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-PIITSBUIIGH SATURDAY DECEMJiEH 15, 1877 XHE DAILY POST- STMWA I) VEIlTISENJBlJSTk A'EIP ADVKHTISKMr.NTS. THE REFOR.tt SCHOOL, HOLIDAY GOODS. PERNO'tiAL. STATIC gaili) $ost. uL NO.

43 FJFTII AVENUE, CLOTHIERS MERCHANT TAILORS. 1 lfll: AIIKWIIOT'S 11TOICE. A Fnll and Vlrorona Indorsement of J. II. Hopkins for tiovernor.

A meeting of leading Democratic work-era was held at Lutz's Hall, on Federal street, Allegheny, last evening, when an informal discussion was bad concerning the selection of delegates to the next State Democratic Convention, to be held in Har-risburg, to nominate candidates for Governor and other offices. The meeting was quite well attended, and after the informal talk, an organization was effected by elect-ins; the following officers: President, E. M. Gibson, Esq Vice Presidents, John Swan, Henry Hoene, Itobert Means and F. Haggerty; Secretary, Charles F.

MciCenna, Esq. Col. Joseph H. Irvin offered the following: By this mass meeting of the Democracy of the city of Allegheny that Hon. James H.

Hopkins is their unanimous choice for Governor, and that none but his sincere and recognized friends should lie supported for delegates to the State Convention. Addresses were made by Col. Gibson, Hon. Malcolm Hay and W. P.

Schell, Jr. and Charles F. McKenna, Esqs. all of whom gave their hearty support to the resolution. The resolution was then unanimously adopted, after which the meeting adjourned.

fiftOvemue. Kenolatlou or Kespecln. At a meeting of the teachers of the Second TJ. P. Sabbath School, held on Wednesday evening, December 12th, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted: Whereas, It, hath pleased our Heavenly Father to call to her eternal reward our dear friend and faithful co-worker, Mrs.

Lizzie Reed; therefore, Resob ed, That we, her fellow teachers, do hereby express our high appreciation of the deceased as an intelligent, and devoted teacher, a true friend and a meek ami exemplary Christian. Her regular and punctual attendance upon the school, even after the condition of her health furnished good reason for her retirement therefrom, ber self denying labors for the spiritual good of her scholars, ber faithful preparation for the teacher's work and ber ronstant readiness for every duty furnished us as teachers a most admirable example. In her lite and labors she gave constant anil consistent testimony for Christ, and in her death leaves to moiirning friends tbe confident assurance that she has gone to dwell in the presence of tbe Savior in whom she trusted and the Master whom she served. To ber bereaved husband and child we tender our sincere svmpathv in this hour of sad while we would confidently "comfort them with these sorrow not even as others which have no hope, for if we believe that Jesus died anil rose again, even them also which s.eep in Jesus will God bring with Him." A few facts for tbe I'nUlIc Con aliler. Tb figures now published by agents of Steinwavs are the result, of a begging trip around t'le world, bv which their defeat at the Centennial by Weber is to be retrieved.

Any of our readers who noticed the claims put forth by Steinway's agents last summer and then again different in 'a few mouths after, then totally different at another time, and ow, as the result of wo ocean voyages, thousands of miles of travel, and immense outlay of money (which is admitted by themselves), they give a lit of figures without the Judges' names attached, leaving out the very vital part, the liest Piano ou which they were beat, and also in a post mortem report (after the Centennial Commissioners had reported 13 months ago) they published the names of chemists, astronomers, engineers, professors of languages, certifying to the merits of their pianos. How ridiculous this is will be understood when we consider that such men as Kupka. who examined the pianos, refused to have anvthing to do with this report, referring to "the official Centennial report as the final dictum. Why did not Steinwavs publish their figures last summer, like Weber did? Why scour the world lagging and ester ing the people to sign a milk and water document, and then have to omit men who examined tbe Piano? Did other Piano-makers do so? To prate ulierat conscience, principle, etc in view of the above, is both impudent and ridiculous. We subjoin Weber's figures with thedudges' names attached, who ALONB examined the Pianos: Schied- Bristow.

Kupka. Oliver, mayer. ti fi li ti ti 6 fi 24 24 2.195 Tone K.qnality tonality. Touch. Total i 'Lancsst stock la tie City Selling at the LOWEST PRICES Novelties a Specialty AftSUSEfiEST ftDVEFJiSIRG RATES.

FoIlowtrK Is tbe rst eSsnrsd for advents. menu naaer tne head of "Acafccenta" In toll columc 1 1 time. i i 1 Sq. 2 times I f.O So. fl i Sq.

3 times SS 1 Sq, 0 1 So. 4 OO I tq. jo 1 Sq. 5 ttmea 3 7 Sq. il 7 I Sg.

ttmes 4 Oil I Sq. 13 8 jLMTJS foments. P1TTSBURCH0PERI fiOUSB. 1. NBlVTOW CTTflOtD.

Saturdav. Ie. 15, 1877, Afternoon and evening Last two Perf ormances of MARRItliE. MONDAY, Dec. 17, 1877, will be presented af'er caref ul preparation the Great Local Sensation Drama, entitled the THE WORKMEN OF PITTS BrRCJH.

In which the accomplished actress Mi -8 MAR-1 IN MDHlHu NT will appear supported by the strength ol the company. Box sheet now open. LIBRARY KAIX. Eilslib at OiSKliia Lessees and Managers Satnrday. December 15th.

Matinee and Nilfht, Last two performances ol U19 beautiful roman-t drama nooiiLriuif. Amy Winthrop Miss Lettle Allen. Mark Lofty Mr. J. B.

Atwater. As produced and acted by them at Wallace's Theatre, New York, lor six consecutive weeks, -supported by Ei.ISLF.K&CA'V-N'iyO-S STOr-K Monday, Des. 17, F. C. BANOS and Combination.

Box sheet now open. FIFTH AVENUE LYCEUM. W. c. Smttse Sole Lessee fc Manaicer.

Mrs. W. C. Suttbk Treasurer. EVERT EVEN IN THIS WEEK, BRYANTS MINSTRELS! "Tfce Excelsior Troupe of the World." Dlnst from theii Opera House.

Broadway. New York. Resered seats. 75c: general admission. ftOc gallery.

25c. Box officeoi en daily from 9 A. M. until 5 P. M.

Secure seats in advance. Doors open at 7, performance at t. MATINEE SATURDAY at SB P. M. delotf A UCTION SALES.

I5Y JAS. XV. DRAPE. PUBLIC SALE OF COLLATERAL SECMTIES On THT'RSDAY, the 27 th day of Decern tier. A.

I. mT7, the loliowin: named Stock will be sold at Auction, la the Rotunta of the Court Hoiiee, Grant street, Pittsburgh, at 1 0 o'e'ock A. via 560 Shares of Stock of the Yonghio-gheny Coal Hollow Coal Company. The same to be sold to the highest and beet bidder. by TVIcKee fc Brothers as the property of Thomas Moore, bankrupt, said stoek beioc held by them as collateral security for certain iadebt-e1ne.

and a- Id by leave ot the Uis'rict Court of the Cnited. States lor tbe w. stern Diftiiot of Pennsylvania. Terms CASH. AS W.

IiKAPE. Auctioneer, delSiGt No. 12 Federal Allegheny. BV JAS. W.

DRAPE. lib' II- ESTATE.iT Uf TION. I will otter at Public tSale. on the propertT. at 2 o'clock P.

3L. NEXT WEDNESDAY, Iiecember 19th. those two LOTS. Nos. SI and 320 Penn avenue (near loth street), Pittsbunrh, each lot 20 feet 9 iDches by 1IO feel to Exchange alley.

Oood title. Lit-eml terms. For further information Inquire at 319 Liherrv street, P.tts-buixh, of ALEX AN DEK WALI.ACE. JAS. W.

DRAPE, Auctioneer. deel4-4t. ACCTIOS GBEAT CHANCE TO SECURE A VlvnniT nonim-n Corner of West Diamond Street and Montgomery Avenue, Fronting1 the Parks, Allegheny City, Second Yi ard, ear Federal Street, On SATURDAY, December 15, at 10 A. the premises. No.

