FRIDAY, JANUARY v? r VERYHARDSLEDD1IG Perils That Environ Conscientious County Commissioners IN EQUALIZING ASSESSMENTS. The First Appeals to Be Heard Townships To-JTorrw. Frtm .DISCEEPAXCIES IS OCCUPATION TAX Country debating societies still at inter Yftls debate the qnestion: "Is Conscience a Safe Moral Guide?" The Allegheny County Commissioners will univocally, in all prob ability, give an answer in the negative. They find not so much trouble in the farm ing nor in the city districts as in the bor oughs ia reconciling the erratic returns made to them by assessors, and the triennial jrear is a source of tribulation that the un initiated can scarce fathom. For instance, one year Homestead bor ough assessors tried to do their duty as they understood the law, and the consequence was that Homestead property was rated so much higher than Braddock, equally valu able, at least, that the Commissioners were in a quandary as to what should be done. To raise Braddock to its actual value would raise a storm that might rupture the -compact, and the conflict of conscience with duty was one from which the most courage ous might be excused, should they quail. The result was one that could not give satis faction. The assessment of occupations is another hitch that gives' mjch trouble to the com missioners. In one borough a man's occu pation is assessed say at $1,000, and in an other a man who makes twice as much may be assessed at half or less than half of that 'amount "While the commissioners know that THE BATIXG IS UNJUST, for the want of accurate knowledge they are forced to acquiesce, and the result is heartburning and absolute injustice; but the commissioners are not the keepers of public conscience, and they are powerless to entire "ly correct the evil. A case came under the notice of the writer some years ago where one man who made between $1,000 and 55, 000 a year was rated by the assessors at 800, and another who made but $1,200 a vear at 51,000. It is suggested that a fixed sum, say 51 on each, regardless of what he made, would be more equitable than the present way of rating, but in some boroughs this would reduce the revenue for borough purposes 4Terv materially, as a man who now paysSlO 'would pay but SI, but it would be more equitable than to let the $2,009 man off with ssy $3, while the man who only made $300 a year pays ?7 50. In some boroughs a lot will be valued at $400, while in another where property is equally valuable, that is. will sell for as much, the same sized lot is valued at $50, the one paying eight times as much tax as the other. Yet there are people whose con science is sufficiently elastic to allow them to make sworn returns on the lower valua tion. It seems that lands strictly agricultural are valued sufficiently high, ironi 50 to S75 an acre, which is about all they can stand, 'unless located in exceptionpbly favored dis tricts as to shipping facilities. There is "likely to be some music when the County Commissioners sit as A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION and attention is called to the fact that in most cases where appeals are heard by the courts they are ex-parte affairs, only one side being heard, as in the case of Thomas Don nelly, who appealed from the value put on the Bigley estate. He appealed from the assessment, although it was not higher than 'the amount of money he had lent on the estate, and, but one side being heard, the court reduced the valuation 97 per cent. It was subsequently learned that Mr. Donnelly made his representations when in his 'dotage, jus.t as the assessors had held, but this was not brought to the atten tion of the Court Injthecase of protest ants irom the borough of Coraopolis, heard three years ago, the Court ruling on one sided evidence caused Alfred McCabe, 'Squire Fcrree and others to pay taxes on a Tarnation of 5300 an acre, while tome of their neighbors got off on a valuation of $75 an acre. It is in vie w of such cases that the County Commissioners entreat taxpayers to read the following carefully and praver fully. It it the law nccording to Purdbn's -Digest: The County Commissioners of eaoh county shall compose a board, to be called a Board of Itevislon, of which the Countv Commissioner holding the oldest certificate of election shall be thePresident The members of the said board shall each take and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the President of the Court of Common Pleas, or the Prothonotary, in the following words, to-wit: "I. . do swear for affirml that I will faithfully, and to the best of my knowledge and judgment revise, correct and equalize the Taluationof all property taxable bvlaw in county . and faithfully perform all the duties of a member of the Board of Re vision for county, according to the laws of this Commonwealth; which oath shall be de posited In the office of the Recorder for the county. To make the Commissioners indorse all the assessments returned to them by assess ors would be the refinement of cruelty, and yet there are thousands who will kick higher than Soldene if the Commissioners attempt to conscientiously perform their duty in the premises. The County Commissioners will com mence to-morrow morning hearing appeals from the assessments. Hampton, Harmar and Fawn townships will be taken up first. The lungs are strained and raclced by a persistent cough, the general strength wasted, and an incurable complaint often established thereby. Dr. Jayne's Expecto rant is an effective remedy for coughs and colds, and exerts a beneficial effect on the pulmonary and bronchial organs. Use Bosalia flour, manufactured only by "Whitmyre & Co., Thirty-eighth