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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
NOT MUCH SPACE

Occupied by the Adams Process in Proper
ton to Output.
In an article in yesterdays issue of THE
DISPATCH, regarding the conversion of
steel by process direct from the ore, it was
stated that zone thing brought forward
against the process is the small output in
proportion to the area of the plant" Refer
ence having been made in the preceding
sentence to the Adams process, the inference
was that the comment was referable to that
particular method.
A member of the Steel and iron Improve
ment Company, which is concerned in the
introduction of this process. said yesterday
that "under the Adams system an apparatus
much smaller than the furnace is placed di-
rectly over it, and into this apparatus two
thirds of the materials employed in the
furnace are charged. These materials-the
raw ore-are transferred from the stockyard
to the apparatus by system of overhead
transport, so that the floor of the works is
relieved OF all the bulky material-scraps.
crop-ends, etc., which now cucumber it.
Nothing but the pig is carried in and stocked
about the furnaces. The output is increased
one-half.. There is, therefore, an addition of
80 per cent in the capacity Of the open-hearth
plant. with notable diminutlon Of the de-
mand for floor space."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
CAUGHT IN PITTSBURG.
David Bissen, Who Is Wanted for Embezzle-
ment in Canada, Arrested by Allegheny
Officers-Took 81, 900 and Fled to the

David Bissel1, Who Is Wanted for Embezzle-
ment in Canada, Arrested by Allegheny
Officers-Took $4,000 and Fled to the
States-Located by a Letter.
Several days ago Chief Murphy. Of ALLIE
gheny. received letter from Detective
Thomas Mckee, of the United States Secret
Service, asking him to look out for David
Bissell, mulatto.
Bissell was wanted in Chatham, Ontario,
for embezzling $4,000. He had been en-
gagged in the lumber business there with
Albert Brown and had taken the above
amount from him. Taking the money he
fled to the States since Canada was to him
no longer a land OF the free. Then all trace
of him was lost. The police all along the
border searched for him but without sue
cess until friend of Bissells was found in
Detroit. To him Bissell had written that
he was in Allegheny and asked him to send
his wife and children to that city.
Detectives Kornman and McDonaugh
were placed on the case. Bissell was traced
from one lodging house to another, until
yesterday evening when he was located on
Gazzam's Hill, Soho. When the officers
first tried to arrest him he made fight and
declared be could not be taken alive, but
when he took a second look at Detective
Kornman's physique he changed his mind
and gave himself up. At the Allegheny
police station he confessed to having taken
the money and said he was willing to go
back to Canada without requisition papers.
The Canadian authorities were so anxious
to get the man, however. that that form lity
had been gone through with before tn, man
was arrested. Chief Murphy notified the
authorities. of the arrest last nigh and the
Canadian officers are already on their way
to Allegheny.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
AN ELECTRICAL ECLIPSE.

Darkness for Nearly Two Hours, Last Even
ing, in the Business Portion of the City
An Accident That Caused Much Loss and
Profanity.
About o'clock last night there was COM
motion in all the establishments furnished
by the Market street and Virgin alley cir
cults supplied with electric light by the
Allegheny County Light Company. There
was an angry surge at the works. on Virgin
alley, to find out what it all meant as the
Penn avenue Office of the works was closed.
The operatives at the works refused to
give any satisfaction, further than to state
that the Market street circuit switchboard
had burned out They were probably too
busy trying to get the machIue in order
again to talk, as they looked as though they
had been 'sent for and couldn't come" for
want of wedding garment.
Meantime, those whose occupation re-
quired light were in not outer
but inner darkness. and the fact
that the streets were brilliantly
illuminated did not add to their patience.
All the morning newspaper workers, save
those in The DISPATCH, which makes its
own light, were forced to fall back on the
lights of other davs-gas, kerosene, oil and
the tallow dip. The latter seemed to be the
most numerous, and for las they
strained their eyes and objurgated
under their breath. 1t was very de-
moralizing, and those to whom time was
of much moment, felt that nothing less than
two fingers of old Monongahela could re-
store their nerves. As they could not find
out how long the darkness was likely to last,
they grew more impatien. as the time wen
on.
Billiard halls and other establishments
were in no better shape. At Harry Davis;
Fifth Avenue Museum there was a loss of
SIS worth of business. Theatrical perform
ances, museum proper " and bill
iards are not remu reiative in the
dark. and even whisky. wine, cigars ETC.,
according to Charles Lamb. lose half their
flavor when consumed in the dark. Smokers,
especially, will agree with the genial Lamb.
and in consequence of last nights electrical
eclipse there was profanity, loss of money
and q vast amount OF candle grease to be
sponged off tables, backs of ledgcrs and
other books, window ledges, etc.
The Southside lights were also affected by
the accident.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
WIRE WORKERS IDLE.

