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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
PREPARING A REPORT.

The Committee Spends Several Hours De-
liberating on the Provisions of the Pro-
posed Notwithstanding an Over
Issue of Certificates of indebtedness.
The committee, whose reports furnished
the themes for discussion at the meeting,
worked on the bills from $50 A. NJ. until
2P. NJ. In addition to the Mayor there
were present John Bindley, d. B. Oliver,
D. D. Bruce, Reuben Miller, J. II. White
and w. B. Rodgers.
The provision to grant jury trials to per-
sons dissatisfied with their assessment for
benefits caused some discussion, on the ground
that it would result in overcrowdng the
courts. The street acts were finally approved
in the shape they were reported to the meet
ing.
The act amending the city charter was dis
cussed al length. Mr.. Miller was opposed to
the election of chiefs of departments by
Councils, and did not favor the issue of certif-
Gates,
summoned and said: Il am opposed to the
issuance of certificates, save for the work for
which the city is liable under decision of Su-
preme Court. to prevent an increased millage.
In the future, however, | am opposed to the
continuance of certificates" Continuing, Mr..
Morrow said that the indebtedness for street
improvements is between Sl5C0,O00 and S2000,-
000 He said that he had been trying to get
the city out of debt. Since he came into office
the debt had been reduced from Sl4, 000, 600 to
S9 100000. and when the city got out of debt
there will be a constantly decreasing rate of
taxation.
Mr.. Oliver opposed the amendment making
the Mayor the awarler of all city contracts
Mr.. Bruce wanted the Board of Awards abol-
ished and the chiefs elected by the people. A
vote was then taken on the motion that the
Legislature be requested to invest the Mayor
with power to award contracts for departments
and that no other board OF awards be created
The vote stood Messrs. Bindley and Bruce aye
and D. T. Oliver no. Tie Mayor declined to
vote, and suggested that as there was divl-
sion there was no quorum. The matter was
laid over
Another motion was made that section of
bill 265 be recommended with the amendment
that certificates shall only be issued for i'm
provements under contract made formerly or
being made and on the completion of the same
under the law, and the motion was agreed to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
RAUM WILL STAY.
Pension Examiner Brownell Says He
WON'T be Removed.

Pension Examiner Brownen SAYS He
Won't be Removed.
Colonel Frank E. Brownell, of Washington,
registered at the Monongahela House yester-
day. He came here with General E. s.
Osborne and Secretary of Internal Affairs
Thomas j. Stewart to attend the Grand Army
celebration last evening. Colonel Brownell is
special examiner In the Pension
Department. He is the man who
shot jackson the hotel keeper in Virginia who
killed Colonel Ellsworth during the late war.
The Colonel is tall and slender now, wears a
short gray beard and looks like a man with
little physical strength. His determined talk
however. shows his mettle, and he would un-
doubtedly repeat the act which made him IA
nous were the circumstances re-enacted.
Speaking of the talk about Raums removal
he said: General Raum will continue at the
head of the Pension Department until the close
of the Administration, unless he should die, OF
get tired and resign Of his own accord. All
this gossip is so much nonsense and the at
tempt to saddle scheme on the department is
ridiculous. Why. the Pension Office is the
meanest in Washington and with the 1,000 to
800 clerks employed it would be as hard to
use the office for the benefit of an outside ven-
ture as to hold water in sieve. With the
horde of clerks jealous and full of pickering, a
man could never cover his tracks. Raum is all
right, and is there to stay"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
BUSY AT HOUSE CLEANING.
Great Improvements Made at the Woman's
Exchange

