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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
FINANCIAL PITTSBURG.
Bank Examiner George Sheppard Says 1t is
Solid as n RocE-Banks in Better Condi-
ton Than for Years-Brokers Going


Solid as Rock-Banks in Better Condi-
ton Than for Years-Brokers Going
Down.
Bank Examiner George Sheppard is one
of the many gentlemen who entertain un-
bounded faith in the stability of Pittsburg's
financial affairs. During a conversation last
night Mr.. Sheppard said:
THE banks of this city are in as good, if not
better, condition at the present time than they
have been for years. When the furry in the
East started some time ago they at once began
to prepare for possible trouble. The result is
that while money has been little close, it only
meant that the banks were not putting much of
the wnerewith into circulation. l finished
the examination of a bank to-day and
found that it had splendid reserve fund, much
more than Is ordinarily carried Within the
last few weeks have examined several leading
banks and the results were about the same in
each case as the particular one L first men,
toned. This refers to national banks. as my
duties do not extend beyond them hut from
my experience in banking circles the feeling is
unanimous that Pittsburg banks are all as solid
as rock.
THE people who are being most affected by
the shortage of money are the brokers. Some
of the leading firms do not feel 1t much, but
there IS class of them whose operations are
nothing more nor less than gambling, and the
tendency seems to be to shut them out, as they
are not regarded as necessities in the business
world. Legitimate financial affairs are running
ness is OIL safe foundation, so far as can
aScprfainn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
ACHING FOR A FIGHT.
One of Dakota's Citizens Talks of the
Indian Situation.
RED MEN STYLED A MEASLY LOT.
The Whites Are Ready for a Fuss, but They
Cannot Raise One.
CORRESPONDENTS CREATED THE SCARE

A tall, broad-shouldered man, with an
reached to his boot heels arrived on the Pan
handle train last night, and attracted some
attention as he paced up and down the
depot platform waiting for an eastbound
train. The travellers name proved to be G.
W. Slime, and his home Pierre, s. d, Mr..
Stine was formerly a resident of Williams
port, this State, but some years ago he went
West and engaged in the milling business.
When the subject of Indians was men
toned to Mr.. StiEe, the long hairs on his
overcoat bristled up like quills upon the
fretlul porcupine," and his eyes frightened
up in striking contrast to his weather-beaten
countenance.
"Indians?" he remarked. "Well, they are
a measly lot and no mistake. This talk
about their fighting makes me laugh. They
haven't raised a finger yet. and, by thunder!
it looks as if they did not intend to. The
newspaper correspondents have done the
bulk of the fighting up to date, and it looks
as if they would have to finish it.
ACHING FOR A FIGHT.
"We have just been aching for these
worthless cusses to make break, but some
how they don't see it in that light. Iwish
they would do something to give the whites
a chance. You bet we would have less In
dians out our way for Uncle Sam to feed. But
guess they don't want any fuss. All they care
for is to start in on one of their era zy horse
dances and keep swinging around until they
fall over in a fit. That's about all they are good
for ANYWAY They won't work 4 lick, and they
must have some kind of exercise or they will
decay"
How far are you from the Pine Ridge
agency"
About 60 miles The Government sent
few troops TO Pierre, but they are earning their
money easily. You can't depend much on an
Indian, but. you hear me, ii they ever lit
hand to do wrong something Will drop on them
that makes them a little squally just now is the
| fact that many of the agents have been changed
of late, and the new officials do not Just under
stand low TO furnish them with feed.
MEANNEss OF A HUNGRY INDIAN.
"a hungry Indian is considerably meaner
| than ono that well fed, and the Lord knows
! they are mean and sneaking enough under the
! most favorable circumstances We all think
| out nv way that the Mormons had a hand in
| stirring up feeling of discomfort among them.
but the people are not at all alarmed about any
serious results"
| Mr. Slime said, in reply to another question.
| that the agricultural interests of Dakota were
| rather below par. At one time the outlook was
! very good but wrong class OF people had SET
| lied there The principal business now was
stock raising The cattle were turned loose on
| the ranges in the winter, and shifted for them
| selves. without any attention whatever. Ot
| late, however, many persons had taken to sheep
| raising. Sheep stood the vigorous climate bet
| ter than cattle, and the profits we're greater.
| During the general conversatIon that fol-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
A BROKEN AGREEMENT.
Ihmsen & Co, Limited, Charged With
Violating a Labor Contract.