2.5, 26. 27 and ZJ. four beautiful S-story BK1CK RESIDENCES, tronUug Parks, all ntted up in the best of or.ier, with ail the modern Improvemects, handy to markets, in the central part of the city. TKOFEKTY THAT RENTS WELL, Beinir desirable on account of location. Will be sold without reserve to the highest bidder.

xur particulars apply to A. J. PENTECOST, AUCTION EEli, No. 150 Federal Street, Allegheny Citr, Central Hotel Block, AHetrhenv. deMl-lMti AT AUCTION FositiTe Sale cf Oyer 500 Trimmer Hats lor Ladle.Mlses nd Children's wear.

To reduce stock I will sell at 24 DIAMOND, commeocin at 9 o'clock promptly on Saturday morning. December 15th, over SUM! Trimmed Hm. These will be ottered sinirly. are all new and of the latest tall styles, made tor first-class retail sales, in Velvet, Plush and Felt, thus svtmr all an opportunity to secure desirable yooda for present use or the holidays, J. JL HAKTFORD.

Auctioneer. CHRISTMAS I Tie Cheapest Race TO GET FINE BOUT'KTS. WBEAIHINU, PLAN1S. HAN'il Nt! i BASKETS, I Ac, Ac, 18 OF I GRIMES GAR ROW S. W.

Cor. DIAMOND Market Farm Ureen Houses. TEEES. IT ft P5 0 QUICKLy CUBED, A LL FORMS of Vrtwtm tn.i. tba Olrard Medio! Iiirrn.rv No 1.1 sink jepae, PlttsburslL a.

The proprietor ere graduate of medicine end snrxery, aa diploma at office will ahow, are louver ensued uu mon raooeesnu, as tneir extensive elty practice will prove. Axe, with experteaoa, eaa SVTjhllla. UonorrheM. OImi. MriMiiM nmi.M Lydia Thompson bids adieu to America to day, forever.

She has ceased to love us. Harry and John Kerncll, old Pittsburgh favorites, will travel with Tony Tastor next season. "Ex-Governor Moorhead of Pittsburgh." is the way the Cincinnati Enquirer dubs Hen. J. K.

Moorhead. There is a movement on foot in Philadelphia to make John Ellsler, Manager ol the Walnut Street Theatre, that city. Kate Claxton is playing in the surrounding towns, and considerable Is doing in fire insurrnce wherever she appears. Mrs. Oates gives her tenor, Henri Laurent, fl'25 a week, and.

from the tenor of newspaper reports, he is yet unhappy. Philip A. Stoner, author of "Wood-leigh," which is being played at Library Hall this week, died in New York several days ago. George W. Litman, ef the Uniontown Genius of Liberty, and Sheriff Springer, of Fayette county, took In the Penitentiary yesterday.

It is reported J. J. Yandergrift has Fold all his oil interests in the firm of H. L. Taylor A Co.

to L. L. Taylor. Consideration not known. Mrs.

Mattie McClelland Brown will apeak at the Alliance rooms, corner of Penn avot.ue and Sixth street, on Sabbath morning at 10- A. M. Rev. W. Scott Stites will preach in the Second Presbjtertan Church, cornt of Penn avenue and Seventh street, morning and evening.

Charles A. Herbert and Miss Annie C. HenphHI, of Allegheny City, were married at the residence of the bride's mother on Thursday evening. George W. Thurston of this city, says he "heard of the proje-t to improve the Ohio when he was a boy, but he has grown griy and the Improvement ol the Ohio la still before the people." The funeral of Mrs.

Nelson I'. Reed, was larg' ly attended yesterday afternoon. liev. Mr. Kyle present and Kev.

T. H. Hanna furmer pastor ot the Second V. P. Church, ot which the deceased was a member, conducted the exercises.

Mr. Thomas C. Spenee, of this city, has been designated as the Pittsburgh advertising agent of Thr Britith Mail, of London, a monthly newspaper circulating in all quarters of theglobe, and especially valuable in introducing Pittsburgh Industries to foreign markets. TV'e regret to learn of the death at Herndon, Fairfax county, Vlrirlnia, on Thursday, of Henry C. Oill, rmerly ot this city: a son of John Oill drceased, and a brother of (rill brothers of this ty, shoe merchants.

Mr. (rill was formerly in one of the departments as a e'erk, and later Private Secretary ot tiovernor Sheppard, of the 1,1 strict ot Columbl i. Oil Operatloneat nm. Quite a sensation has been awakened recently in Tarentnm in confeqnence or certain projected oil operations. (Irntl, Jt-innctt rf Pitt-burgh, have erected a han'isooie nnl substantial derrick, engine house, tic preparatory to drilling awe'l on their property in West Tarentum to thedepth of 2, In cu-c oil 1 gas is not obtained in roma-'jorato at a less depth.

Eti-eorield fc. of Titusrii'c, have contracted w.th drillers to have a well put own In the vailcy ot L'fle Hull creek, immediately north of tho vlllrjire and Kil gore, Wanamaker having secured a large amount of excellent territory In the valley of Ureat Ball creek, have ordered their carpenter to make arratarmcnts tor the erection ot suitable structures lor sinking a well within less than a mite ot Tarentum. Tarentum was the very first o'l field developed in the country oil belmr obtained there lorrj be-tore any well wasdri lc at Oil ere k. but the depth to which were drilled was wholly insufficient lor thorough development. THE CORN COLWT.

Continuation the Fire ConiniNsion Investigation. Farther Testlmoay on (hares. the torn The Inveiticating Comiriitt; heard ftir-timony last evening on tbe charge of purchasing damaeed corn preferred against the Fire Al'5nt th only nw point developed was that the corn was purchased fix days afwr a supply of corn meal had been laid in which wa Buflicieut to last the department two montbs. It was also shown that fifty-five cents per bushel, the price piid for the corn, wai the market price at the time of the imrchvip, and Chief Kvans testiiiwl that the gr.in was in good condition when bought. Following is the testimooy COST OF THE Colit.

Frank P. Case, Secretary of the Oimmis- ion, was first examined. thi bills for the corn, howina that 172 wa paid for li corn, and also Ktatil th-il the. department paid for sbeltir.tr th corn and for at-orae the sum of U1 o.V There was; nothing ele of importance in his testimony. W.

A. Dinkcr. book-keeper for W. 15. flays st Son, was sworn: The corn was.

billed iu my nam as it 1 had actually sold the corn myself, but. I can say that I personally sold the corn; I c.in't say whether Mr. Hays, Mr. Wilson or both instructed me to make out the bill in my own name; the instruction was civen in Mr. 1Its' otfic; I kuew nothing about the condition of the com.

nor how much there was of it, except from the reyiort of the fhipper; the proceeds went to the estate of W. li. liars. THE CHIKF'S TESTIMONY. 8aruiel N'.

Evans Chief Engineer ami Assistant Chief at the time of the pur chase was sworn: I was instructed to send this corn to the elevator and had it put in at once; I looked at the corn while it was in the car and it looked to 1 in good order so that anvbody who wanted corn would have lKucrht it; the elevator company received the corn in good orde and in ten or fifteen days we were notified and took the corn out, but I couldn't uav whether was the same corn or not; the corn was taken to the Duquesne engine house and 1 ordereo foreman Pender to turn it over twice a day if necessary, but he didn't turn it over for ten dave: if he had taken proper care of it we could have used it; when it. got so bad I sold the corn for $1.5 to a feed dealer who kept on the corner of Twelfth ana fenn avenue; none ot the corn was uael that I knew of; the elevator company was to shell and furnish the corn as we needed it; I would have bought the corn if I had wanted corn after looking at it in the car at the metal yard; the corn jooKeu to ue moulily when it came from the elevator; the corn was to be shelled and ground, a portion at a time, as we would need it; I can prove that IVn der did not have the corn turned over, hut I don't know of my own knowledge that be did not turn it; I alwavs did think that Pender neglected to perform his dutv foreman; the Committee on Complaint ami Charges of the Commission discharge or suspend employes if they are not. faithful. Thomas McMiehael was recalled: Ril's bearing the date show that com was selling on December 1875, at, 55 cents per bushel in the ear. OM corn was selling higher.

Some corn will lose and some will gain in the shelling. Jenkia was next sworn: 1 wai a Fire Commissioner, and a member of the Feed Committee, when the corn was bought, but was not consulted about its purchase. WAS THE COnn SEEDED1 Secretary Case was re-called and from the books showed that 4,000 pounds of corn meal were purchased by the Commission iu December lKi John II. Mcllroy, Acting Chief at this time was re called, and testified that from to pounds of corn meal were used in a month by the horses of the de partment. Chairman rier tiat was tne necessity for purchasing a car load of com on Dec.

