The Orphan Asylums of Piltsbarg and Allegheny Unable to Supply With Boys and Girls THOSE WHO WOULD LIKE THEM. Different Enles Governing Establishments That Care for Orphans and Half Orphans. MOTHERS FOB M1KI MOTHERLI ONES. Esi ElU Dreid, New Sister Kstterme, round in One of theHcsas. "I wish to adopt a little girl, one about 5 years old, with deep violet eyes, long brown eyelashes, brown hair, and a sweet, winning disposition," said a sad-faced lady at the Eidge Avenue Orphan Asylum, yesterday. "I want her to take the place left vacant in jny home by my own dear little daughter, who died last March, and I wish the resem blance to be as marked as possible." "I would like to take a little boy into my home and heart; a sturdy, manly little fel low, with brown eyes and wavy hair," said another gentle lady, whose tearfulness and heartbroken appearance told the same story of the loss of an idol. We have any number of snch applications for little ones, said Mrs. James B. Scott, one of the managers of the asylum. "Ever eo many parents who lase tbeir own loved ones come to us in that way, and sometimes in coins: through the bouse and looking at the children they will find one that, in look or manner, really does resemble their own dead child. Then, of course, the selection is made immediately, and if the child belongs to the asylum, and the people desir ing to take it are satisfactory in every re spect, it is allowed to go on trial, for a month or often longer. And it is the ex ception when the trial visit does not become a permanent one. SOME OTHER DEMANDS. "Beside such demands, we have any num ber from other people some who have never had any children of their own, and some who have little ones and want an older child to look after them. "We can't begin to sup ply tbe demand, because the majority of the little folks in tbe asylum have one parent living, or some relative that pays for their board, and, by so doing, retains their claim upon them. A whole year of neglect on the part of a guardian or parent, accord ing to the rules of our house and the law, gives us the control of the child, and then it is legally indentured to the asylum. "We never take children with both parents living, not even if the parents are Etparated. "We can't, in justice to our selves, for there are some parents who would be glad to put their children in our care and then shift all responsibility regarding them. And if a father or mother remarries after placing their children in the asylum, we expect the children to be taken out We olten have instances where they marry and endeavor to keep it a secret from us, but in time we find it out One very amusing instance occurred not very long ago, and is really quite romantic. A father brought his four children here, and a mother her family of tbe same number. In coming to visit the little ones they met each other, loved, and married. But they thought a family of eight would mean considerable hard work and responsibility, and they concluded to keep quiet about the wedding. We didn't keep quiet, though, when we heard ot the rather sly honeymoon. We insisted upon them taking their rather large family home with them. Ours is a Protestant asylum, though we have taken Catholic children, but the religious instructions given all uuder our care is thoroughly Protestant, though not sectarian. AS EVE TO THE FUTURE "In selecting a home for a child we make certain that it trill have good religious training and influence, and four months' schooling out of the year, beside kind and considerate treatment And after thev are 13 years old. the people with whom thev live, agree to send to the treasurer of the nsylum the sum of 10 a vear until they are 18 years old. This is placed in the bank, to their credit, and they have SoO to begin life on. should they care to leave their adopted home at that age. "We have in the home now 175 little ones, with 20 ont on trial. We do not wish to keep them after they are 13 veers old, or to take them older than 9, though in some cases we do keep them longer, but it is when there is perhaps one parent who has no home, but is willing and glad to pay us for keeping them. Our rate is only 51 a week for women who have to earn the monev themselves, and less in special cases, but the men who earn good wages pay more. "We have a record of every child received and cared tor in tbe asylum during its 56 years experience, and know just where they went when they left the home. Those who have once been with us are always welcome as visitors, and many of them avail themselves of everv opportunity 'to come home. as they say. Keports from our boys and girls are generally good ones. Occasionally there will be a black sheep but not so