Violating a Labor Contract.
John Devlin, of Michigan, and member of
the General Executive Board of the K lights of
Labor, is expected here to-day, to attend to
some business In regard to which the recent
General Assembly vested him with full power
to act.
For several years it is claimed that the 1hm-
sen Glass Company, Limited. has been violat-
ing their agreement in regard to the employ
lrent of knights of Labor, and all the efforts of
ex-Naster Workmen Doyle and Ross and the
present Master Workman. Evans. to have the
firm live up to their contrac. have been of no
avail Clause of the agreement signed by the
Conference Committee each year binds each
firm to employ none but members Of the
knights of Labor in good standing"
1t is said Ihmsen & Co. follow the require
ments of this agreement to the letter so far as
members OF L. A. 800 are concerned, but with
the mixers and teasers it is different. About
20 men employed in these departments ought
to be in goou standing in Local Assembly l4iS.
hut they are not. The only ex use the firm has
had is that the men are old employees and they
will not replace them.
Mr.. Devlin, rs stated. comes with full power
to act, and it is expected the matter will be
satisfactorily arranged. While here he may
also collect some information in regard TO the
j John Phillips case. which was ordered TO be re-
opened for investigation by the Executive
Board. The board meets Saturday at Jackson
vile, Fla, and this matter will be acted upon.
1t is claimed that the case against Phillips was
irregular. and there is a possibility of his being
reinStated
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
CUBAN MINE OPERATORS HERE.
Making an Effort to Place a New Ore on
the American Market.

Making an Effort to Place New Ore on
the American Market.
Count Duany and DIR. 3. II. POrtuondo, of
San Diego. are at the A1onongahela House.
They will meet Vice President Curry. of Car
negie, Phipps & Co., to-day IN regard to a
lot of manganese, sample cargo of which is
expected to be delivered to the firm to-day.
The gentlemen own extensive mines in Cuba
and are turning out superior quality of the
ore which they desire to introduce to the
American market.
AS vet there is no duty on the material, and
as it produces % and 56 per cent metallic man.
gancse, the owners expect to be successful in
working up large trade. 1t contains no phos-
phorous and makes an extra fine quality of
steel. Count Duany and Dr. PortuVndo Will
negotiate first with the Carnegies and then
with the Bethlehem Steel and Iron Company
and after that with all the steel manufacturers
IN this neighbnrh0oa.
The ore can be bought for $40 and $50 per ton
in Cuba and it remains to be determined
whether the cost of transportation would wipe
out the difference in the cost or whether the
quality of the one would Justify manufacturers
To pay price in excess of what they pay at
present.
The gentlemen were seen ut the Monongahea
House last night. They expressed themselves
heartily in favor of Blaines reciprocity scheme
and are greatly taken with the enterprise of the
smoky City,"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
A WELCOME TO THE ENJOYS.
A arrangements Completed for the Reception
of Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien.

Arrangements A Completed for the Reception
of Messrs. Dillon and OBrien.
There was but snall attendance last night
at the citizens meeting in City Hail. called to
make arrangements for the reception of Dillon
and O'Brien, the Irish ENJOYS. Mayor Gourley
was chairman and made a short address.
Father Sheedy alsa made an address. after
which the Mayor N ade the following appoint
ments:
Organization Committee-Eugeue NJ. O'Neill,
Chairman: John Larkiu, John B. McCabe, Rev.
W. w. Williams. John Flanncry. John Madden.
T.. j. Lcughney, Thomas Murray, William j.
Bremen.
Finance Committer-James A. McNallv. Chair
man; Christ Il. Dixon, A. +. keadng. +. s. Nor
row. Fred Gwinner, Sr., W. II. Seif Joseph q.
Seibeneck, James FIannery,-
Reception Committee-1homas NJ. Marshall,
Chairman: Josiah Cohen, Rev. Father Wall, n.
T. Reed, Theodore Nevin, George A. Kim. A r.
Burchield, Albert larr, Charles F. Mckenna,
Rev. Morgan NJ. Shesdy, Rev. E. X. Donehoo.
These appointments were unanimously ap-
proved and those appointed on the committees
were instructed to meet at Common Council
Chamber at O'clock this afternoon to agree
upon the remaining members of the various
committees sufficient to increase their number
to 20 on each committee. and to make what
other arrangements they deem advisable.
Ii was decided to appoint Committee on In
vitation, which will be done by the Mayor to-
day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
NO LACK FOR THINGS TO EAT.
Pleasant Trip to Ohio on Pennsylvania
Company Dining Car.

