THE DAILY EVENING TELEGRAPH TRIPL SHEET PHILADELPHIA, SATURDAY, DECEMBER- 17, 1870.
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THE FIRE BILL.
The Ordlanaee fr tbe Paid Fir Department
as traaaarittea1 ! the AlavarTbe Kail Vtxt
I Ike Dacameat.
The following li a copy of the bill passed by City
Councils for the creation of a Paid Fire Department,
and transmitted to the Mayor fur his approval or
rejection:
Section I. The Select and Common Connclls of the
city of Philadelphia (to ordan. Tnat the Fire Drparw
ment shall consist of seven (T) Fire Commissioners,
one Chief Engineer, Ave Assistant Engineers, and as
Disny foremen, englnemen, hoseinon, nook and Ud
der men, and other persona, to be divided Into com
panies, as the numk'f of engine and other Ore ap
paratus belonging to the city shall from time to time
require.
Section I. The sad Fire Commissioners shall be
Citizens of Philadelphia, of good charaoter, not
otidcr thirty jears 01 age, who shall serve without
com pen Ration, and be elected as follows: Three ny
Select Council and four by Common Council on the
last sated meeting In Decern rr, 1ST0. The said
Commissioners, when elected, shall draw for their
respective terms of office, three for the term of tw
years and four for the term of four years ; and every
second year thereafter, at tueir first stated
meeting, in the month of February, there shall be
elected in the same manner three or fonr persons,
as the case may be, by the Select or C iruirfon Coun
cils, In which the vacancies may occur, to serve for
the term of four years. The miaorltvlneaoh Cham
ber shall, at all times, be represented by one mem
ber In said Board of Fire Commissioners. The sld
Commissioners to hold their oillcas until their suc
cessors are duly elected ami qualiiied.
Section 8. That In case of ueath, resignation, dts
qnallflcatlon, or removal of, or the neglect or re
fusal to perform the duties Incumbent upon their
cillots ly any or all of saidco'umissloners, the Coun
cils shall proceed at once to Oil suoQ place or places,
by a tew election as above provided, and for the un
opTed U-rin.
Sec tl n 4. That the said Fire Commissioners shall
pucted ai once to organize a department to constat
of n t exceeding tweuty-two steam lire engines and
Ave hook, and ladder companies; and thereafter
such numlter of companies as they may from time
t lime be authottzed and directed by Councils.
Tbey shsll have the appolutment of and entire con
tiol over all ofllirs and employes, and of the pro
pel ty of the Klre Department, and shall be field
atricdy accountable therefor to Councils, ty whom,
upon conviction of dereliction of duty, malfeasanoe
In oillce, or violation of anv of the provisions of this
ordinance, after a hearing before the Joint 0m
m it tee on Fire Department, they shall be removed
from office.
Section 5. The said Fire Commissioners shall hold
at least two stated meetings monthly, and keep a
correct record of all their proceedings, subject at
ah times to the Inspection of. the Mayor and Coun
cils, and their committees, and shall annually, In
the month of January, prepare an accurate report
to Councils or the state of tne department. Tiiey
shall have authority, in conjunction with the Com
mittee on Fire Department to tit up and appropriate
to their use, and that of the engineer!, suitable
rooms as offices, the necessary expenses of which
shall be defrayed out of the fuuds appropriated
for the UBe of the department, and -the
presldynt of the commissioners shall have
authority to draw warrants upon the City
Treasurer for such sum or sums of moneys as they
mav from time to time require, not exceeding the
appropriations by Councils; provided that all bills
for expenditures shall first be submitted to and ap-
? roved by the Committee on Firo Department,
hey shall have power to suspend or expel any
member of any Are company, and to reorganize any
comr any, and they shall also adopt a suitable uni
form to be worn by the officers and men. The said
Fire Commissioners shall also have authority to
make such rules and regulations for the govern
ment, discipline, and ordr of the department, and
for the extinguishment of Ures, as tbey may. think
nectasary and expedient, provided such rules and
regulations be not Inconsistent wi ll any ordinance
of Council. All meetings of the Fire Commission
ers snail be open to the public.