very often. We have placed 83 children in homes, and of those in the house at present 24 are indentured to us." A round-raced, hig-eved, fiaxen-haired babr, contentedly eating a cake almost as big and quite as round as its face, is carried by its mother into the parlor of;gthe TJ. P. Orphans' Home, at the corner of Monterev and Jefferson streets, Allegheny. The aieriy sound of numerous childish voices from the courtyard causes the little visitor to delay her eating, aud look up question ing into the mother's lace. But as the noise continues, gradually it renews opera tions upon the cake, and gazes at its sur roundings with evident curiosity, all uncon scious ot the fact that it is being interviewed by proxy, and is going to have its name in the paper. DEPRIVED OF HER MOTHER. It is little Alice Ilutchenson, a half orphan. 2 years old, and she is going to re main in the home indefinitely. The mother has the order irom the Board of Examiners, and is goinc to pay the sum of 51 a week for the board and care of the tiny miss. Yes, she will fret, and doubtless cry for her mother at first, but she will soon become accustomed to her new home, and, in the companionship of the other little ones, will be ncr'enrlv harmr- TTi. ratlin. AiA . years, ago, and Miss Alice has attended the 1"1. Knna.ir ...... .. I 1 1 .1 " , ...,nl, unc regularly since, wnue her mother has gone out to work, but nowit seems bebt to place her in tbe home. She doesn't wish to stav, when the time comes for her mother's departure, and announces her disinclination very emphat ically, but her sobs are soon hushed, and on the nursery floor she gazes with open-eyed vender at the many little ones of her own cge who are amusing themselves, until, in spite oc her determination to be miserable the clouds break away and her smiles beam iorth. Children of every denomination, and chil dren of no denomination, are welcomed and cared lor. Tney attend the public school, and do not dress in unilorms. It is distinctly a home and not r,n asvlum. There are at tbe present time SO little ones cared for with in its walls, and five are ont on trial. On tbe same ground aud under the same ausnices is conducted the United Presbyter ianOrphans' Home Memorial Hospital, a small, but well appointed building under the charge or Jfrs. Truax. Soiled, ragged, miserable little waifs six of them, ranging in ages from 3 years up to 13 aie crossing the Ninth street bridge with Aeent Dean. Their short lives have been lull of wickedness, born and nurtured in a home reeking with crime and brutality. Their parents, on the complaint of neigh bors, were arrested and sent to the work bouse, and tbe children arc going to "The Home for the Friendless," on Washington street, Allegheny. In this home every friendless child, or child that is worse than friendless, by reason of having indigent, drunken or cruel parents, is admitted and cared for, temporarily or permanently, by securing good homes for them, if custody of the child can be legally obtained. It is a Protestant home, but children of all denom inations are admitted and cared for until parents or relatives claim them. MUST NOT BE TOO OLD. The matron is Miss M. M. Speer, and in an interesting chat she said: "We have 160 little ones in the building at present, and oi that number 20 are paying a mere trifle for board. We take every child in distress that is sent to us, over 1 Tear of age and under 10 years. In exceptional cases older children are admitted, but we do not like to take them in then as they have in most cases contracted such bad habits that it is almost impossible to control them. This work anyway is one of faith, as far as any good we may accomplish with those given to our care is' concerned, because the average stay in the home is six months. They are not orphans or half-orphans that we have, but children who have dissolute parents gener ally, and those of the more vicious classes. The little ones are generally bright and quick to learn, but we have to commence and by our teachings undo all they may have learned in their lives, if we hope to effect any permanent good with them. Our home is not a State institution, but under the laws. If the parents resign a child entirely to our care for a full year we may become its gnardians and then find for it a good home. But the parents are selfish and unreasonable, and alter abandoning them often for five or seven years, appears and claim them as they reach an age when they are able to work. There is no hospital con nected with tbe home, and everything is free to those unable to pay. And those who do pay are not taxed very heavily. For instance, one poor mother has five children in here, and pays the sum of 55 a month for the