a Pleasant Trip to Ohio on a Pennsylvania
Company Dining Car.
Yesterday Samuel Moody, District Passenger
Agent for the Pennsylvania Company. took
party of newspaper men to Canton to show
them the new dining cars on the Ft. Wayne
road which were put on the system about the
middle of November. The company within the
past four months has made it a regular busi-
ness to run these cars on all the through trains
of the Ft. Wayne and Panhandle. The scribes
enjoyed three first-class meals served in elegant
st IL. and paid their respects TO Mr.. Mckinleys
hailiwick, which was sloppy and disagrceable
from the snow and rain.
at predominant cniOr of all the beautiful
dining ears is myrtle green and the woodwork
is of French oak. The service of china and
silver is interspersed with bowls of rare glass
holding fragrant flowers. On the menu cards
is enrolled list of substantial and delicate
viands The walters and Chef are trained eX-
perts, and the man who goes hungry in this age
of fine dining cars on these railroads must be a
fool.
The ride was most enjoyable through the
farm lands of the Buckeye State, and the party
got back TO the city early in the evening, hay-
ing spent delightful day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
Lohengrin, l. EAfricane, Faust.

All the music of these grand operas, pro-
duced at the "Duquesne" this week, can be
heard with magnificent orchestral effect on
the wonderful Eolians at Mellor & Hoene's,
II Fifth avenue, where all are cordially in
vited to call and hear this celebrated instru-
ment.
Persons without any musical knowledge
whatever can produce on the Eolians the
grandest symphonies, overtures, sonates and
the delicious waltzes of Strauss as well, with
all the delicate tone shading and expression
of an artist.
They can be seen in great variety of styles
at the palace of Music" " Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
4 Valuable Invention.

Mr.. benjamin Lord, of this city, has in
vented and patented new and novel steam
generator that will evaporate as great a
quantity OF water with cheap slack as the
ordinary boiler now in Use will evaporate
with natural gas Tor fuel, and viii consume
the smoke.
This invention is particularly valuable at
this time, in view OF the fact that natural
gas is giving out and manufacturers are
going back to coal Ior fuel under their
boilers.
The device is very simple and cheap in
construction, and occupies verv little space,
and when placed in position will not need
the services OF boiler makers to keep it in
repair.
Can be worked with perfect safety at a
pressure of $50 to 200 pounds to the square
inch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
Natural Gas Shortage.

Mr.. Fred Greiner, cor. Fourth avenue and
Try street, Pittsburg, the largest wholesale
and retail coal dealer i'll the city, was the
first who took advantage of increasing his
capacity to supply the wants of the public
with best Panhandle coal. nut coal and slack.
Daily capacity $500 bu. Estimates fur
nished to families, hotels, shops and build
inss of all kinds. All orders received will
get prompt attention. Telephone No. 1927.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
Ska1OLs.

Our entire stock of Wool and
CamePs Hair Shawls have been
this day placed on sale on the
first floor of the Cloak Depart
ment, center of the room. This
is our regular se1ni-annual spe-
cial sale of Shawls, and is an
event of great importance to our
shawl customers. They are all
entirely new styles, stripes,
plaids and mixtures, black and
colored, and the best values ever
before offered in shawls.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
VERY IMPORTANT
PROSPECTIVE Buyers of Seal
skin Garments.

We are now making special
sale of Alaska Sealskin Goats,
81, Sc, 3S and 10 inches long (a.l
sizes from 81 to 40 bust(, all new
goods, all made this season, and
purchased at a great sacrifice to
the manufacturers. These we
to-day offer at prices from 50 to
so per cent less than the present
cost of the goods. You of
course know that these goods are
reliable and absolutely perfect in
every respect or we would not
under any circumstances what.
ever, offer them for sale.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
CAPTAIN WARD DEAD.
An Old Resident of Pittsburg Who Lived
81 Years,

An Old Resident Of PIttsburg Who Lived
81 Years.
Captain William Ward, one of the .best
known men of the city. died last evening at
o'clock after having lived 81 years. He went
to Marquette, Mich, in May last. to look after
his extensive coal interests there and it was
there that he broke down. About 4 week ago
his son-in-law, l. X. Whitaker went to Mich
igan and brought the old gentleman back to
this city. George H. Ward, brother of the
Captain. died last Friday and was buried Mon
day.
Captain Ward was born in Philadelphia, and
moved to this city in 1881. He. in partnership
with John Speer. built many steamers that
He retired from the river in 1851, and since
that time mas given his attention to his real
estate investments.
Captain Ward was one of the delegates who
formed the Republican party in Pttsburg. In
his religious faith he was 4 strong Universalist
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
VISIONS OF CHRISTMAS.

The Snow Storm General in the Northwest
and it Win Continue To-Day.
The rapid approach of Christmas time was
heralded last evening by snow storm that
prevailed over the entire Northwest. There
was also some snowfall in the East. but not as
much as in the Northwest. Tomorrow tile all
wise Signal Service officials have decided to
allow the storm to proceed, and Chey also prom
Use that the barometer will take a rise while
the thermometer goes the opposite direction.
People on the streets last night called the
weather abominable, but If the snow storm
continues it will gladden. the heart of the small
boy who owns a coaster.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
Industrial Items.

A NEW well has been struck by Barnsdall &
Co., in the Wildwood district, that is said to be
good for 1900 barrels.
The examination for qualification as mining
bosses in the seventh bItuminous district was
continued yesterday and will not be completed
until tomorrow evening.
THE Operative Plasterers' Union No. 81 has
elected three delegates to the annual conven-
tion of the International Association. which
meets in Boston this month.
THE new building of the Oliver Iron and
Steel Company, on South Tenth street. is rap
idly nearing completion. 1t will be one OF the
fines; manufacturing establishments on the
Southside when completed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
WILL TEST KoCH,s REMEDY.
Allegheny to Furnish Patient for the Now
Famous Professor.

Famous Professor.
A young Aleghenian will test the virtues of
the much-talked-of remeuy forgconsumption
discovered by Prof. Koch. Charles Lutz. who
for many years served as Office boy for w. B.
Scaife & Sons, and later as shipping clerk for
the firm, resigned his position two weeks ago
and left for Germany to visit friends During
his stay there it is his intention to try Dr.
koch'S cure.
Young Lurz has been ailing with consump-
ton for more than two years, and was almost
forced several times to give up his position
He is 20 years of age. and resided with his par
ents in the Third ward. Allegheny. The young
man is bright and intelligent. industrious
and wide-awake, and was the favorite of the
family.
He will remain il Germany all winter, and if
Prof. Koch succeeds in bringing about an i'm
provement in his health bv that time, he may
stay longer. If not, he will ruturn to the care
of the family physician in Allegheny carly in
fhe SprinC.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
Arbitrating Stock Value.

The arbitration case was continued Yesterday
in the case of recent consolidation of the South
west system of the Pennsylvania lines west Of
Pittsburg. Mr.. Sherrard, of Steubenville. O.,
owns stock in the Pittsburg, CINCINNATI and St.
Louis Railroad COMPANY, ana refuses to be-
come astockholder in the consolidated. Argu-
mentS Will be heard in SteuhenYille shortly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
A DAVIS MISHAPS.
Little Jonas Walker Fell Into the Fire and
is Now Dead.

is Now Dead.
At o'clock yesterday morning Mrs Walker
of No. Q South avenue, Allegheny, went 20 a
funeral. leaving her 3year-old child, Jonas, sit
ting on a chair before the fire. While she was
gone, the boy fell in the CRATE. He died last
night at the Homeopathic Hospital.
Mrs. Catharine Garland of No lis Dennison
avenue. East End, fell yesterday, breaking her
right arm ut the elbow.
John Collins. a teanster fell from his wagon
on Forty-third street yesterday. breaking his
right arm and fracturing his skull.
William Murphy, q furnaceman, employed at
Moorhead & McCleane's mill, at Soho had his
right foot badly crushed yesterday by large
bar of pig metal falling or it.
George Geist had his shoulder Gislocated by
being kicked by horse yesterday at McCabe
Bros livery stable on Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04