The Employees of the Rankin Works Out on
Strike Because of Grievances.
The employees of the Braddock Wire
Works at Rankin, to the number of 300, are
on strike. A committee representing the
Amalgamated Association lodges in the
mill went before the management with a
grievance. The officers would not acknowl-
edge them, it is so reported, as an associa-
tion, and the men struck in consequence.
The matter is of local importance only.
At the offices of the association it was learned
that nothing was there officially known
about it. At the company's offices in the
Lewis block Cashier Post was aware of the
causes which led up to the disagreement,
but refused to state them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
WILL ELECT DELEGATES.

The Allegheny County Democratic Com
mittee to Select State Committeeman.
The new Allegheny County Democratic
Committees will organize tomorrow at their
rooms on Grant street. The principal work
will be the election OF State committeeman
Under the new rule William Bremen,
Esq, will be a member of the State Com
miltee by virtue of his Office as chairman of
the County Committee. The other three
members will probably be Patrick Foley
and John Giles, of Pittsburg. and John Sui
livan, of Allegheny. So far there have
been no rumors of any opposition to these
candidates.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
A ABeauty for 1891.

One of the handsomest calendars ever seen
in this city has just been received with COM
pliments of Rawsthorne Bros, engravers.
The work is from the magnificent Cottrell
presses of Percy F. Smith, So and 55 Virgin
alley, and it is sale to say has never been
equaled here. The calendar is in seven
colors. the designs including vases of flowers,
dainty bits of decorated china and glass
ware, and large amount of delicate shad-
ing, that could only be done by artists in
the printing business and on presses that
are perfect in every particular
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
Oyercoats and Suits.

So aud S25 suits and overcoats for the popu-
lar price OF. $40 90
The suits we offer comprise very fine i'm
ported cassimeres, diagonals, cheviots and
worsteds, manufactured equal to custom gar
meuts, ami are frst-class in every particu-
lar. The overcoats are manufactured from
smooth and rough-faced fabrics, including
English kerseys, meltons, chInchilla and
beavers. Take your choice to-day for a
$40 bill.
Bows Suits-Sizes 4 to IA years of age,
for 81 and 81 so; made up from coed. SUBJ
stantial cashmere.
Cape Oyercoats-to tit boys from 4 to IL
years OF age, for 81 30.
P. c. C. c., PITTsBURG COMBINATION
CLOTHING COMPANY, corner Grant and
Diamond streets. opposite the Court House.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
AGAINST BRICK PAvEMENTs.

New York Man Wonders Why Pittsburg-
ers Don't Use Stone.
81 am a New Yorker and a kicker against
bad streets and pavements," said fine look
ing man at the Duquesne yesterday. 81
can't understand why Pittsburgers will put
up with brick sidewalks. The flags are not
costly, and no pavement should be built
without them. When it rains the bricks
hold the water, which flies up and spoils
your clothes, and when it freezes they be-
come slippery and many bones are broken.
If anyone can say anything GOOD about the
brick sidewalk, 1 would ike to hear him
advance it.
"Pittsburg would be model city if it had
flag pavements throughout"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
A DELEGATE TO HARRISBURG

To Be Elected by Knights on Monday
First Quarterly Meeting.
The Executive Board of the knights of
Labor will meet on Monday to elect q dele
gate to the State Convention of knights in
Harrisburg on the Sth inst. 1. N. Ross will
probably be the choice. Reference to this
meeting, which is for the purpose of promot-
ing State legislation. has already been made
in THE DISPATCH.
The first quarterly meeting of the district
of the meeting will be made on the 31st The
chances of the candidates to the various
offices are already being discussed. The
present Master Workman, j. L. Evans,
will run for reelection, and Messrs. Demp-
sey and Groomes are reported as being candi-
dates. Miss Laura Powell will run for re-
election as Secretary, as will John D.
Hughes ior Treasurer. The district gained
about 1,5O0 in mem mbership during the year,
the total number being near 800.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
WERE WELL TREATED.

