t I r 8 A JAEBIRD PRINCE as the De Gourie "Who Once Made Love to Mrs. Frank Leslie and m DESERTED THE SKDB HE GOT. Familiar With the Interior of a Kumher of European Prisons, ALTCAIS FOLLOWED BI DETECIIYES. thi Harris De Leuiille Was rcriectlj KjM in His Conclusions. A startling story is told of a certain dark ond fascinating fellow, who called himself rPrince De Gourie, and who made violent iore to Mrs. Frank Leslie, pome time ago. It'is said the Prince is intimately acquaint ed with the interior of several European (prisons, havine in a number of instances teen convicted of fraud and minor crimes. JMrs. Leslie snubbed this princeling, and another wealthy woman was also made to refuse his advances. TBT CABLE TO THE DISPATCH. . Loitdoit, February 16. Copyright 'Some time ago I had occasion to send a 3ong dispatch concerning a certain dark and fascinating prince who, called himself George Eristoff De Gourie. He had fallen in love with Mrs. Frank Leslie. She ad mired him, and the Marquis DeLeuville, himself an unsavory character, had felt displeasure; and, forgetting for once his tight boots and waist, had lashed the prince Sn Hyde Park. All this required a good deal of telling about, and when the Prince proposed marriace to Mrs. Leslie and was refused, and the Prince threatened to com mit suicide, and hired a French paper to ,say that the Czar wanted to make him the ruler of Bulgaria, the thing became very 'interesting indeed. t At present the romance has worn off, but there are still some interesting things to be told about the Prince. They will not form pleasant reading for Mrs. Frank Leslie, who had a good natured friendship for THE YOUTHFUL ADTEJTTUEEB, tut they may be instructive to those who are forming his acquaintance in America just now. There has been a good deal of .cabling between here and America concern ing him, people in the United States, for reasons of their own, having sought to find what was his character, not so mnch as a princely personage, but more especially as a criminal. Here are the plain unvarnished facts, which they are in search of: The Prince knows what jail life is like, both in Germany and France, but has kept clear of very uncomfortable judicial lodgings in this country On the 12th of August, 1881, he was arrested in Berlin for fraud, and subsequently sentenced to two years' imprisonment In September, 1883, he was sentenced to three months' imprison ment at Versailles, also for fraud. In June, 1831, he was sentenced to a term of French imprisonment for contumacy. In September, 18S4, he was in England and incurred numerous debts. On the 9th of March, 1886, he was arrested in London at the demand of the French authorities on a charge of fraud, and was subsequently landed over to the French police. These latter described the fascinating Prince in rough and unsympathetic words as a "woman-hunter," and declared that it had been the trade of his life. . CAME HEEE IN DISTEESS. The Prince appears only to have come to this country after having made the conti nent an uncomfortaDle place to be in, and lere he lived in a very comfortable fashion for a long time. He was at the Star and Garter, Richmond, and the proprietors re member him to this day to the tune of 3,000. At one time he was on the point of marrying a very rich woman, when fortu nately her friends informed her what par ticular kind of a prince she was playing vith, and she disappointed him. The 3?rince, while in London, went about a great deal, not so much in society as among the restaurants where cooking and credit are both obtainable by a prince, and all the while he was discreetly followed by a quiet gentleman who was very attentive butnotobtrusive, and who watched lis movements, and consequently those of lis friends. Uncomfortable as this fact raaj be for the latter, his adventures of va rious kinds have been numerous and profit able, and it is thought over here that the Pinkertons have already in their possession some interesting facts concerninc him. It is painful to write all this about a cheerful young man, but it may do some good. Perhaps the most remarkable fact is that it proves the Marquis de Leuville to lave been quite correct in what he said about the Prince, when he had made a gal lant attempt to demolish him. XIXG MILAN GL00MI AGAIN. He Thinks He Una Caught Bis Best Friends riottlnc Against Him. rBY CABLE TO THE DISPATCH. London, February 16. King Milan, whose ups and downs are wonderfully sud den, is in a gloomy mood again. Just as lewas going to build up a new Cabinet, vith the Radical element for its backbone, le discovered or thinks that he has discovered the evidence of