Section. That on the Sd day of January, 1ST1,
the Hre Commissioners, as herein provided for,
shall meet and organize and elect from their num
ber a president, 'i'bey shall alio elet a secretary
and messenger, who. by virtue of their oilloes, shall
be members 01 the Fire Department. The secretary
shall also perform the duties of clerk to the Chief
Engineer, and the messenger shall also be messen
ger to the Chief Engineer. The said Fire Commis
sioners shall al bo give public notice byadvertise
ment In at least three newspapers for one week that
they are prepared to receive applications for mem
bership in the tire Department and proposals for
the sale or lease to the city of such lire apparatus,
houses, horses, and other property needed by them
(or the purposes of the department.
Section 7. All officers and members of the Flro
Department shall be persons of good moral charac
ter, and shall retain their respective positions for
and during good behavior, and for such times as
they perform their duties harmoniously with their
associates and satisfactorily to the Fire Commis
sioners. They shall not be subject to removal on
account of any political, religious, or other senti
ment t-nterteiued by them, so long as such opinion
or sentiment does not Interfere with the faithful
aid efficient die charge of their duties as members
of the Fire Department.
8ction8. That the salaries of the officers an t
employes of the Fire Department shall be as fol-
i-jChief Engineer, twentv-bve hundred (250W dol-
lars.per annum. J1
Heoretary of tne f ire commissioners and uierk to
the Chief Engineer, twelve hundred (1200) dol
lars per annsm.
Messenger of the Tire Commissioners, ftSOO per
annum.
tssistant Engineers, each fl2O0 per annum,
nginemen, each, one thousand (louo) dollars per
annum.
Firemen, each, eight hundred (400) dollars per an
num. Tillermen and drivers, each, seven hundred and
fifty (750) dollars per annum.
Foremen, each, four hundred and fifty (430) dollars
per annum.
And the hose and hook and ladder men, each,
three hun Jred and sixty 300) dollars per annum.
And all of said salaries shall be payable monthly.
(Section 9. Every officer and member of the Fire
Department shall, before entering upon bis duties,
sign the following agreement to be deposited with
the Fire Commlsbloners:
"I, A. B., having been appointed a member of the
Philadelphia Fire Department, hereby agree to abide
by ail the ordinances of the Councils and rules aud
regulations of the Fire Commissioners relatlug
then to."
Any officer or member who (hall neglect or refuse
to sign the same shall not be entitled to receive any
compensation whatsoever.
Section 10. No person under twenty-one years of
age shall be an officer or member of the Fire Depart
ment, nor shall any person be an officer or meinoer
Who Is not a legal voter In the city of Philadelphia;
and no person holding office of any kind under the
United mates. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or
city of Philadelphia shall hold any office created by
this ordinance.
Section 1L The Chief Engineer shall have the sole
command at tires over the Assistant Kugtneers,
Officers, and members of the Fire Department, and
all other persona who may be present at nres. Tie
shall direct all proper measures for the extinguish
ment of nres, protection of property, and preser
vation 01 order. It shall be his duty to examine
taito the condition of all the lire apparatus and
houses connected therewith a often as the Fire
Commissioners or Councils may require ; and when
ever the engines or other apparatus shall jed
alterations or repairs he shall report the
name to the Fire Commissioners, who shall
cause the same to be made, lie shall trans
mit to the Fire Commissioners all returns of officer,
members, and companies ; keep f tr and exact roll
r the respective companies, specifying the time of
admission and discharge, and name, age, occupa
tion, and residence of each member, lie suau, an
nuafly, in the month of Jauuary, and oftener If re
quired by the Fire Commissioners or Councils, report
to them of the condition of the bouses, fire appa
ratus, and other property of tho department, toge
ther with the names of the officers and members of
the various companies, tho number of llres since
Inst report, the causes thereof, and the extent of
damage as near as cau be ascertainei.
fcction 1. Jn the absence 01 the Chief Engineer
the atsisUiit engineer, to be ik'slgaved by blin
abail execute the duties of bU office, with ful
pew eta.
Section is. Every engine company shall have one
engwie-uan, one llreman, aud one driver, wno shall
be permanently employed, and who shall at ail times
be In and about the engine-house, except when un
avoidably absent ; and shall also have one foreman,
and elirtit hooeliien. .
Section 14. Every hook and ladder company shall
hava one driver and one tmer man, who shall be
permanently employee, and who shall at all times be
In and about the truck house, except when una
voidably absent ; and shall also nave one f ureuaa
.ml tin mumbers.
