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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
DEATH RATE DECREASING.
A Big Falling Off in the Number of Burial
Permits Issued by the Bureau of Health
The Grip Gradually Losing Its Hold
in Pittsburg

A Big Falling Off in the Number of Burial
Permits Issued by the Bureau of Health
The Grip Gradually Losing Its Hold
in Pittsburg.
Up to $50 o'clock yesterday the Bureau
of Health had issued IL burial permits, the
smallest number for the same time in the
past eight weeks. The number of permits
granted for Tuesday was %. "That." said
Superintendent Baker, "shows that the grip is
losing its hold. l believe that the deaths now
reported and credited to the grip are cases that
have been on the doctors hands for considera-
BILE time. There Will, of course, still be further
deaths from the grip, or from diseases allied
with 1t, but in my opinion they will be very Few:
The weather of to-day has already had a good
effect and its continuance will practically stop
any spread of the disease"
OF the deaths reported yesterday that of
Margaret Butler. aged 81 years. was caused by
influenza. Two-year-old H. L. J. Siemon died
from broncho-pneumonfa, and Thomas P.
Ehmest and H. G. 1ngraham, children, died
from pneumonia, The cause of William E.
Cray's death was congestion of the lungs.
There were three cases reported on Tuesday
of spotted fever, or eerebro-spinal meningitis.
Seven new cases were reported yesterday to the
Bureau of Health. One each was from the
Eleventh, Twelfth and Ninth wards, two from
the Fourteenth and two from the Twenty-irst
wards. There were no deaths reported from
the fever.
DdkeT ne nOL
anticipate any serious spread of this disease.
In all cases where it was possible the persons
suffering from spotted fever were isolated, and
medical attendance promptly furnished. The
disease Is not new one here and with
proper care there is little fear of fatal termina-
tion. 1t was nothing more than squirt and
there was reason for any alarm.
Plenty of people may be seen on the street
carefully muft1ed up about the throat and they
bear outward marks of having been sufferers
from the grip. New cases are still reported,
but not to any great extent Chris Teffen, Jr..
cashier of the Enterprise Savings Bank, ALLIE
gheny, is confined to his home. Sister Susan,
of St. Francis Xsvier's, and Sister Sarah, of
the Manchester School. are seriously ill, and
the work of the schools is much hampered. In
the public schools the attendance Of pupils is
not up to the average for this time of year,
many children being compelled to remain at
home owing to sickness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
LEASED A WESTERN MILL.
The Carbon Iron Co. Has Obtained
Plate Mill of the Springfield iron Co.

The Carbon Iron Co. Has Obtained the
Plate Mill of the Springfield iron Co. :ts
The Carbon Iron Company has leased the
plate mill of the Springfield Iron Company's
plant at Springfield, ILL.,, and propose to turn
out boiler plate and protective armor on an ex-
tensive scale. The firm has orders for 5000 tons
of plate for Government vessels.
The plate mill is the third largest in the
country, is the largest West of Cleveland, and
has an annual capacity of 10000 tons. 1t in
cludes one 31-iuch train of 3-high rolls 112
inches on face. The ingots will be made at the
company's works here and shipped to Spring
field. The leasing of this plant is rendered
necessary by the company's increasing trade.
Superintendent Lesh said last night that there
was slight advantage gained by making the
plates in the West; particularly In the matter
of el,which abounded under the works. The
locality was also better situated for Western
trade, which theirs, very largely. was. than if
the material was made here. They had orders
for plates for Government vessels now being
puilt at San Francisco and they could obtain a
better freight rate from Springfield than from
Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
BETTER QUALITY PROMISED.
With Cheaper Sugar the Preserve Men
Won't Reduce Prices