a deep and deadly plot against his throne, managed ly the very Radical leaders whom he in tended to honor. Big boxes containing rifles have been seized, it seems, and Mr. Tauschanovics, the President of the Skupt echina, and who was to have been the Minis ter for Home Anairs,is very much mixed up with the deadly rifles and with the plot jrenerally, having been, if King Milan is not deceived, in correspondence with Ser Via's enemies abroad. There is a good deal of anxiety as to what King Milan will do, and the usual talk, which never amounts to anything, of his in tention to abdicate, is trotted about once more. His grief at the wickedness of the Radicals is pprhaps somewhat softened by the new departure on the part of Queen Nathalie, whom he so handily divorced. The Queen, whom everyone has believed was traveling about Bussia and the rest of Europe, trying to have her former lord and master toppled off his throne, now gives it to be understood that the desires nothing of the sort She con ciders that the interests of the King are identical with those of her son, and tro poses to fight for the Obrienovitch dynasty, through thick and thin, in order that her boy may have have his turn at governing, when the time comes. A great many people think that these sentiments of Queen Nathalie are really based upon the tact that she could not find anybody to do the toppling over of her hus band which she wished for. The Greatest Reduction Ever Known In fine photographs, crayons and frames tintil further notice, at Aufrecht's Elite Gallery. 516 Market st, Pittsburg, Pa.; bring children; use elevator. Cabinets $1 per dozen. Akihtee and surahs, silks, checks and Etripes, novelty combination, spring de signs, at 51 pr. yd. Huous & H acke. mwtsu S3, S6 and 3S Pants. For a good fitting suit or pants go to Pitcaien's Tailoring Emporium, 434 Wood Btreet Histed, the only photographer in the city making first-class work, 41 Fifth ave. TUSU ABGUJLENT KESDMED. The Electrlo Snlt Slowly Drags Iti Way Thronch tho U. S. Court, Argument in the clectrio light cases was resumed yesterday morning in the United States Court before Judges McKenna and Acheson. Mr. Griffin, of the counsel for the Edison Company, opened the argument with the presentation of a number of affidavits, but, before reading them, made a motion for two months' more time in which to further pre pare the case. During the reading of affi davits, about the only point made apparent was that Edison claimed to be the original inventor, and that his patent ante-dated the Sawyer-Mann patent, under which the "Westinghouse Company operates, by at least two years. General A. S. Duncan read some affidavits favoring the "Westincbouse interests. Hon. John Dalzell made a forcible and vehement argument favoring an early and final decision. General Duncan made an address in support of Mr. Dalzell's address. Judge McKcnnan answered General Dun can. At the conclusion of the arguments the Judges took the papers submitted and re served their decision. DEALERS IN ALLEGED BUTTEE. All of the Oleomarsarlne Cases Continued Bat That of Mr. Over. Alderman Carlisle gave hearings in the oleomargarine cases yesterday. The cases called were against A. L. Scott, James "W. Scott, Frank McGinnis, H. W. Hough, John Devlin, James Cochran and Frank Y. Over. All the defendants, except Mr. Over, asked that their cases be postponed, and wtyh the consent of Attorney 'William Yost this was done, the cases being set for Friday, March 1. The case aeainst Mr. F. Y. Over was held for court He made no desense and was held for court in the sum of $500 bail. Mr. Over claims he sold the oleomargarine for another man and has no pecuniary interest in the transaction. THEIE, OWN APPELLATE COUET. The Law Students Name a Sapreme Beach That is Agreeable. The Law Students Association met yes terday afternoon in room No. 2 of Common Pleas Court No. 1. Mr. "W. A. Chandler presided. Beplies were received from Judge Stowe, ex-Judge Fetterman and Major Montooth accepting the position to which they had been elected as Advisory Com mittee and Supreme Court Judges for the Moot Court Addresses were then made by members on a number of points selected from Black stone. The speakers were Messrs. Chand ler, Lewis, "Went, Dunn, Goss, McKirdy, Ferguson and McKenna. BOGUS COIN MAKERS. An Italian Counterfeiter Brought to This City From New York. Paul Cuigue, an alleged Italian counter feiter, was brought to the. city yesterday by Deputy United States Marshal Jeffries, of New York City, on a warrant of removal issued by United States District Court for the southern district. Cuizue alias Mirra, is a member of