care, board and clothing of them all. Others are charged more, but according to their earnings." One hundred and seventy-five little folks, all the way from the tiny baby, just able to poke its own little fist into its moutb, and thus assert its ownership of said fist, to the youth of 14 and maiden of 12, are cared for at present in the St Joseph's German Orphans' Asylum, on Troy Hill. Mother Hyppolita controls this multitudinous family, and says thatany child who is a half or a whole orphan is ELIGIBLE TO A HOME in the asylum. Previous rank, condition or religion have nothing to do with the case, bnt while in the Home we of course teach them the Catholic religion." Dusky little mortals 35 of them live in an exclusive world, all of their very own, and into which very little sorrow creeps to worry the kinky heads at the Home for Colored Children, at Greenwood avenne and Ohio river, Allegheny. The matron, Mrs. Barclay, gazes affectionately upon a petite maiden who brings her a book, and the, teacher, Miss Kemp, does likewise with a' sturdy 5-year-old who is imitating Nicolini in the hallway. "Our children," said Mrs. Barclay, "are 'picked up,' not only here in Allegheny and Pittsburg, but in the neigh boring small towns. The loss of either or both parents entittes them to a home with us and insures them schooling and instruc tion." "Babies and children one for ten cents, two for 15 cents, three or more for 20 cents," is the schedule of prices charged by the First Allegheny Day Nursery, on North avenue, Allegheny, "for the care of little folks by the day, including tbe three meals. Mrs. Armstrong, the matron, says they have cared for 300 children during this month, and had 1,000 little ones during the time from April to July. A second day nursery, on Diamond street, does business on the same basis. "Ob, my, yes! They are baptized in the Episcopal faith, as soon as tbey enter the home, and are confirmed s soon as they are old enough," said Miss Loomis, ot the Episcopal Church Home, on Penn avenue, in referring to the children who are ad mitted to that home. "We take them." she continued, "as young as 14 months, but seldom over Vi years I age. We have 65 in the home at present, almost all of them orphans or half orphans, though there are some whose parents are living, but unable to care for them. For instance, one mother is in tbe Insane Asylnm, and we have tbe child here, is really worse than an orphan." MISS DEEXEL'S WOKE. A pleasant-faced, gentle, refined nnn, who is introduced as Sister Katherine, and whose face is suffused with a faint ti-geof color as she is introduced, calls to mind a scene last winter, when, in the chapel of the Mercy Convent, the lovely robe of white satin was, with the name of Miss Kate Drexel, discarded for the black robe and the name Sister Katherine. Sister Katherine is now engaged in teaching some of the 300 little folks who call St Paul's Eoman Cath olic Orphan Asylum their home. Her school is composed of the primary pupils of the vast establishment, and tenderly and lov ingly she governs them and teaches them the rudiments of an education. Other rooms' and departments are uuder con trol of other sisters, and the reverend father in charge of the institution says that "A child of anv religion or nationality is received and taken care of in our home. While we are distinctly a Koman Catholic institution yet charity does not draw the lines very closely, and we have a number of Protestant children in the home, now." "Children's Temporary Home" explains itself by its name. It is located on Washington street, and accepts all friendless and homeless children, car ing for them until more permanent accom modations are secured. In connection with the home is a day nursery, similar to those in Allegheny, where mothers leave their little ones while they perform labor by the day. Said Sister Mary Philomena, of the St Michael's German Catholic Orphan Asy lum, on the Soutbside: "We have 33 little ones in our home at present We take them any age it they are full orphans, but not under two years if they have one parent livine." " 29c. 29r. 29c Don't miss the 50c surah silks, all colors; Monday's price 29c Knable & Shustee, 35 Fifth ave. Monday, Tacuday and Wednesday Are the days of our big clothing sale; every one invited to call, whether they purchase or not P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company, cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. tbe Court House. Winter Dnderwenr. New stock of ladies, children's and gents' underwear in scarlet and camel's hair, nat- feral wool and merino, at lowest price. K" H.J. IiTNCH'S. MWSn 438 and 440 Market street Household goods packed for shipment Haugh & Keen an, 