Section is. The property of each engine company
ii on ramiilt or not u-ki than one steam fire engine.
one boss carriage, one thousand feet of hose,
together with such other apparatus foreuectuai ser
l. aa the FirrKJommisalouers shall deem necessary,
n.i fui.r hones. The use ol said horses shall be
Minti-olled br the foreman of each of the several
nnanlea. subtfet to the apnrovHl Of tLe Chief En
rlneer. In such manner as bis judgment tusy dlcUie.
B KwiLn is. 'l'ha crooertv of each book aud ladder
company shall couaiai of not les than one ladder
truck, anu au neccsuarj huwi. uu luiyiujcuw,
txw-tlon 17. The Fire Commissioners, Chief and
A.Miviont Kuviueers. and the foremen of companies
be and they are hereby authorized to exercise the
puweis of police officers la going ti, wiUe at, and
returning from any Pre that may occur, or alarm bs
given.
Section 19. Fsoh engine company may have extra
men no; exceening four In number, and eci hook
and ladder company not exceeding six. They shall
not be entitled to pay except when ordered on
duty in the plaoe of absentees, when they slMll re
ceive the same pay, to be deduoted front the
monthly sslary of such absentees. Said extra men.
shall be furnished by the Commissioners with hat
and badge without charge therefor; In the case of a
vacancy in the company to which they are attached
they shall. If worthy and competent, be eligible to
promotion to fill the same.
r ectlon 1. The Fire Commissioners may grant to
any officer or member of the department. If they
deem it compatible with the interests of the depart
ment, a vacation, not exceeding two weeks in any
one year, upon such terms as they may think expe
dient. Section to. The Fire Commissioners shaH have
power to remove such of the lire-alarm signal boxes
as may not be needed, and locate the same and such
others as tbey shall deom necessary ; and they shall
also niBke such modifications In said boxes and the
manner of giving alarms of fire as thev shall con
sider requisite aud necessary for the efilolent work
ing of the Fire Department ; provided the same be
done nndei the supervision of the Department Of
Fire-alarm and Polico Telegraph.
Section SI. The present Fire Department Is here
by placed under the dlreotlon and control of the
sahl Fire Comm 1st loners, subject to thetr rules and
regulations; and they shall bavo full power and
autnoilty to suspend any company or companies
from active service for violation of the same, or
dismiss them from the Fire Department. The pre
sent Chief and AsafetvSit Engineers are hereby di
rected to report tajwi obey the rules and regula
tions of said Fire Commissioners, and whenever
they shall deem the services of the said Chief a ad
Assistant Engineers no longer necessary thetr term
of office shall cease.
Section ss. That the Fire Commissioners are
hereby authorised, If they deem It advisable, to
lease upon such terms and for such length of time
not exceeding three years as they shall think neces
sary and expedient, or purchase saoh of the appa
ratus, bouses, and other property of the present lire
crmpanles as will insure the immediate and efficient
service of the department. No house rented or
leased by the said Fire Commissioners for the use of
the department shall be occupied by other tenant or
aWPOCltt! lOILj
Section S3. That It shall not be lawful for any per
son or persons to Injnre, rtfaoe, or In any manner
destroy any ol the lire apparatus, or property of the
aame, or any police or lire-alarm telegraph box or
wire, or hinder or obstruct any engine or hook and
ladder company, or any member thereof, or officers
of the department, from freely passing along the
streets of the city to or from a Ore, or In any manner
hinder or prevent any of the said fire companies, or
any membeT orfoQloerof the department, from ope
rating at any lire.
Section 84. That It shall not be lawful for any per
son or persons knowingly to give or cause to be
given any false alarm of fire by means of the tele
graph signal boxes.
Section 2ff. That it shall not be lawful for any per
son or persons, without the consent and authority
of the Fire Commissioners, to have In his or their
possession, use or make, or cause to be made or
used, any key or keys to any fire-engine, hook and
ladder house, or telegraph signal box, nor shall any
person or persons not a member or officer of the
Fire Department use, or wear, any part of tho uni
form determined upon by the Fire Commissioners,
wltbont their permission first had and obtained.
Section 86. Any person or persons violating any of
the provisions of sections S3, 24, and 35, of this ordi
nance, shall surfer and pay a tine of not less than
live dollars, nor more than one hundred dollars, for
the use of the city. Such fine to be recoverable as
like penalties are now by law recoverable.
Section 87. That the sum of foo.ooo be and the
same is hereby appropriated to the Fire Department
for the expenses of 171, for the following purposes,
to wit:
Item 1. Salary of Chief Engineer............ 2,600
o Assistant engineers .... 6,000
" Secretary 1,200
" Messenger 800
" 89 Englnemen 83,000
" 82 Firemen 1T,600
" ST Drivers.. ., 80,850
8.
4.
6.
.
7.
8.
9.
27 Foremen 12.150
6 Tillermen. 8,750
886 Hose and Laddermen. 81.860
10.
11. Maintenance of horses 86,780
13. Repairs of apparatus 10.800
" 13. Renewing of hose. 10,000
" 14, Printing, stationery, and Inciden
tals. "8,000
" 15. Fuel and gas fcr houses 5,ooo
" 16. Fuel for engines and oil for hose. . . 8,500
" 17. Rent of houses and apparatus. 87,ooo
" IS. Purchase of forcing hose 85,000
" 19. " of horses 85,750
" 20. of loo sets or harness 4,000
81. Furniture, bedding and stoves.. 6,000
" 32. Purchase of engines, hose carriages,
wagon?, trucks, and ladders 76,500
1400,000
Section 28. That the ordinance approved January
RO, 1955, entitled "An ordinance to reorganize the
Fire Department of the city of Philadelphia," and all
other ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsis
ttnt herewith be, and the same are hereby repealed.
.HARK1UU.
Ei liott Mtkrr. On the evening of the 7th Inst.,
by the Rev. W. C Robinson, Mr. Benjamin p. Et..
LioTT to Miss Martha A. Mykrs, both of this city.
Stevkkboh 8MVENSON On Nov. 80th, 1870, at
the Rectory, No. 1101 Huntingdon street, by Rev.
Rees C Evans, Rector or the church of the Messiah,
Mr. RlCHABD STEVENSON tO MiSS MAGGIE A. STEVEN-
fon, both of Philadelphia.
iu:i.
Farkel. On the 14th Instant, Rebecca Jake,
daughter of Annie and the late Barton Farrel, aged
6 years and 8 months.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from the resi
dence of her uncle, Mr. John Sparks, No. 110.1 Dau
ton street, above Otter, on Sunday afternoon, at 1
o'clock. Tb proceed to hi. John's Vault.
Haoehty. On the 15th iastant, Mary, wife of
John Daoerty, aged 45 years.
The relatives and friends of the family are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral, from the resi
dence of her husband, No. 1701 Carlton street, on
Sunday afternoon, at 1 o'clock, without farther no
tice To proceed to Cathedral Cemetery.
Hbkdekson On tho 15th instant, Elizabeth
Ikmkhson, aged 84 years.
Hr friends and relatives and those of the family
are invited to attend the funeral, from the residence
or her brother-in-law, Richard C. Harvey, No. 1937
Balnbrldge street, on Sunday afternoon next, the
lMh instant, at 3 o'clocr, without further notice,
aTo proceed to the Woodlands.
Lorn On the morning of the 14th Instant, Joshua
T. Loyp, Jr., In the 49th year of his age.
The relatives aad friends, also the members of
Sparta Lodge, K. of P.; the members of the Typo
graphical Union, No. 8, and the remaining members
of Co. E, 8d Pennsylvania Reserves, are invited to
wttend the funeral, from ills late realdeuoe. No. 830
North Seventh street, on Sunday morning, at 10
o'clock. Interment at Mechanics' Cemetery.
SiMHOKS. At his residence at cnesnut 11111, on
tbe morning of the 17th Inst, Eoward 8. Simmons.
I me notice wui oe given 01 ine ruserai.
Smith On Saturday. December 17th, after ash rt
illness, SalxiiCahboll, wife of Oliver Smith.
Due notice or tne runerat wui ws given.
Iobin On the 17th Instant. Mrs. Mary Torin,
wife of Michael Tobin, in tbe 40th year of her age.
The relatives and rriemisare respecuouy mvaeu
to attend her funeral, fronrher husband's residence,
M. w. corner or rourtn ana souin screeis, on jauu
day morning, 10th Instant, at 8 o'clock. To proceed
to St. Josephs Church. Interment at Ca'lieclral
Cemetery.
