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dropped. As the German Savings bank is the largest creditor, and the instliution which took the alleged forged check, the alrectors, refused to grant the request. They could not very well Indictment case now, when Brosi is under on a charge of forgery. The bank's attorney will assist the trict attorney in the prosecution of the case. It ball 19 not entered Brost will be taken to jail to await trial, AND STILL NO STRIKE.

The Threatened Rallroad Tie Up Does Not Come to a Head. The threatened tie- up of all the railroads centering in the city seems to be just about as remote at this time as the baimy breeze of spring. The members of the grievance committees were as scarce to-day as yesterday. As has been stated, 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, was the time given the officials of the several railroads for their final answer to the demands presentd the day before, but it seems that one only of the offlces was visited for a reply. The statement came yesterday from some of the members of the grievance committee that each office had been visited, but this was found to be to Incorrect.

The statement was made at the office of Supt. Turner, of the panhandle road, at 2 o'clock this afternoon, that no committee had been there for an answer to the demands since they were presented. Similar statements were made at the offices of the superintendents of the Baltimore Ohio Ft. Wayne, The only of. 11ce visited for an answer was that of Superintendent Pitcairn's.

This visit was made yesterday afternoon. It is probable that from the answer received from Superintendent Pitcairn the mittee concluded visits to the other offices, in the expectation of receiving satisfactory answers, would be useless. The chief officials of each road state that they are at all times ready to hear ments from their employes and carefully consider any requests that may be made, but they are of the opinion that the prosent grievance committee does not represent any persons but themselves. It is stated that the committee represents in no sense the employes 1n various yards about the city, not having been authorized by' the sev. eral local unions of switchmen to formulate and present demands.

It is understood that many switchmen, pecially those of the Pennsylvania road and on the other lines of the Pennsylvania Company, are indignant at the attempt of the Baltimore Ohio switchmen to foment a general trouble because they were defeated in their fight. Members of the grievance committee stated yesterday that tho matter had gone to the grand longe and was therefore out of their hands. As yet none of the officers of the grand lodge have put in an appearancd in the city. THE BILL POSTERS' HEARING. An Interasting Case Before Mayor Wyman This Afternoon.

The hearing of McFadden and Olarence Muir, bill posters and lithographers for the Opera house and Bijou respectively, came up before Mayor Wyman to- day. It was claimed by the defendants that the hanging of lithographs not come under the ordinance which forbids the distribution of bills, posters or sign advertising of kind within the city limits unless a license Is first obtained. Ex-Mayor Pearson held this view of matters and the different theaters have always gone ahead with the distribution of lithographs unmolested until yesterday, when the defendants in the case were arrested. It was claimed, however, that 1f 1t were contrary to law to hang lithographs in show windows, 1t was also unlawful to distribute calendars and other advertising matter of like nature. There 1g a distinction made In a man advertising his own business however, and 1t was thought this case should be excepted from the law for that reason.

In the case of McFadden it was decided to tinue the hearing a week from morrow. The Bijou people decided to pay costs and take out a license. GETTING OUT OF TROUBLE. A Few Cars Again Running on the Second Avenue Line. The Second avenue is running again.

Two cars went this mornelectric, ing, the trolley wires having been strung again, but the track was in such bad dition that no more cars were started then, and the work of shoveling the tracks clear was continued. About 12:45 car 18 was brought out on the track and started in from the Glenwood car house. Though the track was a little heavy the trip was made without accident or interruption, the time from enwood to the Smithfeld street crossing being 40 minutes. conductor said he did not think that single motor cars would be able to run to-day, but the double motor cars could make fairly good time. Sleighing in the Park.

Schenley park will be open to-morrow to those who desire to take a sleigh ride over the new drives which havo been constructed during tne pust year. Chief Bigelow Issued Instructions to Supt. McKnight to day to the large roller over the roads for the purpose of leveling and prossing down snow. It is likely that many people in the city will take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy a ride through the park. Supt.

McKnight said that the view from the hill tops, especially 'down through Panther hollow, where vast drifts of snow have accumulated, 1s a wintry scene that is really grand. Saved by a Dog. Yesterday afternoon Ben Bornsteler, a a Woods Run butcher, met with a rather singular accident, which came near Ing his death. He was busily engaged releving the roof of his house from its heavy burden of snow, when his foot slipped and he fell into the yard, a distance of 35 feet. falling upon a bulldog which was chained in the yard.

The butcher's lite was saved, but the dog was so seriously injured that It died in a few minutes. Resumed Operations. The workmen engaged on the Wilkins. burg branch of the Duquesne traction road began operations again this morning after a cessation of two days, on account of the snow. Quite an amount or work was required to bring their roadway to the light of day, Tuey are making as rapid progress as possible construction of tuls branch of the road.

Injured by Falls. Wm. McClurg, a painter, while leaving his home on Forty -fifth street this morn1ng, fell on the ice and broke his arm. John Pomiski, while cleaning off the snow from a shed near the Crescent steel works this morning, tell and Injured his back very seriously. He was taken to his home, in McCandiess lane, Eighteenth ward.

Met With a Serious A. N. Dick, the at East Liberty, met with quite a serious ac. cident this morning. He was unloading a number of milk cans from a west-bound train when his foot slipped and he was thrown forward upon the cans.