22nd, when six days before enough corn meal bad been purchased to last lor two months? Witness I thought the com meal might not lie fresh, and I wanted fresh feed to De u'stnbuteel on the tilth ot the lollowlng month. The feed is distributed on requisition, and to get everything in shape requires some time; I was not consulted about this corn until after the purchase. t-reorge Oormley, a clerk at the elevator in December, 1875, was sworn 1 think I notified lr. iLays of tie bad comljtjon of the corn as soon as it began to heat; I think the Comniissiou was also notitieii by a employed at the elevator; one of the weighers called my attention to the corn when it was unloaded and he said it was not in very good condition. This closed the testimony for the evening and the Committee adjourned to meet Tuesday evening next.

George W. Wilson, ex-President of the Commission, who is now absent from the city, will be examined on the corn count, after which the third charge will be taken up. A SrrBBOBN asd Harassing Coi gh that will not yield to ordinary remedies, may be thoroughly cured by Dr. Jayne's h-xpectorant, a most eflective remedy ior all Bronchial or Pulmonary Disorders. SpecialAtlractions THIS WEEK, AT JOS.HQRNE&CD.'S Stoies, 197, 199 and 201 PENN AVENUE.

AN IMMEUSE STOCK OF USEFUL GOODS! BPECLSlLLY suited foe Holiday Presents LOWEST PRICES AND Greatest Variety From WMcii to MEN'S FLRMSIIIXG GOODS. SCOTCH WOOL UNDER WEAK. FINE CASHMEEE 8HIE13 AND DRAWEES, in Scarlet nd White. WHITE AND COLORED MERINO UNDERWEAR, in all grades. B0Y8' 3CAELET WOOL SHIETS AND DRAWER3.

BOYS' MERIU0 SHTET3 AND DRAWEES. New Line MEN'S SMOKING JACKETS ASD DRESSING G0WN3. SEAL CAPS. 8U3FE5DERS. Plain.Ciuilted and Kuibroidered Silk Suspenders.

SILK UMBRELLAS In Navy Blue, Myrtle (Jreen, Brown and Black, at 13 OO up. Men's and Youths LINEN COLLARS AND CUFFS, In all the Latest CARRIAGE BUGS, A New Line Jnst Opened. GENTS' HANDKERCHIEFS. Men's Hemmed Iinen Handkerrhlets, with colored borders, at 20, S3 and tbe best value we Lave ever shown. MEN'S COLORED INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS Men's Colored.

Bordered and Initial Handker-cliiels. Hemstitched and Initial Handkerchiefs in great variety. MEN'S HEMMED LINEN HANDKEECHIEFS At SO and 25c. An Extra Barirain. GENTS' SILK HANDKEECHIEFS, SOc each and up.

GENTS' CASHMERE AND SILK MUFFLERS, 23c to OO each. N0VELTIE3 IN GENTS' NECKWEAR, Four-in-Hand, Prince Tectc Oriental, Sir Arthur, Kutland, Danube, And other special stjlei eiclusively our own. 20 DOZEN PRINCE TECK SCARFS, At SOc. Much under value. GENTS' KID GLOVES.

Light, Dark and Opera Shades. Uents' Idtied Kid Oloves. Men'B Cloth Glovee, Sel liloves, Uaunllets and Mitts. Gents' Plain and Fancy Hosiery. Merino and Wool Half Hose, Super-Siouts and Fine Half Hose, At Keduced Prices.

Ladies' Grloves. S-Button Kxtra duality Ltmb Skin Gloves at rsc and I. (ifnuina Kid frloves. 2. and 4 buttons, at ft 20, $1 4U ami 11 AO.

Charles at Harris' Seamless Kids. Aleiandre and Victoria Kid Gloves. 2 to lO buttons, all shades and evenlnir tint. I'ndreesed Kid Gloves, 3 to 6 bullons. extra, lonar.

Iee and Silk Mitta, White, Black ana Opera Colors. Erervthinir In ladles and Children'g Cloth, Cart mere. Silk and Wo-1 Gloves, 20c and up. Ladles' Seal Alius and Gloves. IIOUSEFURNISUING GOODS Special openina; In this department of Double I'tlUlVK VIIIUIB nil 'I i.l'Bi..

Bleached Table Damask, 65c to tfS per yard; extra value in this line. Unbleached Loom Linens and Turkey lama.ki In choice patterns. 1 able Cloths, with colored borders and knotted fringes, anil Nankins to match. Tray Cove Colored Table cloths. All-Wool Silk Embroider ed Table and Stand Covers.

BW SILK TABLE COVERS, In Caliph's and Khiva's Oriental designs, and cnoice line 01 PIANO COVERS, In all colors, embroidered and plain. LADIES' SKIRTS. Silk. Stln v4 Alpaca Quilted Skirts. Soft J-lnnuel Skirts, tsott willed ana wooirianaei Skins, Felt skirts, SOs and up.

Ladies' FINE 3tlSLI LSOEKWEAK. Infants' Outfits, Koes, Skirts, Shawls. Cloaks, tic. ilejdiyr Knit Hoods and Sacques. iJidtes' F'ine Lisle Hose.

Ladies' Silfr Hose. Ladies' Kihbed Silk Hose, Camel's Hair Ho siery. Fine Cashmere Hosiery in all liitlit and dark shades. ool and Merino Hosiery, Children's French Lisle Hose, litrht and darn shades: Misses' liftshmere Hose. Wool and Merino Hose, lh Id's Silk tiocks and Hose.

Child's Merino and Cashmere Socks and 'M Hose. The most complete line ot Hosiery, In all siie and qualities, ot oar own direct importation, we have ever shown. Silk Felt Feet Protectors, Stocking Boards, Ladies and Children's Knit, Velvet and Cloth leKBinjcs. LADIES' HANDKERCHIEFS. Still further additions made to this line ol de rided Barcains.

l'nre Linen and Hemstitched Handkerchiefs at lO cents and up. Five hundred dozen Kmbroidered Handker chiefs at 20 cents each. Hemstitched and Colored Bordered Handker chiefs. 25 cents, extra value. White and Colored Kmbroidered Edge Hand kerchiefs.

Handkerchiefs in Plain and Fancy Boxes. Child's Handkerchiefs, all prices and qualities. BARGAINS IN LADIES' BOWS. Three hundred dozen Ladies' Silk Bows at 23 cent and up. Novelties In Ladles' Tics and Scarfs.

Keil Lace Scarfs Ends, Duchess Harbes. Lace Collars, Bibs and ets. EMBROIDERIES. Embroidered Linen Sets, In fancy tox-s. 20 cents each and up.

Cloaks ti Wraps Lanre additions received everv day In the Latest Stvles. I'lain Beaver, Matelase. linucti Cloth and Silk Matelarse, SHk Coat3 and Circu- ars. Fur lined elegant goods. SAC1UJES! Full line, all sizes and qualities.

Seal Muffs Boas Silk Department Litre Value in our entire line of BLACK AND COLORED SILKS, DAMASSE SILKS AND VELVETS, ARHURE SILKS. Silks In all the Light TtnM for Evening Wear. DRESS GOODS! I 9IATELASSE, KNICKERBOCKER, And BOl'RETTE, At much less than cost of production. SPECIAL BAKUA1NS IN LKESS OOOUS, At ana SO cents. Complete Lines 01 Dress and Cloak Trimmings, Black and Colored Velvets, Ribbons, Millinery Goods, Patterns for Zephyr "Work, Canvass, Cardigan Jackets, Nubias, Scarfs, Hoods, Pine Party Fans.

Staple Notions and Fancy Goods. We Invite Special Attention to the above Hoods, ill VflTlAtl' 11 111 lta--3ti vij AND AT LOWEST PRICES, Sensational Humors Founded. Sot Moll Visit of Legislator lo Morgan on the Fly. The delegation of visitors to the jror-ganza Iieform School yesterday numbered nearly fifty persons and consisted of members of the Legislature from Allegheny and surrounding counties, managers of the institution, officers of other public institutions and a few private guests, t'pon their arrival at the institution the visitors were conducted to the chapel where the boys and girl were assembled, and addresses were made by Senators Lawrence of Washington and Long (f Allegheny and Representative Gates of Venango. A hasty examination of the buildings was next made, when the Legislative visitors were ushered into the reception room to investigate certain rumors of mismanagement and inefficiency of officers, which have been circulating for two weeks past, and which were given wider publicity vesterday by a morning newspaper.