Yvai.ton This (sswraay) morning, x.iviv w.
Walton, M. D., In the 63d year or his age.
The relatives aud friends of the rauiily are respect-
folly invited to attend his funeral, from bis late
day, isth instant, at 11 o'clock A. M.
IT MASONIC NOTICE. THE OFFICERS AND
Members ol KENSINGTON LODGE. No 811, A. Y.
M.. aud the Order generally, are iraiernany invnea
to meet at Days Hall, RICHMOND and makuio-
KOICU Streets, on blMJAI Af itii.wn, isiu
lust , at law o'clock, to attend the Funeral of oor de-
ceafatd uromer, m iiumab tAJirutLu
liy order of the W. M.
CHARLES K. NEISSER, Secretary.
N. B. Mabonlc Dress will be strictly observed.
INSURE YOUR LIFE AT 110 JIE
IN the
AMERICAN
1113 I N STJIt A.1N C713 CO.
OF MllLAUBLPIIIA.
ALEX. WD1LLDIN, President.
JOHN 8. WILSON, Secretary.
The AMERICAN issues policies on all desirable
plsns at (out rat cm, and Is viuurpant,ed In the advan
tages oirered to insurers by any Company la te
Lulled States. U 16 wsmaot
8. E. Comer Fourth and Walnut Btt.
4V HORSE COVEU3, BUFFALO ROIUS,
rtj Fancy Robes. Lap Rugs, Fur Gloves and
C ollars. Large stock or all grade goods at loot
prices. MOVER'S Usrueaa, Saddlery aud Trunk
Store, No. o MAHKLT Street. d Is II lmrp
DRY aooos.
J. R. CASSELBERRY & CO..
MammotU
Bee Hive Dry Goods Store,
No. 920 CHESNUT STREET.
Dry Goods for the Million.
For Useful Holiday Gifts.
Read the following list, every item of which
we offer 25 per cent, leas than usual
prices:
For Holiday Gifts, French Merlnoea at too.
For Holiday Gifts finest Imported Satinet, 9o.
For Holiday Gifts, all wool Satlnes, Wo.
For Holiday Olfta, real English Satlnes, To.
For Holiday Glfis, plaid Serges, 5o.
For Bollday Gifts, plaid Mohairs, 5o.
For Holiday Gifts, finest plaid Serges, 75c.
For nollday Qifts, roll Irish Popllai, $l-!5.
For Holiday Gifts, 4 plaid Salting Cloths, l-ST.
For Holiday Gifts, gay wrapper Reps, 8 Jo.
For Holiday Gifts, Empress Cloths, all oulors, 63o.
For Holiday Gifts, striped Serges, BOo.
For Holiday Gifts, corded Eplngllnes, II'IIX
For Holiday Gifts, cloth green Mohair, 85o.
XVXourning- Counter.
For Holiday Gifts, Superior Black Alpaoas, Mo.
For Holiday Girts, Double Warp Alpaoas, 8TX0.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Alpaoas, boo.
For nollday Gilts, Blaok Alpacas, 62c
For Holiday Gifts, Pure Bl u k Mohairs, 75c.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Empress Cloths, B0.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Empress Cloths, 60.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Empress Cloths, Wo.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Roll Poplins, I1-2B. ,
For Holiday Gilts. Black Bptngllnes, tl-25.
For Holiday Gifts, Corded Poplins, 61, T5, 8T0., ft.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Merinoes, 11-50.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Mourning Silts, it to 15.
For nollday Gifts, American Mourning Sltks,tl.50.
For Holiday Gifts, Finest Black Alma Poplins.
Black and Colored Silks.
For Holiday Gifts, Job plain colored Silks, 1 1 -75.
For Holiday Gifts, superior colored Silks, all co
lors.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Silks, f 1.
For Holiday Gins, Black Silks, ll-8.
For Holiday Girts, Black Silks, fl-59.
For Holiday Gifts, Black bilks, $175.
For Holiday Girts, Black Silks, f i.
Fer Holiday Girts, Black Silks, V5.
For Holiday Girts, American Black Silks, Si,
For Holiday Girts, finest Black Silks, 1'H np to $5.
For Holiday Gifts, heavy corded Black Silks, S3.
Shawls.
Shawls.