street and Allegheny Valley Railroad, guaranteed the Yeryoest in the market. Tiro Thonsand Grocers In Allegheny county sell Marvin's superior bread and crackers. Don't be satisfied with any of the inferior makes. tufsu BRING the little ones to Elite gallery, 516 Market St., Pittsburg, this month; tine cab inets $1 per dozen. Dse elevator. Just received 200 pieces American sa teens, beautiful designs, 10c and 12Jc per yard. Hugus & Hacke. mwfsu Photos for the holidays Cabinets, all styles', f 1 50 per doz. Lies' popular gal lery, 10 and 12 Sixth si mwfsu An elegant line to select from and prices fill reduced in lace curtains, portieres, etc . mwfsu Hugtjs & Hacke. Photos for Christmas Cabinets, all tyles. $1 60 per doz. Lies' popular gal ery,,10 and 12 Sixth st. mwfsu Costume" plushes, choice colorings, 22 inches iu width; were ?1 60 and fl 76, re duced to $1 25 per yard. mwfsu Hugus & Hacke. Fine cabinets fl per dozen at "Elite" gallery, 616 Market st, Pittsburg. Oub extensive lines of dress goods have ell been marked down; the benefit will be jours by attending our cleaning up sale this and'next week. mwfsu Hugus & Hacke. The Beit it Cheapest. Especially is this true in regard to "Bosa lia," ft flour manufactured by 'Whitmyre Ss ,Co., Thirtv-eighth street and Allegheny itYalley Railroad. LATE NEWS Iff BRIEF. Uovernor Burleigh, of Maine, was in Augusta yesterday. Governor Luce was inaugurated at Lan sing, .Mich., yesterday, with considerable pomp and ceremony. Colonel Daniel JlcClurc, Assistant Paymas ter General, has been placed on the retired list of the army. Mrs. William Gerald and her 6-year-old Eon were fatally injured by firo at Tcrro Haute, Ind., yesterday. It is reported that Lady Salisbury will pre sent Mrs. Josepn Chamberlain to the Queen at the first drawiug-room. The business portion of the village of AI- tona,llL, was uurneu yesteraay evening, ini losses amonnt to 330,000, partially covered b; insurance. Archduchess Marguerite - Clementine, daughter of the Archduke Joeph, of Austria, has been betrothed to Prince Albert, of Thurn and Taxis. The Secretary of the Treasury yesterday afternoon accepted the following bond offer ings. Fours, registered. $o0,000 at 127; regis tered 4is, 54S1.80O at 10S$. Oberkampf and Mack, the Chicago mail box robbers, were yesterday sentenced by Judge Blodgett to five and three years in the penitentiary respectively. A special from Boston says that an auditing of the accounts of J. C Leighton, who was for 20 years clerk of the Municipal Court develops a shortage which will probably reach 5200,000. His term of service ended two years ago. A majority of the Bulgarian refugees in Southern Russia and Koumanla will return to their homes in consequence of the Govern ment's aninefcty. The foreign policy of the Government has received the support of the Conservatives. James Sistrunk and John and Sam Green, three desperate negroes, .attempted Tuesday night to rob and murder the family of J. E. Birt, a planter in Barnwell county. South Caro lina. A ficht ensued, in which the assailants and the family were both badly injured. A panic occurred yesterday on the Liver pool Exchange among speculators in shares of the Electric Sugar Refining Company, owing to the receipt of a cable dispatch announcing that a damaging discovery has been made in the process adopted by the company. The price of shares dropped from S3 to 15 Governor Ames, of Massachusetts, sent in his annual message to tho Legislature yester day. He advices the early submission to the people of the prohibition amendment and ad ocatcs the increase of the penalties for viola tion of the liquor laws. He thinks it would be wise to substitute imprisonment for fines in such cases. The Lincoln pulp mill, a largo frame struc ture, in which was made tho coarser grades of paper in connection with the Lincoln Paper Mills, of Merntton, Ont, was destroyed by nro yesterday morning. John Boyle, who was asleep on a finishing table, lost his life. His charred remains were found In the ruins. Loss about 30,000; Insurance, $10,000. The loss to Philadelphia commerce during the past year has been very disastrous both to life and property. 11 vessels, cither bound to or from Philadelphia, or owned in this city, hav ing gone to the bottom of tho ocean with ll8 lives, while nine more were wrecked, but for tunately without loss of life. The property swallowed up with these 29 vessels was valued at SS30.000. Robert Elder, Jr., was banged in the jail yard at Maj's Landing, K J., at 12.-07 o'clock esterdav afternoon, for the murder of his father. Death was almost instantaneous,pulsa tions ceasing within seven minutes from the time the drop fell. The enme for which Robert Elder suffered the death penalty was the mur der of his father, John Elder, on the afternoon of August 4, 16S8. The stables of the paving and- health de partments of Boston were burned yesterday af ternoon. Ten thousand bushels of grain and 70 tons of hay weie destroyed. The buildings cost $$0,000, and ere among the most elaborato of their kind in the world. Hoseman Pratt, of Engine 13, and Ladderman Sturgis, of truck 4, were badly hurt by falling timbers. The origin of the fire is unknown. Officers of the street railroad companies in New York do not view favorably the agreement submitted to them by the Executive Board of District Assembly 226. Nearl v all expressed to a reporter, who questioned them on the sub ject, a determination not to consent to tho clause advancing wages 23 cents a day all around. Others were reticent, but their man ner clearly indicated hostility to the proposed increase. Colgate it C'o.'s Demulcent ShnvitiR Soup Contains ingredients for cooling the skin and softening the beard never before successfully used. tfc-,' POWDER Absolutely Purer This powder never varies. A marvel of pnr ity, strength and wholcsomene;s. More eco nomical than tho ordinary kin ds. and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of ow est, short weight, alum or phosphate pow ders. Sold only m cans. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO.. lWi Wall St. X. Y. oc5-m46-Mwrsu HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Opera Glasses. Field and Tourists' Glasses, Magic Lanterns, Microscopes, Barometers, Gold Spectacles and Eye Glasses. KORNBLUM, Optician, delO-JtTWTrsuwk No. 37 Fifth ave. HERE IS THE RICE AUTOMATIC ENGINE Guaranteed to pull a saw through a log without f-lackenind speed. Guaranteed to do more work, with less fuel, than any engine bailt HANDSOMK. DURABLE, HIGH-CLASS The J.T. N0YE MFG. C0.,BuffaloJN.Y. ja2-5S-MWF COKE A2STD COAL MEN TAKE NOTICE! The Amhelm Live Stock Co., Limited, hag new in their stables at No. 52 Second are., ono hundred choice Mules. Anyone wishing to purchase should call and examine our stock and secure prices before buying. Ariel lire Stt Co., Limited. I 52 SECOND AVENUE, PITTSBURG. PA. Ja4-MWT OLD POINT COMFORT, VIRGINIA. HYGEIA HOTEL. 100 yards from FortMonroe; open all the year, accommodates 1,000 guests; admirable location; delightful climate; thrilling historic surround inr. Turkish, Russian, Roman, Electric and HOT SEA baths, thclatterespeciallv beneficial in rheumatic troubles. Music by the famous Artillery School Band. Glass-inclosed verandas. Average temperature for winter 4S3. Absolutely free from malaria. All things considered, the most comforatable and delightful resort at which to spend the winter months in the United States. Send for descriptive pamphlet. no27-y40-Tursu F. N. PIKE, Manager. NEW ADVERTISESIENTS. Catarrhal Dangers. To be freed from the dangers of suffocation while lying down; to breathe freely, sleep soundly and undisturbed; to rise refreshed, head clear, brain active and free from pain or ache; to know that no poisonous, putrid matter defiles the breath and rots away the delicate machinery of smell, taste and hearing; to feel that the system does not through its veins and arteries, suck up the poison that is sure to un dermine and destroy, is indeed a blessing beyond all other human enjoyments. To pur chase immunity from such a fate should be the object of all afflicted. But those who have tried many remedies and physicians despair of relief or enro. Sanfokd's Radical Cube meets every phase of Catarrh, from a simple head cold to the most loathsome and destructive stages. It is local and constitutional. Instant in reliev ing, permanent in curing, safe, economical and never-failing. Sasfohd'8 Radical Cure consists of one bottle of the Radical Cure, one box of Ca tarrhal Solvent, and one Improved Lmialek, all wrapped in one package, with treatise and directions, and sold by all drug- ?:ists for SI. 'otter Drug and Chemical Co., Boston. HOW MY SIDE ACHES! Achimr Sides and Back. Hip. Kid ney and Uterine Pains, Rheumatic, Sciatic Neura'eic Sharp and Shootine w"i f iPalns relieved in one minute by the Cuticura Anti-Pain Plaster. The first and only pain-killing plaster. A perfect instantaneous, never-failing antidote to pain, inflammation and weakness. Especially adapted to relieve female pains and weaknesses. At all druggists, 25 cents; or of Potter Drug and Chemical Co., Boston. mf HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everything Marked Down. Everything Reduced Overcoats, Suits, Boys' Clothing. Ladies' Cloaks and "Wraps, Men's and Boys' Hats and Furnishings. TABLES FREE. Positively the last week of onr free distri bution of Parlor Center Tables with every J10 sale of a man's Suit or Overcoat or Lady's Cloak or W.ap. -Open till 9 o'clock Monday (New Year's) Eve. SALLER & CO., Cor.DiuiiioiaEuSitliMuSts, deSO-MWFSu HWfil V? IJtfllLjlt Two ladies met upon the street And kissed; oh, to be sure, The first looked tailor-made complete, While the other one, quite demure. The first one cried, in accents wild. "Oh, what did you buy for Jack?" The other replied, in tones quite mild, 'Ob, just some Bric-a-Brac" I don't believe in buying bales Of goods when things are high, But always wait for Clearance Sales, When the holidays have goao by. For at Clearance Sales the things are cheap, And, like at an auctioneer's clock, Articles are knocked down in a heap, To make room for other stock. A place on Penn avenue, Smith's Big Store, The number is nine thirty-five, For about three or four weeks more. Will be like a busy bee hive. High Art Pottery, Cnt Glass and Lamps At really ruinous prices, Bronze and Onyx Tables, Clocks of various stamps, Of neat and pretty devices. If you want to buy sets for Dinner or Tea, Or for Ice Cream, Game or Fish, Smith's is the place such things will be, And anything in that line you wish. For their Toilet Sets and French China theX ask That you call and your fancy select, And guarantee to please you in the tnC, As they import all their goods direct. Now, my friends, this is not an old tale, As I hope you'll agree all forthwith, In his line of goods, the first Clearance Sale Will be started by J. P. Smith. The J, P, P, glass & CHINA CO, Direct Importers, 935 ZPe:n.:EL Ave dc30-wrsn OFFICIAL PITTSBURG. TTIEWERS' BEPORT- On the construction of a public sewer on Mul- berrv alley, from crown, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets to sewer on Fifteenth street. To the Select and Common Councils of the city of Pittsburg: The undersigned Viewers of Street Improve ments