Mr.. Clark, of the Lake Erie, Thinks the
Switchmen Have No Grievances.
General Passenger Agent Clark. of the
Pittsburg and Lake Erie, said yesterday
that the switchmen had absolutely no reason
for their present agitation. They had been
given every concession that it was in the
power of the railroads to grant. He did not
believe that the bulk of the men had any
sympathy with the agitation, and credited
it to few hot heads among them.
Mr.. Clark said that the road was in good
order and business very fair for the time of
year. They had had good holiday trade,
and thought they would have bigger busi-
ness this year than ever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03

much, as there were too many armed men
on duty to permit of serious outbreak.
The feeling against the rioters is yet ex-
tremely bitter, and the other workmen have
expressed an anxious desire to lend their
aid in preserving order and protecting the
company's property.
After'the strikers were paid they started
for Joe Wolfe's place, but it was still
closed. Itwas reported in Braddock last
night that he had gone to his farm in Fay
ette county. The Hungarians could get
nothing to drink in the borough, and dele
cation went to McKeesport and brought
back whisky in bottles and jugs.
SEVERAL FREE-FoR-ALL FIGHTS.
As result, there was considerable drink
ing last night, and several free-for-all
fights, but mostly among themselves. AS a
sequel to the work of the day before, it was
a common thing to see workmen on the
street with heads tied up, arms in slings, or
carrying canes.
All the furnaces have been banked, and
the deputies now on duty will remain in
charge of the property until Monday, when
work will be resumed. The affair will,
therefore, be an expensive one. 1t Is in
ferred from the remark of one of the COM
pany's officials, who said: 1.-THE cost of the
riot will be heavy upon US, that the time
of the. deputies will go on the same
as if they were working. It will be
remembered that during the Homestead
difficulty the deputies sued for their time
and secured Judgment for So day. The
County Solicitor took the case into the Com
mon Pleas Court on a certiorari and had the
magistrates Judgment set aside. Calculat-
ing that the Braddock men will he paid 50 30
day, if thev remain on duty until Monday,
their payroll will foot up So, 800.
The condition of the men injured on
Thursday was much improved last night,
although it is not certain yet that Patrick
Nyland and Michael Quinn will recover.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
WANT A BUILDING BUREAU.

The Builders Exchange Suggests the Off,
cial Supervision of New Buildings.
A committee representing the Builders
Exchange yesterday waited upon Chief
Brown with set of resolutions asking for
the creation of building bureau. consist
ing of chief at 81, 900 year, and three as
sistants at So, 900 each. These officials are
to supervise the erection of all buildings
and see to it that those of three stories and
upwards shall be freproof and provided
with proper fire escapes. 1t is also suggested
that additional legislation covering fire
escapes be secured.
Chief Brown will present the resolutions
to Councils. He thinks the idea brought
out is good one, but is afraid of the ex-
pense.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03

of the year, and his firm still had enough to
do. with some orders coming in. Mr.. Con-
ley looks for a revival of trade very soon,
and he thinks after two months the people
will forget that there was financial strin-
gency. He has been trying to find outwhat
caused it, but he has failed to discover what
is back of the monetary tightness.
Mr.. Conley thinks the country is in
good condition, and business men will soon
recover from the scare and wonder what 1t
all meant
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
DULL OCEAN TRAFFIC.

Captain Mccormick Says This Is the Period
When He Rests.
"This is our dull season." said Captain
j. j. Mccormick, the steamship agent yes
terday. "Most of the people coming in are
Hungarians, Italians and Russian Hebrews.
The outbound business is good.
"Quite number from Pittsburg crossed
the ocean to spend the holiday season with
friends. They will commence TO come back
about the middle of this month"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
ONE CHANGE IN THE FORCE.