With Cheaper Sugar the Preserve Men
Won't Reduce Prices
The annual meetini of the American Pre-
serve Company was held at the offices of the
trust on Fourth avenue yesterday. B. E. Ryan.
of Chicago, was reelected Secretary and Gen.
eral Manager. The report showed that the
profits Of the concern are good, and the mem
bers were feeling jubilant.
Henry Williams, of Detroit said: 1--WE
talked over the business prospects for the year
and we think they are hattering. The combi-
nation is working well, and the competition is
such that low prices for the consumer is the
result 1t is too early to predict anything about
the vegetable and fruit crops, but we have
every reason to believe that there will be
plenty of fruit this year. The Mckinley bill
will help our trade very much. With cheaper
sugar we can promise better quality in goods
but not lower prices The consumer always
gets the worth of his money anyhow. The
question of prices was not discussed"
Mr.. Williams offers the consumers of pre-
serves very cold comfort. The price OF jeilies
has been out of sight all winter, but 1t is
blamed on the scarcity.
A dividend of per cent was declared on the
common stock and per cent on the preferred.
DR.. Wieble. of Washington, was elected Presi-
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
DON'T Neglect q Cold.

From the New Haven News: "Perhap.
the best advice that can be given for the
bothersome influenza is, Don't neglect a
cold In its symptoms, at least, the 'infiu
enza is an aggravated cold, and the only
danger attached to it is that by its weaken.
ing effect on the system it may invite other
and more distressing maladies. So in the
first place avoid catching cold, but if you
do catch one, then stay at home and take
care Of it" To the above we would add,
until entirely well, +" as the greatest danger
is Just when recovering from the disease,
and if Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
taken as directed for severe cold you will
not find it necessary to remain at home but
a few days. FiftY-ceut bottles for sale by
druggists. NTH
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
Communicated
A Magnificent Scene

Will be exhibited this afternoon at the
Grand Opera House, free of charge to the
general public. From to the great
Arctic scene, used in the comic opera "In-
fuence," will be displayed, showing
the lost Polaris frozen in the Ice
bergs. This is the most realistic and
costly scene ever produced on the American
stage. The management will exhibit this
beautiful scenery from the fact of its non-
arrival in the early part of the week, thereby
depriving many from seeing it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
The Leading Music House.

The throngs of people that visit Klebers'
music house prove that theirs are the most
attractive and popular pianos and organs,
The superiority of their instruments 10 con.
ceded by all, Steinway and Conover and
the ODer are the names that are known as
the leaders In the piano world. Their Vo-
equal to any 50, 500 pipe organ, They also
are agents for the famous Burdett and we'll
known Earhuff organs, all OF which have
been tried and found to be head and shout
ders above any other make. Klebers are
trusted and preferred by large majority of
the musical buyers, and when you purchase
there you are sure of getting the best OBJ.
tsinable.. Call at 506 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
EXPECT A FLOOD OF BILLS.
Allegheny Common Council Will Meet ft
Rus;Dosa

Allegheny Common Council Will Meet for
Business Tonight.
A meeting of Allegheny Common Council
has been called for tonight. This will be the
regular session. The principal work will be
the introduction of new ordinances. No work
of any importance will be done until after MI.
Parke has appointed his committees, which
will hardly be done before the third session of
the new body.
President Lindsay proposes to call Select
Council together either tomorrow night or
Saturday for the purpose of discussing the
street legislation. 1t is also intended to fight
the amendment making the Mayor and com
mittee of three members of Council constitute
the Board of Awards. The old plan OF hav-
ing the Mayor and the heads of departments
act as the Board of Awards is better liked in
Allegheny Mr.. Lindsay is also in favor of
sending committee to Harrisburg to fight the
bills,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
CRUSHED UNDER A TRAIN.

John Wilkinson Struck by a Passenger at
East Liberty.
The accidents were few yesterday, but two
will probably prove fatal
HUBERT james Hubert a young boy,
jumped off the abutment of the Thirty-third
street bridge and broke his thigh.
PERRY-Eugene Perry fell OFF a tower wagon
of the DuQuesne Traction Company on Forbes
street and broke his right hip and left arm. He
is not expected to live. His home is in South
Adams, Mass.
WILKINsoN-Alberu Wilkinson was struck
by passenger train at East Liberty, and both
his legs were crushed around the thighs. He
was taken to the West Penn Hospital, but is
not expected to live. He is 19 years old.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
La Grippe Cured.

Captain W. A. Abbott, a well-known and
much respected citizen of Des Moines, Ia,
has fully recovered from severe attack of
"the grip" He took two 5O-cent bottles of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and is enthu-
siastic in his praise OF that valuable medi-
cine. 1t afforded him much relief, he says,
and brought him through sound as before he
had the attack. Three of his children have
also had the disease and been safely plloted
through it to a complete recovery, by the
free use of this most excellent remedy. Nth
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
GLOVES.

We announce our complete spring
importations.
The many minor points which
means and knowledge secure in in
suring superiority in Gloves have
been well looked to in our stock,
from the lowest to the finest. These
are overlooked in the usual collec-
ton of Gloves. This is why it is
advisable and profitable to buy
from such a stock as ours.
TREFOUSSE:
4-button Suede Gloves.
S-inch Suede Mousquetaires.
4-button Kid Gloves
(our mo Name")
S-inch Kid Mousquetaires
(same quality as mo Name'').
The glove our tourists buy at the Bon
Marche.
EYNlER:
4-button Suede Gloves
S-inch Suede Mousquetaires
"a new silk embroidery.
JOUVIN & Gle:
4button Suede Gloves.
S-inch Suede Mousquetaires.
4burton Kid Gloves.
FOSTER:
Genuine Foster Kid and Foster Lacing.
shook Kid Gloves.
7-hook Kid Gloves.
5-hook Suede Gloves.
7-hook Suede Gloves.
S-ineh Suede Mousquetaires.
A SPECIAL 8-button Suede
Mousquetaire at 81 50 a pair-ex-
ira value, showing all the new
shades and tints usually to be found
only in the finest grades.
A SPECIAL S1-a-pair 4-button
Kid Gloye-genuine French Kid.
new silk embroidery and all new
spring shades, warranted against
breaking at first trying on.
ALSO
Now our complete spring i'm
portations of
BLACK SILK GLOVES,
In all the best makes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
THE SCOTCH ARE PATRIOTIC.

Love of Adopted Country Is Greater Than
Any Feeling of Clannishness.
1.-The Scotch are nothing if not patriotic, and
while those who have become citizens of this
country still retain strong love for their ma
tive land, it is not surpassed by that which they
bear for America" So said William Campbell
Yesterday when. asked in regard to reported
effort 10 gather into one clan all the McPher-
sons in this country. SO as to make them power
full in social life and mutually helpful
While" said Mr. Campbell, ''we have our
social organizations in which any Scotchman
of good standing may become member their
objects do not reach beyond good fellowship
There are no better lovers of America and her
institutions than her citizens of Scotch birth
or descent. AS to gathering in one elan the
representatives of one family think that can
not be done. Even if done the object is far
from plain. In fact can see no good point
that could thereby be served"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
NO SIGNS OF RESUMPTION.
Southern Iron Men Get Better Rates Than
Valley Furnace Owners.

James B. Pierce. the Sharpsville furnace
man. registered at the Monongahela House
yesterday Mr.. Pierce said there was no change
in the situation in the valleys, and it is not
true that the iron stocks have been wiped out,
though the production on hand is being gradu-
ally reduced. He remarked that he still had
some iron that he was offering at low price.
but he had not sold it.
THE furnaces certainly can't resume on May
l." continued Mr.. Pierce "unless the price of
coke and the freight rates are reduced. South
ern iron is being shipped into the valleys at
lower rates than we can get, and such discrimi-
nation ought not to be allowed. For every ton
of this iron brought into the region the roads
lose the freight on three tons OF raw material.
At the present price of iron coke is entirely too
high, and it is ridiculous to say that reduc-
tion on coke would only force down the iron
marke;- The troubl, is that iron had dropped
while no concession> were made by the ma
terial men. We can't begin work unless the
reductions asked for are granted"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
VIII Be Ready This Month,

1t is expected that the new window glass
plant at Avonmore will be ready for operation
some time this month. The works, which are
being erected by the Getman Glass Manufac-
turing Company, are to turn out cylinder and
common window glass. The company has been
guaranteed an unlimited supply of natural gas,
and the new plant will be one Of the most COM
plete in the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
Carnegie to Be There.