33-34 Water st Black Goods A special valne in all- wool, extra weight surah Eerge, 40 in. wide, JT.'CA k .. TJTT.TTQ JPt U . n-rr Hugus & Hacke. TTSSU Tic Beit And cheapest boys' clothing in town can be found at the P. C. C. C. Pittsruro Combination Clothing Company, cor. Grant and Diamond sts., opp. the Court House. Jackets. Jackets. "Wraps. Wraps. Xnable & Shustee, 35 Fifth are. Little Ones Who Fared Well' When They Missed Their Parents. BIG CROWDS AT THE BIG SHOW. Several Attractions for This Week That Will Surely Draw Well. SOME OP THE LEADING EXHIBITS "It's real nice to be lostl" So remarked Miss Lottie Dodd, aged 9, as she sat perched on a bench in Manager Johnston's office at the Exposition last evening. Miss Lottie was placidly munching a large and sticky morsel of popcorn, as she glanced through a series of gaily-painted advertisements which she had amassed during her travels. It appeared that Miss Lottie -had strayed out of her parents' protecting ken, and was. as she herself put it, "really and truly lost" It was a delightfully novel sensation, and the little maiden enjoyed it to the fullest extent It was a sad shock when her big brother came along and carried her from her throne of honor in the big office. There were quite a number of lost Lotties and Mamies at the Exposition last night, for never since the show opened had there been snch a crowd within its walls. It took a good solid hour to tread one's way from one end of the building to the other. There were a vast number of Welsh present, to hear the warlike strains of "The March of the Men of Harlech," and the other Cam brian airs, as rendered so appreciatively by Mr. Innesand his men. The "Harlech" march is one of the very finest of national airs and it is a pity that it is not better known in this country. The fountain was very popular last night Several new colors and combinations of color have been added by Mr. Gawthorp to tbe already charming sprays. It plays every night from 8:10 to 9 o'clock. too many sweetmeats. The fair employes at the various stands in the Exposition are just now suffering from an epidemic of toothache. Their pretty cheeks are tied up, and they look quite woe begone about the eyes. It is all the fault of the caramels and popcorn that this racking pain "shoots their frenzied jaw amang." Even the ordinary candy-fed, gum-chewing girl cannot endnre three weeks of such in cessant sweetness with impunity. Manager Johnston was interviewed last night as he sat with a number of the Expo sition Society directors in his sanctum. He said: "On Monday we will enter upon the filth week of the Exposition. There are heaps of people who have not visited our show yet Tbey put off doing so, under the false impression that it will last all the autumn. By and by we shall be obliged to close our doors, and these people will not have it to say that they witnessed the Ex position of 1890. Our Scottish and Irish concert nights next week ought to bring very large crowds. Tbe German night, on Thursday, at which two singing societies will display their skill, ought to prove a tremendous attraction. Altogether I may say that tbe Exposition has been eminently satisfactory from a financial point of view. I think the directors are well satisfied with the measure of our success. Several of the art gallery pictures have been purchased and will remain in Pittsburg. New York dealers have bought others, and a few are going to Chicago. It is a pity that some of Pittsburg's prominent art collectors do not step in and buy the French studies, several ot which are salon prize-winners." needs of divorce laws. For some time past there has been a senti ment in different States lor a uniform mar riage and divorce law that would apply to all States. Headers will at once grasp the cause of this sentiment by the tales they have read of elopements and differing di vorce laws in different States, causing no end of legal fights and trouble in manv ways. Last night The Dispatch decided to test public opinion by an unbiased vote at the Exposition. The wording of the question was. "Should a uniform marriage and divorce law be urged on Congress?" The result of the count was, ayes, 146; noes, 32. The reader can draw his own conclusions. The voters were from all sections of the State, and the result may be taken as a fair sample of what a larger poll would be. Monday's voting topic will be found on the fourth page of this issue. The champion pool players, Messrs. Stofftand Clearwater, draw large crowds nightly at tbe exhibit of the Brnnswick, Balke Collender Company in the main buildintr of the Exposition. Tbe ease and grace with which these two players handle tbe cue and iyory spheres is interesting, even