For Holiday Gifts, Paisley Long Stiawls, f 50 to 1200.
For Holiday Ulfts, Paisley Square Shawls, 825 to
$75.. - .. . j ; , i
Vox Holiday Gifts, Broche Long Shawls, f 15 to 130,
For Holiday Girts, Broche Hfiuare Shawls, 110 to
1 35.
For Holiday Gifts, Scarlet Centre Broche Shawls.
For Holiday Gilts, Black Centre Broche Shawls. .
' For Holiday Girts, Closed Centres Broche Shawls.
For Holiday GiftsPpon Centres Broche Shawls.
For Holiday Girts, Gay Striped Shawls, S3 75.
For Holiday Gifts, Gay Long Plaid Shawls, ir.v)
For Holiday Gifts, Shepherd's Long I'xald Shawls,
14 60.
For Holiday Gifts, Rich Striped Russian Carriage
Shawls.
For Holiday Gifts, Rich Striped Shawls, long, tie,
For Holiday Gifts, Black aud White Striped Sna wis.
For Holiday Gifts, Largest Stooc of Shawls la the
City.
' Cloaks, Sacqucs, and Suits.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Beaver Stcqucs, 110 to
f30.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Velveteen Sacques, ti to
$25.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Astrachan Sacques, 20
to 30.
For Holiday Girts, Real Astrachan Cloaks, 25 to
f 40. -.
For Holiday Gifts, Cloth Suits, 40 to 1 50.
For Holiday Gifts, Poplin Suits, $18 to $15.
For Holiday Gifts, Opera Sacques, 1 1 to f 15.
Cloths and Cloakings.
For Holiday Gifts, White Fur Beavers, $4 50.
For Holiday Gifts, White Chinchilla, $450.
For Holiday Gifts, White French Cloths.
For Holiday Gifts, White Honeycomb Cloths.
For Holiday Gifts, White Velvet Cords, 11 to fa 50.
For Holiday Girts, Scarlet and Bine Cloths.
For Holiday Gifts, Plaid Cloth s, f l -50.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Astrachan Cloths, $5 to
lis. . -
For Holiday G'.fts, Black Seal Skins, very fine.
For Holiday Gifts, Black Caraoullas, $1-60.
For Holiday Gifts, White Caraoullas, f IS to 118.
Glove Counter.
For Holiday Gifts, real Kid Gloves, II.
For Holiday Girts, real Kid Gloves, f L
For Holiday Gifts, Black Kid Gloves, 8 buttons.
For nollday Gifts, White Kid Gloves, II.
For Holiday Olfts, real Bajou Kid Gloves.
For Holldty Gifts, Gents' best Kid Gloves.
For Uolidsy Gifts, Gents' Fur-top Kid Gloves.
For Uolidsy Gifts, Ladles' and Gents' Cloth Gloves.
For Holiday Gifts, Children's Cloth Gloves, white,
blue, and scarlet.
Ileal Lace' Handkerchiefs and
Collars.
For Holiday Glftf, rsal Lace Handkerchiefs, ta-25,
7-M).
For Holiday Gifts, real Lace Collars, ti,
Fir Holiday Gifts, Lace Collars, 45c.
For Holldav Gifts. Fancy Handkerch'.ers, 75o. to
I2'S5.
For Holldav Gifts. Gents' Handkerchiefs, 12c. to
tl-26.
For Holiday Gifts. Scarlet Broche. Scarfs, 87c.
to 2.
l or Holiday O ins, Nilsson Scarfs, 69c
A Job in rioor Druggets.
, Tor Holiday Gifts,
A handsome assortment of 5
Ladies' Underwear,
COMPRISING '
Cntrulses, swirts, Drawers.
Night Dresses and Dressing Saciuee, of fine mate.
rial and beautifully made.
At all prices ranging from 75c. to (5.
Also, Merino Underwear, all qualities.
We have jugf received a One lot of Hosiery.
Ladles' Balbriggan Hose, 62. aud 87Xc
Fine ICngUsh Hose, fuU regular, bo and 60c.
Ladles' Merino Hose in fine quality.
Children's Striped Woollen Hoae.;
We keep constantly on hand superior makes of
English sud French Corsets, which we offer from
S5c to IN
Infsuts' Long Robes and Short Dresses, beauti
fully made.
J. R. CA8SELCSKRY & CO.,
It No. ir)0 CHE3NUT Street.
DRY aooos.
Christmas Presents.
We would call attention to oar large assort
ment of
Black Silk,
Black Gilk,
Irish Poplins.
Irish Poplins,
Plaid Poplins,
Plaid Poplins,
Black Alpacas,
Black Alpacas,
Silk Poplins,
Silk Poplins,
Tartan Plaids.
Tartan Plaids.
"Velveteens,
Handsome Silk Finish.
Velveteens, ,
Lyons Velvet Finuh. all at
reduced prices.
Just opened for the Holidays, 3090 yardi
doable width fine
IM o li a, i r,
All the new shades only HI oonts, half price.
All the above at
GEO. D. WISHAM'S
CHEAP STORE,
No. 7 N. Eighth Street.
Christmas Presents.
We would oall attention to oar large assort
ment of
BLACK SILK,
BLACK SILK,
IRISH POPLINS,
IRISH POPLINS,
PLAID POPLINS,
PLAID POPLIN8,
BLACK
BLACK
ALPACAS,
ALPACAS,
silk: POPLINS.
SILK POPLINS,
TARTAN
TARTAN
PLAIDS,
PLAIDS.
VolvetconH,
Handtome Silk Finish.
"Velveteens,
Lyons Velvet Finish, all at Ro;
duced Prices.
Just opened fer the Holidays,
double width fine
TV! o U a i
-.00 yafds
All the new shades only 31 cents, half price
AU the abore at
GEO. :D. WISHAM'S
Cheap Store, .
Ho. 7 H. Eighth Street.
THE GREAT
M DAY
IV OW READY.
Together with a Brilliant Importation ; of
Eich Fancy Boxes.
STEPHEN F. WHITMAN & SONS.
S. W. CORNER Of TWELFTH AND MARKET STS.
HEAVY RE
Grand Final Sale.
Nos. 1012 and 1014 CIIESNUT Street.
J. Nl. HAFLEICH'S
Still Further Reduced in Prices.
Stock
Must be closed out immediately without regard
to cost or value.
Prices Fixed for. the week commencing Monday.
December 12.
Are bo low that a perfect cleariag oat ia expected. Purchasers will be astonished at the
LOW PRICES AND GREAT BARGAINS.
DRY aooos.
B
It U A. I W 8.
25 Per
Cent. Below Gold
Prices.
OUR GREAT SALE OF
Linen Goods,
Table Cloth,
Table Linens.
Table Napkins,
Damask Doylies,
Huckaback and
Damatk Towels!
Marseilles Quilts,
Lace Curtains,
Nottingham Curtains,
Eich. Curtain Goods, Etc.,
WILLBB CONTINUED AT THE SAME
UNPRECEDENTED LOW PRICES.
SheppartV
Van Harlingen,
& Arrison.
No. I COO CHE8NUT Street.
18 IT StutuSt
JPHILADSLPIIIA.
OTODDAKT li Bit
OTHER
O offer Inducements to buyers in
HOLIDAY GIFTS
of a useful character.
Dress Goods at IB rents -1
ress Ootids at 8ft cents.
Drtbs Goods at NX cents.
All Wool Epingllaes. B0 cents.
Kinpress Cloths, DO cents.
Cloelng out of all grades of
WINTKU DRESS GOODS
at reduced prices.
BARGAINS I BLACK SILKS.
Now in 8tock,the best grades we nav. had for
veai s.
Prices from $1 o 13-60 per yard
GERMAN MANTILLA VELVETS,
from 3 to 6 per yard.
SPLENDID LYONS CLOAKING VELVETS
at a great reduction.
BROCHE LONG SEA WIS,
from I8 60 to 120.
A Splendid Line from 120 to !.
Embrolderleis Fancy Ilandkcrot a, Gloves,
Laces, etc., etc.
CURWBN STODDART k BRO.,
19 16 8t Nca. 4B0, 452, and 454 N. 8KCON U 5 1
T ITTLB
CHILDREN'S . LINEN HDKFS.
1j A lot of
very nue unen iiaus., so cents a
d"orEEN'S BLONDS, FOR FRIENDS' USE.
A lot of new SUIT silk Net, One, for TS cents
about 60 per cent, off regular rli e.
BLACK SILK DOTTED NET. FOR VEILS.
