? ? ri r; " A '; TS . .' Vifi i s"5, " - A v V, "v THE i?TTTSBUKGr DISPATCH; THUESDAT, JANHART '2, 1890.' . to W&. h IflEY TbeKewsies Enjoyed Their Annual i Feast Very Keenly . tTHE LEADER'S GENEROUS SPREAD Stays the Eavenons Appetites of Nearly a " , Thousand Urchins. Alhost a eiot oh the wax to towk 1 Yesterday was a day of vast importance to Pittsburg's newsboys and bootblacks, the occasion being the annual dinner provided for them by the liberality of the Leader P nilishing Company. Two o'clock was the hour announced, bnt long before that time an immense throng had gathered in iront of the old Fifth Avenue Market, now barracks of Company "B." oi the Eighteenth Kegiment, aioresaid throng being quite prepared to capture the armory, bag and baggage, notwithstanding its semi military character. A large number of people were also early on hand to enjoy the sight of 900 hungry urchins demolishing a feast. The large armory was tastefully decorated with na tional flags. Among the larger banners were several in which the stars were set in a black field. This, it is supposed, is a deli cate compliment to the colored guests of which there was quite a sprinkling. The capacity of the armory can best be compared to that of the guests, though both showed evidence of being unmistakably crammed fnll toward the last Ten tables were set with 70 covers each, and the bill of fare lacked in nothing requisite for a very nice dinner. THEY "WXBE CORKAT.KD. Promptly at 2 P. M. th6 large doors on Filth avenue were thrown open. The com manding form of Captain Dan Silvus was first seen. He was followed by six of the handsomest officers on the force, and 700 bootblacks and newsboys, all keeping per fect step to the well-known air, "Come, Birdie, Come," rendered in the most ex quisite manner by the Cathedral Band. It was originally intended in the order of entry that the newsboys should take prece dence1; bnt the entire absence of regalia with either society created some contusion, and led to the unfortunate mistake alluded to. J The soldier-lice manner in winch the va rious squads filed to their respective places was a marvel of military tactics. At 15 minutes past 2 the covers were removed, and the first course oyster soup was dis cussed. The more prominent of the guests were in full dress, but Prince Albert coats were worn as a rule, with an occasional exception of a plain business suit. The Prince Alberts were in every case at least a decade older than the wearer, and being almost cloaks, gave the newsy who was the proud possessor of so much grandeur a Spanish effect. The busi ness suits were strictly utilitarian. Upon many of them appeared the patient patch work of Mr. Druitt, who is an expert in the sewing on of necessary additions to urchin ical raiment Some of the young gentle men appeared in their shirt sleeves, but ex plained that this form of costume was prefer able on account of the ground and lottv tumbling and other acrobatic feats which distinguish the entrance of the final courses of the feast The conversation began to en liven with the second course, and many sprightly sallies of wit and repartee gave added zest to the affair. The dignified man ner, and, in many instances, even courtly bearing of the guests, was the subject of much favorable comment and furnished un deniable evidence of good breeding. THET ENCOKED GBACE. One little incident occurred at the incep tion of the feast which struck some of the lookers-on as rather a departure from the ordinary methods, and while not really in itself an evidence of wrong intent or gross disregard -of public feeling, was still a very radical departure from the custom gener ally. The "grace," or asking of blessing, was loudly and vocilerously applauded, and three times most earnestly, almost appeal in gly encored. For a moment there was a lull of expectancy, bnt that brief time served to determine the matter; there was no re sponse. True there were occasional little ineli gances noticed here and there such as a nap kin tucked in at the neck, or a spoon lett in the saucer, but as a rule the most perfect de corum prevailed. Toward the close of the feast there was a little innovation and an occasional voice could be heard asking for something across the table in a vernacu lar entirely unknown in the East End, such as "say, Cully shove the turkey this way;" "heave us a chunk of that bread;" kick over them taters," etc. This created so much mirth thnt the spirit of emulation very soon displayed itself. Biscuits, pieces of pie and other little things were playfully thrown from one end of the table to the other. MAKING THINGS LIVELY. The scene was somewhat further enlivened by beating & tattoo on the plates with knives and forks and finally reached the zenith of its interest on the opening of the orange and cake boxes when 700 voices in sweet accord shouted and shouted again, "gimme some, gimme some." When all were served the west end dcors were thrown open and the revellers marched out On reaching the door some of the more sportive of the bovs threw in a few empty oyster cans, pieces of pie and other such little trifles which of course they had no further use tor. Their departure was the signal for the entry of another set who filled three tables and themselves, too, in pretty quick order. In due time they, too, marched out and joined a number of their iriends in the innocent amusement of throwing mud, sticks, etc, at the conductors on the Piftb avenue car line. All in all, everything passed off most de lightfully. The tables contained a quantity of rich, seasonable and substantial good things well, the columns of the Leader generally do also. The management de serve great credit not alone for the liberal spirit displayed, but for the masterlv con duct of their annual dinners. Some of the spectators at this juncture who had seats nearest the tables (most likely relatives or intimate social friends of the guests) besought the waiters for oranges, apples, etc., and displayed great dextentv as catchers when the coveted edioles were hurled up. Quite a lively scramble was witnessed among a bevy of voung ladies when a bunch of the bills of fare were thrown up. They (the bills of fare, in fact the girls, too,) were handsomely gotten up, displaying excellent photo-lithographs of Mr. Nevin and the building of the Leader Publishing Company. The bill of fare proper was sur rounded by appropriate scroll work appar ently unfurled to the breeze, and held by two angels and two newsboys, two at the top and two at the bottom, the angels br the request of the newsboys being above, the latter, of course, on an occasion of this kind preferring to remain below. Biff GOBS OF HUD. The Boy btormed Several Can and Bad a Lively Time Coming- to Town Thought to be a Riot br tbe Citizens. The newsboys and bootblacks yesterday afternoon caused the police to think that a riot was about to break out on Fifth avenue, between Smithfield and Grant streets. Shortly alter 3 o'clock 900 of the boys, hav ln. finished their feast at tbe Old Market rimise on Fifth avenue, burst into the street :.nd marched down town. They hooted and threw mud at every cable car which passed. 21 ear Smithfield street they organized a raid, on the Italian who kept a frnit stand at tbe foot of the stairway going up to the office of the Commoner and JBUut Worker. His stand was overturned and all his wares were stolen. One urchin grabbed the man's hat and Tan sway with it, and the boys then be gan to pelt the unfortunate fruit vender with mud and .sticks. -He took to his heels and was chased into Cherry alley. This episode drew a large crowd. The sidewalks were already full, and within ten minutes there were at least 3,000 people gathered in the street between Smithfield and Grant. The gripmen and conductors on the cable cars were saluted with cries of "Scab, scab," and missiles were hurled at them. Ouegripman, whose window was open, was plastered all over his face with a ball of mud. The conductors on the rear platforms were exposed targets, and their blue coats were spotted with mud marks. Some of the passengers, sitting by open windows, received the missiles intended for gripmen oi conductors. Italians were the special objects of the boys' sport Every one of that nationality who appeared on the street was hooted and chased with sticks and stones. There were a number of exciting chases, tbe hunted man generally taking to an alley, running as if for lire. One flying Italian was struck on the bead by a large block of wood and severely cut A farmer drove down Fifth avenue with a two-horse wagon. His boy sat on the seat beside him. At Grant street their bom bardment began and was kept up steadily as far as Smithfield. He tried to whip up his team, but the old horses would not de part from a walk. By the time he had reached the postoffice corner tne farmer was covered with mud. Soon afterward a young Hebrew went up the hill. He carried a large bundle under his arm. Biff, a ball of mud struck him on the cheek. He did not wait for a second, but, taking to the center of the stieet, ran like a deer. Two hundred newsboys went alter him, yelling like so many Uomanches, throwing every procurable thing at the fly ing man. He was chased over the hump beyond Boss street, when his two good legs carried him ont of reach. For over half an hour no policemen were to be seen. John McTighe was the first of ficer to appear. Soon .afterward Inspector McAleese, half a dozen detectives and a dozen patrolmen arrived and proceeded to break up the crowd. It required a quarter of an hour to get the people off the street and make those on the sidewalk move along. THOUGH A SNAKE ST0ET, This Is Not a Snake Story, In the Usual Acceptance of the Term. People once believed that at Christmas time "tbe bird of dawning" sang all night long, and no fairy took, nor witch had power to charm; nights were wholesome, "so hallowed and so gracious is the time;" bnt the times seem to be badly out of joint at present. Snakes are ordinarily associated with evil things, such as unclean spirits, witches, etc, and one would suppose that they, too, would be exorcised, but not so this year. On Christmas Day two young men, Philip and James Douthitt, came across a serpent in Bobinsou township, near the Darring ton & Ewing oil well on the Knopf farm, Montour Bun. Whether his snake ship had smelled the odor of the blooming dandelions or was tempted by the wanton weather to take a stroll, can only be con jectured; but it was quite supple and ad hered to the mode of locomotion prescribed in the third chapter of Genesis as the pen alty for leaaing our mother Eve astray. This snake was of the order vulgarly called garter. There are some of the copperhead variety still existing in that locality, but so far as heard from they didn't celebrate Christmas. By the way, speaking of Eve's dalliance with the serpent, Barnum's "great moral show" suggests to a cynical Cockney the idea that if Eve had understood snakeology as well as the lady serpent charmers that travel with great "moral aggregations," she might have reversed the opera tion and led the serpent astray, and saved her numerous progeny much trouble The prophet Isaiah speaks of a time coming when children shall play on the dens of the asp and the cockatrice, but the copperheads of Bobinson township showed no signs last summer of approach to that millennial spirit though it may have been occasioned by a want of confidence on the part of the people who slaughtered the reptiles without parley. ''The oldest inhabitant," who is usually tenacious in his prerogative that allows him to cap every lusus nature; by the relation of a previous experience, lays no claim to having ever in the olden time seen snakes ont pleasuring in this latitude on Christmas, not at least outside ot his boots, and whether this garter snake simply took a promenade to insult a tradition believed by Shake speare, or heard the thunder one'morning last week and was deluded into thebeliet that the summer of 1890 had come, is proba bly one ot the mysteries that never will be explained to us. Backwoods naturalists say ophidians are awakened by the first thunder of spring, and this may be the explanation. Superstitious people may interpret the mat ter variously. If they believe with the Greeks that snakes armed the hand of Dis cord, they may explain the appearance of this snak'e by the discord that has arisen in the vicinity of Forest Grove Church over the dancing party lately given. If they be lieve with the Egyptians that the serpent is the emblem of lertility, they may see in this Christmas visitation a promise of great pros perity in 1890, and be sure of sympathizers in their belief. Where there is a weakness of the throat or lungs, a cold neglected may be all that is required to establish a lingering and gener ally fatal disease. Even where there is no special tendency to bronchial or pulmonary trouble, a severe cold, left to take care of itself, often plants the seeds of a serious complaint, sure to be developed by subse quent indiscretions. Take especial care of yonr health, therefore, from the very earliest symptoms of a cough or cold, by prudently resorting to Dr. Jayne's Expectorant, which will soothe and strengthen the bronchial tubes, allay inflammation and cleanse them and the lungs of all irritating substances. An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Elbanis) Reduced, Jerseys reduced, lace curtains reduced, coats and wraps reduced. Kjkable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave. MTT Read Oar Jannnry Sale Ad. To-Day, Greatest sale of dress goods bargains ever known. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. B.&B. Attend the embroidery sale this morning a sale that will create more than usual enthusiasm. Bogos & Buhl. Those who use Fraueuheim & "Vilsack's celebrated ale and porter pronounce it ex cellent in flavor and very beneficial in its effect Kept by all first-class dealers. Read Oar January Sale Ad. To-Day, Greatest sale of dress goods bargains ever known. Jos. Hobxe & Co.'s Penn Avenne Stores. Sarah Silks, All colors, including evening shades, only 35 cents a yard. Knable & Sitosteb, mtt 35 Fifth ave. Read Our January Sale Ad. To-Day, Greatest sale of dress goods bargains ever known. Jos. Hoene & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. 81 Velveteens for 29 Coats, $125 colored silks for $1. Kkable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave. MTT Oephaits' Court sale of real estate Two story brick house, No. 87 Logan st, Fri day, January 3, 2 p. m. The Winter Term, Carry University, begins to-day. , KAILWAYS DID WELL In the Tear That Has Gone, With Both Freight and" Passengers. ' A GAIN 0P FliOM 15 TO 20 PER CEHT: With Promise for Almost as- Good Earn ings the Coming Tear. 4 J0HNST0W1TAKD WASHISGTON'irEATJBL i In summing up the events of tie year, a well-known railroad official state! yester day that there was no business which, showed the great prosperity of the people lor the past two years as did the railroad earnings. An effort was made by a Dispatch re porter to obtain some figures about the in crease, but this was found to be impossible. Every railroad man spoken to about the matter-said the growth of the business was phenomenal. Among those interviewed was Division Passenger Agent E. D. Smith, of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, who said: 'The past year has becaa remarkable one. There never was a year in the history of the railroads in this part of the country that would show greater increase in the earnings of both the passenger and freight depart ments. The passenger business surprised everybody. I cannot yet give the figures, but I think tbe increase will be fully 15 per cent In a great many districts the increase in the volume of business over 1888 will be over 20 per cent The increase was in both local and through business. The excursion business the past summer has also been un precedented. I suppose the largest excur sion trade of the year was after the Johns town flood. On one occasion I took a crowd filling 29 cars into the town. "We have been running large excursions to the seashore lor the past three years, but the last season broke the record. The midwinter excur sions to Washington have also swelled the phenomenal growth of the business out of this vicinity. Tbe number of people carried this year is greatly in excess of any year before. A SEW SOUBCE OF TBAVEL. "The boom in the'Washington oil field has also increased the large army of public travelers. "From tbe present indications I think the business will continue to grow steadily. Next year I believe you will see a further increase, as everything points that way. The cause of tbe great number of people traveling from Pittsburg is due to their prosperity. The new passenger station also had a great deal to do with it The station has only been in use for six months, but its effect on the business' is plainly felt An other reason- is that we are getting the bulk of the theatrical business. "We have been making party rates for the past fonr months while other roads refused. They thought it was a violation of the inter-State law, but we took the chances. As a result we have been getting the business which stands by us. "When the other roads refused to make a party rate we gave theatrical companies this advantage. As a result they are stand ing by us now for our action in the face of what the other lines relused to do. All these things helped the business along." District Passenger Agent T. E. Watt, of the Pennsylvania road, said: "For the past Vi months our business has been better than ever before in the same time. Within my territory there are about 200 agents whose reports every month have shown a great in crease over the month of the previous year. The growth ot the business at East Liberty, Greensburg, Johnstown, Altoona, Braddock, Connellsville, Pittsburg and the Union station has been unprecedented. A BIO 60UTHEBH TBAPFIC. "The Southern excursion bnsiness this winter is contributing its share to the total. A great many Pittsburgers are going to Florida, notwithstanding the fact that we have had no winter weather yet A great the Northern summering resorts. The sea shore business picked up wonderfully last summer. We handled thousands of tourists who never traveled before. This is due to the perfect facilities we have for taking care of them. There is also a disposition on the part of lines making a specialtv of this bnsi ness to offer better inducements to people to travel." General Passenger Arent Clark, of the Pittsburg and Lake Erie Railroad Com pany said: "Tbe results on our road have been very satisfactory for the past vear. The growth of the passenger traffic has been steady and will continue. I should imagine thatthe population of Coraopolis has been increased about 20 percent witnin a year. A great many other towns in the vicinity of tbe oil fields have also increased in popula tion, and this has helped along our subur ban business. The travel to Lake Mackinac and Lake Erie in the summer was also very heavy. Chautauqua as u'Bal attracted a large number ot Pittsburgers. I cannot furnish any figures until the annual meet ing of the stockholders in January." Blanket Reduced, Comforts reduced, flannels reduced. Knable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave. MTT Ribbon Sale To. Day, 3c. 5c, Sc, lOo A yard for fine picot and crown edge gros grain and moire ribbons to-day. Jos. Hobne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Underwear Bargnlos, Hosiery bargains. Enable & Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave. MTT B. &B. Cloak room bargains right now so re markable that when you see them you'll be surprised. Bogos & Buhl. 13 l-2c Sateen. Only 7c Sateens, wide goods onlv, 7 cents. Enable 45 Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave. MTT Read Oar January Sola Ad. To-Day, Greatest sale of dressgoods bargains ever known. Jos. Hoene & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. January Reduction In all departments. Knable Ss Shusteb, 35 Fifth ave. MTT The Winter Term, Curry University, begins to-day. DANCING ACADEMIES. PROF. BROOKS' DANCING ACADEMY, Liberty avenne and Sixth street. The second term for beginners wilt commence for ladies and gentlemen THURSDAY, Janu ary 2, at go'clock P. M. For misses and mas ters SATURDAY. January 4, at 3 o'clock. New dances taught will be tbe Military Schottiscbe, Quadrille. Le Here. Cadet Waltz and L'Eclair, tbe last named just received from tbe author. See circulars at musio stores. de23-70 BUSINESS CHANGES. TO"OTICE OP CO-PARTNERSHIP. WM. R. THOMPSON t CO., BANKERS, No. 811 Wood street, corner Fourth avenue, Pittsburg. Pa. Mr. T. D. Lyon, for many years connected with tbls house, is this day admitted to partner ship. The bnsiness will be carried on as here tofore under tbe firm name of WM. R. THOMPSON 4 CO. Jaituabt, 2. 189a ja2-71 Walter j. usboubke. kighabd bakbows. BARROWS OSBOURNE V JOB PRINTERS, 90 Diamond street Telephone No. 812. auSl-6-rra PIANOb, ORGANS. And all manner of Small Instrument AT HAMILTON'B. delO-D Filth avenue. tO-JHtplay advertttemenU one dollar par tquore for one imcrtUm. Clauified advertise ment on ihti page iqch at Wanted, For Sale, lb Let, etc ten cents per line for each inter tion. and none taken for leu than fifty -xnu. THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH BB.ANCH. OFFICES. Far the accommodation of the public, Branch Offices have been established at the following places, where Want, For Sale, To Let, and other transient advertisements will be received up to 9 P. M. for inser tion next morning: Advertisements are to'be prepaid except where sdTertlsers already haye accounts with TBK DIS PATCH. prrrsBUKO. THOMAS MCCAFFUKY. Sfc3 Butler street EMU, G. bTUCKEY, Mth street and Penn ave. E. G. bTUCKEY 4C0., Wylie ave. and Fnltonst H. STOKJOiV. Fifth Avenue Market House. XASxxxn. J. W. TVALLACE, 6121 Penn arenas. OASXA5S. UCALI4STEK&SHElBLEK,5thT. AAlwoodSt SOUTHSIDK. JACOB SPOHN. No. 2Carson street. H. A. DON ALDbON. 1707 Carson street. ALLEGHEMr. r A . J. K AEKCHEK, 89 rederal street H. J. McBRlDE. Market House, Allegheny. FRRDH. EQGEKS. 172 Ohio street. F. H. EGGEKS ft BON. Ohio and Chestnut its. J. F. STEVENSON. Arch and Jackson, streets. THOMAS MCHENRY, Western and Irwin aves. G. W. HUGHES, Pennsylvania and Beiveraves. PERRY M. GLEIM. Rebecca and Allegheny aves. M1LL.VALE BUKOUGH. W. W. Fl.OCK.EB, 8tatloner. So. 4 Grant are. THE DISPATCH HAS OPENED A BRANCH OFFICE FOR THE SOUTHSIDE AT NO. 1220 CARSON STREET. WHERE ADVERTISEMENTS, NEWS AND SUB SCRIPTIONS CAN BE LEFT. BOTH FOR GENERAL EDITIONS, AND FOR THE SPECIALS0UTH8IDEISSDE PUBLISHED EACH SATURDAY. WANTED. Male Help. n TTTANTED-IO HAND TOBY MAKERS AT B. YY HUCK'b, 819 Liberty St., Pittsburg, Pa. Ja2-74 WANTED-AN EXPERIENCED QUARRY MAN: also brlekmaker. GEO. S.MARTIN & CO., 803 Liberty st de31-30 WANTED-3X) TtUUNCf MEN TO CALL AT stage entrance BIJOU THEATER 10 A. II., Thursday, January 2. Jal-89 WANTED URAUGHTSMAN FAMILIAR with railway work. Apply to H. D. MASON, corner Eleventh and Pike streets, city. Ja2- TTfANTED-AN INTELLIGENT MAN WITH VV grit and perseverance good salary for right party. Apply at once, P. WARD, Boom 2, 1038 Penu ave. ja2-73 WANTED-SMAKT MAN WITH S200 TO manage a new bnsiness in this State; no competition! can make 1200 a month. Address D. E. B., Dispatch office. )al-83 WANTED-2 GOOD TIN BOOFERS, GOOD wages and steady employment to right men, union men preferred. Apply at FEHR& HUGHES', Ho. 6025 Penn ave. Ja2-67 WANTED-AN ENERGETIC YOUNG MAN to solicit in towns between Pittsburg and Wheeling: steady employment and good pay. Call or address NO. 5 SIXTH AVE. ja2-7g WANTED A FIHST-CLAHS SALESMAN TO sell on commission a full line of Infant turns and child's McKay sewed shoes. Address, with reference, FOLMER &, CO., Urwigsburg. Pa. de23-40-D WANT ED-UE1.1 ABLE LOCAL. AND TRAV ELING salesmen: positions permanent; special Inducements now; fast-selling specialties! don't delav: salary from start. BROWN BROS., Nurserymen, Rochester, N.Y. sel7-70-ns WAN1 ED-BAD IV RITERS. SMARTS PRAC TICAL BUSINESS AND SHORTHAND COLLEGE, 4 Sixth street (near bridge), open 6 A. M. to 9 F. m. ; good penumanshlp guaranteed In a few lessons; private rooms for ladies. de2S-43-TTSSO WANTED MEN 30 SALARY. fW EX PENSES in advance allowed each month r steady employment at home or traveling; no so liciting: duties delivering and making collections; no postal cards. Address with stamp, HAFER& CO.. Plana, O. - dezo-ez-TTSsa WANTED-AT ONCE GOOD LEADING MAN for repertoire company; must bare good wardrobe: salary low but sure- address quick. JOHNSON'S MADISON SQUARE CO., Butler. Pa., December SO and week: jlttannlng, January 6 and week. R. A. JOHNSON, Mgr. J 12-65 XTTANTED-SALESMEN AT S75 PER MONTH vv salarrand expenses, to sell a line of silver- platediware, watches, etc; by sample only; borse and team furnished free: write at once for full articular and sam pie case of goods free. STAJJ ARD SILVERWARE CO., Boston, Mass. seS4-90-D WANTED-A FEW HONEST AND INTELLI GENT persons to take orders in this and surrounding towns on "Stanley In the Wilds of Africa, and How He Rescued Emin Pasha." Tbe intrepid hero has Just returned to civilization; Subtle Interest la him Is at fcfvr heat: this is the tanleybook tbe people want: send 80 cents for outflt and be the nrst in the field, or write imme diately for full-particulars, terms, etc.; arents are Just coining money; write quick. FRANK LIN PUBLISHING CO., Box 920, Richmond, Va. deZ9-71-29, 30, 31, Ja2. 4,6 TIT ANTED AGENTS EVERT WHERE TO VV sell and everybody to use Dr.- O'Keefe's 25 cts. liver pills, cold or catarrh pills, cough pills, diarrhea pills, dvspepsla pills, rheumatism pills, headache pills, worm pills, skin eruption pills, kidney pills, neuralgia pills, leucorrhcea pills, menstrual pills, sore throat pills, croup pills, nervous debility pills, general debility pills, nerve pills, teething pills, piles pills, non-cathartic pills, whooping cough pills, eve pills, backache pills, 25 cts. each: large bottles 1 00 sent postage paid. DR. O'KEEFE A CO., Homeo pathic Chemists, 34 Fifth ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Ja2-82 Female Help. WANTED-GIRL FOR GENERAL HODSE WORKlnsmalUamlly. Apply 630 LIB ERTY ST. Ja2-42 WANTED-G1RL TOR PANTRY -WORK. Call at MILLER'S DIKING ROOM. 514 Smithfield st Ja2-T2 WANTED EXPERIENCED LADY STEN OGRAPHER and typewriter; must be quick, accurate and welledutated: salary S30 pec month: give reference. STENOGRAPHER. Uis patch office. Ja2-78 TTTANTED-LADY IN OUR DEPARTMENT Vv of art. a first-class saleslady, must be over 20, well educated, and bring good references; salary to betrin. S10 per week. Call after 10, H. A. sunnuDJLn, no. ceventn are jaz-M WASJTED-1 WISH TO EMPLOY A FEW ladles on salary to take charge of my busi ness at their homes; light, very fascinating and healthful: wages S10 per wees: reference given; ood pay for part time. Address with stamp, IRS. MARION WALKER, Louisville. Ky. sel2-ls-Tbsa Male and Female Help. TTTANTED-COOKS; WAGES, S3 50 TO 4 00; V V chambermaids, dinlngroom girls, nurses; 100 honse girls; German and colored girls; farm hands; drivers. MRS. E. THOMPSON, SOS Grant st. deJ-MThs WANTED-4 FARMHANDS. 20 LABORERS: man to attend to a horse and cow.ioo house frirls, 20 for hotels, cooks and chambermaids, sundress, dinlngroom girl, dishwasher. MEE HAN'S, 845 Grant St. deSO-D Eltnatlona. TTANTED-BY xOUNG MA.N A POSITION V V of any kind; not afraid of work, and where be will nave a chance of prpmotlon. Address H. M., Dispatch office. detl-39 WANTED-S1TUATION BY A THOROUGH LY practical mechanical engineer, 40 years of age. a member of Institution or Mechanical En gineers. London, who has had many years' expe rience as master mechanic both In this country find FnrflTi.' rlptlrm similar Itnatlnn, nn-rpr. 'tionable references. Address M. L M. E , Uls- paicn oracc aezs-7 Booms, Bouses. Etc ' WANTED-UNFURNISHED ROOMS AND board for gentleman, wire, and child S years old, permanent as a heme; between how and April 1. B. U., Dlsnatch office. de3I-0-TTS WANTED-IN EAST END. A NICE, SUNNY room, near Filth avenue cable line, with board for young Aian and wile, who are strangers In Pittsburg, but can furnish best of Chicago or New York references; cleanliness and neatneos of house and surroundings the first requisite; will ing to pay proper price for Droper accommoda tion; If preferred, would rent part of a nice cot tage and do llarht housekeeping; write, giving exact location and terms; no attention will be Said to letters not giving price. W. C. TEMPLE, oom 408. Lewis Block. Jai-44 Boarding. WANTED-BOARDING IN A PRIVATE family, by a gentleman in Manchester, not far from Chartlers street; regular boarding house keepers need not reply. AnswertoDRAUGHTS MAN, Dispatch office. Filth ave. Ja2-70 Machinery nnd Metals. WANTED-A SECOND-HAND ENGINE IN good order, from 15 tozi horse-power. Ad dress ENGINE, Dispatch office JaS-SO Miscellaneous. WANTED-YOU TO GET A BAKER'S dozen (13) of Stewart Co. 's fine cabinet photos for l. at 90 and 92 FEDERAL ST.. Alle gheny jny28-49-TTSU WANTED-TUBUY A FIRE-PEOOF SAFE SOxW or larger; Barnes Bros.' make pre ferred. Apply at PICKERING'S, cor. Penn and Tenth sts. Js3-43 WANTED-EVERYONE TO KNOW THAT PEARSON, tbe leading photographer, of 6 Fifth ave and 43 Federal St., Airy.. Is making a life size era von portrait, beautifully framed, and one dozen cab. photos, all lor ft; au fine work. WANTED. i Financial. WANTED-SMALL MOR1GAGES-L J.WIL SON. 149 Fourth aye, no36-2S WANXED-MORTGAGE3 ON CITY PROP ERTY, over M.C00; 4K per eent; no tax. HENEYA. WEAVEkiCO.. BFonrth avenne. xah2-a2Z-D WANTED MORTGAGES MONEY TO LOAN In sums to suit at 4X, 8 and 6 percent ALLES & BAILEY, 184 Fourth ave TeL 1G7. Jipl9-14-ITS8n phone No. 978. Jal-20-irvrrhs WANTED-MOBTGAGES-1.000,000TOLOAN In large and small amounts at 4H, 5 and 8 per cent, free of State tax: no delay. REED B. tOYLEA CO., 131 Fourth ave. myZl-60 w ANTED-TO LOAN MONEY ON MORT GAGES In amounts to suit, in city or coun try, at 4Ktos per cent, as to security: no delay. SAMUEL W. BLACK & CO., 99 Fourth ave. de8-14-MTWTF W ANTED-TO LOAN 1500,000. IN AMOUNTS of (3,000 and upward, on city and suburban property, on 4K percent, free or tax; also smaller amounts at SandS per cent. BLACK & UALKD, 95 Fourth avenue. se21-d26-o VrTANTED-MORTGAGES-Sl, 000, 00CTO LOAN TV on city and snbnrban properties at 4K, 8snd (percent, and on iarms in Allegheny and aqjs cent counties at Sper cent. 1. M. PEN NOCK 4 SON, 103 lourth avenue. ap7-f41 -CS7ANTHD-TO i.OAN (200.000 ON MORT- W GAGES; SHXJ and upward at per cent; (800,000 at 4K per cent on residences or bnsiness property; alio In adlolnlng counties. S. H. FRENCH. 125 Fourth avenne. OC2I-4-D WANTED MORTGAGES-1100,000 TO LOAN on mortgages, in sums from SoOO to 110,000. for S to 5 years on citv property, at very low rates; write for terms and give description of property. J. E. GLASS, 133 Fifth ave. Telephone No. 1764. ' nolt-47 FOB SALE-IMPROVED REAL ESTATS City Residence. -ITIOR SALE-THATFINE RES1DF.NCE PROP JD ERTY, corner lot. No. 31 Fnlton street, close to Wylle ave. cars, 10 large rooms, bath and lava tory, natural gas, and all in good order through out and ready for Immediate occupancy: good brick stable on rear of lot opening out to Craw ford street: a great barealn to a prompt pur- cnaser; possession at once jad. n.xiAArr.dc CO., 13 Fourth avenue, Pittsburg. Jal-19 East End Residences. F 'OR SALE VERY DESIRABLE SOUTH late style, 10 rooms Full lnlormatlon from W. A. HEBRON -tbONS, No. 80 Fourth ave. i )a2-8I-MTh FOR SALE-A BARGAIN-ONLY f8,000 n eat, new house, fine appearing. 7 rooms, well improved. lot 59x127 ft.. In tbe midst of East Liberty, near steam and cable cars. See W. A. HERRON & SONS, 60 Fourth aye Ja2-61-MTh F IOR SALE-HOUSE AND 2 L1TH AT HOME- WOOD. East End. near R. R. station: e rooms In house: lots 40x100 feet: price only (2,800; must be sold to settle up an etate. JAS. W. DRAPE & CO., 129 Fourth ave., Pittsburg. Jal-19 FOR SALE-NICE EAST END RESIDENCE almost new: Immediate possession: owner going South; 8 rooms, reception ball, bath and lavatory, laundry, natural gas and all other modern conveniences; possession at once. JAS. W. DRAPE Jt CO., 129 Fourth avenue, Pittsburg. lal-19 FOR SALE-ELEGANT NEW BRICK HOUSE, near Hiland ave., in the midst of East Lib erty, Just finished, 8 rooms beside reception hall, bathroom and range; complete tbrougbout and elegantly finished; sized lot to suit tbe purchaser. See W. A. HERRON & SONS, No. 80 Fourth ave. Ja2-SS-Th FOR SALE-COMPLETE HOUSES-- SQUARES from Fifth avenue cable line. In the very midst of the most desirable part of Oakland, front ing Forbes st. and Coltart square; 9 and 11 rooms, elegantly flnlsned, latest style of architecture; street and sewer improvements made. See W. A. HERRON A SONS, 80 Fourth avenne JaZ-61-HTh FOR HALE-IN THE EAST END-A COM MODIOUS brick residence hall in center, spacious rooms on either side and replete throughout with all modern appliances: fine gronnds surround the residence with dense growth of shade trees, rrnit trees, grapevines, copious flow of pnre water; will be sold at a great bargain on 8 to 10 years' time; small payment down. JAS. W. DRAPE & CO., 129 Fourth ave, Pittsburg. Jal-19 FOR SALE THERE ARE TEN VERY DE SIRABLE nouses now m course of construc tion on Oakland square: to be finished complete ready for occupancy by April 1; five of these houses are already sold, leaving five still available tobnyera; prices, (7,600, (8.00U and (10,000, accord ing to slzi and location; lots vary in size from 30x 100 to 92x150; Atwood St., now paved with asphalt from Filth ave. to Oakland square, and traction road being laid. Apply to SAMUEL W. BLACK & CO., 99 Fourth ave. dell-4 Allegheny Residence. FOB SALE-2 BRICK HOUSES. 8 BOOMS each: lots 20x143 each; houses well built and nearly new; (11,000 for all. A. D. WILSON, 58 Federal st., Allegheny. de29-48-rrs Snbnrbnn Residences. -rjiOR SALE-A SMALL CASH PAYMENT AND f balance on long time will buy a fine residence situ In Villa Park plan, Brushton; our prices a-e very low, and now is tbe time to invest. JOHN F. BAXTER, Agent, 812 Smithfield street. de29-S2-TTSSU FOB BALE AT HOW-EASY PAYMENTS. at Edgewood station. P. R. R., well located, a new house: Just finished; 8 rooms: well im proved: lot 88x192 ft., with abundance of shade and forest trees. See W. A. HERRON & SONS, 80 Fourth ave Ja2-62-MIh FOR SALE-IN SEWICKLEY-FOB (500 CASH and SaOO per year: finely situated on tbe best street in the borough; a comfortable andcomplete brick dwelling of 10 rooms, batb, w. c, b. aud c. water, nat. and art. gas, stationary wash tubs. erc: lot 47x2C3ft ; flagstone walks, good lawn and large fruit trees; also, adjoining property: lot 89x220 ft , with frame residence of 7 rooms, nat. gas, etc; terms (SOOcasb and (400peryear: It will be worth vonr time to examine these proper ties before renting for another year. A. W. ADAIR, Boom 814 Penn b'ld'g. Penn ave Jal-97 FOR SALE LOTS. City lioco FOR SALE A LOP 24X100 ON WEBSTER AVE., near cable cars. Inquire at 153 SOUTH AVE., Allegheny. de3i-38 Enat End Loo. FOR SALE BAUM GROVE LOTS THE choicest restricted property for private dwell ings in tbe East End: for convenience of access and prospective advancement In value nothing else on the market approaches it. Full Informa tion from MELLON BROS.. East End; or JOHN F. F. BAXTER, Agt.. 512 Smithfield street. de2-52-TTS5U Allegheny liota. FOR SALE FINE BUILDING LOTS ON Fayette St., Allegheny. A. D. WILSON, 85 Federal st. de2D-8-TTS FOB SALE-FOE A FEW DAYS-ONE OF THE finest buildings sites In Allegheny; lot 80x140 feet; call and see about it. A. D. WILSON, 55 Federal st. .Allegheny. dc29-47 Suburbnn Lota. FOR SALE-FREE FROM CITY TAXES, YET 'With great advantages: location very desir able: lots large: only 7 miles from Allegheny depot adjoining Sliarpsburg: terms easy: prices low. For plans see W. A. HERRON SONS. 80 Fourth avenue, or tbe superintendent on the premises. Ja2-5S-Tb Farms. FOR SALE FARM 150 ACRES: FRAME house 8 rooms, well finished: bank barn, water, coal, limestone; 4 acres choice fruit; near Apollo; (43 per acre, cash. ED. WITT1SH, 410 Grant St. Jal-D F IOR SALE-AT EDGEWOOD. 28 ACHES land. 7 minutes from sta.: will be offered for 30 days only at (2, too per acre: great bargain. Par ticulars YT. E. HAMNETT. 404 Smithfield street, Pittsburg, and Wllklnsburg. lal-98 FOR SALE A LARGE FARM-200 ACRES all tillable land, well watered, good fences, excellent dwelling and outbuildings, etc., etc., close to line of railroad: food farm for dairy or stock purposes: would take a small city property In part payment. JAS. W. DRAPE & CO., 129 Fourth avenne Pittsburg. Jal-19 FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS. Horses, Vehicles. Live Slock, Etc FOR BALE-TWO DRAUGHT HORSES. HAR NESS and wagon. MlUUE WAN & DOUG LAS, 209 Penn ave de31-S4 Machinery and Metals. FOR SALE ENGINES ANDB01LER3-NEW and refitted: repairing promptly attended to. PORTER FOUNDRY AND MACHINE CO., L1M , below Suspension bridge Allegheny. Fa. jal-12 FOR SALE ONE 2VX24 HORIZONTAL EN GIN E, 28.000 feet second-hand wire rope: also hoisting and portable engines and blomen valves, castings, etc VELTE & MCDONALD. 3200 Penn avenue y2t-91-TT8 TrOR SALE-SECOND-HAND ENGINES AND Jj boilers; ail sizes and styles la stock, from 4 to 100 b. p. ;all refitted;good as new, at lowest prices; portable engines, s to 23 h. p. ; boilers all sizes ana styles. J .8. YO UN G, 23 Park way, Allegheny. Pa. O&5-80-D Miscellaneous. TTlOR SALE-A NATIONAL CASH REGISTER; J? nearly new: suitable for grocery or restau rant: sold cbeap. Inquire of AilBUCKLXS, wholesale merchants. de28-23 PERSONAL. PERSON AL-NEW BOOKS-HUNDKEUS OF new books, nicely bound In cloth gilt, at 25e each;, many fine boosa In elegant bindings: come and see them. LEVI'S BOOKbTORE, Liberty St., near Ninth. nc3-S3 PERSONAL HIS LOVE SUDDENLY RE TURNED; recently.tbey bad not been on the best of terms owing to a little family Jar occa sioned by the wife Insisting on being allowed to renovate bis wearing apparel, and which, ot course was done In a bungling manner; Is order to prevent tbe trouble they agreed to send all their work hereafter to DICKSON, tbe Tailor, 68 Fifth ave, corner Wood St., second floor, and now everything is lovely and peace and happiness again reign la their household. Telephone 148. auso-D FOR SALE-BC8INBS6. Bualnesa Cbnnces. FOR BALE-GROCERY, 6138 LU3EBTY AVE NUE: fine counters and shelving; full line of goods; good trade established. Ja2-43 F IOK SALE -HALT INTEREST IN STOVE and tlnthon: trood trade and dolnz eood holi ness: small capital. For Information address L. FirZMIKH, Connellsville Pa. de29-30 FOR SALE AN ESTABLISHED RETAIL, grocery business In Allegheny: best location in tbe city and a large trade, mostly cash. Ad dress RETAIL GROCER, Dispatch office. jaZ.77 FOR SALE-GRAND OPPORTUNITY FOR one or two active men with some capital to step Into a paying wholesale produce commission business, profits this year will reach 810. 0UO; owner engaged In other business reason for selling. Ad dress F. O. DICKSON, 110 Monterey St., Alle. gheny. delo-80 F OR SALE-GOOD FISH AND OYSTER denot. grocery stores. n50 to 1 10. COO: cigar stores. (250 to (1, 600: light! business clearing (73 weekly; drugstores, country stores, boarding houses, milk routes, confectioneries, bakeries and other good buslnefchnc. SHEPAKD CO., H Filth are dea TTHIR SALE-HVERY AND BOARDING STA A? BLE on a nialirstreet pf the city: the stock of a good livery and boarding stable, consisting or horses, carriages, burgles and every requirement for a first-class bnsiness: Income from boarding alone now over poo a month: good reasons for selling; if disposed of In a lew days will be sold very cheap. 0. H. LOVE, 81 Fourth ave. Jal-9t OESALE-ALIVERYANDUNDERrAKING business., horses, carriages, baggies, wagons, hearses, with all necessary outfit, etc., In one of tbe most active manufacturing towns on line of railroad In the connty: a splendid opportunity for a man who understands the business; the present proprietor has made a snug fortune: particulars to principals and parties who are able to purchase will be furnished stonr office. JAS,W. DRAPE & CO , 121) Fourth avenue, Pittsburg. Jal-19 .Business Stands. FOR BALE-MACHINE 8HOP AND FOUN DR. The controlling Interest in a first class machine shop and foundry business In one of tbe best and most rapidly-crowing manufactur ing tonus on line or railroad in Oblo directly In tbe greit natural gas region; to any one wbo un derstands tbe business this Is a rare opening. Particulars from JAS. VV. DRAPE & CO., Ii9 Fourth ave., Pittsburg. Jal-19 TO LET. Offices. Desk Boom. See. TO LET-1300 PER YEAR-A LARGE, WELL LIGHTED office with all modern conven iences; newly painted and papered; bas two large cl oseta for storage room, inquire at GERMAN La. SAVINGS BANK. 423 Wood st. nolW.-D LOST. LOST-A FOX TERRIER DOG; WHITE, WITH black spot around right eye long ears and short tall. A liberal reward if returned to No. 9 LIN COLN AVE., Allegheny. Jal-93 T OST-POCKETBOOK CONTAINING THREE JH rings and some loose change: left on one of the heaters in the B. 40. R. R. depot, cor. Water and bmlthfleld sts. Party picking up same can get rewatd by leaving it at DIXON & CO.'S. 112 Fourth avenne city. Ja2-47 DIVIDENDS. City Savings Bane, J PrrrsBTjBG. Pa.. Dec SI. 1889. THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK HAVE declared a dividend of FOUR PER CENT, payable forthwith ont of the earnings of the past six months and free of tax. jal-37-D JOHN w. TAYLOR, Cashier. Odd Fkliows' Sav. Bank,! Pittsbubo, December 31, 1839. DIVTDEND-THE DIRECTORS OF THIS bank have this day declared a dividend of THREE (3) PER CENT on the capital stock out of tbe earnings of the last six months, pay able on demand, free of tax. jal-23 F. E. MOORE, Cashier. Duquesne National Bank. Pittsburg. Pa.. .December 3L I8S9. D1VTDEND-THE DIRECTORS OF THIS bank have this day declared a dividend of (4) FOUR PER CENTUM on tbe capital stock out of the earnings of tbe last six months, pay able on demand, free of tax. jal-21 A. H. PATTERSON, Cashier. Masonic Bane. ANK. J 31.1889. ND THI FTTTSBITBO. PA- December SL THTRTY-FOURTH DIVIDEND THE Board ot Directors of tbls bank bays this day declared a dividend of THREE (3) PER CENT on the capital stock ont of tbe earnings of tbe past six months, payable on demand. Jal-4-D W.R. CHRISTIAN, Cashier. Fibst National Bank, Pittsbubo, Pa,. I PITTSBURG), December 3L 1889.' DIVIDEND THE DIRECTORS OF THIS bank have this day declared a quarterly dividend of TWO PER CENT on tbe capital stock, payable on demand, free of tax. jal-8-D J. D. SCULLY, Cashier. Freehold Bank, PTTTSBUBO. December 3L 1SS9. TrVIDEND THE DIRECTORS OF THIS J bank have declared a dividend of THREE (3) PER CENT ont ol the earnings of the last six months, payable forthwith. jal-99 JOHN F. BTEEL, Cashier. Arsenal Bank, December 3L 1889. DIVIDEND THE BOARD OF DIREC TORS ot tbis bank has declared a divi dend of FOUR () PER CENT ont of the earn ings of tbe last six months, payable forthwith, fal-94 W. 8. WILLIAMS. Cashier. ELECTIONS, The Arsenal Bank or Pittsburg, i December 28. 1889. ( ELECTION THE ANNUAL ELECTION of twelve directors for this bank to serve for the ensuing year will be held at the bank ing honse corner Bntler and Forty-third streets, on WEDNESDAY, January 8, 1890, be tween the hours of 11 A. M. and 1 P.M. deZ7-87-D W. a WILLIAMS. Cashier. Allegheny National Bank, i PmSBUEG.PA, December 13, 1889.J ELECTION THE ELECTION FOR DI RECTORS of this oank for the ensuing year will be held at tbe banking honse. No. 4o Fifth avenue, on TUESDAY, January 14, 1890, between tbe hours of 11 A. M. and 12 sr. del4-32-D F. C. HUTCHINSON. Cashier. First National Bank, Pittsbubo, Pa. PITTSBURG. December, 14, 1889. ( ELECTION THE ANNUAL ELECTION of nine directors for this bank, to serve for the ensuing year, will be held at the Banking Honse, corner Wood st. and Fifth avenae, TUESDAY, January 11, 1890, between tbe hours ol 11 a. M. and 1 o'clock P. M. dels-31-B" J. D. SCULLY". Office or tbe Columbia Oil CO., . No. 514 Market st- Pittsbubo. December 27. 1889. mHE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE I stockholders of tbe Colnmbia OH Co. will be held on THURSDAY, Jannary 9, 1889, at 11 o'clock A. M. for tbe election of directors and for the transaction of snch bnsiness as may be presented. A, P. McUREW, Secretary. de27-79 NOTICES. VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO NAVI 1 GATORS on tbe Monongahela river that the southern channel snan of the Smithfield street bridge will be closed for navigation dnnng JANUARY by false works necessary for orection of new structure. GUSTAV LINDENTHAL. de25-95 Chief Engineer. ATAVY DEPARTMENT. WASHINGTON. 1M D. C., December 27, 1889. Competitive trials of armor plates will be held by the Navy Department at tbe Naval Ordnance Proving Ground, Annapolis, McL, or at such other place as may be designated. The armor plates submitted most be 0 feet by 8 feet and IOK inches thick; Those who intend to famish armor plates for trial can- obtain fall information con cerning tbe tests by communicating with the Bureau of Ordnance, Navy Department. No tice of intention to compete in tbis trial must be received by the Bnreau of Ordnance on or before Febrnary 10, 1890. B. F. TRACY. Secre taryofthoNavy. Ja3-85 MEETINGS. TOCKHOLDERS' MEETING-THE AN I NUAL meeting of tbe stockholders of the onongahela Navigation Company will be held on THURSDAY, January 9. 1890, at the office of the company. No. 104 Grant street, Pitts burg, at 2 o'clock V. 1L, for tbe election of offi cers and managers of the company for the en suing year, and other bnsiness. W. BAKEWELL, Secretary. del919.20,2U4,V!6,23.31Ja2.4.5.7,9 Office of Westebw Penn'a l Exposition society. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THIS SO CIETY for the election of thirteen di rectors to serve for the ensuing year, and for tbe transaction of such other business as may be brought up, will be held In tbe art room, second floor of Hamilton building. 91 Fifth avenue, on TUESDAY, January 7, 1890, be tween tbe hours of 3 aud 4 P. x. JAS. W, BATCHELOR, Secretary. Pittsbubo, Jannary 1. 189a 1a2-41p FOR SALE. SQUIRREL HILL. NEAR SCHENLEY PARK. 30 acres land, having a frontage of over 2,800 feet on a good street. 21 acres land, street frontage 1,400 feet,, 5 acres, frontingorJ two streets. 4 acres and-2-etory frame dwelling of 5 rooms. IS acres land near the Squirrel Hill Electric road and Forbes street. IRA M. BDRCHKIELD, 158 Fourth ave. deS64-TTS I youmarriedT Ifnot,sendynnraddreesto , THE AMERICAN CORRESPONDING 1 CLUB; Box 648, Clarka-bar-, W. Va. , iteo-oa . ADcnen halbk. ORPHANS' COURT SALE. ALLEGHENY CITY D WELLING. No. 73 Lincoln Avenne. We will offer for sale on the premises TUESDAY. JANUARY 7. 1890, AT 2 JO O'CLOCK. P. M.. That elegant residence property of the late Charles L CaldwelL lot 86x140 feet to an alley, with stable on rear of lot, A bargain Is offered in this, as tbe administrator desires to settle the estate. Information and keys to examine theproPertyfromHEBRoN480NS de-2S-o7-TTS No. 80 Fourth ave. ORPHANS' COURT SALE. Nos. lis and US Fourth avenue. At Public Sale, ON THIS PREMISES. TUESDAY, JANUARY 7. 1890, AT U O'CLOCK A. M. Lot 45x85Kfeet; adjoining the Dollar Savings Bank property. This is one of the largest and most,ellgibly situated lots for a business block now for sale In tbis neighborhood, and we in vite investors to be on band, as the adminis trator desires to close the estate. Terms made known at sale. Information from W. A HERRON fc SONS. de28-57-TTS No. 80 Fourth ave. AT AUCTION FRIDAY MORNING. JANUARY 3, at 311 Market street. Walnut, oak, cherry and mahogany chamber salts, dressers, wardrobes, bedsteads, wash stands, chiffoniers, bed Ioanges, cabinet book cases, coaches, desks, chairs, rockers, china closets, sideboards, center and extension tables, fancy rockers, handsome parlor fur niture, brussela aud Ingrain carpets, rugs, mirrors, curtains, pictures, ornaments, clocks, chamber toilet ware, , tea and dinner services, dishes and tinware, lanndry and kitchen for nishments, office goods, etc., etc HENRY AUCTION CO, LUC. janl-33 Auctioneers. B Y HENRY AUCTION CO. Grand closing out sale of DRY GOODS, THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY 2, at 10 o'clock, at tbe rooms No. 311 Market st. Orders of receiver are to sell everything If possible, on tbls day. Ladles wishing to bny cheap, can do so by at tending this sale. HENRY AUCTION CO, Lira, jal-33 Auctioneers. AUCTION SALE-OF BOOKS. STATION ERY, house furniture, store fixtures at JOHN J. MURPHY'S BOOKBTORE, 533 Grant street, on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. THIS WEEK. Ja2-87 AMUSEMENTS. SCOTCH MUSIC. SCOTCH HUMOR. SCOTCH SONG. The Waverly Society will give a grand char acteristic National Scotch Concert In the old City Hall, Pittsburg, on Jannary 3. at 8 p. JC, and have employed the celebrated BALMORAL CHOIR. QUEEN VICTORIA'S FAVORITE SCOTCH SINGERS AND HUMORISTS. Admission, 60c. Reserved seats, tL Tickets and programmes may he had from Mellor & Hoene. 77 Fifth avenue. de25-l-28,2S,30,SLjal2.8 pRAND OPERA HOUSE ONE WEEK. Commencing MONDAY, Jannary & Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. PRIMROSE & WESTS MAGNIFICENT MATCHLESS MINSTRELS The greatest, grandest and best minstrelsy ever seen in Pittsburg. AU new and exclusive features. Ja2-91 B LlOU THEATER- TO-NIGHT. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. W.-aA. Brady, Jr, In AFTER DARK. Jan. 6-Bronson Howard's "SHENANDOAH." de30-13 At RAND OPERA HOUBfi X TO-NIGHT. MATINEE SATURDAY. HOYrB A HOLE IN THE GROUND. Next week Primrose & West's Minstrels. ja3 HARRIS' THEATER Every Afternoon and Evening. -N. 8. WOOD 7n his latest success. OUT IN THE STREETP. , Week January ft-REUBEN GLUE. de30 HARRY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY To-nicht and Matinees TUESDAY. THURSDAY AND SATURDAY, HARRY KERNELIS NEW COMPANY. New Year's Day Holiday Matinee, Nleht Prices. de30 WORLD'S MUSEUM Habbt Scott. ..Manager. BIG ELIZA. Genuine Cbantasique Pantomime Co. In theater; also many other attractions. Admis sion 10c. de30-l LEGAL NOTICES. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. ESTATE OIT Fabian Boehm. deceased. Notice Is here by given that letters testamentary onf the estate of Fabian Boehm have been granted to the un dersigned, to wbom all persons Indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate pay ment, and those having claims against tbe same should make them known- without delay. ANNA MARY BOEHM, 823 Penn ave.. Pitts burg. Pa. no28-45-Th ESTATE OF SARAH LEWIS, DEClSASKD Notice is hereby given that letters testa mentary on the last will and testament, ot Sa rah Lewis, late of tbe city of Pittsburg, de ceased,have been dulyissued to tbe undersigned. All persons being Indebted to tbe estate will make prompt payment thereof, and all persons having any claims against the estate will pre sent them for payment. W.J.LEWIS, Room No, 207 Lewis Block. Pittsbubo, December 18. 1888. delB-94-Th PROPOSALS. Office of Controller or Allegheny Co' PrrrsniTRO. Pa December 8 JOUNTY, 80.1889 S -VT OTICETO BAKERS AND BUTCHERS JJ Sealed proposals will do received at this office until i o'clock F. x. Friday, January 3, 1890, for supplying Allegheny County Jail with bread and meat from January 13, 1890, until July 16, 1890. Bread to be of good quality wheat bread. Proposals for meat will be: First, good quality boiling beef, not to contain more than 25 per cent bone: second, to bo free from bone and fat and accompanied with such amount of sonp bone as the Warden shall direct. The board reserves the right to consider either proposition in tbe Interest of the county. All supplies to be subject to the approval of tbe Warden, and be furnished in such quantities and at such times as be shall direct. For further Information Inquire at the county jail. The board reserves the right to rejectany or all bids. JOSIAH SPEER, Controller and Secretary of Prison Board. de31-81 KJMOKTK THOMASVILLE, GA., Piney Woods Hotel. Season opens December i. 1889. M. A. BOWER, Proprieton For circulars, rates, etc, address WM. E. DA VIES. Manager, Thomasville, Ga. or F. A BUDLONG. Windsor Hotel, N.Y.City. OC1M7-TTS OLD POINT COMFORT, VA., HYGEIA HOTEL. One minute's walk from Fortress Monroe, where dally inspections, drills, guard mounting and dress parade take place. The scenic at tractions are unrivaled. Music afternoon and evening. Climate mild. Set bracing and invigorating. Tbe most do ubtful winter resort in tbe United States. Turkish. Russian, Electric and HOT SEA Batbs. Send for illustrative descriptive pamphlet. ., F. N. PIKE, del4-63-TTSSn Manager. BARGAINS. IN JEWELRY BOYS' watches, S3 and up; misses' solid silver watches, S3 SO and np; line gold watches, dia monds, jewelry, silverware, clocks, spectacles, etc. at WILSON'S, 61 Fourth ave., Pittsburg. Watches and jewelry caret ally repaired. de28-TT3 0. A. RALPH, BUILDING CONTRACTOR. 41 Seventh aveaie. x'lNatwrg.i'a. tk SzOpfl viwaBJ9ne l tseos-TTB PEOPWSiLH. TR0'iOSAL8F0RMACHINET00LSFOIt X tbe Ordnance Gun Sb.op.Navy Yard, Was-ingto-jD-C December 27, 1383. Sealed pro posal b -will be received at this department hh USi2 o'clock noon, on the 16th !ay of April, 1890.. at which time and place they will b optjatd in the presence of bidders, for farnisb In'j the necessarv material and labor and eoo stxucting eight (8) 16-lncb, gun latbes.and.for J iso delivery and erection of the same, in the NavyYard,Washmgtoo,D.a. in accotdane with working drawings and specifications, copies of which, together with all other Infor mation essential to bidders, may be obtained a. the Bureau: of Ordnance, in this department, after March L1S90. Alternative proposals for tbe construction and erection of these machine tools, in accordance with plans and specifica tions furnished by the bidder, will also bare-. ceived at the same time and place The neces sary Information for the preparation of alter native designs will be furnished immediately on application to the Bureau of Ordnance. Navy Department. Proposals most he mad in duplicate in accordance with forma which will 'je famished by tbe Bureau of Ordnance, and inclosed In envelopes marked Proposals for 18-inch gun lathes, and addressed to the Hon. Secretary of tbe Navy. Navy Depart ment, Washington, D. C. The Secretary of the Navy reserves the right to reject any or all bids, as in bis judgment the interests of the Government may require. B. F. TRACY, Sec retary of tbe Navy. ja2-84 FtOPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION of two gun-beats and one practice vessel for the United States Navy. Navy Department Washington, D. CL, November 1& 1889. Under suttb ority conferred by the acts of Congress mak ing appropriations tor the naval service, ap proved September 7. 1888. and March 2. 18SH, respectively, sealed proposals are hereby in vited and will he received at this denartment until 13 o'clock noon.on WEDNESDA Y.the 224. day of Jannary, 1S90. at which time and place they will be opened in the presence of attend ing bidders, for the construction, exclusive of equipment and armament, by contract, o three vessels for the United States Navy, which, for tbe purposes of this advertisement, are designated as follows: Gunboats No. 5 anl No. 6. Two steel gunboats of about 1,000 tone displacement each. Practice vessel. One steel practice vessel of about 800 tons displacement. Gunboats No. 6 and No. 8, are to be constructed in accordance with the requirements of the aforesaid act of March 2,1889, viztThaftbeact; ot August third, eighteen hundred and eighty-six. entitled 'An act to increase the naval establish ment,' so far as applicable, shall govern tbo construction of the two steel gunboats: and said vessels shall be of domestic manufacture.' The practice vessel is to be constructed as re quired by the aforesaid act of September 7, 1888, viz: fTo be built by contract in accord ance with the terms of the 'act to increase tbe naval establishment,' approved August third; eighteen hundred and eighty-six;'' Tne con tracts for the construction of said vessels will contain provisions to the effect that the contractor guarantees that when completed and tested for speed, under condl-.' tionsto be prescribed by tbe Navy Depart ment, tne speed developed by said gunboats upon such trial shall be not less than an aver age of 13 knots per hour, maintained success fully for four consecutive hoars, during which period the air pressure in the ftreroom shall not exceed one-half inch ot water: and the speed developed by said practice vessel upon s ach trial shall not be less than an average of j2 knots per hour, maintained successfully for four consecutive hours, during which period the air pressure in tbe ash-pits shall not exceed one-half inch of water; and in the case of each vessel, for every quarter knot ot speed so de veloped above said guarantee, tbe contractor shall receive a premium, over and above tbe contract price ot five thousand dollars; and for every quarter knot that such vessel falls of reaching said. guaranteed speed, there shall be deducted from the contract price the sum of five thousand dollars: but that if, under the conditions prescribed as aforesaid, either of said gunboats shall tail to successfnlly'ttevelop and maintain, for fonr consecutive hours, an average speed ot at least 12 knots per boar, she shall be rejected, and if, nnder such conditions, said practice vessel shall fail to develop ana main tain, for such period, an average speed of at least U knots per hour, she- shall be rejected. 8ald vessels are to be constructed in accord ance with plans and specifications provided or adopted by tbe Secretary of the Navy. Plans and specifications, forms of proposals embrac ing a general statement gf provisions to be Included in the contract for the vessels will be prepared .by tbls Department, and may be seen and. examined at tbe department, where alt in formation essential to bidders can be obtained. Said vessels must be completed within two years from tbe dates of the respective con tracts, and payments on each vessel will be made in twenty equal installments, as the work progresses, upon bills duly certified, from which ten per cent will be reserved to ba paid on the fnll and final completion of the con tracts. The cost of said gunboats, excluding the cost of armament, but Including equip ment, is limited to an amount not exceeding $350,000 each, and tbe cost of said practice ves sel is limited to an amount not exceeding $260. 1)00. Proposals for the constrnction of said ves sels will be received "from every American, shipbuilder and other person who shall show, to the satisfaction of the (secretary of tbe Navy, that within three months from the date of the contract be will be- possessed of tba necessary plant for tbe performance of the work in tbe United States which be shall offer Xo undertake." The evidence thus required must accompany tbe proposals or be submitted to tbo department in advance. Each proposal must include tbe construction of both tbe vessel and her machinery complete in all respects, as-required by the plans and specifications, and contracts will be made separately for each vessel. Including bull and macbia ery. Proposals for each vessel are divided into four classes, as follows:. Proposals for Hull and Machinery. Class L For the construction of tbe ill and ma chinery, including engines, boilers and appur tenances, complete in all respects, in accord ance with the plans and specifications provided by the Secretary of the Navy. Proposals for Hull and Machinery. Class Z For the con struction of the hull and machinery, including: engines. Doners ana appurtenances, complete in all respects, in accordance with tbe plans and specifications provided by the contractor. Bntno such proposal will be considered unless accompanied by as fnll and complete plans and specifications ot such ball ana machinery as are issued by the Department for tbe vessel, and a satisfactory guarantee of the results of the same if adopted. Proposals for Hull and Machinery. Class 3. For the construction of the hull according to the plans and specifica tions provided by the Secretary of the Navy; the contractor to put in engines, boilers and. appurtenances of any design which be may consider more suitable than those called for by said plans and specifications, not to exceed, however, in weight, nor in tbe space to bo occupied, that allotted In said plans and specifications. But no such proposal win be considered aniens accompanied by as full and complete plans and specifications of such proposed engines, boilers and appurtenances as are Issued by the Department for tbe vessel, and a satisfactory guarantee of the results of the same if adopted. Proposals for Hull and Machinery. Class 4. For tbe construction of tbe machinery, including- engines, boilers and appurtenances, complete in all respects. In ac cordance with the plans and specifications pro vided by the Secretary of tbe Navy. Forthe construction of tbe hull complete in all respects in accordance with the plans and specifications provided by the contractor: but no snch pro posal will be considered unless accompanied by as full and complete plans and specifications of such hull as are issued by the Department for tbe vessel, and a satisfactory guarantee of tho results of the same if adopted. Tbe arrange- menis xor me accommoaanon oi au machinery, coal, armament, fittings, equipments and stores complete, must be -for the same articles and equally convenient and commodious as those contained in the Department's plans and speci fications. Bidders wbo may desire to offerto construct more than one of said vessels, may embrace. In one proposal, either two or three ot said vessels the price of each being given separately. Bidders are not restricted to one proposal, i. e., the same bidder may propose for one or more of the vessels' under one or mors of the four classes of proposals, as above sned- fled. Each proposal must be accompanied by a cash deposit, or satisfactory certified, check payable to the order ot tbe Secretary of the Navy, which shall become tbe property of tbe United States in case tbe successful bidder shall fall to enter into the requisite contract and to furnish the requisite) security on tho ac ceptance of his proposal. The amount of such depo'it or check must not be less than 5 per cent of the amount of the bid, but bidders in clndlng.more than one vessel In their proposal will not be required to submit therewith a cer tified check exceeding in amount the sum of 130,000. All deposits and checks of bidders wbose proposals shall not be accepted will, on the award of tbe contracts, be returned tn them: the deposits or checks of each successful bidder will be returned to him wben his con tract bas been duly entered into and tho requi site security furnished. Every bidder will bo required, within 20 days after the acceptance ot his proposal, to enter into a formal contract for . tbe faithful performance of the work and to gives satisfactory bond for such performance) in a penal sum equal to 15 per eent of the amount of bis bid. Proposals must be made. In duplicate, in accordance with forms which will be furnished on application to tbe department. Inclosed in sealed envelopes, addressed to the Secretary of the Navy, Navy Department, Washington. D. C. and marked "Proposals tor the construction ot gunboat No. . or practical vessel" (as the case may be). The Secretary of the Navy reserves the right to reject any or all bids, as, in bis judgment, tbe Interests at .tie Government may require. B. F. TRACY, Sec- -retaryof the Navy. no21-66.Th-ja2r SIXTH AVENUE DYE WORKS, I. MAY SONS & CO., STEAM DYERS AND SCOURERS -r. 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