His head was cut badly and he received injurles about the body. Sleighing Party Arranged. The Young Men's Pleasure club, of the Thirty -first ward, has arranged a sleighing party for night. A large sled has been engaged. The party will go to Whitehall, where supper will be served, PERSONALITIES.

G. WEIR, county commissioner-elect, is confined to the house with a severe cold. POSTMASTER McKEAN is quite ill with a cold, and is not able to be at his oil.ce. He is not dangerously ill, and expects to be at work in a day or two. CUSTOMERS notice McAllister Shiebler exclusively sell Chemical Fluid in oaklana.

Odd Coffee and Teaspoons Make a very sensible and desirable gift. A wonderful collection at HARDY HATES', Jewelers, Silversmins and Art Dealers, 329 Smithfield street. Store open every evening until Christmas. 1215G A DEATH-DEALING WIRE. SUPERINTENDENT OF FIRE ALARM WINN KILLED.

He is Knocked from a Iligh Pole by an Electric Shock and His Neck Dislocated. George Winn, of the Allegheny fire alarm telegraph service, while repairing the lines In lower Allegheny this afternoon, came into contact with an posed wire. He received the full charge of the current, causing him to lose his hold and fall to the ground below. When picked up lite was extinct, and he bad evidently been instantly killed, as his neck was discovered to be dislocated. He was carried Into Lowry undertakingrooms, on Beaver avenue, and word of the casualty sent to the mayor's office as well as to the coroner.

Supt. Winn bad been connected with the fire alarm telegraph for the past 10 years and was considered an expert elec. trician. He was formerly a lineman on the Western Union lines and during his lifetime had made many narrow escapes from death. A little over a year ago he fell from a pole on Ohio street, having received a severe shock.

Mr. Winn was about 60 years of age, and was married. His son was connected with the fire alarm department under Chief Jones. It is not known by what wire the shock was occasioned, but the matter will be tuily investigated by Coroner McDowell. AN OLD RESIDENT GONE.

Death of Miss Margaret Nealous In Her 96th Year. One of the oldest residents of this county passed away this morning. Miss Margaret Nealous died at her restdence, No. 110 Page street, Allegheny, at 10:80, in the 96th year of her age. She was a general favorite on acof her charitable disposition and exemplary Christian life.

earnest and consistent member of Rev. E. S. McKittrick's U. P.

church, she will be sadly missed by the congregation. The funeral services will be conducted by Revs. Mr. McVittrick and Dav.d Jones, of the M. P.

church on Fifth nue, Pittsburg, who was an old friend of the deceased. The arrangements for the funeral are being conducted by Samuel N. Evans, chief of the bureau or fire, and Capt. J. K.

Barbour, secretary of the stock exchange, both nephews of the deceased. The interment will take place in Homewood cemetery. CHARGED WITH PLAGIARISM. The Orator of Wittenburg College in a Bad Light. SPRINGFIELD, Dec.

M. Criley, son of Rev. Orlley, a leading Findlay minister, and who took the first prize at the Wittenberg oratorical contest, last Friday night, has been charged by Harvey M. Leech with having stolen part of his oration on "The agitator and his mission, from one of Wendell Phillips' orations. It is asserted that 27 sentences are taken bodily.

Conley claims Phillips' oration, and says he probably absorbed some of it. The faculty will hold a trial. PENNSY IN WASHINGTON. State Treasurer Boyer and the War Claims. WASHINGTON, Dec.

The house is considering the conference report on the bill granting the Pennsylvania depot facilities in Washington and probably will adoptit. State Treasurer Boyer Is here to help out the war claims bill and consult with Pennsylvanians here on other matters." Trouble in Ireland Expected. Cable to Press News Association. LONDON, Dec. admiralty has dered the fleet in the Thames to be in readiness in connection with the Medway serve to sail at a moment's notice.

It 1s rumored these preparations are made in view of the possibility of trouble in Ire- land. The Duke May See Blood. Cable to Press News Association. PARIS, Dec. duke of Orleans, who proposes to serve in Russia a year has applied for attachment to one of the Infantry regiments, and will probably be sent to the Caucasus, where there's possibility of fighting with the Turks.

Had Used a similar Lymph. Cable to Press News Association. PARIS, Dec. a meeting of the Soclety of Medicine to-day, Dr. Petit read an interesting report on Dr.

Koch's remedy, He said he had compounded synthesis, a fluid similar to the famous lymph, and with it bad inoculated animals, causing a reaction and other results, the same as those produced by the German material. Parnell Will Go to Paris. Cable to Press News Association. DUBLIN, Dec. 19.

-Parnell will go to Paris, having consented to confer with O'Brien there soon after his arrival, The fact that Mrs. O'Shea has left Brighton for Parts 1s invested with some signifcance and gives rise to speculation in connection with Par. nell's prospective visit. More Gold for the United States. Cable to Press News Association.

LONDON, Dec. 1s said that more gold will be taken from the Bank of England for shipment to New York this week. and that Germany also will get some. Beaver Falls Grocer Robbed. BEAVER FALLS, Dee.

M. Arbuthenot, a ominent grocer of this place, was knocked down on Seventh avenue last evening at 9:50 by two men, terribly beaten and robbed of $130 and a gold watch. No clew to the' per- petrators. NORTH SIDE NOTES. THE telephones in lower Allegheny are still out of order and the business men are subjected to con ide able inco venience.