Exchange.
There isn't any man about the Woman's Ex-
change who has right to raise Ned" but if
there were, he would have been in his glory
yesterday, for house cleaning on the first
floor had apparently reached the eli
max. Carpenters had possession, and
with saw and hammer were doing
their level best to rival, in effect, the popular
quinine, and brief stay in the rooms resulted
in decided buzzing in the ears. The sequel to
the wholesale prOmiscuousness, however, is to
be very gratifying, and will be at
tanned by the latter part of the
week. The rooms will be entirely renovated,
newly papered and painted, and the floors laid
with pretty carpets The Secretary will be
ensconced IN q diminutive office at the rear of
the salesroom, which Is being pre-
pared for her special occupancy, and
will thus be removed from the
confusion of the business rooms. A counting
room window is in process of construction In
the side wall of one salesroom, opening into the
hall, and the cashier will there receive the do
nations of silver and greenbacks made by the
patrons of the lunch rooms.
The regular meeting of the Exchange Board
was held yesterday. and was a sort of con-
gratulatOry meeting over the safe return home
of Mesdames Dickson and Thompson, who
represented the exchange with an
endless array of pretty things
in Cleveland last week, and who
came back almost empty handed. but with
swelled purses and bank accounts. The ladies
reached the city yesterday morning. greatly
fatigued, but jubiant over the success of their
enterprise The annual meeting of the Ex-
change Board will be held the last week in this
month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
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 is con-
ceded by all. Steinwav and Conover and
the Opera are names that are known as the
leaders in the piano world. Their Vocation
Church Organ, costing only $500, is equal
to any s., 800 pipe organ. They also are
agents for the famous Blrdett and the we'll
known Earhuff organs, sll of which have
been tried and found to be head and shoul-
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
tainable. Call at 506 Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

cannot compare with it. We may thank God
things are as they are
Mr.. Breen-Such Mayors as you refer to are
exceptions. Should legislation be based upon
exceptions?
Mr. Ohver-Legislation should be based on
general principles so as to meet all cases.
The majority report was adopted.
Mr.. Hudson-I would like to hear an ex-
pressios of opinion on the section providing
FOR Department of Library.
Mr.. Bailey-I move that the section be
stricken out. We are making too many mo-
tions. The Department of Public Works can
look after the library
Mr.. Bailey's motion was carried, whereupon
Mr.. O'Leary asked: How are you going to
run these libraries? The powers of the chiefs
of the different departments are specifically
laid down, but none are charged with the duty
of experimenting the affairs of the library. l
mSYe that it be placed IN charge of the De-
pax tment of Public Works"
Er. Miller-I think this action weuld be pre-
mature. The library won't be built this year
or next. nor until after the next session OF the
Legislature.
A Committee to Go to Harrisburg.
AT this point Colonel w. A. Heron moved
that the Mayor appoint committee to go to
Harrisburg for the purpose of impressing upon
the Legislators the desires of the citizens.
The Colonel started to name the committee,
but the Mayor decided that that was his preroga-
tive as Chairman, and started his appointments
with Colonel Herron's name. To this the lat
ter objected, but the Mayor was firm, holding
that as Mr. Heron has suggested the appoint
ment of the committee. he was in duty bound
to serve upon it. 1t was proposed that the
committee should be composed of five men,
bers but as everybody was unanimous in try
ing to be excused, the Mayor appointed seven
gentlemen. allowing them a chance to pull
straws to settle who the five should be to visit
the State Capital.
The committee, as appointed by the Mayor,
consisted of Messrs. w. A. Heron, J. NJ.
Bailey, W. R. Ford. A. +. Marlaud, j. H. Nc
Kelvey, d. ID. Bruce and ]. f. Hudson. The
first five left for Harrisburg last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Murderous Footpads Take the Life of
John Gunsaulis and Blast That
Of His Affianced Bride.
TRAGEDY OF WEST LIBERTY FALLS.
A Young Man Shot Down and Robbed Just
After He Had Fondly Bidden His
Sweetheart Goodby.
WERE TO BE MARRIED ON THURSDAY.
Detectives Believe They Fave Already Captured One Of
the Murdertrs.

John w. Gunsaulis was murdered at the
lonely falls on the West Liberty road at a
few minutes after 10 o'clock on Sunday
night. Less than five minutes before he
had left his sweetheart, Miss Maggie
Smith, at her home, and her kiss was still
warm on his lips. He was scarcely past
his 21st birthday, and on Thursday he was
to have been married. AS he left the home
of his fancee he had laughingly shown her
the money with which he was to make
the first payment on their home. The
amount was $3.50, and besides that,
he had gold and silver watch. The
robber left only the silver timepiece. and
that was because he did not know of its ex-
istence.
All afternoon and evening Guusaulis and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
1t Caused a Big Rush.

Sunday we advertised to sell 1000 men s
fine suits, cut in sack and cutaway style, for
Sc IS each. All day (Monday) we were
busy to our utmost capacity serving the big
crowds that came to take advantage of our
liberal offer. Everybody could not be ac-
commodated; it was an utter impossibility
to do it. So we decided to continue this
great S. IS mems suit sale another day.
Neat cassimeres, stylish cheviots and
worsteds, pin checks, pIaids and silk mix
lures in the lot. You can buy one to-day
for Sc 75. P. C. c. c., Pittsburg Combina-
tion Clothing Company, corner Grant and
Diamond streets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
WATCHORN DECLINES TO TALK.
The Ex-Secretary Returns to the Capital OF
an Early Train.

The Ex-Secretary Returns to the Capital on
an Early Train.
Ex-Secretary Robert Watchorp, of the
United Miners Association. arrived in the city
yesterday afternoon from the coke regions
He attended the meeting of the Pennsylvania
and OHIO miners in the Court House. Mr..
Watchorn registered at the old Home Hotel,
and started for Harrisburg on the 2:3O train
this morning.
When asked IL he had been called to the
capital by the Governor he was little nettled.
and declined to say anything about it. 1t was
claimed that rather than submit Mr. Watchorn
would resign, but he has not done SO. and
he declared he never had any such
intention. 1t was learned from good
authority that Colonel McKibben had received
a telegram from Governor Pattson ordering
MIR. Watchorn to report at Harrisburg yester-
day on the ground that he was an employe of
the State and his work was being neglected
Colonel McKibben went to Scottdale, so it is
SAID, on special engine and delivered the
message to Mr.. Watchorn. At least the ex.
secretary will be in Harrisburg to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
COMPLETING THE VOTE.

Local Carpenters Rolling Up a Majority
Against Eight Hours
The vote of the carpenters on the eight-hour
question will be completed within the next
three days. Local Union No. I42 Of Mt. Wash.
ington, voted in favor Of the strike last night
while union No. 506 met IN Imperial Hall,
Grant street, and voted against it.
There are yet five unions to vote, and the
vote stands 200 against the movement at
present. What result the remaining votes to
be taken will have on this majority cannot be
surmised. 1t was intimated yesterday that no
matter which way the vote goes, Secretary
Mcclure had instructed the carpenters here to
strike anyway and the Brotherhood would back
them up. The master builders confidently ex-
pect such step and are preparing for the
worst ON NAV i
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
EASTBOUND RATES LOWERED.
A Reduction on Iron and Steel Articles to
New York

A Reduction on Iron and Steel Articles to
New York
In accordance with the decision of the Trunk
Line Association the Pittsburg committee of
freight agents met yesterday and reduced the
rates on manufactured articles of iron and
steel from this territory to New York. The
reduction was based on the Chicago cut
and the new rates will be Is cents
in carloads and Is cents in less than carlots in
stead of 81 and Is cents. The cut will go into
effect next Monday. When the Mahoning and
Shenango manufacturers made their demands
for lower rates they wanted it to apply to east
and westbound freight. Western rates were
reduced some time ago. and at this late date
the easbound reduction follows.
Nothing was done with the pig iron rates,
and the furnacemen are as much in the slump
as ever. The agents claim it is useless to do
anything until the trouble in the coke country
is settled.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
ELECTED A NEW BOARD.
Annual Meeting of the Contributors to the
Pittsburg Free Dispensary.

PlttsDurg Free Dispensary.
The annual meeting of the contributors to the
Pittsburg Free DIspensary, for the purpose of
electing board of managers. was held yester-
day. The result of the election was as follows:
Board of Managers, Levi H. harris. George h.
Stevenson, John VI. Kennedy. w. E. Schmertz.
ID. Leet Wilson. James McCann, NJ. D., ]. A.
Llppincott, NJ. d., John ]. Buchanan. NJ. D.,
Adolph koenig. NJ. D., Charles s. Shaw NJ. D.,
Z. {. Baer George F: Smith, James L.
Buchanan, Reuben Miller, John Dunlap,
d. Herbert Hostetter, Benjamin Thaw,
c. P. Orr, Joseph w. Craig and
Charles c. Melior. The following persons were
also appointed an Advisory Committee:
Frank Semple, Charles J. Clarke, J. B. d.
Needs, John Il. Jackson a. NJ. Curry. Charles
LpckharT, Charles +. Wells, George Dilworth.
j. ]. Nandergrift and Samuel Hamilton,
The Treasurer of the Dispensary reported
that the total receipts of the year ending April
!, exclusive of tile Holmes endowment fund of
$500, were IS 494 II, while the general ex-
penseS during the same period were s., ,S24
leaving balance of $50 IL This balance and
some additional money which was borrowed
from the Holmes fund was used to make pay
ment on the balance due contractors for the
erection Of the Dispensary building.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
LIMBS CRUSHED YESTERDAY.
Millmen Meet With Painful MIshaps at
Their Work

The accident list in the two cities was swelled
beyond the average yesterday. Most of the
victims had crushed limbs from heavy weights
falling OH them. The list is:
TUCKER-George Tucker had his leg crushed
under a Birmingham car. He lives on the
Southside, and his injuries are not serious.
MULLIGAN-Thomas Mulligan had his right
foot crushed and leg broken bv a heavy Joint
falling on him at the National Tube Works
PowERS-William Powers had his leg broken
at the Pleasant Valley power house.
CRANE-John Crane had q big tne cut off at
Shoenberger;s mill by a heavy plate falling
on 1t.
RosKARsKIN-Ross R6skarskin had his foot
badly burned by hot bloom at Carnegie's
Thrty-third street mill.
DUNN-John Dunn had his right arm broken
Dy an ingot falling on it at the Crescent Steel
Works.
GLENN-James Glenn. an old man. fell in n
fit at the corner of Wood street and Fifth ave.
nue. He received a bad cut on the head.
HoLLowAY-John Holloway. a painter, fell
off a Fulton street house and broke his collar
bone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Industrial Notes.

A DECREE was granted yesterday for the
dissolution of the Steubenville Iron and Steel
Company.
Snow, CHURCH Co.. new printing con-
cern, was chartered yesterday, with a capital
stock of $4,000.
A BREAK in the Washington county pipe
line. leading TO tine Homestead Steel Works,
caused a shutdown of the plant yesterday Op-
erations will be resumed to-day or tomorrow.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
BEYOND ALL EXPECTATIONS.
The Enormous Membership of the Builders
Exchange Still Growing.

The Builders Exchange held their regular
monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. Over 70
new members were admitted and 172 applica-
tions we're received. The membership of the
Exchange now exceeds 900: moro than the pro-
moters anticipated when the plan to branch
out was introduced.
The business yesterday was OF a routine
character. The committee on the Exchange
building was not ready to report, but Secretary
E. A. Knox, who was one of the members who
visited the principal exchanges in other cities
made an address explaining the various ones
which he had inspected. He favored adopting
the general features in the Philadelphia build
ing. President Barnes said after tine meeting
that he thought work would be commenced be-
fore the summer is over, and that it would be
completed next year.
President Barnes is making up his confer
ence committee, which will be appointed in a
few days. This is a standing committee to
which the eight-hour demand will be referred
in case the carpenters strike.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Frank Ardary's Hay Barn Burned,

The stables owned by Frank Ardary. at
Thirty.first and Liberty streets, were totally
destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, involv.
ing loss of from 81, 500 to $1,000. There were
seven carloads of baled hay in the main stable
building. which was all destroyed. 1t burned
so fiercely all the afternoon that the fremen
were compelled to keep a steady stream of
water upon it until late last night.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Will Have a Receiyer.

Judge Reed, of the United States District
Court, yesterday handed down an opinion in
the case of the Belmont Nail Company against
the Columbia Iron and Steel Company. The
case was to have the assignee of the Columbia
Company restrained from acting and to have a
receiver appointed instead. Judge Reed, in
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
M'KEEsPORT A CITY NOW.
Formal Launching of the Government of
the New Municipality.

Il OfIHdi 11esuIICIIIHS OI lnb government OF
the New Municipality.
The city government Of McKeesport was set
afoat yesterday and an all-day programme was
carried out. Select and Common Councils
were sworn in at 10 o'clock. after which the
first named selected DR.. r. ]. Black as per-
manent President, and the latter James Andre
for its permanent President This was fol-
lowed by completing both bodies, which met in
joint session at II o'clock, when che oath was
administered to Mayor Tilbrook, and then all
partook of a banquet at the National Hotel
followed by another joint session in the even
ing. The bodies will hold joint sessions right
along until they get the government systemat-
lied and in good working order.
Immediately after the Mayor was sworn in he
read his first message. The message asked
among other things. a police force of % men,
Tonight the Board of Trade will give ban
uuet
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
ROUGH ON THE BOYS,

Major Patterson Says They Have Been
Sleeping on Coke Ovens.
Major Frank Patterson, of Freeport, the
Quarsermaster of the Second Brigade, returned
from the coke regions yesterday. and stopped
at the Seventh Avenue Hotel. He went home
IN the afternoon suffering from an attack of
the grip.
Tenth have had a hard time of it in the cold
and rain, and many of them have been sleeping
on coke ovens. The poor facilities for getting
food didn't help matters, and the soldiers
haven't been living like kings.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
ALLEGHENYs NEW PosToFFICE.
The Central Hotel Rooms Accepted by the
Department officials.

Postmaster Gilleland, of Allegheny, received
telegram last night from s. A Whitfield,
First Assistant Postmaster General informing
him that the proposition for the Central Hotel
property as a postofiice had been accepted, and
he would receive instructions by mail this
morning. telegram to the same effect was
also received from Colonel T. NJ Baynp
The rooms are those used as an office. bill
lard room and bar of the hotel. Just how
soon they will be occupied could not be said.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Their Scale Accented.

A meeting of the Journeymen Stonecutters'
Association was held at % Federal street, ALLIE
gheny, last night. Their new scale has been
accepted by the bosses and the men will begin
work at once.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
To Work for the Standard.

Twenty-Five boiler makers left for Philadel-
phia last evening to build stills for the Allan
tic Refining Company at Point Breeze. They
were in charge of G. Mitchell, an agent of the
Standard Oil Company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
MONEY FROM THE BREWERS.

Corkworlzers Get the Remainder of Their
Strike Benefits.
There were practically no new developments
in the corkworkers' strike yesterday A suf-
ficent sum of money was received from the
Brewers Assembly to complete the last pay
ment of strike benefits. and more is expected
in day or two from other sources. A meeting
CT the strikers will be held to-day.
Manager Cow said yesterday that his force
was still increasing, and he expects more ad.
ditions to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Narrow Escape tor Faas.

William Faas. while drunk, fell off wharf
boat at the foot of Wood street. He was res
cued by Earle Hazard, who threw him a rope,
which he held until the police pulled him out
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07

The lines we carry in Black Wool
fabrics are superior in every respect
to all others. Such goods show
their worth in the wear, and to this
test we confidently submit our entire
stocks. Large assortments and bet
ter-than-ordinary values are the
drawing points.
(All goods are our direct importations).
Here is the best S1-a-yard Black
Silk Warp Henrietta ever sold over
counter. Its value is fully 81 30,
made of the purest silk and,wool.
We imported at an advantage and
! sell at 81 yard as leading item.
Complete lines Of Priestley's and
Ecroyd's Silk Warps (the best in
the worldly, 81 % to S5 a yard.
Ours are first choice, and every
possible price advantage has been
secured.
Wool Cashmeres and Henriettas,
40 to 46 inches wide, superior cloth
and perfect dye, SOC to 81 yard.
Plain Nuns Veilings, 40 to 4a
inches wide. bOc to 81 yard.
Tamise, all-wool, 40 inches wide,
Csc to 81 % yard.
Camel's Hair Grenadines, all
wool, 40 to 46 inches wide, 81, 81 rs
and 81 80 yard.
Aspecial bargain-18 pieces Hem
stitched-border Nuns Veilings, 40
inches wide, at 45c a yard, worth
75c.
And other excellent values Bor-
dered Nuns Veilings, SOC to 81 q
yard.
Fancy Bordered Nuns vellings,
latest French designs, 81 to S3 a
yard.
Nuns Veilings, all wool or all
silk, and Courtauld's English
Crepes for wells and dress,trimmings.
Black Mohairs, 40 inches wide,
5Oc to 81 a yard, in 8 variety of
grades.
Silk Warp Mohairs. A inches
wide, 81 25 and 81 so yard.
A special 45-inch Black Gloriosa
at 75c yard-H quality.
4S-inch Gloriosas. 81 25 and 81 80.
Black Lansdownes, 40 inches
wide, 81 25 and 81 so yard.
Also now a complete stock of all
WOOL or SILK WARP summer
weight Black Dress Goods, of
every sort and price.
Ready for spring in all depart
ments. Don't delay your buying
longer. Stock full now, and fresh
from the worlds great facts ieA
COME AND SEE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-07
Attacked by Footnads.

Two ruffians attacked Abel Smith, Hebrew
pedd1er, on Beaver avenue, Allegheny, last
evening. He was badly beaten about the head
and body, but they failed in their intention to
rob him. His cries scared them off.