an act OF
Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-
vania, entitled "An act relating to streets and
sewers in cities Of the second class" approved
the 10th day of May A. D. 1889.
Section 2SThat any ordinance or part of or
dinance conflicting with the provisions of this
ordinance be and the same Is hereby repealed
SO far as the same affects this ordinance.
Ordained and enacted into a law in Councils
this Both day of June. A. D. 1890.
II. P. FORD, President of Select Council.
Attest: GEO. BOOTH. Clerk Of Select Coun-
Gil. GEO. L. HOLIDAY, President of Com
mon Council Attest: E. ]. MARTIN, Clerk
of Common Council.
r, Mayors Office, July 5th. 1890 Approved;
H. l. GOURLEY, Mayor. Attest: ROBERT
OSTERMAIER, Mayors Clerk.
Recorded in Ordinance Book. vol. ., page
462, 10th day of July A. d. 1890.
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NOTICE TO RACTORS-sEALED
IN proposals will be received by the under
dersigned up to II o'clock. noon, of THURS
DAY, July 81, 1896, for grading and paving 20.
600 square yards of streets of the borough of
Washington, Penn'a., to be completed on or
before the 1st day of November next
All bids must be written with ink, and each
item shall be written out in full as well as in
figures. Each bid must contain the full name
of every person interested In the same. Bids
for grading to be by the cubic yard, and for the
paving by the square yard
Work to be paid for within thirty (3O) days
after completion of the same and acceptance
thereof by the borough.
Copies of specifications and blank bids will
be furnished on application to the undersigned.
Proposals must be indorsed on the outside of
the envelope with the name Of the bidder and
what the bid is for.
Each bid must be accompanied with cer-
titled check in the sum of $500 and in case of
the acceptance of any bid and the refusal Of
the party whose bid is accepted to enter into
contract, the amount deposited to be forfeited
to the borough. The borough reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
By order of Council, A. M. LINN,
jyl945 Secretary.