The investigation was had at the earnest request, of the managers. The meeting was organized by electing Henry M. Long, chairman. The charges were rend by Kev. Dr.

Allison, one of the managers and Postmaster Anderson, another, followed in a speech asking a full investigation. Many of the managers are new members who had no part nor lot in the management of the institution when under Superintendent Avery and justice to those new managers demanded a full investigation. Andrew Young, Assistant Superintendent, A. I. Ross, who has cbargoof oneof the families, and Superintendent Shallenberger were put on the witness stand and examined at length.

We have not the room for the full testimony, but suffice it to say the charges were not very well sustained. Mr. Young admitted that he had been interviewed by a reporter of the paper in which the charges appeared, and said he bad given some information, but the rumors were largely exaggerated and put up in a sensational style, while some of the charges had never been made by bun. Superintendent Sballeuberger admitted that the boys were not as well clad as they should be at present, but stated that llie officers were making every endeavor to manufacture the clothing. The sewing is done by girls, who are working to their liest ability.

A lot of material had been purchased, which the management desired to use, and this was in some measure the cause of delay in the manufacture of winter clothing for the boys. The boys are not sent into the field on cold days, so tha there has been no suffering from the lack of winter rlothinz. It was also admitted that Mil's has been reinstated as cook at the institution. Mills, it will be remembered, was convicted at tl September session of the Criminal Conrt of a nameless crime, but was subsequently -leased from the Penitentiary by the Supreme (Vmrt on the ground that his trial was not regular. Managers W.

Wight-man and J. J. Gillespie, who are on Mills' bond for his appearance at, any time the Supreme Conn iy wa'nt him, testified that they bad fully examined the case, and are personally sa'is-tv'd that Miils was innoc.t nt of The crhre. They bad m.alo foil, thorough and examination of the case, and an at-lorney who witnessed the trial id done much to convince them that Miils was innocent. They are in no way interested in Mills, further than for humanity's sake, and because he fill the bill of cook better aov person who before occupied the WV.il..

I. l.a..n be has leen kept aloof from the boys. Mil's himself makes affidavit that, he was inii' cent. This is the gist of the testimony in this case, and we may add that a Legislator informed the reporter that be could see no harm in Mill's re-instatemeiit. He believes him innocent.

It was also admitted that nine hundred pairs of stockings have lieen issued to the girls' department during the year, but. some of these are not yet used. In regard to the rest of the charges, the testimony showed that there was but little in theni The legislative visitors generally conceded that the lleform School is better managed now and is doing more efficient work than formerly. "There Is nothing in the charges," said to the reporter a member of the House hose record is pure; "there is nothing in the charges that would lead rue to vote against making an appropriation for the lf irm School. I believe the institution is doing a good work and is on the whole pretty well managed.

Th charges formed a newsna-jer sensation, but that's about all. They may injure tbe institution because it has been in bad repute heretofore, but not seriously in the minds of those who in veettgate for the facts." 11 AVhj She WMJallrd Again Her Br. Irayer Alter tier. It will be remciulx-red that after the hearing in the Smith-Sehmanser case be fore 'Squire Ii.ws'h of Allegheny, last Saturday, in which Jennie Ilamiltt Kmmel apearel as the central figure; she legged the 'Squire net to recommit her to that -she. would run away.

Notwithstanding her sobs the commitment was placed in the hands of Detective Seih Wilmot who, out of eompns-ion. took In to his house and kept her until Thursday, when he had her confined in til. Whilts at the officer's residence a ch se watch was Kept over her, as fdie frequently evinced a disposition to go down street. On Wednesday Mr. Wilmut received the following note, hich was the cau.se of her recommitment PiTTsr.i.

T'errmber 1:7, SKrn Wiimot firar Sir: The srl that jog have untler viiur rlorif? t-ml b-ite- bawateheri an there will be an tl rt. tcade to g-t ber to it at or.ee. KOM UNfc OF ol i lil NT UIK.NI.S Mr. Wilmot stated to our reporter that a he was responsible for her appearance hs a itness in the case ef Dr. Schmauscr which will be tried on Monday he Old not desire to run anv unnecessary risk.

He abo s'aifd that since herremctal to jail ntiemau carrying a satchel with every apt ea ranee of a drummer callid at hi huue during his absence. He inquired alter and he is therefore believed to be the girl's letrver. Yesterday C. Still wagon. Esq filed a petition in Cemmoii Pleas Court No.

on behalf of Jennie asking for a writ huKraA crriits to issuse nivin Warden Smith, of the county jail, where she. it alleged, is unjustly and illegally confined Mr wagon claims that the law au tliorizing the committal to jail of witnesses applies only tosttch eases as are triable in the f'ourt of Oyer and Terminer, anil that as this case is brought in the luarter Ses sions, the petitioner is illegally detained The writ was granted to Judge Collier, and made returnable this morning at 11:30 o'clock. IU tiSAMEs. The I nlted siTlnci Itank Kontlne ItuslnesH. The Finance Committee held a fpecial meeting yesterday afternoon to consider the ordinance granting an extension to the stockholders of the defunct United Savings Bank in the payment of 511 1,000, now due the city.

The provisions of the ordinance have been given several times. The bill ferrrd back by Select Council. An extended discussion ensued on the bill, during which it was stated that some of the bondsmen would consider themselves released if the extension were granted, and a notice to that effect was read from one bondsman. An opinion was read from City Attorney ISigelow stating that the bill would lie erfectly legal if the written assent were obtained to its provisions from both the stockholders and bondsmen. Mr.

Thomson raised the poiut that the passage or the lull might release the heirs 01 Wm. II. lirown, deceased, who was one of the largest stockholders. There was a lull dis cussion of these points, after which the bill was amended with the following pre vision, suggested by the City Attorney: And, provided turtlier. that the heirs and ner- fonal representatives el Win.

H. Broun, de and ef any etlier ceased incniber er stock bidder of the said 1 nited Savinu Itank liable to the city under the contract with faid bank ritst assent in writtrartotheprovisioi riereul lielorc thii ordinance sha.l beaiuid i-flec- tive. As amended the bill was recommended to Councils for passage. It will ba presen ted at, the meeting of Select Branch on Monday. A lot 1 petitions for reduction of taxes anil refunding of overpaid taxes were referred, and by resolution the terms of the Allegheny National, First National and Farmers Deposit National Banks as city depositories were fixed for one year from December 10th.

The tietition of the Board of Health for an additional appropriation of $3,000 vras laid over. And after minor business the committee adjourned. Look Here. Jadies, you can buy a pair of gen uine Turkey Morrocco button Shoes for -51 7j and upward at. the New Comal Boot and Shoe House, I08 Su.it hlield street.

The Low Water SlKnal, or steam boilers, made by the baietv Water Sigual Company, limited, i Tenih street, South Side, is being adopted by our most prominent steam users. The company are resolved that the price shall cot operate suisi ana nave oraerea an agents mat the one price of 525 will be looked' for. Great Attractions at Sample's Emporium. Almost Endless Assortment of Articles EnitaMe for Presents. Unusual Bargains Offered in Every Department.

Articles Specially Adapted for the Holiday Season Embraced in the Stock. Suitable Presents For All. The holiday season is approaching, and there remains hut little time for those contemplating purchasing presents to do so. Many delay making their purchases until within a day or two of Christmas, assigning as a reason that they cannot decide what article would lie a suitable gift for their friends. They visit many establishments, but fail to tind anvthing that meets their fancy.

Others, on the contrary, do not appear tohave any difficulty in buying attractive presents for the reason tiiey visit those houses that have gained a wide reputation in their particular branch of business. WHTCRK TO Itrv The desirable establishments to visit are those that have the greatest, variety of goods on hand, thus giving all, however varied their tastes, an opKrtunity of making a satisfactory selection. This has been the aim of Mr. Wm. Seuiple, and the universal verdict is lie has been signally successful.

His stock embraces such an assortment of articles, that it is impossible for anyone to enter his store without seeing many things to admire. It is useless to attempt, withiu the compass of a newspaper article, to give a full enumeration of goods found in his establishment, as the effort would prove a failure. We therefore propose to give only a partial enumeration from which some idea can be obtained of the vastnessof the stock. CLOAK AND St IT 1EP ARTMKXT. This department is all that the most, fastidious could desire.

The assortment is simply astonishing, embracing cloaks of all descriptions. Those wiih hut little incnev can ie acenmmod 4ted as well as the rich, since the price of cloaks range ail the way from three to a hundred dollars What has lieeu said of cloaks will apply to the suit, department. Here can be seen suits of all tpialiiies for ladies and children, which must be seen to le appreciated. Tloy are of all sizes, so that one can get a suit that will tit neatly and fashionably. In the line of siik anil dresi goi1 there is also an elegant dispiav, all of which will bear the closest inspection.

The s'ock is not surpassed by any other bouse either in the way of variety or quality. FANCY "OliS. department is so replete witli ele Tin ar'ic'es as to no provemev t. So i- th so inifing the grxsis, that, who examine the stock is 'cm tor -e variety and every peron astonished at the di-piay. Among the articles included in this stock we name a beautiful line of ladies td iin, embroidered ami f.incv linen sets, in f.t,rey boxes, and collars and cuffs, or in sets; a novelty in eornbinstiotn boxe.

containing rnchings for sleeve, neek. linen ool'ars at'd Inee, linen or siik handkerchiefs; lace applique and at-phyr wool tidies; fancy toilet sets and mats, braided se's and covers; millinery ornaments, new silk neck handkerchiefs, fancy wings an i feathers, new riower; plain, crayon and f.mcv mottoes; plain, stiver and gilt pan! board; slippers and cushion patterns, zephyr pattern books etc. etc. 1 HIVA, CLASS AND A KF. tr.

Seirp'e, however, has not exhausted a'l bis energies iu the in- goods department described. In 'he ijuei-nsware line the same perfection rules. The china, tea ard toilet sets, beauiifir.lv decorated would mak elegant presents which would be highly appreciated by anv -rn. The same may be said of their silver plir tea spoons, table soo'ns and forks. buOer kniv-s, a full line of the celebrated Heaver Falls cutlery company's B-iods etc The varic'y in the of nian'el ornatn nt, and memento cups.

tc is very great and anv one can cas make a s-lee. tion that wi.l 1-e a very 'j table present to a friend. CENTS' KI'KVISHINO ooof.s. Some still have a mistaken idea that the character the stx in that establishment is almost ex usive' fur ladies Such an im prest-ion te ijnlck'y disied'ed by one visir. Much of the s'ot is suitable fr ladies and jrcnilemen and for the f.iH'i'v circle, 1 re can also le Ptund a st.s exclusively for gentlemen which is not Mirtituou-d bv those houses which devote their entire time this pnr'teuiar Hue 1 I business.

In tbe line 01 shirts is v. rv crea.t varie'v and anv gentleman tret oue that will n-t ruily tit well bt wi)S aVo please Mm as te style. Tl stot ic a so mciiiO' a full ht.etd underwear, gloves, bows, riei ktie, sc irs. cutis, han kerchiefs and a host of articles ti numeron te, mention. To iliustra-e ihe fact that thi p-irtnient is well atieinicd to, we need only state that this hone has placed good in every State in th I'nioti except th New Ki'tjiand St.es ami that satisfac'ii-is given in every instaeee.

This is th in the I'uited States ft shirts. Art in formation desired will be sent promptly. i.At'irs itv ism i.vii ccs'iis. This department is complete and em braces everything necessary fur a bull outfit. THE NOT While the disnlav is brilliant in depart incuts more exclusively for adults, there is t-nocgh here lo make all the child-en's fcearls clad.

In the line of the les expression that can be employed is tba there is an immense assortment. The stock includes a full line of mechanical toys, games, dolls, children's carriages ami wagons and hosts of articles too numerous to name. IM'MltSTIC AMI Horsit KKF.I'ISIl COOIW Great care is also bestowed in this depart ment. The stock embraces a tine line of blankets, mattresses, pillows, bol sters, curtain furniture reps lace curtains, table, organ and pian covers, table linens and damasks, towels, and towelings, etc, etc. Frits.

Notonlv a useful but nt the game time an ornamental present could be made by the purchase of a set of furs of which there is a great variety. In all the departments there is the same attention 1 aid as in others noted above. We may state in this connection that almost everything we can think ofthat is used in the family can be procured here. Ladies antl gentlemen can procure entire ont fits, the children can le accommodated and thousands of articles, both useful and ornamental comes within the rapge of the class of goods kept here. I'S I A EA LI.HI.EIl BAlrCAI.VS.

Without dwelling at length on the prices" it. is surhi'ient to state that, great bargains can be made in every department as the prices have been marked exceedingly low. OKKAT ACCOMMODATIONS. Althoueh the rush of customers is very great, yet Mr. Semple has made ample ar rangements to have every patron waited on promptly, as his force of clerks and talesmen is very large.

Those of his patrons who can make it convenient, to call in the morning are requested to do so, as they can thus avoid much of the crowding of tbe afternoons. IirslNESS l.MPHOVINO. Mr. Semple has been liberally rewarded by his faithfulness in meeting the wants of the public. His assiduous attention looking to the welfare and interests of his patrons have been appreciated.

His business although large is constantly increas ing, his sales this ear exceeding those of the previous one. This proves that, the public appreciate the efforts of business men to accommodate them. lie. however, has made arrangements for a larger spring rade than usual. Ho has bad a large supply of goods manufactured in Europe or his sp cial traue aim they are cow on heir way here while large- orders are in process ol manufacture, in addition.

Mr. Semple has a large s.ttck of goods ol Amer- can uianulactttre 111 siore which will ho opened immediately alter the holidays. They are of great variety, beautiful in de sign, and will be oncreii at rare bargains. Look out lor them. tie stock is not ex- el led bv any o' her house, an 1 -w ill take well with the public.

load tie daiiv bulletins published in this paper. vi sTdt Carriage Hnnfrtnrrr, Nop. and Duiitiesne Way, Pjjg tension bridge, have in siock i am ages and Buggies of all debcriptn ns, to the in- pection ot which they earnestly invite at tention betore purchasing elsewhere. Special attention given to repairing which is done promptly and at reduced pices. stf tireat lreH Sale.

Pargaics. Bargain--'. Ck-ar- ance Sale. Hrccs Hacke's, Fifth avenue and Market street. -Kead Da.

'W'hitt'sb's AdvertiEemeo Flttt-burtjrp, Saturday. Dec. 15, 1877, local tathrr Iiidicationt for ToDuy. For Itnmset, Ohie, Lower Missouri, t'pp Mississippi valleys and Vpper Lake region lalllnif barometer, rlalnir temperature, wind" mostly from southeast to southwest, and elear or partly cloudy weather, with possibly rain areas or snow In northern portions ot the three last district. Oun hardware merchants are taking stock.

Petitions are in circulation asking fur the repeal or Hill li The Waiter Girl is the title of a paper own to be Issued In this ciiy. Thimble's Varieties Theater is not as jet leased to any one. Official. Additional local news 'will be found on the second page of this Issue. Ai.bkadt the stored are crowded with persons purchasing Christmas gilts.

A phominent member of the theatrical profession of this city has just finished writing a od play. An order for worth of goods hag bear, received by the Westinghouse Airbrake. Compiny Irom Europe. John Simileman of this city, a brake-man of the Tan Handle ilroad, waa killed nearStenbenvllIe on Thursday night. The net earnings of the Duquesne Incline Plane for the past six months were OM 73, a return e.jual to ten per cent, per annum.

An ineffectual attempt was made during Thursday night, burg'arlia Langhao Shepherd's wholesale grocery store on Seventh venue. James Bf.boer, a driver for Dickson, Stewart A wa socked live dollars and posts, by Alderman King, lor obstructing a Penu avenue street car. Thob. Bkck, brother of Councilman Week, of Allegheny, who was injured at Oil City on Monday lat by Mil from a window, die 1 on Thursday evening. A meetiso of the Allegheny Advance Colonization Society will be held this evening In old Cite Hall, Pittsburgh, (Duquesne Gray's Armory.) Members will brirg their cards.

U. S. Commissioner Barnes, of Pe- tr.dla, yesterday committed to jail for trial, Thoa. Stoughton, charged with having In his possession and offering to sell counterfeit ooln. The meeting of the creditors of the Allegheny Savings Hank, which was announced to take place yesterday morning at the office of Keglster Shaler, was postponed until the ZTUi lnt.

TnE hearing in the Xeely-TIunter assault case did not come off last evening before Mayor Phillips and was postponed until the IMIj on account ol the improved condition Neely. The voters of Uraddock will elect a Iiurg sa to-lay, to nil the vacincy caused by the resignation of dpt. M. O. Covey.