in the city of Pittsburg, appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny county and authorized by an ordinance passed on the 27th day of December, A. D. 1687, a copy ot which is hereto attached, to make an assess ment of the cost and expense of constructing a public sewer on JIulberrv alley, from crown, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, to sewer on Fifteenth street, in said city, upon the property benefited thereby under the pro visions of and in accordance with an Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl vania, entitled, "An Act authorizing and di recting Councils of cities of the second class to provide for the improvement of streets, lanes, alleys and public highways, sewers and sidewalks, requiring plans of streets, providing for the appointment of a Board of Viewers of Street Improvements, prescribing their duties, granting appeals to Councils and court, provid ing for tho assessment and collection of dam ages and benefits.authorizlng the use of private property and providing for filing liens and regulating proceeding thereon, and prohibiting the use of public streets, without authority of Councils," approved. the 14th day of June, A. D. 18S7, respectfully report: That having been first duly sworn and quali fied according to law, they proceeded iu the manner and according to the directions of said act, to discharge the duties of their appoint ments; that having viewed the premises, they made an assessment of said cost and expense unon the nroDertv benefited, and caused a dot and statement to be made, as required by said I Act, ana uaving iTen to tue owner 01 eacn 101 ten days notice of the time and place of meet ing, they met on the 22nd dav of December, A. D. ISSS, at the office of the Board of Viewers, in the city of Pittsburgh, heard all complaints and evidence offered, and having made all modifications and corrections which they deem proper, assessed the cost and expense of con structing said sewer upon the following prop erty, upon each for the amount set opposite the name of the owner thereof, viz: Chief of Department of Publio Works, state ment of cost: 208 lineal feet 15-inch pipe sewer, $1 40, 291 20 ldrop, $6000 . j 60 00 2 manholes, $30 00. 60 00 2,630 pounds castings (to Fisher F. . and JL Co.) 1.68 cents SI 61 Superintending, engineering, adver- iibiug, cic to w Printing ordinance and notices. WW 18 75 500 2100 iTintmR vie erv repori Malcing plan and serving notices Viewers time 363 49 ASSESSED. Mulberry alley, north side, from Fifteenth street to west crown James Shelar (10), 16 feet $18 81 vgl LAIVI OFFICIAL PITTSBURG. W. McFctrige, ct ah. 16.8feet., 30 75 21 98 2193 16 47 16 47 34 78 45 57 45 57 45 76 9151 James Spitzer (Hi). 18.8 feet.. A Scott heirs, (12). 1 .18.8 feet.. J. and M. Paff (9). 12.6 feet., jiaroara nauer m, mo i John Traub (10), 25 feet. Geonre Heimbecher. 21.9 feet Mary A. Toomey, 249 feet , South side Nicholas Heil (25), 60 feet J. Frew heirs, 50 feet R. Frew, 23 feet Casper Helebach. 49 feet , Mr. A S. Schwinehart (24), 31 feet.. 45 76 K9G9, 43 93 568 49 Respectfully submitted. EDWARD JAY ALLEN, 1 DANIEL WENKE. V TIMOTHY O'LEARY, Jr. J Pittsburg, December 22, 18S8. Viewers. ja4 TTIEWERS' REPORT On tho construction of a public sewer on Our alley, from Stevenson street to Logan street. To the Select and Common Councils of the city of Pittsburg: The undersigned Viewers of Street Improve ments in the city or Pittsburg, appointed by the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny county and authorized by an ordinance passed on the 21st day of November, A. D. 1887, a copy of which is hereto attached, to make an assess ment of the cost and expense of constructing a public Bewer on Our alley, from Steven son street to Logan street, in said city, upon tho property benefited thereby un der the provisions of and in accord ance with an Act of Assembly of the Common wealth of Pennsylvania, entitled, "An Act au thorizing and directing Councils of cities of the second class to provido for the Improve ment of streets, lanes, alleys and public high ways, sewers and sidewalks, requiring plans of streets, providing for the appointment of a Board of Viewers of Street Improvements, pre scribing their duties, granting appeals to Coun cils and court, providine for the assessment ana collection oi aamages anu towih, au thorizing tho use of private property and pro viding for filing liens and regulating proceed ings thereon, and prohibiting the use of public streets, wilhout authority of Councils," ap proved the Uth day of June, A. D. 1837; re spectfully report; Tnat, having been first duly sworn and qual ified according to law, they proceeded in tho manner and according to the directions of said Act, to discharge the duties of their appoint ments; that having viewed the premises, they made an assessment of said cost and expense upon the property benefited, and caused a plot and statement to be made, as required by said Act, and having given to the owner of each lot ten days' notice of the time and place of meeting, they met on the 31st day of Decem ber, A.D. l&S, at the office of the Board of Viewers, in the city of Pittsburg, heard all complaints and evidence offered, ana having made all modifications and corrections which they deem proper, assessed the cost and ex pense of constructing said sewer unon the fol lowing property, upon each for the amonnt set opposite the name of the owner thereot, viz: Chief of Department of Public Works, state ment of cost: 330 lineal feet 12-Inch pipe sewer, 81 19.J 392 70 Two manholes, 330 60 00 Extra work connecting drops 12 00 2,785 lbs. castings (Fisher F. & M. Co.) : 45 95 Superintending, engineering, adver tising, etc 0 00 Printing ordinances and notices. 