Joseph Mitchell Succeeded by W. 81. Ma
gill in the Commissioners Office.
The clerks in the County Commissioners
office will be about the same under the new
Commissioners as now. Joseph Mitchell
will be the only one to 60. His duties have
been to take charge of the State records. He
will be displaced by w. H. Magill, of
O'Hara township, ex-member of the Legis-
lature and late candidate for Pension Agent
in this city. Mr.. Magill is neighbor of
County Commissioner Weir.
Paul w. Seibert. Webster Murray and
Harry Rowley will retain their old positions
in the office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
THE GLASS TRADE Is SLOW,
American Makers Can't Compete With the
English Along the Coast.

Harry Newkirk, one of the window glass
agents Of Chambers s. Mckee, left for Chi
cago last evening on the limited. He said
this was the dull season of tie year in the
business and not many sales are made. He
doesn't think that the latest combination
will affect the trade.
In the line of rates to the Pacific coast the
window glass schedules will not be ad-
vanced. Little American glass is sold in
the far West. AS it is, the manufacturers
here are unable to compete with the English,
who ship glass to the coast for a mere song,
using il as ballast. The coke operators have
a similar experience. ANY amount of Dur
ham coke is burned in Arizona and other
remote Western States. The American coke
has been driven out of these markets.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
MR.. MAGEE NOT A CANDIDATE

For the U. S. Senatorship Now Held by
Chairman Quay.
A Pittsburg special, published in Phil
adelphia newspaper yesterday morning,
announced the candidacy of c. L. Magee
for the United States Senatorship against
NJ. S. Quay in 1898.
Mr.. Magee was interviewed yesterday at
the Office of the Duquesne Traction Com
pany. There were over dozen people
waiting to see him, and all he had time to
say was: "Such reports are nonsense. 1
am not and will not be a candidate for
United States Senator"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03

In addition to the above we di-'
rect especial attention to our large
and complete stock Of Misses and
Children's Muslin Underwear, in
which we offer everything new and
desirable at equally attractive
prices.
Those who come early will find
some extraordinary bargains in
Chemises, Night Gowns, Drawers
and Corset Covers that are slightly
soiled, which are now being closed
out at about one-half their regular
value.
No delay at this counter. A
large staff of competent sales
people to give you immediate at.
tention.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
Carpet Remnant Sale.

Having finished taking stock we find we
have large stock of short lengths Of car
pets from 8 yards to 20 yards, which we
have marked at about half price and less.
These are choice goods and will be great
saving to parties wanting carpets for small
rooms. druggets and rugs.
Come soon and save money.
GEORGE w. SNAMAN,
1876 Federal street, Allegheny, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
Leech is Sent to Dixmont,

George Leech, the insane man who has
been confined in the Seventeenth ward DO
lice station for several days, was sent to
Dixmont yesterday. He was a watchman
at Duberry's planning mill on Forty-eighth
street and was arrested on Monday last He
is an unmarried man, AZ years of age and
lives on Forty-eigf th street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
rHE HAND srREEr BRIDGE
VIII Probably Be Finished Within the Next


VIII Probably Be Finished Within the Next
Two Weeks.
The new bridge over the Allegheny, built
by the Pleasant Valley Company, must go
down in history as the "Hand street
bridge" as the new sign over the roadway
declares that the Hand street bridge was
rebuilt in 1s9O." The company promises to
have the structure finished in two weeks.
They now occupy one OF the permanent
tracks andI expect to go onto the other to-
night.
1t will not be very difficult to get the two
inside tracks into shape after the cars get on
their permanent tracks. Nothing will be
in the way, and the work can be rapidly
completed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
BEAT HIS FATHER-IN-LAW.

Barney Bowen Pays an Unacceptable New
Years Visit.
John Raul, who lives in Allentown, had
his son-in-law. Barney Bowen, before Alder
man Beinhauer yesterday, charged with
assault and battery, and he was held for a
further hearing.
Raul alleges that Bowen came to his
house last Wednesday night, and, to use his
own expression, proceeded to wipe up the
floor" with him. He insisted that he had
given Barney no cause to attack him, and
Just why the assault was made was not
brought out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
EIecting Representatives of Thlnkeries.