to one who has little knowledge of the game. The latter part of next week or tbe first of the one following, expert billiard playing will take the place of pool, Messrs. Schaefer and Ives, the two world's champions, handling the cues. GUKNEY HEATERS. Plumbing and Gm Fixtures Keinecke & Co., 309 Wood St. The Gurney hot water heater, introduced by this firm, has attracted and will continue to attract a large share of the public's at tention, because of its snperiority over any other system of heating; not only for its effectiveness, bnt as a conserver of health. The latter point finds ample indorsement from eminent physicians, both at home and abroad. The small amonnt of attention re quired by the Gurney, and the fact that every particle of fuel gives a large return in the way of caloric, are all to the credit side of the Gurney; its rapid adoption throughout the country attests to its being the coming system. Already large num bers of them have been placed in this section, and it is only a question of a very short time un til it is universally established. In GAS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT FIXTURES Especially, this firm excels. Their immense stock is drawn from all the finest manufact ures of the laud, and their large lines em brace not only gas fixtures from the simplest to the most elaborate styles, but they -have also all the styles, combining electric light ing with gas and very beautiful and strik ing they are, too, whether for halls, rooms and newel post'lights for entrances. SANITARY PLUMBING Is a necessity of the age, and there is no doubt about it that this firm employs the very best methods. They are progressive and take pains to bring science to bear in matters pertaining to tbeir business. All tbe newest ideas for bathrooms and laundries will be found at this establishment Parties who are building or 'remodeling houses will find it to their interest to consult Messrs. Keinecke & Co., upon each and all of these important points. EXPOSITION VISITORS! llowlo BuyaPinnot It is customary with persons visiting the city to combine business and pleasure and the usual question is asked what do we wish to purchase while in the city. As winter is coming on the natural tendency is to think of the long evening's entertainment! What will answer better than a fine piano, organ, gnitar, banjo or the wonderful organ that plays itself. The next question is, where shall we buy? Bight here, please allow us to make a suggestion,-go to tbe Exposition, see all the different piano and organ ex hibits, then visit the warerooms ol the dif ferent exhibitors and bay where .yon get the best goods for the least money, and above everything bear in mind that yon must exercise your own judgment We extend a cordial invitation to all to pay our ware rooms a visit, and if we cannot convince you that we are offering the best bargains, we will not ask any further consideration on your part Call at our music pavilion while at the Exposition. E. G. HAYS & Co., 75 Fifth ave. Charles Belzeastein'a buperb DUpIar. One of the fullest most complete, unique and interesting exhibits at the Exposition is that of the pottery and glasswares of Mr. Beizenstein, the importer of those kinds of goods. It would be impossible in one article to give a full description of everything in the attractive collection displayed. Afew things therein, however, are worthy of dis tinct and special mention. One of these is a parlor tea set of Vienna ware, the like of which is not often seen in this country. It is painted entirely by hand, in the most beau tiful designs and harmonious colors, and is really a thing of beauty and a joy forever to those who can afford the luxury of owning it, for its price is $450. Similar kinds and various stylei of sets are displayed in Dres den and Swiss ware. A smaller and more delicate-looking set if the latter is possible is called a trinket or toilet set for a lady's dressing-case. These are also or various stvles and designs, prin cipally French. The famous potterv at Limoges, France, furnishes Mr. Beizenstein the largest meat plate ever shown in this country, which is on exhibition among tbe thousand and one things he displays. One of the finest things in the collection is a bisqne figure from the Koyal Dresden pot tery in Germany. It is that of a woman, in miniature, of course, and is so delicately formed and realistically dressed that one al most expects to see the lace trimming of the dress flutter with a passing breath. And yet that lace is no lace at all merely an almost perfect representation thereof. After seeing it one no longer wonders at any other imita tion he has. One showcase is filled with what Mr. Bei zenstein calls sentimental