The Pennsylvania Railroad veterans Of the
fittsburg division will have Andrew Carnegie
as their guest of honor at their reunion at the
Monongahela House tonight Forty or so of
the men who were in the passenger department
when Mr.. Carnegie was succeeded by Robert
Pitcairn will be present. The Committee of ar
rangements is made up of E. Pitcairn. r. B.
Hawkins, John Kennedy and James Din.
wlddie.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
HIS REMUNERATION WAS WRONG.

Novel Point Raised by Hungarian Who
Wants to Be Naturalized.
A peculiar point was raised in the United
States District Court yesterday. 1t was raised
by John Slovensky, editor of the Amerfkansko
Slouenske Noutny, who asked to have his
naturalization papers amended. His declara-
ton, he stated, was made renouncing allegiance
to the King of Austro-Hungary, while the
proper repunciation should be ITO the apostolic
King of Hungary" The latter was the only
remuneration making a person a citizen Of an
other country in the eyes Of the Hungarian Of
f1cials.
A number of papers, it is stated, have this
defect. Judge Reed said he would have to look
into the matter before he could arrange 1t.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
CARRIED OFF THE CHILD,

But the Police Soon Rescued a Little Girl
From a Colored Man.
A burly negro picked up little daughter of
Mrs. Sarah Morris last evening while the child
was standing at the door on Penn avenue, and
started off with her. The police chased him to
a shed on Mulberry alley and rescued the little
girl.
The negro gave his name as lanes Brown,
and said he recently came from Detroit. He
says he thought the girl was boy. The child
was unhurt.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
BRIDGE WORKERS, STRIKE.
The Men Organizs a Union to Help Them in
Their Fight

Their Fight.
The strikers from the Keystone Bridge Com
pany's works held meeting yesterday and
formed permanent organization. About 100
representatives were present from all the
shops in Pittsburg. Allegheny and CHARTERS
1t was decided to have the organization known
as the Bridge Builders and eventually affiliate
with some labor organization.
In regard to the difficulty one Of the strikers
said: "a notice was posted in our shops on the
3lst of March stating that after that date ten
hours would constitute days work there and
there would be no increase in the pay. Only
four OF our men went back the next day." Mr..
Borntraeges, the Treasurer Of the bridge CON-
pany, said that when nine hours was granted
the men had promised to turn out as much
work as they had done in ten hours. They
broke the agreement, the firm lost money and
they will insist on ten again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
QUAsHED THE ASSESSMENT.

The Citizens Bank Wins Its Appeal in the
Diamond Street Case.
In the matter of the appeal of the Citizens
National Bank from the assessment of the
Board of Viewers for the opening and widen
ing of Diamond alley, decree was made yes
terday in favor of the appellant.
1t was decreed that the report of the viewers
assessing any part of the cost and damages for
the opening and widening of the street on the
property of the appellant be set aside and re-
versed, and that all proceedings OF the Board of
Viewers. so far as they affect the property of
the appellant be quashed, and any liens en-
tered therefor be stricken from the records.
The decree was in accordance with the re-
cent Supreme Court decision.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
Wants His Uniform.

Emil Henning, member of Company A,
| Eighteenth Regiment, called upon the police
authorities yesterday claiming that his land
| lady on Elm street would not give him his uni.
| form so that he could join his regiment. The
| landlady refused because there was board
| bill due, and the police declined TO interfere.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
FINE HOSIERY
FOR LADIES.


The best S1-a-pair Black Silk
Stocking we have ever offered will
be shown to-day.
Extra heavy Black All Pure Silk
at 81 50 pair-French feet, white
or lavendar feet quality usually
sold at s. z5-price 81 50.
Fine Cottons, fast black, in half
dozen different best makes, at soc,
CSC and 75c pair.
Complete new lines of Smythe's
Balbriggan Stockings at last years
prices.
Children's Red Silk Stockings to
match the morocco slippers-sizes
S to 8, CSC to 81 pair.
J1G. HlRNE K E1.,
6oe-621 PENN AVE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09

room. and finding no objections the bids were
opened. After examining the three papers
the Chair announced that the bid of Best q Go.
at 81 50 per page was the lowest and the con-
tract was awarded to them.
There being no further business the meeting
adjourned, the Chair deciding that motion to
that effect was not necessary.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
The Best of Its Kind,

The new telephone board for the Bureau of
Electricity arrived yesterday and will be placed
in position soon as possible. The new board
is handsome affair and in fit keeping with the
other turnishments of Superintendent Mead's
department. The board has so drop keys, be-
ing 26 more than the one now in use, and has
many valuable improvements.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
Found Dead in Bed.

Joseph Bischoff, aged 7S years, was found
dead in bed at his home in Edwards alley HI
had been ailing for some time His son wa,
married in the morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09

THERE is no danger of pneumonia fol-
lowing an attack OF la grippe when Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is taken as directed
for a severe cold and care is used to avoid
exposure. Fifty cent bottles for sale BY
druggists NTH
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
A Benefit for Strikers,

Managers Connor and keenan,. of the
Worlds Museum Theater, have rendered a
benefit to the striking cork workers of Assem-
benefit will take place on Friday, April II.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
Last Day for Tax DISCOUNT.

To-day is the last day of grace allowed the
| citizens of Pittsburg who desire to pay their
| taxes and get the discount. Treasurer Dennis
| ton states that the books will be kept open un-
| til the end of the month for the payment of
| taxes but after to-day no discount will be al
| lowed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
Don't Pay.

Don't pay 6Oc for all silk plain grena-
dimes. We offer them at 55c and the stripes
at 89c. Brocades as low as Acc; silk dra-
perry nets, 49c, 46 inches wide in polka spot
and a variety OF designs; 50.inch plain suit
ings, six yards for suit, 99c not 45c; 100
pieces American satines, 6Xc; all the 1215,
10 and l8c zephyr ginghams now 10c: beige
suitings, 4c; all-wool challies, 29c; cotton
ones, 4c up, at the Cash Store.
THORNTON BROS.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
Rare Trees, Shrubs and Plants.

The wonderful horticultural novelties
from abroad on exhibition at Elliott's, "a
Sixth street. are greatly admired by all
callers, This
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
Captain Bell Captures a Plum.

James Bell. of the Second ward. Allegheny,
who is now the captain of the night watch is
to be retained under the new order of things
across the river. He has secured one of the
two captaincies, and will be on IN daylight. He
was told yesterday to order his new uniform.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
Usual Monthly Meeting.

The Board of Directors of the Philadelphia
Company held its usual monthly meeting yes
terday There will be special meeting of the
board toward the end of the month. The
shareholders annual meeting will be held on
the first Monday in May.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09

there. but nothing else. and the man was re!
leased. The preacher, whose house Anderson
was alleged to have robbed, called yesterday
and examined the revolver owned by Ander-
son. He thought 1t looked like the one stolen
from his house but could not positively
identify it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09

ALL the colors of the rainbow may be
seen in some costly mixtures. Salvation
Oil has but one color ard one price, 20 cents
a bottle
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
The PEOPLES store-Fifth Avenue

Lace cutain sale. Come in the morning
if you want to avoid the rush. The best
values you ever saw. 19c and upward.
CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09

Three-story brick, large store room and
elevator on Sixth street; rents for 81, 800.
For information call at 1112 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09

AFTER sleepless night, use Angostura
Bitters to tone your system. All druggists
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-09
Controller Morrow's Reply.
PITTsBURG, April 8.


James NJ Breen:
DEAR SIR-In reply to your inquiry beg to
answer as follows:
1-If we issue bond such as we should
issue. Limited as we ought to limit it, to wit: a
bond which the Controller can call in at any
time and pay off, which he could make
partial payments at any time, the rate of inter-
est would be naturally higher than those which
had definite time to run. If we were certain,
therefore, that retroactive legislation ION which
point have no doubt) would be affirmed, am
certain that within two years at the outside the
greater part of this money, If not all, will be
collected and the bonds retired. In this case
the proposition is whether it would be
better to issue per cent
bond for five years fat or one bearing higher
rate, which could be retired just as soon as the
money is collected. This is matter of calcu-
lation. II. however, the retroactive legislation
is not sustained, then no question remains that
a bond having definite time to run would be
the more economical
"A bond.
3-Undoubtedy.
4-There is no constitutional inhibition.
5-Yes, firmly believe SO.
Very respectfully.
f 6 MoRRoW