40 00 Printing viewers' report. 17 75 Making plan and serving notices 5 00 Vlewersrtlme 21 00 S 644 40 ASSESSED. Our alley, north side from Logan street to Stevenson street Mrs. M. V. Ashe. 24 feet. $ 58 59 W. P. Greer. 24 feet 58 59 George Heaps. 24 feet 58 58 Wm. Moore, 24 feet 58 58 James Moore, 24 feet. 58 58 James Archibald, 24 feet, 58 58 Mary A. Gallagher, 24 feet 53 58 George Ammon, 24 feet 53 58 Mrs. A. B. Duncan, 24 feet 6S 58 George H. Bennett, 48 feet 117 16 644 40 f submitted. EDWARD JAY ALLEN, ) DANIEL WENKE. Viewers. TIMOTHY O'LEARY, Jb. ) Pittsburg, December 29, 1888. ja3 THEWERS REPORT- On the construction of a public sewer on Natrona alley from Fitty-third street, to Mc Candless street. To the Select and Common Councils of the city of Pittsburg: The undereimied Viewers of Street Improve ments in the city of Pittsburg, appointed by tho Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny county, and authorized by an ordinance passed on the 19th day of March. A, D. 1888, a copy of which is hereto attached, to make an assess ment of the cost and expense of constructing a public sewer on Natrona alley, from Fifty third street to McCandless street in said city upon the'property benefited thereby under the provisions of and in accordance with an Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl vania, entitled, "An Act authorizing and direct ing Councils of cities of the second class to pro vide for the improvement of streets, lanes, alleys and public highways, sewers, and side walks, requiring plans of streets, providing for the appointment of a Board of Viewers of street Improvements, prescribing their duties, granting appeals to Councils and Court, provid ing for the assessment and collection of dam ages and benefits, authorizing tbeuse of private property and providing for filing liens and regu lating proceedings thereon, and prohibiting the use ot public streets, without authority of Councils," approved the 14th day of June, A. D. 18S7, respectfully report: That having been first duly sworn and quali fied according to law. they proceeded in the manner and according to the directions of said Act, to discharge the duties of their appoint ments; that having viewed the premises, they made an assessment of said cost and expense upon the property benefited, and caused a plot and statement to be made, as required by said Act, and having given to the owner of each lot ten days' notice of the time and place of meeting, they met ou the 26th day of Decem ber. A. D. 1SSS, at the office of the Board nf Viewers, in the city of Pittsburg, heard all complaints and .evidence offered, and having made all modifications and corrections which tbey deem proper, assesed the cost and expense ot constructing said sewer upon the following property, upon each for the amount set op posite tne name ot me onner mereoi, viz: Chief of Department of Public Works, state ment of cost. 304 lineal feet 15-inch pipe sewer, Jl 20.8 S64 80 2 manholes, 30 00 60 00 1,620 pounds castings (to Fisher F. and M. to.) 8168 27 22 Superintending, engineering, adver tising, etc Printing ordinances and notices , Printing viewers' report Making plan and serving notices Viewers' time ., 35 00 40 00 18 00 500 2100 $67102 ASSESSED.. Natrona alley, north side, from Fifty-third street to McCandless street W. and A Baird (121), 112.20 feet 8 183 13 J. S. Montgomery (149), 158.54 feet 163 93 Sonth side- Annie Graham (29), 87.06feet, Frank Lachner, CO feet Anthony Lachnor, 20 feet George Rau, 20 feet J ane Mcintosh, 20 feet. . . v . . . Thomas Bailey, 20 feet........ Wm. Salisbury. 20 feet 3190 66 01 .... 22 01 22 01 22 01 22 01 22 01 3300 George Smith, 3U leet. Simon Munro, SO feet.....'. 33 00 S 57102 Respectfully submitted, HUWAUUJAI AtltijJN, DANIEL WENKE, TIMOTHY O'LEARY, Jr.. PlTTSBTJBQ, December 26. 1888. Viewers. ja3 tCxtCaoxa-i. PAM1A.NULE KOUTE-MV.li ISSS. UJUOH station, Central Standard Time. Leave for Cincinnati and St. Louis, 7:30 a. in.. 8. -CO and 11:15 p.m. Sennlson, 2:45 p.m. Columbus, and Chicago 12.05, 11:13 p. m. Wheeling-, 7:30 a. m., 12:(B, 6:10 p. m. Meubenville, 5:55 a. m. Washington. 6:55, 8:35 a. in., 1:55, 3:30. 4:55 p. m. Bulger, 10:10 a. m. Burgettstown, 5:2.1 p. m. Mansneld, 7:11 8:35, 11:00 a. in., 1:55, 3:30, 4:55, 6:30, 8:35; 10:40, p. TO. McDonalds, 4:15, 10:00 p. m. i'rom the West, 1:50, 6:00, a. m.. 3:05, 5:55 p. m. DennlsoL, 8:35 a. m. Stenbcnvlllc. 5:0." p. m. Wheeling, 1:50, 8:45 a.m., 3:05, 5:55 p.m. llnrgetts town, 7:15a. in. Washington, 0:55, 7:50, 8:55 a. m., 2:33, 6:20 p. m. Minslleld,5:3J, 6:55, 7:50, 9.00 a. m., 12:andl0:00p. in. Bulger, 1:49p.m. McDonalds, 6:35 a. m., 9:03 p. m. Sunday Kor Cincinnati and the West, 7:30 a.m., 8:00 and 11:15 p. m. ForChlcafro, 11:15 p. ra. Bur cettstown, 11:35 a. m. Mansfield, 8:35 p. m. Mc Donalds, 4:15. 10:00 p.m. From tne West, 1:50, 6:00 a. m, ana dim p.m. uurgeusiown, :uoa. m. mc Donalds, 6:35, s:wp. m. Slansflcia, 6:zo p. ra. 20 n. Li 1 X I OKD, Gfn'l Passenger Agent: JAS. Mr CKEA, Gen'f Manarer, ?r, nttsDnrff. Columbus. O. Fituburg, Fa.; J. T. MILLEK, Gen'l Sun't. BAL'IIMORE AND OHIO KAILEOAD Scliedule in eflect November 20, 1338. For Washington, l. C, Baltimore and Philadelphia, 11:30 a.m.and 10:-J0 p.m. ForWashlnitton, D.C., and Baltimore, t7:'a.in. For Cumberland, t7:0O, ll:3)a. m., and10::o p. m. For Connellsvllle, 7i00 and '11:30 a. m., fl:00, tl:00and '10:20 p. m. i'orUnIontown,t7:00,tll:30a.ni tl:0O and '4:00 p. p. For lit. Pleasant. tf:00 and 111:30 a. m,, tl:00 and t4:oo p. m. tor Washington, l'a "7:3ft, 13:30 a. nr.. -.i;.