tea sets, each con sisting of a single cup and saucer. They are intended, he said, for presents, the donor expressing a certain sentiment through the colors, decorations and other peculiarities of tbe object selected. When asked what senti ment was conveyed by any particular piece, he said that every one must determine that question for him or herself. In that show case nearly every important pottery in the world is represented. Among the things which the reporter was invited to inspect was a card table, or re ceptacle, which surmounted a massive pedestal and column made in sections and screwed together, all formed of pottery. The table, or rather basket, is full of per forations, and these heighten the efiects of the elaborate decorations, the colors of which blend and harmonize in the most pleasing manner. It is of Hungarian manufacture, and is not among the least attractive of foreign goods. Then tbe Boyal Worcester potteries of En gland fnrnish other artistic wares of new, original and unique patterns and most beau tiful descriptions. From Donlton, Stafford shire, England, some fish sets have been procured, the only ones so far ever shown in Pittsbnrg, exceptby this firm last year and this. These sets are not surpassed in deli cacy of construction, or beauty of finish and decoration by anything of a similar character anywhere else. Mr. Is and Miss Hettie Beizenstein are constantly in attendance at the bazaar and receive everybody who comes in the most cordial and polite manner. From them the visitor can learn more in a few minutes than can be written here in a "column, and to them the reader is referred for further in formation. Mr. Charles Beizenstein, the proprietor, has in contemplation lor next week a display of another character, and one which is sure to attract the attention of everyone who visits the Exposition. IIANDSO.IIE MANTELS. Kramer Sc Redman, Limited, 95.105 North Avenue, Allegheny, Make their attractive display of elegant mantels in the same space, and in conjunc tion with Aiken & Co. This beautiful workmanship, as seen in these decorative objects, is a revelation to Pittsbnrgers of the power of home manufacturers to produce as fine settings to fireplaces as can be found anywhere. A cabinet in mahogany, with massive and elegantly ronnded top, large mirror and fluted pilasters, is a fine speci men of rich handcarving; another in shaded maple has large column pillars, heavily carved; one of rosewood is very elaborately decorated; there are two closets with plate glass doors, small panel mirrors, a screen of bale fret workpartially conceals the large oval mirror, while a balcony effect is given above by the receptacle for bric-a-brac. A very quaint style reminds one of a square, broad picture frame of cherry, studded at the top and sides with circles ol glass similar to those found in the mansions of a century ago; a large beveled glass is in the center. An "old colony" style in antique oak has tbe peculiar square closets and curious hinges of that time. A mantel and cabinet of pure white is exquis itely adorned with silver in delicate designs, the bright metal ontlining every part; silver fender and andirons makiug complete this recherche specimen. It is a beautiful as sortment of choice cabinets and mantels and very much larger than can be described in small space, but it is worth looking at and examining in detail. ONLY PARTITIONS ARE NEEDED. The Hopper Exhibit. Visitors to this popular stand have finally found out that there is a whole bouselul of most elegant 'furniture in this vast apart ment It vou take the trouble to sum it up, you find that parlor, hall, bedroom, library and dining room are really complete. Tbe art of concealing art has been discovered by the' Messrs. Hopper, for only now after all these weeks are people beginning to see, or rather comprehend, the full meaning of this dis play; they have stood around, not being able to tear themselves away, loudly ex pressing their admiration, yet never once" have they struck the key note, or got at the real gist of this, their pet display. That Hopper Bros. & Co. are in a position to do this thing easily, comes from the fact that they carry an immense stock of everything that can be used in housekeeping. Xou have only to enter the main entrance, at 307 Wood street, take the elevator to the different floors, and select everything from the kitchen knives and pans" to the most elaborate piece of furniture lor the drawing room. Moreover, not only the Messrs. Hopper & Co., but their cour teous salesmen are qualified to give yon all information abont styles, combinations and qualities, so that the ignorant may place themselves unreservedly in their bands, knowing that they will be directed aright So whether yon want to fit up a whole or a part of a house go to Hopper Bros, and make yonr selections irom their full and complete stock. ALWAYS TOE FIRST. Pralio and Appreclntion Bestowed by Everyone. Nothing but words of praise are heard from the big crowd which congregates aronnd the stand of the HenricEs Music Co. where they hear the tones of the world re nowned Chickering pianos. No mistakes can be made in selecting a piano or organ atHenricksMusicCo.,Lim., 79 Fifth ave nue, as nothing bnt standard makes are bandied by this reliable firm. They are headed by the peerless Chickerintr, which is the noblest prodnct in the art of piano making, and the celebrated Wheelock, the famous Lindeman & Sons, and the popular Stuyvesant pianos: with a line of leading makes of organs; Large stock, low prices, easy terms. Nothing more can be desired in selecting a piano or organ, except cour teous treatment, which is always given at 79 Fifth avenne. Diamond Tinrn of Empreii Josephine. This famous tiara or diadem worn by the Empress on State occasions was purchased last year by an American gentleman at the sale of the crown jewels in Paris. The tiara contains nearly 600 old mine diamonds pare white stones exceptionally fine cut, mounted in silver and gold. It is in the form of sprays of flowers verging to the center ana surmounted by a large French lily. The' workmanship is most delicate and in tricate, wrought in a manner so different Irom the jewelry of the present day. . The Mara la, said to have been made .over 200 years ago and is valued at $20,000. E. P. Boberts & Sons, the Fifth avenne jewelers, have secured this wonderfnl crown jewel and will exhibit it at the Exposition during the evening, and at their store dur ing the day. RANGES, MANTELS AND STOVES. J. C. Thompaon, 640 Liberty street. Very substantial and handsoine is the large stock carried by this bonse in these matters, npon which we depend so greatly for home comfort and health. A point 01 especial interest in this day of measured gas is the small quantity of fuel consumed. All the newist appliances for safety and economy have been adopted and added. The solidity of construction and general handsome appearance of tbe stoves and ranges, constitute this entire stock as one of the best, if nW the very best in the'eity. Mr. Thompson makes a specialty of low prices for thes splendid goods; for instance, look at the iiew Chicago cooking range, Suitable fori either gas. Seven different burners may be turned on, as they are needed (ani only then), for hot water, broiling, baking or general cooking. Iu this way these is no waste of fuel; the price for this convenient style of range is only $55. Stoves, ranges, furnaces are in every size and kindl suitable for the largest man sion or tbe tiny band-box houses which fall to the lot of toe usual renter. A specialty is made or mantels, hardwood and others, which are usually on hand in wholesale quantities. Echols. BIcMn ray ac Co. Planoi and Organs. Jianos and o: ans that are known to be of the best mak are snch a necessity in nomes, when m lc is a sine qna non, that this excellent disftlay of fine and beautiful instruments is being especially appreciated. This firm will tianlle only such pianos and organs as will provjof first value to a music loving public Only those ot delicious resonant tone, perfect action and endnring qualities are shownVby them, and tbe pleasure given to visitors is evinced by the large number of peopleNwbo listen to Prof. Ebye's fine rendition of popular and classical mnsic. The pianos carried by this firm are the Weber, Ahlstrom, Chase Bro.'s, Kurtyman and Mason and Hamlin. The organs are tbe Tabor, Waterloo. Carpenter and Mason and Hamlin and people mnst be hard to please i!', in such alist of splendid pianos and organs, they cannot findjust the very thing they want The wareroom is at 123 Sandusky street, Allegheny, where the firm will be pleased to receive their Irionds. J. F. Maeder. 135 Fifth Avanne. . New and desirable goods in large quanti ties have been received by this bouse to meet the demands made upon it for fall and winter suits, for both men and boys, not only our citizens, but people from adjacent towns. Mr. Maeder has built up this fine trade by strict adherence to business, close attention to the tastes and desires of his patrons and the uniformly fine workman ship put upon the suits sold at this estab lishment This way of conducting business pays best in the long rnn, for custom nat urally falls to those who can be trusted to give tbe best. It is a satisfaction to deal where you know that yon are getting good materials and superior work. Mr. Maeder keeps abreast of the times in the matter of latest fashions, for who wants to wear a new suit made in tbe node of 12 or 18 months ago? Mr. Maeder will be happy to receive his new and his old patrons and show them the preparations he has made for their benefit t Taylor ifc Denn'slron and Wire Works. This firm has an attractive space on the ground floor devoted to their specialties, so well known in Pittsburg. Their wire work is a household word, embracing all large lines of items made from this material, in cluding fire fenders, spark guards, forms for clothing, etc They manufacture iron fenc ing and railings, iron vases, settees and chairs for lawn decoration, fire escapes, ' stairways, and a host of other substantial matters pertaining to this line. At Nos. 201-3-5 Market street, a full and complete stock of their specialties can be fonnd in detail. LOW PBICES Take Everybody to Thompson' New York Grocery. White clover honey, per lb 12c J quarts cranberries zs 12 reed bird mackerel 25 7 lbs. rolled oats 25 7 lbs. large lump starch 25 12 boxes bag blue 25 Finesf evaporated apricots, per lb 23 3 lbs. evaporated blackberries 25 2 lbs. evaporated peaches 25 c 3 lbs. sun-dried peaches. 25 c 1 lb. prepared cocoanut 15 c Columbia Biver salmon, per can 10 c Large cans mustard sardines 8 4 cans marrowfat peas 25 5 packages corn starch 25 2 lb. can corn beef 17 7 bars best wax soap (5c. size) 25 7 bars best floating soap (5c size) 25 c Sugar enred hams, per lb HKC Goods delivered free to all parts of both cities. To those living out of the city will prepay freight on all orders of $10 and up ward to any station or landing within 100 miles of Pittsburg. Send for price list M. B. Thompson, 301 Market st, corner Third ave. Visitors to lite Expo, You have not seen all the sights in two cities if you miss the busy cash drygoods store in Allegheny, 128 Federal street, of Thornton Bros. There yon will find goods at least one-third under regular prices, and a crowd of buyers waiting their tnrn to be served. Ton will join them when you see the prices ticketed on goods. Think of ?1 silK mixed henriettas for 69c; 46 inches wide, 79c; plush sacqnes, $11 98; plush jackets, $6 98; all-wool stockinet jackets, $1 98. You see lots of advertising elsewhere, but no such prices as these. That the above firm are doing the business no one ques tions. If you'll look at Gusky's stock of fall overcoats yon won't havethatgarment made to order for you this fall, for yon'll come to the conclusion that it's a simple waste of $10 to $15. Hendricks & Co.'s Exhibit. Hendricks & Co., the ever popular photog raphers, still have tbeir fine photographs on exhibition at No. 63 Federal st, Alle gheny. Good cabinets, $1 a dozen. Boys' fall overcoats an elegant assort ment at Gusky's. Even Salesmen Admit It. You might buy it at Thornton Brop. for 69c, but there is no other firm in either city would sell it under ?1. They are selling a plush jacket over there at 56 98 that we paid $7 CO lor, and how tbey can keep up such a continual slaughter on black dress goods is something we can't understand. The above admission was to a customer who had bought onr silk mixed henrietta at 69e and was try ing to match it Thornton Bros., 128 Federal st, Allegheny. Don't fail to read advertisement in an other column headed "Parisian Fce Balm;" for removing face blemishes and beautify ing the complexion it has no equal. Look at tbe black cheviot suits at $10, with plain and patch pockets, at Gusky's. Lies' popular gallery, 10 and 12 Sixth street Cabinet photos ?1 per dozen. Prompt IJCiivery. TTSU The low roll, London box, English top, Chesterfield and all other styles of fall over coats are'to be seen at Gusky's in endless variety. Prof. J. T. Little, tbe expert scientific optician, will be at our store all next week. Persons having trouble in being suited with glasses or not satisfied with what they are nsinp, can consult him free of charge daily 9 a. M. to 6 p. m. Geo. W. Bigos & Co., Jewelers, Sixth ave. and Smithfield st Grand Millinery Opening at Roienbanra fc Co.'n Imdiei Deeply Interested. The announcement of a millinery opening at Bosenbanm & Co.'s never fails to cause a flutter of excitement among the ladies. Similar events at this house have always been looked forward to with keen interest by the gentler sex, and it is safe to say that the handsome stores at Nos. 510 and C14 Market street will be crowded as they have never been before on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday next, the days fixed for tbe opening. Not only the highest novelties in millin ery, bnt also the iatest designs in jackets, wraps, capes, neckwear, art goods and 1,000 other articles ornamental and useful, will be placed before visitors for inspection. