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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
THE CONTRACT AWARDED

For the Building of the Clarke Conserva-
tories in Schenley Park-New York
Architects Engaged-Construction of the
The contract has been let for the Clarke
conservatories, to be erected in Schenley
Park. Messrs. Lord & Burnham, of Irving
ton-on-the-H udson, are to be the architects,
and the entire cost will be S65, 900. The To-
cation selected is decided elevation, directly
back of the 10 acres of land purchased by the
city for park entrance, and near the proposed
site for the Carnegie Library.
The conservatories will be in full view of
Fifth and Forbes avenues, and, by their mag
niicent architectural design and costly finish,
will be lasting monument to the generosity of
Charles ]. Clarke. the donor. Colonel Culver,
Of Central Park fame. has been in the city re-
Gently in consultation with Mr.. Bigelow regard
ing the laying out of the park, ornamental
drives, etc.. and has also given valuable assist
anee in the direction of the conservat o: les.
They will consist of range of houses 325 feet
in length, to be formed of iron and glass.
The main or center house Is to be octagou-
shaped, 1C0 feet in length. with dome so feet
high, and is to be known as the palm house.
From either side will extend miscellaneous
houses the east and west wings being larger in
proportion than those on the north and south
and terminating in larger cross wigs. one of
which wlll -be the aquatic extension. The en-
frances will be on the north and south, through
the cross extensions, in each of which will be
placed handsome fountain. The central
house will have circular walks and the roofs
will all be curved, with an immense amount OF
ornamental iron work.
The contemplated buildings are in reality an
exaggerated edition of Mr.. Clarke's private
conservatories, with many additional improve
ments and extensions. The surrounding
grounds are to be part of the magnificent
whole, and are to be cultivated and improved
in the most artistic manner.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
WORK OF A REALlST.

The Verestchagin Collection at Carnegie
Hall, Allegheny, Inspected Last Night
To Be Opened After 10 O'Clock To-Day
"A Revelation in Art,
After 10 o'clock this morning the verest-
chagin collection of paintings will be
thrown open to the public at Carnegie Hall,
Allegheny. In it Pittsburgers will find a
revelation in art. Not only the realistic
work, but the immensity of one mans pro-
ductiop interests one as he walks through
the gallery. That man can paint over 400
pictures of such high standard is almost in
credible. Yet Verestchagin did this, and his
work is realism itself. Never did he put his
brush to the canvas upon a scene without first
fully studying what he was about to illustrate,
and, as result all the surroundings and the
most minute details are attended to with the
greatest precision.
The largest picture in the collection is cata-
logued as The Future Emperor of India"
During the visit of the Prince of Wales to
India the native chiefs received him with the
most elaborate ceremonies and displays. This
picture portrays one of the Princes triumphaI
professions on the back of an elephant The
gorgeous trappings of the animals the crowd
of richly-dressed natives. chiefs, etc., are most
admirably shown. and every detail was brought
out.
In his war scenes the artist seems to have
put the greatest force of his work. The bloody
Kings play was painted just as it is, and no at
tempt was made to smooth over the darker
side to make it look more glorious. Thus YOU
see instead of the exultant smile on the face
of the wounded man, the very picture of woe
and the majority seemed not to care how soon
the end might come.
One visit TO the gallery only serves to aggra-
vate ones hunger for art, and hours may be
most profitably spent there drinking in the
beauties and splendor portrayed by the artist.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
ANNIE FISH B0Bs UP AGAIN.
Inspector McAleese Will Secure Work
house Term for Her.

Inspector McAleeSe VIII secure a Work
house Term for Her.
Inspector McAleese sent a telegram to Chief
of Police King. of Kittanning, yesterday, in
quiring what he knew of Adah Allen the
young girl who applied for assistance at Gen.
trail station Sunday night. Agent Dean, of the
Anti-Cruelty Society, had spent a couple of
hours trying to get something about her his
tory, but she told so many different stories and
acted in such a mysterious manner that Mr.
Dean got disgusted with her, and informed In
spector McAleese he would not have ANYTHING
more to do with her case. The Inspector then
talked to the girl himself. To him she denied
that she was Annie Fish or Annie Hughey, and
told a long story of how she had travelled
around the country, working in this and that
City, and giving the names of parties she knew
well in various places. She said she had been
at kittanning since Christmas, and left there
ment she referred the Inspector to Chief King
at kittanning who knew all about her from
childhood. She said she had come to Pittsburg
to get work, and was anxious to secure employ
ment. The Inspector sent her out yesterday
morning to md work. and as soon as she
started he telegraphed to Chief King and sew
eral others she had named. asking what they
knew about her.
Chief King replied: "The girls name is Annie
Fish and her parents live in Venango county
She is a bad article"
The girl returned to Central station last even
ing, saying she had been unable to secure en-
ployment. Without telling her of the news he
had received the Inspector had her locked up
in cell as soon as she came in. He said: II
think this is Annie Fish and Annie Hughey
without any doubt. Sne never tells her story
twice IN the same way. and, from what have
learned, am satisfied she is not a proper person
to be at large think will charge her with
vasrancy before Magistrate Gripp to morrow
morning."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
TRYING TO CONSOLIDATE,
Laundrymen Talk of Combining Their
Plants in One Company.

Laundrymen Talk of Combining Their
Plants in One Company.
All the local laundrymen. with the exception
of one, whose name they refused to tell, met at
the Central Hotel last evening to consider a
proposition to unite all the laundries here in
one company. 1t is proposed to capitalize a
company with stock of S250000, and issue
stock in return to laundrymen in proportion to
the value of their property and the profitable
ness of their present trade To determine
these two points is where the hitch commences,
but they expect in time to organize the com
pany. The laundryInen of Philadelphia met
there last evening also for the same purpose.
E. A. Barnes explained that the object was
not to advance prices or squeeze out the
Chinese. but to reduce expenses. The laundry
men recognize the Chinaman as a legitimate
competitor, as he attends to the work that they
do not want There are IL laundrles in Pitts
burg and they use IS wagons at cost of $40
week. Mr.. Barnes thought if they were con-
solidated and the business was divided up ac-
cording to locality that four laundries and from
20 to 30 wagons could attend to the trade. This
would mean big reduction in expense, and
would result in better profits to those inter-
ested. At present. Mr.. Barnes said. prices were
not cut, and the rates paid were sufficient, but
there was little money in the business, as the
numerous laundries advertised for sale show.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
PRAYING FOR INSPIRATION.

The Convention OF the International
Christian Alliance Opened Last Might
A Session Of Preparation for the Works
of Faith and Healing Expected to
Follow.
The parlors of the Bethany Home, 113
Center avenue, were crowded last night
with people in attendance at the initial
meeting of the convention of the Interna-
tional Christian Alliance. The only speaker
present was Rev. Charles W. Ryder, Of
Providence, R. I. He opened the meeting by
stating that the success of the convention
should be assured by prayer, and Immediately
after he started the ball rolling and the whole
assemblage remained on its knees for an hour
and half.
The convention is expected to be q revival or
sort OF grand climax TO the work of the Alli-
ance all over the United States. Those pres
ent predicted that "Jesus. Christ as Savior,
Sanctifier, Healer and Coming King" would
disclose his powers as has never been witnessed
before IN the history of the Alliance. The
work of the convention is expected to be of
such character that its effect will be noticed
throughout the world, not only in the number
of souls saved, but in the healing of the sick,
burdened with all manner of diseases
Meetings will be held at the Bethany Home
at 10 A. M, 2:30 and 7:30 P. n. to-day, and at
the same hours in Carnegie Hall, Allegheny.
tomorrow and Thursday. Rev. Mr.. Ryder will
conduct the meeting to-day, and Rev. A. B.
Simpson, of New York, tomorrow. Captain r,
kelso Carter. formerly military professor of the
Chester Military Academy. will be at the meet
1ngs tomorrow and Thursday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
THE GRIsT OF COUNCILS.
Ordinances Passed in Both Branches an
New Business Introduced.


Ordinances Passed in Both Branches and
New Business Introduced.
Councils disposed OF a large amount Of
routine business yesterday, and 4 fresh grist
was presented for consideration. The follow
ing legislation was passed finally:
Select Council-ordinances re-establishiDg the
grade OF Thirty-third street, from Forfar street
bridge to a point E6 feet south; relocating
Boundary street. from Neville street through the
Linden plan; relocating Joncaire street, from
the Steel property to a point near Boundary
street; establishing the grade OF Comrie alley,
from Pearl TO Cutler streets; RiversiSe street.
from Maloney alley to South Main street; the
south curb of Westminster street, from Aiken to
Anderson avenues: Manion alley, from Liberty
avenue to Cabinet alley: Mithn street, from
Tiirty-eighth to Derry streets; Home street.
from Plummer to Valley streets: repeating an or
dlnance locating Walter street from Lillian street
to the city line locating CLOSER alley, from A j.
Davis property to kirkpatrick street; Caroline
from BetZhoover avenue to Allen street: re!ocat-
ing Everett street, from Larimer to River
avenues.
Common Council-Ordinances relocating st.
Clair street and Bates street, locating Ruth street.
Paul street. Clyde street. Charles street and
Humber alley: estaplishing the grade of Merri-
mac street. kearsaRe street and o'Hara street;
re-estsblshlng the grade OF Cabinet street: reso-
iutions directing the satisfying liens of records
for delinquent taxes on a lot on Granite street;
paying 5. NJ. Wickersham 80 IS to pay a war
rant issued in 1857 for satisfying of assessment of
Fred Bochmer on Belinda street.
New business was introduced in Select Coun-
Gil, and referred to appropriate committees, as
follows:
sewer, Thirteenth ward: petition from citizens of
Sixteenth and Twentieth wards, asking that
Man 70 pe wn St0ne or ON
paving Butler, from Sixtieth to Voltz streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
ACCUSED OF DECEIT.
An Allegheny Councilman Returns the Co


pliment by Calling His Brother Office
Holder a Liar-Lively Meeting of the
Water Committee Last Night.
A characteristic Allegheny Conncils COM
mittee meeting was held last night, and as
usual of late brotherly love was thrown to
the winds, while contestants spat on their
hands and sawed the air.
The meeting of the Water Committee was
called to consider Mr.. Henrick's resolution
to put to vote the question of new water works
and the extension of the plant to Nine Mile
run. Mr.. Cochrane moved to amend so that
the proposed extension cost 81, 800 900, and that
a reservoir be erected in the rear of the work
house to cost s.. .l00, 600. Mr.. Srayton moved to
pumping station to cost s25oOoO, which. he
claimed, would do away with the Nine Mile
run reservoir.
MIR. Henricks moved to strike out Mr.. Coch-
rane's figures. because they were based on the
lowest estimates which the latter denied.
Mr.. Henricks said it was fact, and it was
pract1clng deception on the people Mr.. Coch.
now or at any lime practiced deception, ho
lies" E
Mr.. Henricks-Mr. Chairman. l say again
that it IS not fair to msrepresent this matter
before the people, and Furthermore, 1 dom:
propose to be called a liar by any man in this
committee.
Mr.. Cochrane-And I say again. you are a
liar.
Mr.. Henricks-Mr. Cochrane, am gentle
man.
Mr.. Cochrane-No you're not.
Records were attacked at this juncture and
the combatants flashed up numerous docu-
ments. At last the Chairman succeeded in
getting order, but not before the lie was pro-
fusely passed around and Mr. Henricks de-
clared he would like to see his brother outside
Mr.. Henricks' motion to strike out the fig
ures was lost and Mr. Cochrane's amendment
carried. Mr.. Henricks then moved that the
bids for the work of extending the works up
the river be published, which was passed, only
Mr.. Cochrane dissenting
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
CHANGE IN OFFICERS.

An Unexpected Deal In Store for ID. A. 8,
X. of L.-NIiss Powell Gives Up the
Secretaryship-Other Business for the
annual Meeting.
Only one more week remains until the
annual meeting of D. A. 8. K. of L., will
be held. 1t will be one OF the most import
ant meetings of the district that ever took
place. Not only will the annual reports of
the officers be of an especially interesting
character. but there is much business to be
transacted, beside the election of officers.
The most surprising feature of the meeting
will be the refusal Of the present Secretary,
Miss Laura A. Powell to accept the office for
another term. Miss Powell has been Secretary
of the district for three years. during which
time she has gained the confidence and friend
ship of everyone with whom she has been
brought into contact, to say nothing of the
rare ability to fill the position which she has
hibited. The only reason for refusing the Of
ice another year is modestly but honestly
expressed conviction that monopoly of offices
In labor organizations should be an unknown
quantity
Miss Powell has been connected with d. A.
since May 30, 1886. when she was elected dele
gate to that bodyfrom Beechwood Assembly, No.
TBS composed of cigar makers, laundry en-
ployes and young ladies employed in various
other establishments. She has been in the Dis
trict Assembly continuously ever since, and
began her official career in October. 1887, when
she was elected to fill the unexpired term of her
father-the late Eli Powell-as Financial Secre-
tary. In January. 1885, she was honored with a
reelection. In 1889 the financial condition
cessitated a combination of two offices. and she
was made Recording and Financial Secretary,
which position she has filled creditably ever
since.
Miss Powell was born in Parkersburg. W.
Va, "a years ago, was adopted by the late Eli
Powell, when years of age, and was educated
in the Fourteenth ward schools. She is now a
member of SaleSmen'S Assembly. No 1907, h.
of L., and is one of the most earnest workers
in the organization. Although the district has
seen even better days, Miss Powell leaves it in
a prosperous condition, and certainly with the
consciousness of having performed her whole
duty by it. Her departure from K. of L. head
quarters. where she always had kind word for
everyone. will be regretted by the many who
daily came IN contact with her.
The only candidate for her position so far is
Leopold Hoechstetter, although others are ex-
pected as it is not generally known that Miss
Powell is not candidate. j. l.. Evans and II.
F. Dempsey are having an interesting chase TOR
Master Workman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
OBJECTED TO AN INSANE TENANT.
Inspector McAleese Declines to Relieve the
Landlords Anxiety.

inspector McAleeSe DecuneS TO helleVe the
landlords Anxiety.
A cab driver named Andrews. living at No.
19S Third avenue, called on Inspector McAleese
last night and asked him to take raving ma
MAC off his hands. The maniac in question is
Margaret Fairman, the wife of Patrick Fair
man, of Allegheny.
The woman it was ascertained became i'll
about a year ago. and Fairman took her to the
ST. Francis Hospital. While there she became
demented. Some time ago Farman got behind
in paying her board at the hospital, and Super
intendent Dean of the Anti-Cruelty Society
was Dotifed. Six weeks ago Superintendent
Dean lodged an information against Fairman.
but it was compromised by Fairman agree
ing to pay up the board due and pay for her
keep in the future.
AS the woman could not live long it was
stated she was retained at the hospital Last
night FaIrman went to the hospital and took
his wife out, taking her to Andrews house,
where he had rented furnished room. An
drews was not at home at the time and Fair
man left the woman there and went away.
When Andrews returned home he found the
insane woman, who. he said, was raving
maniac. in the house. He did not want her on
lis hands. and Went to Inspector McAleese to
get the police to take her away.
The Inspector, when he bad learned the de-
tails of the matter, declined TO take charge of
the woman. He said they would only have to
keep her a week or so until they could send her
to Dixmont. He advised Andrews to take her
TO the Department of Charities in the morning,
Fairman, 1t IS stated, owns property in Alle-
pheny,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
WANT STANTON AVENUE REPAvED.

A Numerously-Signed Petition for Relief
Presented to Select Council.
A petition signed by about 300 business men
and citizens of the Eighteenth ward was pre-
sented in Select Council by MIR. Henderson,
asking that an appropriation be made for re-
paving Stanton avenue from Butler to Wood
bine streets. The petition states that Stanton
avenue is the only thoroughfare north of the
Allegheny Cemetery connecting the Seven
teenth and Eighteenth wards with the East
End and, although thousands of pedestrians
add teams were compelled to use it daily, 1t is
almost impossible. Among the signers to the
petition are Mrs. Schenley and number Of
large manufacturers and business men.
The petition was referred to the Finance
COmmittee
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
SLIGHTLY PERPLEXED.
Southside Mill Men Do Not Know if They
Aro nm Strife Npf

southside Mill Men Do Not Know if They
Are on Strike or Not.
The members Of the Amalgamated Associa-
ton employed at Chess, Cook & Co.'s Southside
mill are in a peculiar position. Some days ago
one of their number was DISCHARGED, and, it is
claimed. without just cause. The mill com.
mittee took the matter in hand, but could not
agree whether to strike or not. The Executive
Board OF the Association was called H. and
after discussing the mans discharge. decided
that the men should insist upon his reinstate-
him back, to strike. But the firm euchred
them. just the day before the strike was TO
occur the firm shut the mill down.
The mill committee and the General Execu.
tive Board met yesterday to decide whether or
not they would return to work when the firm
wants them. The meeting lasted all afternoon
but those present refused to say what conclu-
sions, if any, had been reached.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
CRUELTY ALMOST BEYoND cREDENcE

Poles Abuse Woman and Strangle Her
Child to Make Her Obey Them.
Eva Wengloski sued her husband. before
Alderman Hartman, for assault and battery,
and Anton Wengloski for aggravated assault
and battery. According to Mrs Wengloskrs
story, there is a tale connected with these suits
which is both pathetic and horrifying. She
saws the two men came home intoxicated at 2
O'Clock Sunday morning. and demanded that
she get out of bed and get them something to
eat. She protested, when they dragged her
from her bed and beat her terribly about the
head and body.
While this outrage was being perpetrated.
Mrs. Wengloski's baby woke up. and one of the
men fearing the neighbors. would be aroused
by its screams. stuffed the bedclothes in Its
mouth. The next-door neighbors heard the
noise and rescued the mother and baby. The
latter was nearly sutfocated and was with diff
Guilty resuscitated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
STEWART. GRAHAM S CO., LIN.
An Old Business Under New Style.

The announcement is made to the business
community that the old established and sub
stantial firm of Messrs. james Graham &
Son, wholesale dealers in -four, grain and
feed, have associated themselves with James
Stewart by purchasing the business of the
N. U. Walker Clay Manufacturing Com
pany, corner of Penn avenue and Tenth
street.
The new nrm will be know as Stewart,
Graham & Co., Linn, manufacturers and
dealers in sewer pipe, terra Gotta ware, fire.
brick, freclay. cements. lime, plaster,
plasterers' hair. nails, roofing materials,
builders and contractors supplies ana
anthracite coal.
James Stewart, of the above firm, has been
identified with the N. U. Walker Clay
Manufacturing Company as manager for the
past nine years, and his reputation for
promptness and fair dealing mas never been
questioned.
The new firm of Messrs. Stewart, Graham
& Co., Linn, corner of Penn avenue and
Tenth street, are cordially recommended as
being thoroughly reliable, and having an
abundance of capital, are prepared to buy
for cash and sell at the lowest market rates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
COAL FOR THE POOR.

Result of Call by the Society for the I'm
provement of the Poor.
The Society for the Improvement of the Poor
is giving out great deal of coal just at present
to keep up the warmth IN the homes of the
poor. Recently call was issued for more fuel,
and they feel quite well satisfied at the result.
About $40 In cash was received, and David
Steen. the coal dealer, sent a note saying that
he would give 40 loads of coal to the society.
In weather of this kind the society is called
upon to do its utmost to secure coal for those
depending upon 1t. The officers have had
pretty good success Of late, but can always use
all they can get
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
HOME FROM HARRISBURG.

The X. of L. Legislative Convention
Recommends Fifteen Bills.
George Dovey and John Costello. the two
local representatives to the Legislative Con-
vention of the K. of L. in Harrisburg, returned
home yesterday from the meeting of that
body.
Both gentlemen said the convention recon-
mended the passage of about Is different bills,
among which was the one sent up by local labor
leaders, providing for eight-hour work days
for State employees. The Constitutional con-
ventiou and Powderly's industrial conference
schemes were both indorsed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-13
BOARD OF ASSESSORS REELECTED.
The Present Incumbents Go Through With
out ANY Opposition.

out Any Opposition.
Both branches of Council went into joint ses-
sion for the annual election of the Board of
Assessors. which resulted in the reelection of
the present board-Frank c. Case, Chief AS
SCISSOR: Phillip Hoerr and James B. Larkin.
Assistant Assessors.
There was considerable doubt as to the man
ner of proceeding, and on the nominations Mr.,
Case was named for Chief Assessor although
this was afterward practically declared to be
wrong. On the first ballot Case had so votes
Hoerr 81 and 1arkIn Al. President Ford of
Select Council. who presided over the joint
session, ruled that 32 votes were required to
elect and that Mr.. Case was the only man
chosen. After considerable talk second bal
lot was taken, when Hoerr had 35 votes and
Larkin 80.
President Ford renewed his ruling of A
votes. Mr.. Iambie read the law showing that
il called for minority representation and the
Chair then decided that Messrs Hoerr and
Larkin were elected. Mr.. Case was then
designated as Chief Assessor and the session
adjourned