-tn t.i:.ui an m.i n. '3:35. :30 and S:30 n. m. For Wheel! in, "7:30, t:soa.ni., -3:35, s:30 p. m. ForCIn & clnnatiandBt. Louli, 7:80a. m., '8:80 p. m. For Columbus, '7:30 a.m., '8:30 p.m. For Newark, 7:30,t9:30a. m., '3:35, '8:30 p. m. For Chicago 7:30, t?:30a. m.. '3:33 and '3:30 p. m. Trains ar rive from Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washing ton, 7:10 a. m. and "6:50 p. m. From Columbus, Cincinnati and Chicago, 7:45a.m. and 9:10p.m. From Wheellnr, 1:& 10:Ma. m., t5:00, f.Vl i m. Through sleeping cars to Baltimore, 'Wash lntrton and Cincinnati. For W hrelisir. Colnmhusand CMnelnn&tl. IliM p m (Saturday onlyj. Connellsvllle ac at SS;30 am. 'Dally. tDilyexcfpt Sunday. JSunday only. The Pittsburg Traniier Company will call for and check bagtrage from hotels and residences upon orders left at B. 40. Ticket Office, corner Fifth avenue and Wood street. W. M. CLES1ENTS, C1IA8. O. SCHLl, General Manager. (Jen. Pass. Agt, NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SAMPLES, AND SAMPLES ONLY, OF THIS WEEK'S BARGAINS DOUGLAS We cannot particularize everything, but have solected tho following list as samples of bar gains to be found in every department. No exceptions have been made. Everything, stock. iock and Barrel, must go, ana tnat at exceeaingiy 150 Dleces Hamburg Cream Tablo Linens, in heavy, and only 50c a yard. You'll find it hard work to match these at 65c Then the five cases of very pretty yard wide heavy Country Flannels, all thoroughly scoured, that we offer at 23c are just 10c cheaper than you can buy them for anywhere. It seems naicuious to oner zwncn nusnes, ing. They'd be cheap enough at 51 25. And otner day wen sen tor nc a yaro. "We've cot about 2.000 lmDOrtere' Lace Curtain samples. They're just the very thine for lam brequins, toilet tables, etc., and will be sold at from 10c to 50c each. In no case are they worth less than double. Some are really worth four times as much as we ask for them. Oome and See TJs This Week. We'll Make It Interesting and Profitable. 151 and 153 FEDERAL STREET, ALLEGHENY. GREAT JANUARY SALE - L I JJilUUUU'l UIUU This sale begins on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, and will consist of an entirely new line of Corset Covers, Drawers, Chemises, Skirts, Gowns, Infants' Complete Outfits, Aprons, etc., ready-made or to order. Every style and quality known, from lowest to finest, and at such low prices as to astonish you. Latest styles, best finish and foil sizes guaranteed. Do not miss see ing this immense line, as it will certainly pay yon. Remember we have everyqnality trom the very lowest to the very finest EMBROIDERIES and WHITE GOODS. Thousands of new and beautiful patterns at unusually low prices. A. G. Campbell & Sons, 10 Pgtih -AV6HH6 PENN BUILDING, BET. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH STREETS. de30-63-TUFSn GOOD AS MONEY FOUND ! E VERY dollar you put well for you, and lets you to have. Look at the goods and then at the cost, and you'll see it took nerve to make prices what they are. WANAMAKER BROWN, Cor. Sixth street and Penn ave. MP'S U HOPPER BEOS. &. CO., 307 WOOD STREET. -40- Tbe fact of our baring done ouch an immense business during this month does not say that we are out of goods. Not at all! New shipments are. coming in every day, including all the novelties in FURNITURE and HOUSE FURNISHING GOOD& Our new stock consists of all the latest designs in CHAIRS. Flush Rockers, Cane Rockers, Parlor Chairs, Dining Chairs, Kitchen Chairs, Folding Beds, Sideboards, Extension Tables, Hall Racks, Cabinets, Secretaries, Bookcases, Music Cabinets, Clocks, Fancy Goods, and, aboro all, the World Renowned DAVIS SEWING MACHINE, for which we are the solo agents In this vicinity. Call and look over our immense stock of Parlor and Bedroom Suits that we are offering at extraordinary low figures. Remember, we are the Leading House Furnishers of the city, and can sell you anything and everything that can be put into your house, either for CASH OR ON EASY PAYMENTS. LOOK AT THIS: We still allow our patrons a discount of 5 per cent on all purchases made before 12 noon. Call and examine our immense stock. It is no trouble to show goods or quote prices. Remember the place, HOPPER BROS. & CO., 307 WOOD STREET, BET. THIRD AND FOURTH AVE8. PASSENGER ELEVATOR. OPEN SATURDAYS UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK. N. B. All Carpets purchased from us during the month of January will be made and laid FREE OF CHARGE. de30-31-WTSU DANZIGER'S A CHANCE IN OUR FIRM. TJic enlargement and reorganization of our business compels ttsto dispose at once of our entire stock, Over w l i Wor SACRIFICED WITHIN THE NEXT TWENTY DAYS. LADIES' WRAPS, PLUSH COATS, CLOTH NEWMARKETS, JACKETS, Misses' and Cldldren's CLOAKS, almost AT -STOTTIR 0"W"lSr PBIOE. All Wintei' Goods must ao at once. Lace Curtains, Toivels, Table Linens, Blankets, Comforts all mast be sold at once. Men, Women and Children's Cold Weather Underwear, Hosiery and Glovesall must be sold at any price during this sale. Men's Furnishing Goods, Shirts, Suspenders, Cardigan Jackets, etc,, etc., to be closed out in this sale. All our Fancy Goods, Bric-a-Brac, Glass ware, Pictures on Second Floor almost given aivay during this sale. REMEMBER, Every Cloak in our house must be disposed of re gardless of cost or value. THIS SALE NOW G OING ON. Muslin Underwear, Aprons, Embroideries and Laces. 'Take ad vantage of this grand opportunity to get the best value ever offered in the city, at MORRIS H. DANZIGER'S, fc 42-444648-50-52 Sixth Street. 