a gang who are awaiting trial in Scranton. Curtis Fox and Andrew J. Neale. mem bers of the Butler county gang of connter teiters, had a hearing before Commissioner McCandless yesterday and were held for a hearing in court A STEAY SPAEK. Ono Man Fatally and Two Others Seriously Inj nrcd by an Explosion, A powder can exploded at Allison Park, on the Pittsburg and Western Bailroad, on Friday afternoon and. probably fatally in jured James Walters and seriously injured Rankin Walters and James Bigby, who were engaged in blasting stone. The powder was accidentally ignited by a spark from a fire burning near where the can was standing. The homes of the men are at Allison Park. TWO NOTABLE CASES To Come Up for Trial Betbro Juries To Morrow Morning. The trial of Hugh O'Donnell, better known as "Oyster Paddy," on the charge of accessory after the fact to the murder of Thomas Miller, for which Daniel Leahy is serving a term of 11 years and 6 months in the penitentiary, has been fixed for to-morrow. John K. Scott will also be tried on the charge of assault and battery, preferred against him by Dr. Bingamen. From a Patriotic Standpoint. First in the list to announce that here after, without exception, their' stores will be closed and all their employes enjoy a holi day on Washington's birthday of each year, are Hopper Bros. & Co They intend henceforth forever to keep this day as a holi day in the strickest sense of the term, viewed from a patriotic standpoint 'Walked Off the Cirr. John H. Haines, of Boston, walked off a Pullman car in his sleep last night, near Altoona on the Pennsylvania road. His absence .was not discovered until the train arrived here yesterday morning. He was badly bruised about the head and body. Good News for Monday. Here is good news for men who need a new suit of clothes. On Monday we will sell about 320 men's fine tailor-made suits in checks, stripes and broken plaids, at the extremely low price of ?G 00. These suits are well-made, cut in all sizes, and well worth $15. It 8 a sale we intend shall last for to-morrow only, so come and take yoar choice of these suits, over 30 stvles to select from, at S6 00. P. C. C. C. cof. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the new Court House. Extra. 100 styles of men's English worsted pants at 51 24, worth 53 00. P. O. C. C. Called Back. Sometime ago a well-known business man had occasion to call on a prominent tailor, on Fifth avenue, to have his old clothes cleaned and repaired so as to look like new when he was suddenly called back by Dickson, the tailor, in whose establishment he was, and handed a large package of money, found in one of the pockets. He was very profuse in his thanks toward Mr. Dickson, of 65 Fifth avenue, second floor. The Pittsburg Beef Company, agents for Swifts' Chicago Dressed Beef, sold at wholesale during the week ending Febru ary 16, 144 carcasses of beet; average weight per carcass, 592 pounds; average price per pound, 5 68-100 cents. The ladies of St James' Roman Catholic Church, Sewickley, will hold their annual' tea party and bazaar at Choral Hall on next Thursday evening. An extremely enjoya ble time is expected by all who attend this enjoyable entertainment An Aromatic Fragrance Is imparted to the mouth by tho use of Bozo dont. It is beyond dmut the cleanest, purest and best wash ever offered to the public Bozo dont and comfort are synonyms. It cleanses the cavities in the enamel of the teeth, wrsu "Belle " Jane Hading Veiling brought from Paris by the celebrated actress, Jane Hading, surpasses even her great pop-' ularity. Sold by all drygoods stores at 65 cents a yard upward. TAKE the little ones to Pearson, the lead ing photographer, for their pictures, for he is the best in the two cities handling the children. THE FREE TEXT BOOKS. Something Agitated al Harrisburg For the Public Schools. THE MERITS OP THE SYSTEM As Ehown by Its Workings in Philadelphia and Elsewhere. THE YIEWS OP PK0F. WICKERSHAM Hannal Training and Domestic Economy for the Ris ing Generation. The introduction of free textbooks into the public schools is agitating the minds of our legislators. Bills have been introduced looking to that end,, and for uniformity in composition. Another measure affecting the rising generation is the proposition to introduce into the public schools a system of manual training for boys and of domes tic economy for girls. FROM A STAFF COBKESFOITDENT.J Habbisbubg, February 16. Undoubt edly more interest centers about the bill framed to authorize the introduction into the public, schools of a system of manual training for boys and of domestic economy for girls than about any other