THIS morning Peter McKnight made information before 'Squire Foley charging Pa rick Flaherty with assault and battery. He will be given a hearing to- night. Tar many friends of Officer Phillip McDonough, of Woods Ran, will be pleased to hear of his promotion to the detective force. Mr. McDonough has been the policeman in the Woods Run district for a number of years and has made many friends.

This morning he was given the position made vacant by the declination of Wm. Langhurst. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Samuel L. Pittsburg Oarrio James Bridget Jacob Butler county Julia L.

McCandless township James Allegheny Catharine Dougherty. Allegheny E. M. Peter Wash. county Ann E.

Bethel townsulp Harry W. Allegheny Nellie G. Allegheny C. W. Pittsburg Susie E.

Pittsburg Joseph F. Falls Rebecca C. John Pittsburg Nellie Watkins Pittsburg Frederick, Brauer Chartiers C. F. Pittsburg Minerva Washington unty J.

N. Wampier. McKeesport b.ftle M. Wells. McKeesport William Pittsburg May A.

Pittsburg Audiey B. Allegheny Lenora New Castle Wesley G. McLean. Jennie Wilkinsburg IT's clear waste of time or money to go outside of Kaufmanns for your suit or overcoat. FOR pure, good tea go to Cubbage's, 38 Diamond square, 7251JN THE CHRISTMAS WORK.

Toys and Turkeys for Pittsbu g's Deserving Poor. The Christmas work of the Society for the Improvement of the Poor has begun in good earnest, Great boxes of and clothing are coming in and being up foiled in the pasement of the office on Sixth nue to await the distribution on Christmas morning. Chas. J. Clarke, of Oakland, in accordance with his usual custom, vas sent In 10 big boxes filed with drums, horses, wagons, horns, dolls and playthings or al sorts, sizes and shapes.

Other gifts of smaller amounts have come in and are coming every day. The boxes are taken to the basement as they come in, and the contents are distributed into a dozen or more piles, one for each of the branch offices of the society and one for each of the visitors at the main office. The visitors attend to the distribution to the tamilles in their care. Eight hundred Christmas bags wore sent out a couple of days ago and a few of them have come back. Most of them, however, are not expected until the first of next week.

They will contain clothing, chickens, turkeys and all that sort of thing. out of the 800 bags sent last year only about a third came back. A larger per centage is hoped for this time. One of the ladies in charge of the work, speaking of the prospects this morning said: have demands for a great deal of stuff this year, and I hope the contributons will be liberal. There are a great many people in distress this winter, and with prices as high as they are there is little prospect of them getting any Christmas, except as we give it to them.

ing of all kinds and good substantial food are needed, as well as toys to please the little ones. Is a great deal of sickness Just now, and we are kept busy supplying beef tea and milk. Were there is sickness in a family that we know to be deserving we supply beef tea and milk for as long as It 1s needed. It is made here every day and is sent out in buckets. Sometimes a little mutton broth is sent instead of the tea, as a change.

The fruit and flowers and little delicacies that are sent in by the fruit and flower mission, and others, are distributed in the same way, and frequently go a long way toward saving A POOR, LONE TRAMP. A Few Sinners Disposed of by Mayor yman. Philip Fogarty realized the fact that grim winter was already at hand. He was without sufficient shelter and clothing for the inclement season, and he had no money. Ho was a poor, lone tramp, and he told Mayor Wyman so this morning.

After due reflection lils honor gave him 90 a days at the work house, charged with dis. orderly conduct. The usual charge against such persons is vagrancy. Vags are generally treated with contempt at Claremont, and their entertainment while there 1s not very hospitable. Those who are sent to the works on other charges are given better quarters and better food.

Geo. Finley and E. S. Johnston were cursing and swearing and raising a general row on Federal street. They were each fined $5 and costs this morning.

Mrs. Miller, of Second street, was out sleigh riding last night and she had a very enjoyable time. She drank some liquor to keep her spirits up. She drank more than she needed and proceded to make things lively when she got back home. She paid $15 and costs to the mayor.

IN CRIMINAL COURT. A Case in Which flumane Society Will Pay the Costs. In criminal court to-day Sandy Taylor pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and battery. He was sent 30 days to the work house. James McCord was tried for cruelty to animals, in having furnished a horse to the Bijou theater managers to in the "Straight prosecutor was J.

0. Berryman, the humane agent. The defendant was acquitted and the costs placed on the humane agent. W. J.

and Harry King were tried for malictous mischief. Tue jury is out. Joseph Sibihen pleaded guilty to larceny, and was sent to the reformatory at Huntington. Besieging the Board. The residents of Itin street, Allegheny, do not propose to let the board of viewers rest until matters have been settled to their complete satisfaction.

A delegation of them again called upon the today, and brought several contractors with them in to show that the cost of moving back some houses would be much greater than they had estimated. It was reported this morning that the board would accede to the demands of the residents, and recommend to councils that the street be made a 25 Instead of a 40 foot thoroughfare. By so doing it will not necessitate the moving back of any houses. The Pavements Cleaned. Complaint has been made that the pavement on Smithfeld street in front of the new government buildings nas not been cleaned off.