A lot of Misses listers, 10, II,
IA and I6 years, at ST, S8. SIo
and SI7. Special prices to-day.
Very stylish and good cloths.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
Music Teachers

And others who buy sheet music, music
books, instruments. etc., will save money
and learn something interesting by sending
a postal card asking for our large 40-page
catalogue free, containing cut rates on all
musical goods. Address Will L. Thomp-
son & Co., No. 259 Wabash ave-, Chicago,
Ill IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
Rules for the Allegheny Market House.

The ordinance Tor the government of the
Allegheny Market House was amended last
night by the Market Committee to read that all
permanent stands be rented only to citizens of
the United States or taxpayers. The new ord
nance also prohibits dogs from coming into
the building
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
Plates.

Serving or stationary dinner plates are
the correct things. We now have our stock
complete with all the famous potteries rep
resented. Do not fail to see them; also.
plates ior any course. Store open till 9
o'clock. REIzENsTEIN,
152, 154, 156 Federal street, Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
In Favor of the Roller.

Joseph Mathews yesterday received q verdict
for 5065 in his suit against Park Brothers &
Co., Lin. Mathews is q roller. He was en-
ployed by Park Brothers & Co., but was dis
charged. He claimed that he had 4 two years
contract with them, and brought suit under the
contract to recover the wages he would have
received for the balance of the two years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04

The mortuary report for the week ending
November 90 gives a total number OF 81 deaths,
as compared with "a during the corresponding
week of 1889. In the Old City there were 23
deaths; East End. 81: Southside 90 and insti-
tutions g. Only 10 of the deaths were from
diphtherIa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
ORGANIZING ELECTRICIANS.

A National Convention to be Held of Dele
gates From Local Unions.
c. c. Thomas. Corresponding and Financial
Secretary of Electrical Union No. S6Y6, affiliated
with the American Federation of Labor, has
sent out 4 circular to all the labor organizations
throughout the country asking for support and
cooperation in the endeayOr to organize the
electrical workers of the United States.
A national organization is to be formed az a
convention, soon to be held, of delegates from
the different electrical unions throughout the
country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
Thomas Cox is Held for Murder.

Coroner Mcdowell yesterday concluded the
inquest in the case of James Enright, who was
shot on November 22. Thomas Cox was held
for the murder. and Timothy Scanlan and Pat
rick Cox welo held as accessories before and
after the fact Cox refused to make a state
ment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
viii DISCUSS Bridge Lecislati ON,

The joint sub committee of Councils, to whom
was referred the legislative bill on free bridges
prepared by City Attorney Moreland and sub.
Initted at the last meeting, has been called to
meet at the City Clerks office tomorrow after
noon at o'clock. ~i.--
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04

ANNUAL holiday and learing sale com
mences Monday, December 1. Bargains in
ALI departments. HUGUS & HACKE.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
THE FEDERATION TO MEET.
An Important Session to be Held at Detroit
Next Week.

Next Week.
Thirty thousand wage workers in Allegheny
county will be represented at the American
Federation of Labor which meets at Detroit
next Monday. 1t will be one of the most i'm
portant meetings of laborers that has been held
since the prosperous days of the Knights of
Labor There will be nearly 800 delegates rep
rescnting nearly 75O.0OO workmen.
Those who will go from Plttsburg are: Will
liam A. Carney and Jeremiah Daugherty. of
the AmalCamated Association: President W.
J. Smith, Of the Flint Glassworkers' Union:
President Tenary. of the Operative Plasterers'
Uuior. and delegates from the Ice Drivers
Union, Carriage and Wagon Makers Union,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-04
Work of Allegheny Health officer.

The Allegheny Health Committee met last
night. but transacted only routine business.
The report of Meat and Milk Inspector Lip
pert showed that he had condemned and de-
stroyed $50 pounds of meat, 400 pounds of
poultry, 40 baskets of grapes. 20 bushels of
potatOes, go pounds of fish and 10 punches of
bananas.