530-540-542 Penn Ave, de30-Mwrsu WINTER BPOBT. The most complete assortment of SKATES ever shown in this city. J. B. KAEKUHER. de25-9h ii2 Wood st. Pittsburc, Pa. D. R. SPEER & 00, FRAME BASH, DOOR AND BOX FACTORY. THIRD STREET AND DUQUESNE WAT mhS481 -A.T- MACKIE'S tempting prices. lovely designs. They're 66 inches wide, very these 10 cases Beautiful Ginghams that came in the an snaaes. at ioc, uui mat s just wuat we re uo- o:f - si UUUU1UU U 1I1UU1JU UUUV1 IIVWll into our Clothing does extra pocket the profit we thought Ia3-p CHAS. PFEIFER, 443 SMITHPIEXiD STREET. 100 FEDERAL ST., ALLEGHENY. Men's Furnishing Goods. A full and complete lino of E. t W. and C. & U. brands Collars and Cutis. Neckwear Our Specialty, SHIRTS MADE TO ORDER. Cleaning, Djelng and Laundry Offices at abore location, Lace Curtains lanndried equal to new. , 19-y49-jrwF rel IDS. tai his NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A BIG LOSS TO US ! GAIN TO YOU Hardly Credible, But ONE-THIRD OFF- On Every Article or Garment Sold at KAUFMANNS' Inventory or Stock-Taking Sale. Before going any further we wish to impress upon you right here not to confound this Bona-Fide Sacrifice Sale with the various catch-penny schemes now in operation at different stores- in this city. You don't have to rely on your good luck when you come to us, but you are bound to save money on every purchase. We don't please one customer at the expense of disappointing ninety-nine WE PLEASE THEM ALL With us EVERY PATRON DRAWS A BIG PRIZE-not a favored" few. No partiality, no preconcerted arrangements, no dark schemes, but an open, fair treatment and a big benefit awaits all who may take ad vantage of our stock-taking sale. In other words, if you prefer an agree able surprise to bitter disappointment, a good investment to a bad one, if you prefer profit to loss, truth to a myth, then come to KAUFMANNS this week and get ONE -THIRD OFF! On anything and everything you may buy, from a Shirt or Hat to an Overcoat or Cloak. This reduction, incredible as it may seem, we have made, truly and honestly, on the price of every article in our store. Nothing was re served. Even the finest and most fashionable garments had their prices cut down THIRTY-THREE AND ONE-THIRD PER CENT. Just look at the reduced figures on the price tickets of the garments, and you will be convinced of the genuineness of this sale. In Our Men's and Boys' Cloffiing and Ladles and Misses' Cloak Dep'nt! Garments for which our former price was $3, our 1-3 off price is $2, Garments for which our former price was $4 50 our 1-3 off price is $3. Garments for which our former price was $6 our 1-3 off price is $4. Garments for which our former price was $7 50 our 1-3 off price is $5. Garments.for which our former price was $9 our 1-3 off price is $6. Garments for which our former price was $10 50 our 1-3 off price is $7s Garments for which our former price was $12 our 1-3 off price is $8. Garments for which our former price was $13 50 our 1-3 off price is $9, Carments for which our former price was $15 our 1-3 off price is $10, Garments for which our former price was $18 our 1-3 off price is $12. Garments for which our former price was $21 our 1-3 off price is $14. Garments for which our former price was $22 50 our 1-3 off price is $15. Garments for which our former price was $24 our 1-3 off price is $16. Garments for which our former price was $27 our 1-3 off price is $18. Garments for which our former price was $30 our 1-3 off price is $20, The same ONE-THIED OFF reductions have1 been made in Shoes, Hats mb Fdi KAUFMANNQ Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street RAILROADS. PENNSYLVANIA COMPANY'S LINES December 24, ISSS, Central Standard Time. Tit AIM 3 UEPAKT As follows from Union tjtatton: For Chicago, 7:25 a. m., 12:3), 1:00, 7:4a, 11:20 p. m.: Toledo, 7:25 a. ra., 12:20, 1:00 and 11:20 p. m. ; Crestline. 5:43a.m.; Cleveland, 8:10, 7:25 a.m., 12:50andU:05p.ra.: .New Castle and Yonngstown, 7:05 a. m.. 12:20, 3:45 p. m.: Alcadvllle, Erie and Ashtabula, 7:05 a. m., 12:20 p. m.; Nlles and Jamestown, 3:45p.m.; Jlasslllon. 4:10 p.m.; Wheeling and Bellalrc 6:10 a. m., 12:30, 3:36 p. m.; Beaver Falls, 4:00, 5:05 p. m.; Leetsdalo. 5:30 a. ra. ALLEUUENY-Kocbester, 6:30 a. m.; Beaver Falls, 8:15, 11:00 a. m.: Enon, 3:00 p. m. : Iets dale, 10:00, 11:45 a. m., 2.C0, 4:30, 4:45, 5:30, 7:00; 8:00 p. m.; Conwar, 10:30 p. m. SUNDAY TKAINS-From Plttsbnrg-For Chi cago, 7:25 a. m 12:20, 1:00, 7:45, 11:20 p. m,: Cleve land. 11.03 p. m.; Toledo, 12:20, 1:00 and 11:20 p. m.; Yonnxstown, 12:20 p. m.: Beaver Falls. 8:20 a. m. From Allegheny for Fair Oaks, 11 :40 a. m. ; Leetsdale, 8:30 p.m. TRAINS AltBlVE Union station from Cblcayo, 1X0, 6:00,6:35a. m.. 7:33 p, in.; Toledo. 1:50, 6:35 a. m., 7:35 p. ra., Crestline, 2:10 p. m.: Yonngs town and New Castle, 9:10 a. m., 1:23, 7:35, 10:15 p. m.; Cleveland, 5:50 a. re. , 2:25, 7:45 p. m.: Wheel ing and Bellalre, 0:00 a.m., 2:25, 7:45 p. m.; Erie and Ashtabula, 1:25,10:15 p.m.; Masslllon. 10:00 a. m.; Nlles and Jamestown, 9:10 a.m.; Beaver talis, 7:50a, m., i:io p. m.: .Leetsoaie, io:w p. m. ARRIVE ALLEGHENY-From Enon, 8:00 a. m.: Conway, 6:50; Rochester, 9:40 a. m.: Beaver Falls, 7:10a. m., 6:40 p. m.; Leetsdale, 5:30, 6:15, 7:45 a. m.. 12:00, 1:45, 4:30, 6:30, 9:00 p. m. SUNDAY TRAINS arrive Union station from Chicago, 1:50, 8:00. 6:33 a. ra.. 7:35 p. m.; Toledo, 1:50, 6.33 a. m.; Yonngstown, 7:35 p. ra. ; Cleve land, 6:50a. m.; Beaver Falls. 8:25 p.m. Arrive Allegheny from Fair Oaks. 8:55 a. m.: Leetsdale, 6.05p.m. E. A. FORI!, Gen'l Pass. Agt. E. B. TAYLOR, Gen'l Supt. JAMES McCREA, Gen'l Manager, Pittsburg, Pa. nol7 PITTSBURG AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD COMrANY-Sehedule In effect December 2, 1888, Central time: P. & L. K. R. K.