measure thus far introduced into the Legislature. The proposed experiment is an interesting one, and the commission that originated the plan for it was composed of some of the best brains of the State. A brief outline of the plan has already appeared in The Dis tatch, descriptive of the vital points of the system, the general details of which remain to be slowly worked out. But there are other matters of almost equal interest to educators pending at Har risburg. Various bills are before the Legis lature, or in committee, which propose uni formity of textbooks through the work of a special commission, and the publication of the same by the State, with an additional proposition to make the books free to all schools. As the law stands school boards' mar now furnish text books free, but Dr. Neff, of Washington county, is pushing for ward a bill to make the law mandatory in stead of permissive. This plan is favored by the Departm entof Education, while tbeplans for uniformity of text books and for their publication by the State are not. It will be news to a great many people, that for about 70 years the city of Philadelphia has fur. nished textbooks free to the pupils of her schools, and that in ten cities and boroughs outside Philadelphia text books are fur nished free. In addition to this free text books are furnished in 1.072 schools in 26 counties of the State. It is a matter for sin cere regret that in their annual reports the couutyand borough School Superintendents do not give more information on this very interesting subject, but it is noticeable that where they do devote space to it they speak in highest commendation. merits op the system. One point of importance is strongly brought out by the Superintendent of Schools ot Nanticoke, who says: "The cost to the district is much less than when the children were required to furnish their own books and supplies, since large quantities are bought at a great reduction from retail prices." But of this, more further on. The favor with which the free textbook system is received, where tried, is indicated in the case of Montgomery county, which supplies them now in 32 districts, while they were supplied in but 15 districts six years ago. There remains now but 18 districts in the county where the system is not in opera tion, and it is being agitated in these. As to the cost ot the system, it is interesting to find from the reports for the y.ear that the levy for school purposes in Montgomery county averages but 2.44 mills, against an average of 3.60 in Alleeheny county. In Chester county, with its 283 schools in which textbooks arc fur nished free, the average levy in but 2.67 mills. In Delaware county, in which text books are furnished free, the average lew is 2.93 mills. These figures do not inclnde the levy for building purposes. In Beaver, where frse text books are not furnished, the levy is 7.42 mills. la Cambria, where free books are furnished in but 275 of 283 schools, the levy is 10.06, and in many schools which have not adopted the free textbook system, the levy is yet higher, reaching 12.28 mills in Jefferson county. A fairer test of the free textbook system is to be found in the average cost per month of educating a pupil. In Allegheny county Jthe cost per month is $1 04. In Chester county, where 282 of 341 schools are supplied with free textbooks, the cost per month for each scholar is but 9 cents higher; in Delaware it is 21 cents higher, but in Montgomery, with 235 of its 368 schools fur nishing textbooks free, the cost is 11 cents less than in Allegheny county, or but 93 cents per scholar per month. In other counties which do not furnish free textbooks the cost ranges from 59 cents per scholar per month in Fulton to 51 24 in Warren county. The average outside of Philadelphia is 94 cents. However, such data is not sufficiently complete to afford all the required information. It merely serves to show that the difference in cost where textbooks are furnished, free is merely a matter of a few cents per month added to the cost of each scholar. Philadelphia is, tne most expensive place in tne country to educate a child, according to the last report of the Department of Edncation, which places the cost per month of each scholar at 51 76. It would be interesting to know just What proportion of this amount is paid for textbooks. ethical and otheb views. There are many arguments in favor of free textbooks aside from statistical ones that were grouped not long ago in a speech made by Prof. Wickersham, whose record as Chief of the Department of Public In struction is well-known. He argued that the public is under as much obligation to furnish textbooks as to furnish school houses, seats, desks, etc In other words, the system ought to be free in all its parts. The furnishing of textbooks free to the in digent alone does not increase their attend ance at school, as, singling them out as objects of charity, it creates unpleasant dis tinctions. "Any argunent," says Prof. Wickersham, "that can be made against free books is equally good against free Echools. The objection against free text books is best answered when we sav that free schools are now everywhere acknowledged to be a godsend to the indig nant classes of society, elevating their so cial condition, making their labor more ef ficient, freeing their minds from degrading 4K.r POWDER Absolutely Purer This powder never varies. A marvel of pnr ity, strength and wholesomeness. More eco nomical than the ordinary kin as, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of ow est, short weight alum or phosphate pow ders. Sold only fn cans. ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., 108 Wall St, N. Y. oc5-miS-HWrsa PITTSBURG DISPATCH, superstitions, inspiring them with the hope ot bettering their condition and improving their chances of success in life. Instead of promoting idleness or pauperism, or crime, or socialism, or anarohy, free schools, with free textbooks, and the more because of free textbooks, are the best antidote for these evils. Philadelphia has less of the spirit of socialism and anarchy than any other large city in the country, and yet this old staid city has furnished tree text books with her free schools for more than 70 years." Massachusetts and California furnish their schools with free textbooks, and seven other States, including Pennsylvania, per mit school districts to furnish free books. Prof. Wickersham made a thorough canvass of the two States mentioned, and the locali ties where free books are used in the others, and found striking uniformity of agreement on these points: Free books increase the attendance at school, particularly in the higher departments; remove from the schools all distinctions of class; save time in or ganizing schools and forming new classes: enable the teacher to give more variety to instruction; lessen the expense of furnish ing textbooks. The reason free books in crease attendance in the higher grades is very apparent. In these grades books are more costly and are a very serious item in a poor boy s expenses. Progress in sohools and in organization of new classes is frequently delayed at the beginning of the term because of the backwardness ot a parent in buying books. Where the books are furnished free there is no such delay. Free books are less costlv to a community. for the reason that when a pupil moves up ward he leaves his books behind him for those of a lower grade. Thus many pupils in turn use the same books, and after the first investment the cost is merely for wear and tear or renewals. There is also the sav ing effected in buying at wholesale instead of retail from 25 to 50 per cent. Prof. Wickersham's estimate is that under the free textbook and supplies system the cost for each pupil is only from 60 cents to 51 per year, the average, perhaps, being 75 cents, and the annual saving to the community being 51 a pupil. IS In the Department of Public Instruction these views are indorsed. On the other hand objection is made to a uniform system of school books for the State. "In my opinion," said Deputy Superintendent Stewart, the tendency would be to narrow in stead of to broaden and diversify the intel ligence of the State. Tc try to make the minds of the children of the State run in one groove would be a decided check to in tellectual growth and expansion." Simi larly, the publication of school books by the State is opposed on the ground that the ex perience ot Califorinia and other States has shown that books can be secured much more cheaply from competing publishers. Simpson. THE NEW CHINA STORE. FRENCH.KENDRICK 3c OO. 516 SMITHFIELD STREET, (Opposite City Hall.) Besident partner, Mr. Arthur B. French. 3TOTT Are specially invited to attend our opening, on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, And give us your judgment on our work of the last six weeks. We have everything good that is new in the way of Ceramics. Come on a visit of inspection and we think you will arrive at the conclusion that this is Telephone 1670- Electric Elevator to all floora fel7-100-TTSu A complete assortment of Optical Goods. The best stock of Artificial Eyes. Spectacles and Eye Glasses in gold, silver, steel, shell and aluminum frames. Glasses and frames per fectly adjusted at KORNBLUJSPS Optician Store, jal3-MTWTFSuwk No. 37 Fifth ave. D. R. SPEER & CO., FRAME SASH, DOOR AND BOX FACTORY. THIRD STREET AND DUQUESNE WAT mh8-d81 DESKS A SPECIALTY. The Most Complete Stock in the city. BED ROCK PRICES. We also manufacture tw wonderful combination Easy caxalr. STEVENS CHAIR CO. No. 3 SIXTH ST., jalO-su PITTSBURG, PA J. DIAMOND, Optician, S3 Siactli Street, Pittstrarff. Spectacles and Eyeglasses correctly adjusted to every defect of sight. Field and Opera Glasses, Telescopes, Microscopes, Barometers, Thermometers, etc. ARTIFICIAL EYES made to order, and warranted. Always on hand a large and complete stock. jaS-rrssu FRED SHIEDEL, - STAINED AND ORNAMENTAL GLASS, For Church and Residences. Estimates and Special Designs promptly. NO. 7 MARKET STREET, feI6-93-TTSSn Pittsburg, Pa. HERBERT WALKER ARTIFICIAL EYE &W$ ftlAKER, 'viitfw; 543 Wood street, street, Pitts-fel7-S3 burg. Pa. .inlesiir cured in lo to So D&mtanaai or Horn no vara, no ray. Ca.IaEarette.Ina. TICK Hill iiPiii ijnSjSjiSiB5 KM -2 t UN I C 553. ' eel4-u29-stt SUNDAY, FEBRUARY NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. and ni have it easy now. Wolff'sAGMEBIacking IS A GREAT LABOR SAVER. A SHINE LASTS A WEEK. RAIN AND SNOW DON'T AFFECT IT NO BRUSHING REQUIRED. MAKES A SHOE WATERPROOF. TJSED BY HER, "WOMEN AKD CBJLDEKtf. Can be wiwTindlifcwOa Cloth, and tbtotattilr Softens and Preserves all kinds of Leather. Aakfbr it, and do sot ghe up tin you est i and reo will be well rewarded. Bold by Shoo Stares, Grocers, Druggists, 4c For Harness it is imegoaled. WOLFF & RANDOLPH, PHILADELPHIA x JTVFTSU ACME BLAOKDHJg Mem i--'As7 PEIVATE SALE "beginning Tuesday, February 12, and ending Saturday, February 23d. AUCTION SAIxE beginning Monday, February 25, and continuing DAILY until all the goods are sold. We inaugurate the Private Sale prior to the Auction Sale for the convenience of those who do not care to attend Public Auction Sales. Goods will be remarked and sold regardless of cost price. Do not miss this sale. You will never have such an opportunity again. Come at once. In justice to our many patrons who have been trading with us in this particular line of goods, we wish to say that on account of our large and increasing business in the Grocery line, we find it impossibl e to give the sale of Japanese Goods the necessary time and attention, and for this reason only we have decided to quit handling the goods and de vote our entire .attention to the sale of Groceries. As already stated our Grocery business is increasing rapidly, owing largely to our increased facilities and room adapted for handling goods. We can now lay claim to having the handsomest and best arranged Family Grocery in the United States. WM. H ASL AGE & SON SELECT FAMILY GROCERS, 1 8 Diamond (Market Square). JAPANESE GOQDS, At No. io Sixth. Street, WHY IS ITP Why is it, we ask, that people, wishing to furnish their .houses, will persist in passing the do ors of a Carpet Stores, Stove and Housefurnishing Goods Stores, Queens- ware and Crockery Stores, and Establishment to buy? They did it when Keech's was on Wood street; they are doing it now, when Keech's is on Penn ave- nue. Why is it, we repeat, that people will go out of their way (often for miles) son is plain it's Keech's, because Here, under one everything to clothe your variety, ities, of KIEOH'S, 923 and 925 Penn Ave., NEAR NINTH STREET. Store Open Every Saturday Night till 10 o'clook. GOur Great Mark Down Sale will be continued during this week only. Next week new goods will occupy our attention. 17, 1889. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. PA1TTS WAY DOWN I You all Need a Pair of Trousers to help along the old suit till Spring. We have CHOPPED DOWN THE PRICE on every pair In stock. Hen's "Working Pants, 74c. Men's Better Grades, $L 00. Hen's Cassimere Pants, SI 60. Men's All-Wool Pants, ?1 75. Hen's Pine Dress Pants, $2 SO and $3 00. Entire stock of Men's and Boys' Suits.Over- coats, Hats, Furnishings, and Ladies' Cloaks and Wraps Harked Down. Nothing Eeservedl SALLER & CO., Corner Dlamonfl. ana SmitMeli Streets. Iel7-JTWTSU S2S,000. PRIVATE and PUBLIC AUCTION SALE Japanese -Goods near Suspension Bridge. fel7-su score or more of Furniture Stores, conie to Keech's Grand Outfitting to purchase at Keech's? The rea as clear as crystal. You go to your very interest demands it. roof you can have anything and furnish and adorn your home, or family, in the greatest imaginable in the best and most reliable quali- and (this is the most important item all) at the very lowest prices in the city. These are the powerful magnets which attract you to Keech's. And, bear in mind, the benefit of pur chasing at this model concern can be enjoyed by all, whether they have the necessary money, or not, for, as is well known, Keech sells on Easy Installments as well as for Cash. . fel7-su NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. OWING TO THE PROPOSED raraE of the first floor of their grand store, embracing . the Hat, Furnishing Goods and Shoe Depart ments, on one hand, and the very shortly ex pected arrival of their enormous new spring stock, on the other hand, KAUFMANNS' BADLY CROWDED FOR ROOM. It's a "bad box" to be in, but Kdufmanns' are equal to the emergency. The carpenters Must have elbow room, the painters Take the Right of Way, w ithout even saying "please,'' and our new spring stock must be displ ayed, if we expect to sell it Do you see our fix? You can rely on it that our cry for room is genuine. We don't "halloo wolf" for effect, as certain other dealers do. Now, then, to clear our shelves and counters as quickly as possible we will offer all kinds of FURNISHING GOODS AWAY BELOW COST. CLOVES ' finest Scotch Wool Knit Gloves, regular price 60c, will go for 35c Fowne's celebrated Astrachan Gloves, flannel lined, with or without leather palms, regular price $1 50, will go for 98c. Men's" genuine Buckskin Gloves, guaranteed to last several winters, regular price $1 25, will go for 65c. Here is the best bargain of all: Men's heavy, strong Driving Gloves, leather back and cloth front, regular price 50c, will go for 15c. KID GLOVES at far below the usual prices. There is one lot of Gent's fine Kid Gloves, regular prices J5i 25 and $1 50, all fashionable colors and shades, which we will offer at 69c. Then we have a lot of Ladies' fine black Kid Gloves, plain and embroidered, regular prices 85c and $1, which we will offer at 50c. Finally, a lot of Ladies' extra fine French Kid Gloves, in button or lace, regular prices 1 25 and $i 35, which we will offer at 75c. Read On! Don't IWiss a Word HANDKERCHIEFS ' Linen Handker chiefs; hemstitched, colored borders, at 7c each, or 4 for 25c. Ladies' fine linen, hemstitched Handkerchiefs, fancy borders, for ioc each, or 3 for 25c Gent's handsome, hemstitched, fancy bor dered Handkerchiefs at 7c. Gents' heavy brocaded Silk Handker chiefs, a grand variety, at 24c, 50c and 74c Gents' choice brocaded Silk Mufflers, from 35c up (for good) to 1 35 (for best). SHIRTS slightly soiled, regular $1 goods, will be closed out for 50c. Men's extra quality Wamsutta Muslin Night Shirts, full length, plain and embroidered bosoms, regular 75c goods, for only 45c Still TheyCome! Greater and Grander UNDERWEAR 1 cant price of 13c. A lot of Men's scarlet Undershirts and Drawers, medium weight, will go for only 24c. What's left of our fine $1 50, $1 75 and $2 lines of Men's fine imported and domestic Underwear will go for $1. BEOS mTfri At 13c extra heavy Woolen Socks; at Socks. Our Odds and Ends Stockings will be sold at half price this week. A LOT OF SILK UMBRELLiS, $1 50 They are for both Ladies and Gentlemen, and come in elegant gold and silver handles. Good Silk Umbrellas, with natural sticks, from $i 35 up. These bargains won't linger long in our store Come quick, if you want 'em. 19c SALE OF FINE SILK NECKWEAE Gentlemen, if you're shrewd, you'll buy not less than a half dozen ties at this price. You can have Scarfs or Four-in-hands, and the patterns are new and fresh. Call early. -OTTIR TT AH? DBF, A.TCTIlIEIETir also comes to the front this week with most decided bargains. If you want a stiff or soft Hat, now's the time to buy it Men's Windsor Caps, the latest craze among young men, in many plaid and striped patterns, from 39c up. OTTIR SHOE DIE.A.IRTIMIIEIISrT offers an array of unusually great bargains this week. See them. 4 KAUFMANNS, FIFTH AVE. and SMITHFIELD ST. IfllEHTS -ARE- -AT- Men's fancy striped Knit Woolen Gloves, regular price 30c, will go for 15c Men's heavy Scotch Knit Driving Gloves, regu lar price 45c, will go for 24c. Men's We have about 5,000 pairs of Odds and Ends in Ladies' and Gentlemen's Kid Gloves, left from the late holiday season, and will close them out this week Some genuine, whole- souled bargainsILadies' finest Cambric Broken sizes of Men's Percale Shirts (over 50 dozen of 'em) at 25c for your choice. All our former Men's 98c and $1 10 and $1 15 French Percale Shirts will go for 65 c 100 dozen Men's laundried Dress Shirts, some Odds and Ends in Children's Underwear, Scotch gray, white Merino and scarlet, will be sacrificed at the insignifi- we offer 300 dozen pairs Men's 24c we sell Men's very fine Merino of Misses', Boys' and Children's Xel7-SU ( A, Vitijl HHHiHa&HttttaH