Assistant Custodian Colville said this morning, in response to an Inquiry, that building has not yet been turned over to the custodian's care, and that the work should be done under the direction of the superintendent of construction. "However, sald he, pavements are being cleaned off to-day-at least several men are at work on A Frightened Horse. A horse attached to the delivery wagon of B. A. Elliott the Sixth street flor.

1sts, created some little excitement on Lib. erty street, near the union station, about 11 o'clock this morning. The horse frightened at the noise of locomotives near by and attempted to run away. The driver, however, succeeded in checking the animal before he did any damage. A Grip Car Jumps the Track.

About 7:30 last evening as car No. 31, on the Pittsburg Traction company's line, was making the curve at the corner of yo Highland and Fifth avenues the rear truck jumped the track and the car was thrown almost upon its side. The occupants were pretty well shaken up, but nobody was Injured. Travel was delayed for about half an hour. Will Investigate the Charges.

Internal Revenue Collector Warmcastle will leave to- morrow for Gray's landing, in Greene county, where he will investigate the charges or disorderly conduct made against two gaugers and one keeper. He will fully investigate the mat. ter. B. de B.

Juvenile books! The largest and best lines at unheard- of low prices. Special prices also made for school teachers for quantities. BoGGs BUHL. Fresh Holiday Stock of Fancy Goods Opened daily, clean and bright for each day's trade. Ask for "'Holiday Hints," now ready.

Jos. EICHBAUM 1219H 48 Fitth avenue. Bend Necks. A large new assortment just opened and very much less in price than before. All sizes and styles, at HARDY HAYES'.

Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 529 Smithfield street. Store open every evening until Christmas. 1215G THE best present for Christmas is a pair of lined-kid gloves. Get them at Chas. Pleiter's, 413 Smithfield street, 100 Federal street, Allegheny, dyeing, cleaning, and laundry offices.

1218FICDEA THE prices of overcoats and suits at Kadimanns' have been cut and slashed as never before. BUY your boys' suits and overcoats 12160 AT THE PEOPLE'S STORE, Fifth avenue, CUBBAGE'S Golden Rio coffee is the best. 38 Diamond square. 7 2513N GET your Christmas candies at Dimling's. 12150EIT IN THE DIAMOND MARKET.

How Game and Other Articles Are Belug Offered for Christmas. The talismanic virtue of the left hind foot of a rabbit killed in a graveyard in the dark of the moon has long been recognized by the colored friend and brother. The efficacy of a 'possum's foot is not SO much celebrated. In passing through Damond market this morning, how. ever, the reporter's attention was tracied at a game stand by a littie 'possum swinging in the wind watch had lost two of its feet.

The keeper of the stand said that the animal had not lost the feet in trap, but he had just sold the two feet to customer. are worth 40 a to 50 cents, and the feet can be sometimes sold for 10 cents apiece without lessening the value of the remainder. Why the man bougnt the feet the dealer did not know. Probably as a pocket curiosity. 'Possums are sold both to whites and negroes, and in the city more to the former than to the latter.

Another curious dish for the epicure for Christmas is 'coon. The cleaned carcass of a 'coon hanging in a stall was priced at 75 cents. The skin had evidently been removed by the hunter before he brought the carcass to town. It would be worth as much or more than the carcass. Other game including bears, deer, fox and gray squirrels, pheasants, quail, rabbits, are still quite plentiful.

Fox squirrels are brought in from Illinols, and are worth 50 cents to the gray's 35 cents. The game market is said to be good for the week tore Christmas. Countrymen and country produce were still quite rare about the market this morning. Their absence was explained as due to the bad sate of the country roads and to the numerous drifts between the fences. Tuen 8 400d bit of the stuff that the farmers will want to bring in 1s buried in the ground under a blanket of a foot or more of snow, and prices have hardly risen high enough yet to make them in any great hurry to dispose of their products, The supplies of vegetables were said to day, however, to be growing a little scarce, and prices may rise to-morrow unless the suburbanites come to the rescue.

So far this week almost the whole of the food supply of this nature for the city has been drawn from the commission merchants. The principal Christmas feature of the Diamond market as yet is the large stock of Christmas trees exposed tor sale. They are of all sizes, large and small and medium, One dealer has a lot of small cultivated Norway spruces which he brought 11 from his nursery at Kittanning. He says that in growing Onrisimas trees the sto kin the nursery has to be replenished every two years. Considerable care in cultivation has to be exercised also in pruning them to keep the trees from or deadening in the thick lower brancues.

Most of the trees for this city, however, are brought in from the mountainous region of Maryland, Fine, tall and shapely saplings of hemlock, spruce and pine are to be had almost free for the cutting and hauling away. The trees are brought to the city by the carload, and one dealer in the market expectsto dispose of atleast three carloads of Christmas trees, in addition to running a flourishing trade in groceries. ALMOST A BATTLE. How the City Occasionally Takes Pos- session of Public Highways. There was a lively little skirmish in Vir.

gin alley near Smithdeld street about noon to-day. Twenty or 25 teams that are employed hauling snow off the streets had been brought into the alley to be fed. The wagons were packed in one behind another, some being on one side and some on the other, forming a complete blockade. Other teamsters and draymen wanted to get through alley. They drove on until they struck the blockade and then stopped.

Tne city drivers refused to move until their horses had finished eating and several lively disputes arose. Other wagons kept coming Into the alley and in a few minutes It was blocked solidly from Smithfeld to Wood streets. Some of the drivers wanted to back out, but couldn't. There were wagons on all sides of them. Then they ited to fight.

wouldn't anybody but Booth Flinn dare to block up a public street this way," one of them exclaimed, as he jumped from the wagon and kicked over one of the feed boxes in front or a team near him. The driver of the team grabbed him and a fight would have materialized very quickly had not some spectators pulled the contestants apart. Just then the blockade began to move. The horses had completed their banquet and five minutes later the alley assumed its quiet, business-like appearance. Hurt While Coupling Cars.

While coupling 8, car and an engine at Brinton station this morning, Frank Auke, a brakeman on the Pittsburg, Virginia Charleston division of the Pennsylvania was taken to Braddock for medical treatroad, had his right arm badly crusted. a He ment, and was afterward removed to his home at Turtle Creek. Auke is unmarried and is 22 years of age. South Side Stable Fire. About 8 o'clock this morning a stable on Enon allay, South Side, owned by Benz was set on fire by an overheated stove pipe.

A messenger was dispatched to No. Il engine houso, and the company arrived in good time, considering the man ner in which they were notifled. Theflames were extinguished before much damage was done. Benefit for the Night Messrs. Gripp, Hell and Saulsbury gave a vocal and instrumental concert at the Sev.

enteenth ward public school house last hight. The hall was crowded, and the audience was well pleased with the enter. tainment. The proceeds were tor the benetit of the pupils attending the night school. Assessing Damages.

The board or viewers this morning amined property to assess dawages by grade to Copeland street, from Walnut street to Ellsworth avenue, and also Lilac str et, from Westminster street to Eils. worth avenue. Both streets are located in the Twentleth ward. An Open Meeting. The Hawthorne Literary society, of Allentown, will hold an open meeting to.

night. This will be the fourth open meet. ing held this season, and the success the society has passed all expectations of the members. Arrived at Bremen. The steamship Saale, from New York, ved sa ely at Bremen to-day.

There were 14 steerage passengers from Pittsburg on board. BEECHAM'S PILLS act like magic on a weak stomach. Fresh Holiday stock of Fancy Goods Opened daily, clean and bright for each day's trade. Ask for "'Holiday now ready. Jos.

EICHBAUM 1219H 48 Fifth avenue. Christmas Gilts for the Girls. The latest thing out--patent hand propelling sleds. No hills needed; no danger. Perfect exercises for boys and girls.

Pen knives, scissors, F. F. DAVISON 49 Federal street, Allegheny. 1216DEFICDG Silver Jewelry. A most unusual and complete collection at Hardy Hayes'.

This makes 8 very desirable and tasteful gift for Xmas, at HARDY HAYES' Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 529 Smithfield street. Store open every evening until Christmas. 1215G Holiday Umbrellas. Large assortment of twilled silk, Turk satin and gloria umbrellas in gold, silver and natural-stick handles, from $1 to $10. Just the thing for an acceptable Christmas present.

H. J. LYNCH, 1216DICT 438 and 440 Market street. Christmas Gifts for Bors. The best and air rifle in the market; rifle with 100 shots, price box.

ing gloves, Indian eluos, dumb belis, bicycles, penknives. etc. F. F. Davison limited, 49 Federal street, Allegheny, 1216DEFICDG CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.

Two Police Officers Who Have Got Into Trouble. This morning Ann Lee made information before 'Squire Foley, charging officers Andrew Lang John Schultz with assault and battery upon the person of her son, John Lee. It seems young Lee was under the influence of liquor and was acting disorderly when the officers came along and put him under arrest. Some of the bystanders claim that Lee was too drunk to walk, which made the officers angry and they immediately commenced pounding their prisoner with their clubs, making three large gashes in his head, from which blood flowed 1 treely. The residents are all more or less exercised over the matter and have raised a petition, asking that both officers be discharged, which they propose sending to the superintendent of police.

They have so far succeeded in obtaining 60 signatures. In speaking of the matter to a PRESS reporter, this morning, a gentleman who was an eye wliness of the arrest said: making inquiries I have learned that the police nad another object in pounding young Lee. It seems the oy 15 aware of the fact that both officers neglect their duty considerably which lieutenant. the boy threatened to reveal to the This is the first time the officers had any chance to get and they took advantage of It in a very cruel manner." The hearing will come off between 6 and 7. 'clock this evening at 'Squire Foley's office and a large crowd will probably be present, as much interest is manifested by the citizens.

A JUMP IN OIL. Strengthening 3 3-4 Cents in as Many Minutes. The feature of the noon call on the oil and stock exchange was the sudden jump In oll, which opened here with sales at 6514 and went two points almost immediately. While sales were made here at 671. 011 City was bidding 69.

This brought up the Pittsburg market to and 69 bid, with sales at the latter figure. The stock market was presided over by J. D. Bailey, Captain Barbour being called from the floor by news of his aunt's death, in Allegheny. There was nothing done ex cent a slight coquetting with the figures and a slight drop trom the morning figures.

Philadelphia was offered at 13, with bid; Electric at with bid. No transactions. The causes for the jump in oil were the subject of considerable discussion and various explanations. Or course for everything that happens to oil, from striking a duster to tapping a sprouter, the Standard Oil company is drst held accountable, so it was rumored that the Standard was buying and would put the market up to 70 or over. Again others thought this was the result or the threatened meeting of the producers for organization.

The most plausible reason was given by Whitney ephenson, who said the market was 1n such a depressed condition thatit needed but very little buying to send it up or very little selling to send it down in any stock. FAIR WEATHER PROMISED. The Weather Department Now Able to Receive All Reports. The signal service off cers in this city for the first time since the storm to-day succeded in getting in the reports from all parts of the country, excepting one or two unimportant places. The result of the observations is that stationary temperature may be expected for a day or two.

In the west and northwest there was no snow to amount to anything. The weather 1s clearing everywhere but still cold. The thermometer to-day did not give much range. The lowest was 29 and the highest 32. The snow 1s over and by Sunday it is likely to he warmer, though the signal officers would not make official predictions as to that.

The rivermen fear rain, with an accompanying flood. The rivers to-day are about stationary, showing that but little snow has melted. High lass Furniture. The old and favorably known firm of Jacobs McGilvray, Nos. 51 and 53 Federal street, Allegheny, have on display a magnificent line of furniture suited to the hollday season.

Particulayly noteworthy are the leather chairs and rockers, couches, lounges, fancy chairs, music cablnets, mantel cabinets, sideboards, hat racks, etc. The stock, however, Is too 1m- mense to. Itemize. All goods are marked in piain figures and holiday buyers can make their selections without the assistance of a salesman, though, of course, courteous and obliging gentlemen are always in readiness to walt upon them. Fine Guitars and Mandolins.

As a holiday gift no article could be more desirable than either a Lakeside guitar at $7.50, or the Arion guitar at $9.50, or the Conservatory rosewood guitar at $15. If you want the best make buy one of those beautiful Washburn guitars, now the leading guitars of the world. In mandolins we would recommend the American make, at either $10.50 or $14. The finest mandolins, however, are the celebrated Washburns-unequaled for tone, quality and durabilily. All of the above instruments are warranted true in tone and not to split.

They can be had only at H. Kleber Bro. No. 506 Wood street, Klebers also have the finest selection of music boxes specially intended for the holidays, which they are offering at last year's prices; no advance on account of the higher tariff. Call and see our fine stock of banjos, cornets, violins, harps.

metallophones, music wrappers and folios and cases for all instruments. Store open every evening. H. KLEBER 1215G 506 Wood street. Holiday Hints, Our little book of suggestions, ready for delivery.

Inquire at store. Jos. EICEBAUM 12191 48 Fifth avenue. LARGE line of fancy umbrellas for holiday presents at Chas. 443 Smithfield street, 100 Federal street, Allegheny, dyeing, cleaning, and laundry offices.

1218FICDEA Christmas Gifts for Gentlemen. rifles, revolvers, fine fishing sors, rods, penknives. beautiful F. sets F. of Davison razors, seis.

limited, 49 Federal street, Allegheny. 1216DEFICDG B. B. Leather goods department: Boston bags, $1, $1.25, $1.50 to 13 each. Writing tables and folios, $1 to $4 each for holiday presents.

BOGGS BUHL. THE Saturday before Christmas will be the most remarable day of the year for bargains in men's and boys' clothing at Kaufmanns'. Shakespeare's Seven Ages in Wax. The prettiest window display ever seen in Pittsburg--with moving figures. KAUFMANNS' STORE.

B. de B. New lines of ladies' hand -embroidered silk handkerchiefs, 250, 35 50 75:, 81. Choice and elegant. BOGGS BUHL.

Stylish Overcoatings. Leave your order for a fall or winter overcoat At PITCAIRN'S, 434 Wood street. 1031ICEN Shakespeare's Seven Ages in Wax. The prettiest window display ever seen in Pittsburg--with moving figures. KAUFMANNS' STORE.

Men's Gifts A specialty. We take great pleasure in auggesting RDY HAYES', Jewelers, Silvers; and Art Dealers, Smithfield street. mas. 1215G Store open dit Lining until ChristGET you candies at DimRISTMAS. 1215CEIT INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL NOTICE.

The "Wants," "For Sales," Lets" and other small advertisements of general interest will be found classified on the ninth page of to-day's PRESS; unclassified notices of that character are on this page, Ten pages 0-day, at the regular price of 1 cent. FIGHT WITH THE SIOUX. BATTLE NOW IN PROGRESS ON THE CHEYENNE RIVER. Soldiers Chasing Another Band Toward the Bad Lands--Frenzied With Excitement. Press News Association.

RAPID CITY, 8. Dec. special courler from a camp on the Cheyenne river reports that the Indians are getting more aggressive. From 20 to 30 ranchers arrived at the camp to-day seeking protection from the hostile Sloux. Capt.

Stanton's command 1s reported in conflict with the redskins farther down the river, and a company of troops have been sent to reinforce him. It is just learned chat a party of Indians with a herd of ponies are coming from the east, and are going toward the bad lands. Soldiers in pursuit saluted them with a volley of badly aimed bullets, none of which took effect. A lively skirmish ensued, but the Indians rapidly drew out of range. An attack is expected on the camp about daylight.

Much suffering 1s reported among the Indians owing to their insufficient supply of clothing. The presence of troops on their reservations 1s exciting them to frenzy, and unless immediate measures for their relief are taken much bloodshed will result. WORK OF THE CORONER. Inquests Held in Several Cases of Violent Deaths. Edward Welsh, aged 29 years, was struck by a train at Bessemer station last Tuesday, and died at the West Penn hospital last evening.

He was under the Influence of liquor at the time of the accident, and his death was immediately due to an attack of delirium tremens. John Jamison, aged 60 years, who resides at the corner of Linden and Lombard streets, Tenth ward, Allegheny, died suddenly on the Perrysville avenue this morning while running for an electric car. The coroner was notified of both these cases, and will hold inquests to- morrow. Deputy Coroner Berry held Inquests today upon the body of J. Howard Munn, who was accidentally shot at his home, Shaler township, yesterday morning.

The testimony went to show that the deceased was engaged in shoveling snow from the roof of his stable when he slipped and fell and a revolver in his pocket was accidentally discharged, The ball penetrated his left leg, severing the femoral artery, and he died shortly afterward. A verdict in accordance with the facts was rendered. An inquest was also held upon the body of Richard V. Sawell, and a verdict of death from the disease of the heart rendered. ASSAULTED ON THE STREET.

Two Girls Arrested tor Cruelly Beat1ng Little Sarah Laird. About 10 o'clock last night Mrs. Mary Laird entered Alderman Donovan's office with her 13-year-old daughter, Sarah, whose shocking appearance bore ample evidence that she had been the victim of a vicious assault. The child's head and face were covered with blood, and her body with painful bruises where she bad been pounded with the fists, stamped upon and kicked by two young girls. Mrs.

Laird made an Information against Maggie and Molile Robinson, aged 18 and 15 years respectively, charging them with assaulting her dauvhter. The Lairds live in Spring alley, near Twentleth street, and the RoDinson girls live on Penn avenue, near Twentietn street. Sarah Laird alleges that the Robinson girls attacked her on the street about 9 o'clock last night without the slightest provocation and knocked her down. Then they kicked her and trampled upon her with their heavy shoes, for all of which they will have to answer at a hearIng in the case before Alderman Donovan to-morrow. Those who saw the nature of the girl's injurtes say they never saw any one more severely punished, and only wonder that two young girls should accomplish such an assault upon their victim.

ANIMALS LEFT TO DIE. A Matter at the Stock Yards for the Humane Society's Attention. There is a matter at the central stock yards, East End, that is not only creating an immense amount of comment, but is worthy the attention of the Humane soclety. It is the condition in which injured cattle are left to die in and about the yards. During the past few weeks the matter has been greatly neglected, and the com mission men are becoming very Indignant over it.

When injured cattle are received the yards they are hauled into the alley ways and are left there until they die. One animal that was received on Sunday was allowed to remain in the alley in a dying condition until Wednesday. In conversation with one of the men at the yards this morning ne sald: "There has not been a day for over three weeks that some poor animal has not been placed in the alley and lett to die. They sufter greatly, and it is an inhuman act. I think something should be done in the matter.

Why, there is work here in the sards to keep two humane men busy all time. Complaints are being entered daily, but it seems to do no WHIPPED HIS WIFE. A South Side Man Sent to Claremont for Thirty Days. Early this morning a girl summoned omcer Martin to go to the rescue of Mrs. KelJer, who was being beaten by her husband.

The family live on Sarah, near South Eleventh street. While on the way to the house, the officer met Mrs. Keller, who had escaped from her husband. Her face was badly bruised, and clothing torn. Keller was arrested and taken to the Twenty-eighth ward station.

This 1ng Magistrate Succip sentenced him to 30 days to the work house. Keller has only been married a short thine. He was at one time in prosperous circumstances, having held a responsible position in the factory of George A. Duncan on South Ninth street. BROSI WILL BE TRIED.

Ultimatum of the Directors of the German Savings Bank. The Brost case will not be settled. This 1s the ultimatum of the directors of the German Savings bank. the regular meeting of the board of directors was In progress yesterday several friends of Brost entered the room. They said that Brosi desired to see a representative of the bank for the purpose of presenting several propositions.

In compliance with the request a committe or three directors was appointed to confer with Brost. They went once to the Twenty-eighth ward station and had a private conterence which lasted over an hour. It is understood that Brost's friends offered to satisfy all claims it the case was Art Pottery Christmas Sale! The most extensive and elegant, the most novel and varied stock ever exhibited in Pittsburg is now to be found in KAUFMANNS' ART DEPARTMENT. (In basement.) The richest imported goods down to the plainest articles are displayed here. ENGLAND Is represented by: Royal Worcester, Doulton, Crown Derby, Adderley, Royal Crown Deron, Belleecke, Old Hall.

GERMANY Is represented by: Royal Dresden, Royal Berlin, Imperial Boun, Rhenish Crown. AUSTRIA Is represented by: Hungarian! Carlsbad! Teplitz! Rudolphstadt! Old Vienna! Terra Cotta! Ail of the above named fine wares, together with the best American goods, are marked at prices guaranted to be from 25 to 33 per cent. below named by any other in either city. Ladies wishing to buy pretty figures, statuary, vases, are cordially invited to call and see. CHINA DEPARTMENT.

Kaufmanns undersell all exclusive crockery dealers from 25 to 50 per cent. Dinner sets from $7.75 to $125. Tea sets from $3.75 to $25. Chamber Sets from $2.75 to $30. Fish sets from $5 to $50.

Plate sets from $1.50 to $36. After dinner coff sets from $2 to $25. Salad sets from $1.50 to $15, Game sets from $7.50 to $45. Ice cream sets from $2.50 to $15. FINE FRENCH CHINA! Celery trays! trays! Butter dishes! Buckwheat dishes! Sugar and Cream! Chocolate jugsl After Dinner Coffees! LAMP DEPARTMENT! Lamps from all the leading, most renowned and famous manufacturers in the union.

For the Rochester we're headquarters. Parlor vase lamps, $1 to $18. Parlor bouquet lamps, $2.50 to $44. Parlor piano lamps, $4.50 to $75. Parlor inetal lamps, $2.50 to $20.

Hanging library lamps, $1.38 to $15. Hanging hall lamps, $1.75 to $10. CABINETS! TABLES! PEDESTALS! in onyx, brass, bronze, etc. CLOCKS! CANDELABRA! BRONZES! All kind and descriptions a phenomenally low prices. KAUFFMANNS, Fifth avenue and Sinithtield street.

$40,000 Stock of Clothing at Auction prices has been I a big success at the Hub, and it will I be continued till Jan. 1. The people know when we say bargains in suits and overcoats for men and boys at the Hub what to expect. From now out we shall cut prices as never before, and if the people want to see bargains in suite, pants, overcoats and furnishing goods come this week. A big sled for every boy at the Boston Clothing House, 439 Smithfield street.

The Hub. Picture Frames In the newest shapes and patterns, at HARDY HAYES' Jewelers, Silversmiths and Art Dealers, 529 Smithfleld street. Store open every evening until Christ mas. 1215G Plenty of Time. Do you want a crayon for Christmas or caninel? Come to Hendricks 68 Federal street, Allegheny.

They never disappoint you. Good cabinets, $1 a dozen. 12140 GREATEST display of tree ornaments for Christmas at Dimling's. 1215CEIT OUR CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS. Consist of holly, moss, lycopodium and laurel wreathing, mistletoe, Norway spruca trees, for churches and home; fresh flowers, canary birds' cages, gold fish, tropical plants.

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912CEX DON SMITHFIELD STRICET. DIED. JAMISON-Suddenly, on Friday morning, Due. 19, at his residence, Linden avenue, Allegheny city, John Jamison, his 60th year. Funeral will take place from the restdence of his son-in-law.

86 Pearl street, on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Friends of the amily are respectfully invited to attend. PARKER-On Friday, Dec. 19, 1890, at 5:30 A.M., Richard Parker, aged 71 years, at h19 late residence, Bedtord avenue and Morgan street, Thirteenth ward, Pittsburg. Pa, Notice of funeral in the morning papers.

COULTER Thursday, Dec. 18, 1890, at 1:20 P. Anna Margaret, eldest daughter of A. 0. and Francis J.

Coulter, aged 19 years and 27 days. Funeral services at the family residence, Swissvale, Saturday, Dec. 20, at 2 P. M. A.

M. J. B. MURDOCH, SMITHFIELD STREET, 510 Telephone 429. Floral Emblems, Choice Flowers, Ar tistic floral and plant decorations.

Fina assortment of window plants and vases. lU2N TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. LEI Furnished rooms 25 cents a night, or $1 to $1.50 per Week. No. 1491 Wylie ave.

1219MY ANTED Printer; boy having about two years' experience. Call 127 Fourth ave. 1219M 110 LET-Furnished room tor housekeeping, with use of bath. 52 Watson, near Chestnut city. 1219MP ANTED--Occupants tor one large well furolshed front room.

Corner of South Highland and Walnut E. E. no washing; for wages goneral $8. 538 Park housework; E.st End. 1219MP ANTED-Stout boy to learn baker trade, Apply Immediately 121 Twelfth S.

S. Pittsburg. 1219MP girl for general houseW work. Apply at No. 14 Fremont Allegheny.

1219MP of horses, cows, also harANTED -Must understand ness and carriages; city reference required, Inquire corner Hignland and Stanton East End. 1219P SALE -AT a sacrifice, 11 lots in FOR growing neighborhood, $1,400. Ballensperger Williams, 154 Fourth ave. 12191 TOTICE NOTICE TO ALL UNION the Journeymen plasterers to attend meeting, 41 Fifth on Tuesdas, Dec. 23, 1890, at business of importance.

C. FEIL, President. 1219MP LET-One front room, suitable for TO light housekeeping. 115 Webster st. both Position languages; as grocer best refer- clerk; Speaks ences.

Address 10, 5220 Duncan st. 1219MP notion and cigar store, FOR d. rooms; others $300 to groCery stores, $330 to 5 and 10-cent store. Holmes Smithfield st. LET-Furnished room; board if desired.

116 Duqu sne way. 1219MP WANTED lamily; for new general Pittsburg. house; housework; 1219MP references. 6 Kirkpatrick To LET- 203 Second rooms, ave. with or out board, TO LET-Three rooms, Gallagher Allegueny $7.

Five room nouse, Wills $15. 90 $18. 112 Canter city; rooms. Baltensperger Williams, 1219P 154 Fourth ave..