-DEPART-For Cleveland, 5:30, T:40 A. M., 1:M, 4:15, 3:30 p. m. For Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis, 6:30 A. K., '1:2a 0:30.p. m. For Buffalo, 10:20 A. r. (on Sundays, 7:49 A. M.), 4:15, 9:30F. K. For Salamanca, "7:40 a. jr.. '1:20, 9:30 V. M. For Beaver Falls, 6 7:40, 8:4a 10:3) A. M., '1:20, 3:30. 4:i5, 5:20, 9:30 r. M. For Char tlcrs, 5:30, '5:35. 18i40, 6:50, 7:10. 8:X '8:05, 9:25, 10:20 A. M.. 12:05. 1:08. 11:25, 1:45, 1:34 4:45, 5:10, 5:20, '8:45, 10:30 P. M. lSundaysonly. ABWVB-From Cleveland, '5:20 A. v.. 1:00, 5:4a S:00 P. M. From Cincinnati. Chicago and St. Louis, 1:C0, "8:00 P. M. From BuKalo, 6:30 a. M '1:00, 5:40 r. m. From Salamanca, '1:00, '3:00 p. M. From Yonngstown. 5:00. 6:30, 9:20 A. M., '1:00,5:40, '8:00 p. IT. From Beaver Falls. 5:20, 6:30, 7:20, 0:20A. 3t '1:00, 1:35: 5:40- 8-(0. 8:35 P. M. From Cliartlers, 5:15, 5:20, 6.15, 6:T0, 7:08, 7:30, 9:05, 9:20. 10:10 A. M., 12:00 noon. 12:30, 1:12. v.. 5:45 p. jr. Abiuve From New Haven, "9:00 A.M., "5:05 p. M. From West Newton, 6:45 A. 11., 1:05 p. m. Dally. , L E. H0LBR00K, General Superintendent. A. E. CLARK, General Passenger Agent. City ticket office, 401 Smithfield street, PrrrsBOEG anu castle shannon r. b. Co. Winter Time Table. On and after October II. IS83, until further notice, trains will run M follows on every day except Sunday, Eastern standard time: Leaving Mttsburg 6:15 a. m., 7:13 a.m., 9:30m. m., 11 JO a.m., 1:40p.m., 3:40 p.m., 6:10p.m. 6:30 p.m., 9:30 p. m., 11:30 p. m. Ar-llngton-5:45a. m 6:30 a. m., 8.-0 s. m io:20 a. m.. 1:00 p. m., 2:40 p. m., 4:3) p. m 5:50 p. ra., 7:15 p. m., 10 JO p. m. Sunday trains, leaving Pittsburg 10 a. m., 12:50 p. m.. 2:30 p. m., 5:10 f.m., M p. m. Arlington 9:10 a. m., 13 m., s50p.m 4ip.rfl.,8:30'.in. - JOHN JAHN, Supt, as True as Truth Itself ! 45: : Ja3-p ItAILROADS. ENN8 YE'ANiAKAiEitUAD - ON AND after November 26, 1838, trains leave Union Station, Pittsburg, as follows. Eastern Standard Time: MAIN LINE EASTWARD. New York and Chicago Limited of Pullman Yes tlbule daily at 7:13 a.m. Atlantic Express dall v for the East. 3:00 a.m. Mall train, dallv.excent Sunday. 6:55 a.m. ally, except Sunday. 6:55 a. m. Sn day, mall, 8:40 a. m. & iy express dilly at 8:00 a. m, Mall express dally at 1 X) v. m. Philadelphia express dally at 4:30 p. rt usiern express uaur at i : I i p.m. r ast Line dally at 9:00 p. m Greensburg express 5:10 p. m. week days. .Uerry Lserrj express ji:i r express 11:00 a. m. week days. All through trains connect at Jersey MI through tr atsofBroot oldlne double rough trains connect at Jersey Cltvwlta boats of "Brooklyn Annex" for Brookli vn Annex" for Brooklyn. . S-.X:. avoiding double ferriage as -1 Journey through N. Y.Clty. Trains arrive at Union Station as follows: Mall Train, dally 8:20 p. m. Western Express, dally 7:45a. m. Pacific Express, dally 12:45 p.m. Chicago Limited Express, dally 8:30p.m. Past Line, dally 11:53p.m. SOUTHWEST PENN RAILWAY. For Unlontown, 5:45 and 8:35 a. m. and 4:25 p. m., without change or cars; l.OOp.m., connect lng at Greensburg. Trains arrive from Union townat9:45a. m., 12:20. 6:13 and 8:20 1. m. WEST PENNhYLYANIA DIVISION. From FEDERAL ST. STATION. Allegheny City. juau (rain, cuuuecuuv lur .Diairsviue... o:ta a. m. Express, for Blalrsvllle, connecting for Butler 3:15 p.m. Butler Accom 8:20 a. m., 2:25 and 3:45 p.m. Springdale Accom 11:40 a. m. and 6:20 p.m. Freeport Accom 4:00, 8:15 and 10:30 p. m. On Sunday 12:50 and 9:30 p.m. North Apollo Accom 10:50 a. m. and 5:00 p. m. Allegheny Junction Accommodation, connecting for Butler 8:3) a. m. Blalrsvllle Accommodation 11:30 p.m. Trains arrive at FEDERAL STREET STATION! Express, connecting from Butler.. 10:35 a. m. Mall Train 2:35 p.m. Butler Accom 9:25 a. m., 4:40 and 7:20 p. m. Blalrsvillo Accommodation 9:52 p.m. Freeport Accom.7:40a.m.. 1:32, 7:20andll:00p. m. On Sunday 10:10a. m. and 7:00 p.m. Sprlngdale Accom 6:37a.m., and 3:02 p. m. North Apollo Accom 8:49 a. m. and 5:40 p. m. MONONGAHELA DIVISION. Trains leave Union station. Pittsburg, as follows: For Monongabela Cltv, Vi est Brownsville and Unlontown, 11a. m. i'orJIonongaheia City and West Brownsville, 7:05 and 11 a. ra. and 4:40 p. ra. On Sunday, 1:01 p. m. For Monongahela City, 5:40 p. m., week davs. Dravosburg Ac, week days, 3:20 p. m. West Elizabeth Accommodation, 8:50a.m., 2.-O0, 6:20 and 11:35 p. m. Sunday, 9:40 p. m. Ticket offices-Corner Fourth avenue and Tif street and Union station. CHAS. E. PUOII, J. K. WOOD, General Manager. Gen'l 1'ass'r Agent. ALLKUHEXY VALLEY RAILBOAD Traliu leave Union Station (Eaitern Standard, time): Klttannlng Ac. 6:55 a. m.: Niagara Ex., dally. 8:45 a. m.. Hulton Ac. 10:10 a.m.: Valley Camp Ac, 32:05 p. m.: Oil City and DuBols Ex press,2:O0 p.m.; HulunAc.,3:0Op.m.: Klttannlng Ac, 4:00p.m.; Braeburn Ex.,5ap.m.; KltUnn lngAcMOp.m.; Braeburn Ac.,a)p.m.:Hul. ton Ac, 7:50 p. m.; Buffalo Ex., dally, 8:50i. m.; Hnlton Ac. 9:43 p. m.: Braeburn Ac, 11:30 p. m. Church trains Braeburn. 12:40 rvm. , and 9:35 p. m. Pullman Sleeping Cars between Pittsburg and Buffalo. E. H. UTLEi. U. P. ' P. A.: DAVID MCCARGO. Gen. Supt. -DITTSBUKU aND WESTERN RAILWAY Trains (Cet'l Stan'dtlme) Leave. Arrive. Untlpr Accommodation. 6:00 am 7.-20 am 9.-20 am 12:30 pa 1:50 pm 4:40 nm Day Ex.Ak'n,Tol.,Cl'n, Kane 7.-2J pa 4.-O0 nm" Butler Accommodation Chicago Express (dally) New Castle and Greenville Ex Zellenople and Foxbnrg Ac. U.-88 Sn,' M am, . 5:30 ,am JUuer Accommodation. 5:40 jm 2- p WW-. Through coach and sleeper to Chicago dally. M -V; t . '. 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