BLACK SILK FIUUKKD NB.T,
for Erentng Oversklrts.
BLACK SILK FLOUNCING LiC'ES,
forETenlng Dress Flouncing, atvery red ucd prices.
TWO-YAKD WIDE tltENCH MUSLIN.
Small Invoices of a desirable article growing
scare sud advancing In price.
WUITK TARLATAN MUSLIN.
Invite attei.t'on to a very superior quality, at
II to a piece, 1 ; I jama, vrr; r.p r
JiET OF V; KA KLY EVERY DESCRIPTION. I
Id Cb) I A "SUIT v jjui m.ini amiJB,
1.ACESOP ALL KINDS.
The many anra row on hand, for bollday pur
pcees.n: ay be supplied from my very large and varied
ktUtk' 'NOTTINGHAM HCE CURTAINS
for Chrtntn as presents, at prices that make then)
sell never so many.
BLACK FKENOH VEILS, CiLAIS OAMBRI.V.
Lxia exuetly like thread, wear as well, only 12.
UM ri to I 4, gold limes, at ". URNE S, No. H N.
EKUTUSlrtvt.
DU CTB OW.
DRY aooos.
ANDKE RCHIEF8K
LINEN GOODS
(Acknowledged tbe cheapest la tue cltj) for
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
From Importers' forced auction sales.
Gents' Handkerchiefs In fancy boxes for presents.
' ' Ladles' Handkerchiefs in fancy boxes for presents.
AI 'L'nen Hemstitched Ildkft.,
. . lO Centsi. . .
Initial, Embroldcted, and Revere Handkorohlefs.
TOWELS ! ! TBLE LINENS ! I MIR
SE1LLES QUILTS ! t
Fine Doable Damask Table-clothsa to 4 yards
lorg, for presents ; Napkins to match.
Fine Bleached Tablo t,inenp, cak. to $2150 per yard.
FIdo Damnsk Towels in red aad blue bordors.
Pplendtrt Dainnfk Napkins, from TOO. dos. to finest.
fchccliog tiid Shining Linens in cheap Job lots.
Handsome Kxpcsitiou Marseilles ullta for pre
aenu.
10-4 Bleached Muslin Shei tings, 85 and 43 c
, 1I0SIEUY AM) UMiERWEAB.
Pattwrlplit & Warner's Merino Underwear,
dents' Hurts and Drawers, 60, 75, 8Jc , f 1 up.
Indies' Merino Vesta, 02, Trc, tl, to finest.
Gents' Regular-made lalf-bse, 0, i 85c.
1 ad lea' ltcptilar-made Hose, 1tr, vs. 81, 87,Vo.
bovs', Misses', aud Children's Merino Wear, all
BiKCS.
FLANNELS AND ItLANKKTS.
Ali-wool Flannel?, S, SO, 83, 85a up.
Welsh, I'ullarUvale, Don.er, and Shaker Flannels.
Cantcn Haiilicls, 12,V, in, 18, 20, 82, 4fi, to 80C
U)d ISIanktts, $i-75, 3-75, 85 par pair.
rique, French Muslins, On unrks. isalQSOOkS.
Hamburg F.dgings and Iuutrilng.
JOHN BURNS,
Hotue-fumlshiDg Try Goods, Importer
and Retailer ef Hosiery,
945 and 917 8. KL.I2V12IVni St.,
It : ABOVfl SPRUCE.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
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Parian,
Class, '
Lava, -Majolica,
China, -Jasper,
Etc.
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TYNDALE, MITCHELL CO.,
707 CHESNUT ST., 707
UBSlf
rniLADILPHIA.
pBBISTMAB P11ESKNT8 I
CBRI TMAS PUBSBNT8 I
A large assortment of
W1UT.NG DESKS,
PORTFOLIOS,
POCK IT BOOKS.
AT LOW TRICKS.
MA.QEB'S,
Ho. 816 CHBSNUT street.
pAFEHI PAPER!
THE LAROIST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF
LETTER, CAP, NOTE, AND BILL PAPER,
WhoKfale tad Retail, at the Loweit Prices, at
MAG SB'S, ,
No. 816 CBESNUT Street.
IA11IES! DIA1UE3 FOU 1871 I
The largest ttd best assortment of DIARIES la the
world la at
It MAGBE's, No. 816 CBtbNUT Street.