John L. Jones, the labor candidate, has the field to him self. Fred. Smith, of Mt. Oliver, fell from embankment forty feet hiirh.

the other morning, owin(? to the heavy fog. He bad several ribs fractured, and sullertd other Internal injuries. W.vf. It. Bters, a carpenter and buililer.

has It ft the city, but the reports that he has defrauded dilerent parties to the extent or 9 are greatly exaeratod. Byers was an Englishman. George Walters was arrested yesterday afternoon by one of Plnkerton's detectives, who alleges he Is wanted in Philadelphia on a charge of embexillng his former employer out ol $1,190. Libbie Farthing, the little girl of lenburg whose created such a furore In that town, has been found. She ran away from home to escape the severity other stepmother.

Mast of our citizens are makiDg preparations to become permanent residents ot the West and South. They will depart for their respective destinations between this and the first of next April. A dressed hog was stolen from in rrvnt or Keller's meat shop, on Penn avenue, yestorday morning. Forty dollars worth of wearing apparel and a revolver were s'olen from Robert Pitcairn, coachman, at Shady Side. The Acting Mayor lust evening fined Thomas Miller, an old man of sixty years, twenty-live dollars an a charge of indecent behavior tewards a little girl or eleven years.

The friends of the child declined to take the case to Court. The locomotive of one of the early accommodation trains on the Ft. Wayne Railroad was thrown from the track at Rochester yesterday morning. Fortunately no damage wasdone and the train was delayed for only one hour. Yesterday Sheriff Springer arrived at the Penitentiary with four prisoners Irom Fayette county.

Two of them, James Hyers and wlte, weresentenced for sixteen months eich for robbing the new Methodist Church In Jcflerson township. A brakeman on the Cleveland A Pittsburgh Railroad named James Hannan met with an accident In the yard ot the road, Allegheny, yesterday, while coupling cars, which 1' Is feared will prove fatal. He was squeezed between two cars. Yestehdax Controller Brown of Allegheny, i. sue 1 wrrrant to the employes orthe city departments.

To those of the Fasrern district ot streets, $1,111 to of the Western, 1,147 44; to the Water Works' men, $991 'ti, and lor gas, Ml 50, bestdes paying off numerous small bills. There is big excitement in Pusey's court, ofl Ninth street. Walter Scott, fo-merly tol'-keeperofthe Hand street bridge, died there a few weeks ago, and the ocupant or bis house has been dlllirently searching ror treasures he i supposed to have concealed. The search has thus far been unsuccessful. Some tune during Thursday night three hams were stolen Irom the Co-operative Orocery Store, corner of ranklin and Beaver avenues, Allegheny, which were left out alt nlgbt.

During the same evening three cms ot oysters and two buckets were taken Irom Hively store, on Webster avenue. The sixth anniversary of the organi zation of the Woman's Baptist M'ssionary So cle'y will be held In the Sandusky street Baptist Church to-morrow evening, December 16th, at 7 o'clock. Hcv. J. L.

Philips of the South Side, will deliver the annual address and the Secretary will present a report ol the year's work. A sharper is canvassing the city for a compound which renders carbon oil non-ex plosive according to his representations. He sells a few boxes of the compound on reprcsenta tion that the firm lor which he travels will send mcy chandeliers to the purchasers In a few days. Of course the chan tellers never come. The official report of General A.

L. Pearson concerning the movements of troops during the July riots has been made public. The OeDeral s.iys he was at the telegraph office when the firing took place, says (Jen. Jos. Brown dis-oleyel orders, and relieves himself of the -s ponMt.llity of the firing and ptilugi-g which took place, he says, attur he was temporarily relieved of Ins command.

The Ames t. E. Church, at Hazel-wood, will be dedicated to-morrow. Bishop mpson will preach the dedicatory sermon at 10:30 o'clock in the in.rnlng. and discours-s wl 1 be delivered at 3 and 7:30 o'clock P.

by Dr. C. E. Fclton, of Christ Church, and Dr. I.

C. Pershing, of the Pittsburgh Femato College Extra trains will be run from Pittsburgh and McKeesport to Har.elwood, for the accommodation of those whowis'i to attend the services. The) Ohio Improvement. The Commission for the Improvement or the Ohio river adjourned at Cincinnati, on Thursday, to meet at Willard's Hotel, Washington, on Widnesday, ebruary 13tb, at which time it is expected there will be a fun attendance. The (governors of Virginia and Maryland were requested to appoint live members to represent each State on the Commission, and the rest of Thursday's session was taken up with speeh-maklnir and minor business.

THE PBUSEIT IED SIIXEBS. Tbrir Trial for ArmD on lo ard A 1-teinpt to Prove an Alibi. The trial of Martin Drenning alias Patrick Dince. Wm. Butler and Patrick O'llsra, was still on trial In the Quarter Sessiors Court yesterday, and will not be concluded until today.

The defendant are Indictea on two charges of arson. In September last an attempt was made to fire the house ol Jacob Kecdmiller, coal miner in Wilklns township, and on the same niKht, 3oin or September, his stable was burned. The prosecutor was considered a black sheep by the -oal miners. Mr. Keedmiller and his daughter were placed on the stand for the prosecution, and Identified the detendants as man whom they saw on the premises about the tiiteorthe burning.

The defense opened during tte afternoon, and irxluced witnesses who testified that the detendants were not near Mr Keedmiller'-hou-c the night of the burning. Xfiy w.ii at'eaij to prove, an Men's, Boys' and Children's No. 134 WOOD STREET. SPECIAL NOTICE. Grv7 There will be a sjieclal meet-vSNt--lnt ol t.

Moriah Council, No. 2. In Mi-)W scnic Hall, Filth avenue, on Saturday eventngr. Decern ber 1 5, at o'clock, ir the purpose ot initallini; theorticers. The officers and members of Allegheny Council are cordially invited to be present.

WiL RICHARDSON, Recorder. decl-4-2t. '0TICE A aJ- There will be a special meet- Tvy insr of Zembbabel A Chapter. No. 16i, in Masonic Hall, Filth avenue, on Saturday evenintr.

December 1H77. at 7 o'clock, tor the purpose ot installing the officers. Theofflcers and members of Duquesne, Allegheny and frbtloh Chapters are cordially invited 10 lie present. WM. RICHARDSON, Secretary.

decl-2t. Office of thk Covxty Esoisekb a x-n Srnvuvim 1 (First Story, Oiurt House). Pittsburgh, Fa December lO, 1877. PROPOSALS WILL tay. lie received at the olfice rf the 'oumy tlontroller nntil 2 P.

M. r.f SATi'R-DA, Iiecember 15, 1877, for repairiiiir the abutment id the eounty hridjre c-ver Lowrie's Kun, at Fmsworth. Thework to he done is about 8 cubl" perches of Masonry. 1 cubic perches ot Rip Re.p and HOO feet of isheet Pilinsr. Rids ir the masonry must te bv the cubic yard.

da for the Hip Rap must be by the cubic vard. Piles will be lO feet lonir, 4 inches thick arid not less than Inches wide. The bids must be by the l.OOO feet H. M. of pile driven.

The contractor must irive a bond, in the sum of five hundred dollars (50O), as security lor the preservation ot the hridire superstructure until the ccmi letion ol ttie contract. For specifications and further information apply to the undersigned. J. H. RENO, County Engineer.

dellttd THE I'MIERSI'JNEI, HAS this day sold and transferred to F.MIL WALTHEK ten shares of the stocked the UEKJ1AK SAVIXUS AND DEPOSIT BANK OF BlKMIXtiHAM. C. O. B. WEIHL.

PlTTSBCRnu, November 20, 1877. ELECTIONS. A.KS. Iros Cirv National Bask OFPiTTSRrRfin, PiTTsncRiiH, December 7, 1877. ggaELECTI0X- The annual election tor Directors ot this Bank will be hel nt Hie Bankinir House.

TUESDAY. January 8, 1878, between the hours of I and 3 P. M. UtO. K.

DUNCAN, dell Cashier. Germ as National Bask of Pittsbvrgh, I Pittsburgh, December IS, 1877. JfsELECTlO-X. The annual election Tor Directors of this bank will be held at the Hankinsr House, TUESDAY, January s. 1878.

between the hours ef II A M. and 2 P. M. JOS. LAURENT, delj.td Cashier.

Fa km icns IieporitNatioiai Httk, I I'ittsbcrbh, Decembers, 1877. gaELECT10X The annual election of this Bank will be held at the Bank, TUESDAY. Januarv 8. 1STS, between the huurs ct 1 1 A. M.

and 1P. M. dell WM. WALKER, President. Citizens National Bank.

Pittsburgh, December 8, 1877. LLECTI0X The annual elcct'on for nine Directors, to serve tor the ensuinar year, will be held at the ina- Hoiie. on theSE(tllD TUESDAY" rl Jan uarv, 187H (Januarv-8), between the hours of mm j. ana a 1 .11. 1.

iv. i 1 deT Car bier. JImCHASTS 4c. MAKrFAerURKRS NaT'L HaSK, Pittsbi-rh, December 7, 1877. g-SsELECTlON The annual election for tine () IHrectors, to serve for the enjiuinir year, w.lt be he'd at the Bnnkins House.

No. SI Fourth Avenue, on the rtct.M II tMIAl ol Januarv, 1878, between the hours of It A. M. and 1 p. m.

W. A. SHAW, Cashier. Third National Bam. PiTT8Bi'RH, December 8, 1877.

gELECTIOX The annual election lor Directors of this Bank will be helif rt the Banking honfe. TUtSlnV Januarv S4, l7s, tctween the hours of 1 1 A. M. and 1 P. M.

W. STEIN HEY ER. desrlui Cahier. Ar-t-EGHKNY National Bank, Pittsburgh, Uecember 8, 1877. I The election of Directors to serve during the ensuinir year, will be held at the Banklntr House on TI ES I) AY.

January 8, 1878, between the hours ot 11 and 1 H. M. W. McCANDLESS, Cashier. AIM ELEGANT Christmas Stock! W.

WATTLES, Jeweler, 30 Fifth Avenue, Now displays his usual eleirant stoek of DIA MONDS. RKH JEWELRY', FINE WATCHES and FINE FANCY' GOODS, Buitable Tor the Holiday Season. In order to reduce the stock as much as possible by January 1,1 oflerSpecial Inducements to Buyers. CHRISTMAS 29 FIFTH AVENUE. FURS.

FUES. LAMES' AND OENTLEMESS' For Emporlnm and Manufactory, SOISixth (late St. Clair) FITTSUrKGH The nbcrfher beinsr the only reiruiar FI a xi" xi ti'RKK in tins city, would call th. attention of Ladies and Oentlcmen wanting Furs to Ms stceK. compnsinic every variety known to the trade, and made in the most fashionable stvles.

and prices that cannot be excelled by anv. I except none. All I at is a trial, and will tuaranice urs Cleaned and Kepaired In the neatest and best manner. mi 20 Slxlh ilat st. tiain riilkurb, Pa.

deilVTw 4 MERICAN LAl'XDRY, i 149 SMITH FIELD Pittsburvh. Pa. mhabuunu of ru auwiiiDv ity and vicinity, and will.be executed with neatness and tn otse'hour notice. The beet relerences can be given. i VrV fc'd 1.

Al I 1 tat la. or the for 1 SO old AMI MII.I. THET COJIE. Secretary Sherman A March to the I iiltert States Bankruptcy Conrts. T.

C. Lazear yesterday filed an involuntary petition in bankruptcy against L. M. ami W. F.

Speer, boat builders of lielle-vernou, Pa. The petition was filed at the instance of tbe following creditors who swear that they represent one fourth in number of the firms' creditors and on third the amount of their indebtedness: Watt, Lang Co $2,441 84 I.amt At I to sw 87 Moiioi itahala Dredging Oompany 379 25 Sinvriie ava TM 60 62 54 Samuel Severance Pittshuririi Packet Co McKinley Hoult Smith, Ilenll fit Co 41 0O 7. 1.1)00 00 l.SM 52 Hoult, 6t Co Keese. Owen At Co tMiinuel 00 There are besides a number of secured creditors among them a Mr. Stoughter.wbo hoi.

Is a mortgage for 824,000 on the property of the Sj eers. The petitioning creditors claim as their reasons for instituting proceedings in bankruptcy that the Speers assigned their property to K. Q. Speer on November with the intention of delaying payment. The greatest portion of the assets of the firm consist ol real estate and personal property in Westmoreland and Fayette couiuies.

There are 400 acres undermined with coal in the latter county, besides twenty houses and lots, a boat yard, saw mill, planing mill, horses and cattle chit-fly in Westmoreland county. There was no reference or order of Court made in this case. The Beantimi Weather. The streets were well crowded yesterday by ladies ami gentlemen who were induced to leave their homes owing to the bright weather and go iu search of Christmas presents. It -was noticeable how many wended up Penn avenue and filed into the Jewelry establishment of Frank H.

Wtis-ser. No. B01, having been attracted thitherward by learning of the beautiful dispiav ot goods he has included in his stock. It is pleasing to the eye to see his assortment of watches and chains, necklaces, bracelets, studs, pins and novelties of beautiful designs. Call and inspect the goods, and it will lie an easy task to make a satisfactory selection.

Itanit Kracrleta liEORllK W. HasLKTT'S, 79 Smithneld street. Sllrea of Mother Voose, Illustrated Sheets, by Iockwood, Brooks Co. of Ronton. For sale by R.

S. Davis corner Fifth avenue and Wood street. Teelh Flrrlrd Wllliont Pain. at. the dental establishment of M.

E. Gillespie, Ho. 24i Penn avenue. All work in the dental line is here done with skill, an 1 satisfaction guaranteed. In the IIon for all purposes (except washing clothes') Sa polio is convenient, economical, reliable and cheier and better than soap.

Twelve caKes tor a ilouar. One oll mr wiil ny a nice, good, fancy pair of Gents Siippei-s at the Central Boot and Shoe house, Smithneld street. The Only Abaolnlely Saf Antral hetle. It was n.it Ir. Charic S.

Srott, of IOH Wylic Rvenne, who i.dmle.itered the ana-Mhelie bora eft'-cin lit which a younjr lady tHrtl recently in A Urirhery. la sna-j-thetlc li atir-itutely el'e ind llie oulv on in the city Uiat can nivea in ail f.ifes. Uellitt ROAHnlKl-rrmi llrtn eomfortb! and wll-f am lslil rtom with hoard permanent or rj --irn. tau tounjioiyittit 1 o. Sirt, Allfhn Loc-iu-tnn central.

KIYKll AN'1 WEATHER. Local OlmertallAnl. Orrtoa or thk Obsbkvkr, V. S. Sio.

Sm, KlHCW I IN' ATI OKA. KlVK, PrrTsBtBiiH, December 14, 1STJ. ir i Miles Bar Th'r. Hum.l Dir. I pr.

Wo'r. 7 A. w. V. 9 V.

4-4 S'eXlS i it 44 37 79 44 jlS. W. I s. i w. (Clear 'tear iClear Mean 8 I Highest .44 trieruiom I Ixwet thermom SI Kaiuia.ll u.

Klver Intelliarence. TnE Granite State left for Forts- la.t enlng. The K. II. Durfee went out with a a bi trip tor St.

lxtuis. Thk Express departs from here on Monday for Cincinnati. The towboat J. W. Gould arrived last alght with Fix empties.

The Ahner O'Neal left at 4 P. M. last evenlni lor Wheeling. Gen. J.

K. Moorhead and Captain J. li. Sacathan have arrived home Irom Cincinnati. The Monongahcla was falling last even-nit with ave tect two iocfces ot water in the channel.

The I. X. Phillips departed for Wheellnir yesterday with 000 bushels of coal. a portion ol which le for liellaire. A moat of coal belonging to Lysle of this city, left on shore and sunk near tba month of tireen river, will be pumped out and saved.

Il patches. EvASSVir.tE, Deeemtn-r 14. Weather clear and mild: wind light Irom the east and south; mercury as to Klver nsine, wun 14 teei Inches on Kanire. t'p Kobert Mitchell, 10 P. Silverthoro.

3 A. Maitirie Smilh. Idle- wilil. noon. IKtwn J.S.

McDonald and tow, 11:3) A. Marv Elizabeth, noon; Iron Moun tain and tow and Fashion. 3 P. Kesolu and tow. 8: doe.

B. Williams and tow, Busi-i e.cs iiiflit. Memchis. December 14. River fell i inches: stands 11 feet 6 Inches: weatherelear: inaximum thermometer ST.

Arrived Harniird and barges. IVew Hrleans. Departed Crop' en crown and Vint Shinkle, Cincinnati; Helena. Yicksburg: Ornnd Tower. St.

Louis. Cairo. December 14 Arrived Capital City, St. I.mns, I'. M.

Depaited .1. M. (lanett. Kc Orleans, 2 f. M.

Klver 15 ieet 10 Inches an-t statiorary. weather clear. Mercury New luii.itASS. December 14. Arrtveu Ahiand.

Aruansis river. Natchez. icksburtc. Depart it Shannon Ouachita river: Kate Kin- nev, Ked river. Weather clear ana pleasant.

Thermometer 6o. VuKSiiinu, Deeember 14. Weather clean thermometer 89 dor. Kiver fell 10 inches. it I'htl Allen, noon.

Down City ol Auitust, P. E. L.e, 5: City ot Alton, 8. Arrived Citv of Vleksbnrfr, A. M.

Foiit Eaiis, Deeember 14. Arrived Steam sin 1 1 Prometheus. Falmouth: Halveon, Ultiral- ter; New Orleans, New York. Sailed Ship tien. Shepley, Havre.

I.011SVH.I.E, lteeemiter 14 iear inn i. leparted 'herokee. New trleans. Kiver tall- ug: 9 leet 4 inches in the canal. All RrllKlonsi.

Mrs. Cliislioltn, whose husband was mur dered, in Kemper county, Miss says that the persons who attacked him in jail were all old resident-, and, what seemed most tranrre, all religions were represented. There were," she says, "Catholics, Pres. byterian elders, and, most of all, I noticed wo Methodist class-leaders that were very active all through the matter. One of these men was a great exhorter, ana nau oiten aliored with us for the cood of our souls.

At the last camp meeting I attended this man got so 'happy' ho shouted at a great rate, and came up to Mr. Chisholm and took him around the neck and bepged him po forward, and said, 'It is all you lack. uilpe, to be a first rate man an you lacit is And that man helped kill my ut band. FOR THROAT or LfXO DISEASES, And all kindred atfectlccs, Including Bronchitis, oarse- iiess, Pains in the Chest, A.c, Ac, TAKE DR. SARGENT'S COUGH SYRUP Frlce, 25 Ceuts Per Bottle.

Out of a possible Mr. Kur.ka'a name was not signed to the chemical-astroiomical '( "rtm report of Stein wav. The report giving WtWr the highest award was authorized and signed as fjllows: Fbascii A. Walker. Chief of Bureau of Awards.

True cepv of the Keoord: Given by authority of the United States Centennial Commission: J. It. Hawlkv, President. A. T.

(Jiisiioks, Director Gen'l. J. L. Campbell, S.sretary. By Act of U.

S. Conzres, the R. Centennial Commission alone could decree an award aud give lh official report- All eie is simply imposition ami fraud. Stemway's agents rn playing a rattle-fish game." Not daring to risk to a square issue, tliev try to liecloud and mystify the public. What their next move will be in ihcir grand and lofty tumbling farce, a pity ing pnblie can only conjecture.

fail at ('. ('. Meilor'sandhear the Weber Pianos, which stand to-day without a rival for "sympathetic, pure and rich tone, combined with greatest power." Prices reasonable. Terms easy. 7'J Fifth avenue.

laidlea, I.oillen, I keep your feet warm, and buy a pair of Word-lined Shoes from 1 .00 and upward, at the new Vntral lii.ot and Shoe Mouse, is Smithneld street, i lfrnrs Sale. important to thoMt wishing fine Drv lor the holi 'ays. Ill tit llAl Fifth avenue and Market street. E. I.

Robrrln A twin' Opening. To day is tbe day set for the ojiening of the holiday exhibition at Messrs. 1. Roberts Sons' Jewelry Establishment, Fifth avenue. The event will no doubt 1 duly taken notice of by those who may want to have an adequate survey of ail the line tilings submitted to them at tiiis season of the year.

Tbe Messrs. I jJ-erts have taken unusual pains to make their stock acceptable to every one in ibe cemimnnity. Ttie generously dlsosed will rind diamonds, line waiches and rich jewelry. Elegant silverware of the most approved s' vies and patwrns, substantial and durable, will claim the attention of many. Particularly suitable for presents are the bronzes, of which the establishment can show a complete and varied stock.

Their Majahca ware his attracted the notice (. casual passers-by, and novelties in that line will be shown to the end of the Christmas season. l.acllfM' at! Iirnta' COLD WATC HES and chains at Gkokgk W. IIasi ett's, Smitbticld street. Nral sarqura, 11 and Iliatn.

Finest importations at real bargains. linns iV Hackk's Great Clearance Sale, Fifth avenue aud Market street. IwiiielbluK linporlaut. If vou are going to buy furniture be sure and examine the stink of James Millikeu No. Ml Smithneld street.

The stock comprises Bedroom Setts, Wardrobe, Book Cases, Extension Tallies, flat I lacks, 1 ar lor Setts, The prices are exceed ingly low, and the goods guaranteed. An examination will prove this. notijerrst That llnsliatiil of Mln Must take me to that wonderful "Bee Hive" store and buy me a nice dark calico wrapper, sold at HO 5 and splendid Tycoon rep wrappers, lined al through, up; heavy left skirts, cts. up; extra large kitchen aprons, 111 cts girls' wool hoods, 25 cts. up; elegaut kil suits for boys and girls, SI.

25; baby shoes. hand knit, loc The Bf.f. Hive, Cri Market street The Central Shoe House has tbe nicest, lest and cheapest line of Gents' Fancy Slippers in Pittsburgh. Call and see for yourself at lott Smithneld street. Bargains, Bargains, Bargains.

Great clearance sale. liters Fifth avenue and Market street. Sally I.nnn. Take three pints of flour, one and a half measures of Banner Baking Powder, two tea-spoonfuls of salt; mix thoroughly and sift then rub in one halt cup ot cold but ter, add two eggs, well beaten, and one pint cold sweet milk hake in square or one pan ear. hot, with butter.

Each can of Banner Baking Powder contains a meas ure to nse instead of a spoon. I to (he Times. Mr. Kossiter, manager of tbe Boston Clothing House, Smithneld street, knows what the public demands these depressed lmes. This conclusion is arrived at altera isit to his establishment, and learning tow erv far a little money will go.

It is as tonishing really, the low prices that rule The quality of the clothing, it must Iso be borne in mind, is good, and will wear well, which is another very great de sideratum. The variety of suits on band is large, and no difficulty is exterienced to procure a suit that will fit as well as one made to order. iOH Wyiie Aveunc. The dental or Dr. Chas.

S. Scott, IOH Wylie avenue, is dally crowdeti by parties sutler inn with ailiinir teeth, and they all iro nnnv relieved and with the Doctor's painters method ol extracting. He certainly Is the moft skillful extractor in th-s city. He never fails. dellrlw Jnst Received.

Mens' calf buckle Alexis forSJ.fO and upward at the new Central Boot and shoe bouse 138 Smithneld street. Itaricalna for the Holidays. Piano Carriage Kohes, Persian and Japanese Table Covers. Elegant goods closing at great bargains. Hftirs Hackk's -Great Clearance Sale, Fifih avenue and Market street.

tt.oi. fc.o. s.co. A r'me Set et Teeth, warranted up- rior any rr.ii, in tli can he liit f- by iiiit-int Lr. S.

Scot'. Wylie nvenue. The lit c-'or will natea ret teetii. etewcere advertised for 6 OO, tor 4 OO. Di n't te hum- hut'Ked.

but iro to 10 ylie avenue ana what you can get lor dcll.lw Hernia, all In nary Dtnoasea, and Syphtiltie Mercnxlal aflecUons of the Throat, Skin ef Bones, are cured In the (honest possible time that will Insure permanent relief. Spermetor face or Seminal Weatnea and lmpotency, a result of aelf buse la youth, or excess in ma turer yean, and welsh produces some of tbe fol lowing etlecu: At emlastona, blotcbea, debility dlixlneea, nervous ntwa. dlmneas of eouxct ladlgeetlon, constipation, deepondeaoy, eeeis. ion of Id eaa, aversion to society, loea of mrmory end sexual power, and which uncta the net biMlneea or marriage, ere vheronliry aa4 permanently cured. A medical pamphlet relating; to the above diseases, with HA valuaMe receipts tor domestic use, sent to any address Kf cents.

This pamphlet should be reed by au, and youmc. married or All eviuui -nicatlona oonridential. Address U1KAKU MtUH'AL UUFES SA ti a SS Sixth avenue. Flttsbariitt, Pe. Otfise hours from 9 A.

M. to P. M. Jtt94 from 5 P. to 7 P.

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