Electing Representatives of Thlnkeries.
The annual meeting of the Press Club
will be held at 7:3O this evening. In addi-
tion to the change of administration the i'm
portant business of the meeting will be the
election OF delegates to represent the club in
the International Convention of Press
Clubs that will be assembled in this city on
January q.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
Some Oil Rules Formulated.

The Executive Committee of the Pro-
ducers' Protective Association met in the
city last evening and formulated some rules
which will be submitted to the association
at the next meeting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
LADIES'
NIGHT DRESSES.

NIGHT DRESSES.
At soc:
Good Muslin, Mother Hubbard yoke, nne-
ly tucked, neck yoke and sleeves fin
Ished with full ruffie. handsomely made.
No better value in America,
At 75c:
Fine Muslin, Mother Hubbard, finely
tucked. two rows Hamburg inserrings;
neck, front and sleeve finished with fne
embroidery: exceptional value.
At 85c::
Fine Muslin, Mother Hubbard yoke. grad
uated tucks, finished with blind en-
broidery, best workmanship; extremely
cheap.
At 81:
Fine quality Muslin, Mother Hubbard
yoke OF four rows of fine cluster tucks
and fine Hamburg inserting Of new
wheel pattern between. beautifully
made and finished. Ask for this one; 1t
is grand value.
At 81:
Fine Cambria. Mother Hubbard yoke, -four
rows of fine Vsiepciennes inserting,
with rows of cluster tucks between; nne
lace rufle on neck, front and sleeves,
beautifully made and finished. Ex-
traordinary value.
At 81 IS:
Fine quality Muslin, Mother Hubbard
yoke Of fins cluster tucking and fne
Hamburg inserting Of new Grecian pat
tern between tucks; neck, front and
CUTS Of embroidery edge to match, ele.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03

Hosiery.
Bargains for to-day. Get your pick.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'S
Penn Avenue Stores,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
Our 81 25 Gloves.

s-button mousquetaire suedes, genuine
trefousse cut, 81 25.
4-hook genuine Foster kid and lacing
gloves, 81 %.
4-button real French kid gloves, 81 %.
The best values ever offered.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
A Close Call From Pneumonia.

Mr.. John McChessney, one of the most
popular young men of McEse's Rocks, has
had an unpleasantly close call from death,
but he was yesterday supposed to be out of
danger. The trouble was pneumonia.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
Work of the Ordinance Committee.

Work of the Ordinance Committee.
Allegheny's Ordinance Committee met
last night, and ordered printed the ordi-
nance relating to the creation of the Office
of Building Inspector, authorizing the in
spection of buildings and prohibiting the
ringing of car bells in the city limits.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03

wASHINGTON'S Social Season is the SUBJ
ject of Miss Grundy, Jr.'s letter for THE
DISPATCH tomorrow. In it she tells all
about the fine diamonds and rich dresses of
the Capital.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03

LADIES long wraps at an unprecedented
reduction. Garments that were $25 and $40
now S., So and $40. HUGUs & HACKE.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
Mayor wyman Paid Them Himself

Mayor Wyman, of Allegheny, yesterday
borrowed $1,000 from the Third National
Bank of Allegheny, in order to meet the pay
roll of the police department, the appropria-
ton for that part of the city government
having been exhausted.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
MERCHANT TAILoRs MEET

And Elect Onicers for the Year-Delegates
TO st. Louis.
All meeting Of the Merchant Tailors'
Exchange last night, 81. j. Hale was
elected President; Henry Smith, Vice Presi-
dent, and Martin Schroeder, Secre tary.
George Campbell, A. L. Sailor, @. Il.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03

DRESS GOODS - Plaids, checks and
stripes that were 81, 81 % and 81 80 reduced
now 10 75c yard. HUGUS & HACKE.
TTSSn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03

The calendars for 1891 issued from the
printing establishment of Percy F. Smith,
53-55 Virgin alley, are Of fine appearance
and convenient size for counting room use.
The mechanical work is excellent,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-03
Single Tax League Meeting.

The Single Tax League will meet at 81
Fourth avenue. on tomorrow evening at
7:30 o'clock to discuss the question. "Why,
under our present system, wages constantly
tend to minimum which will afford but
bare living, in spite OF the enormous in
crease in productive power" The public are
invited to be present.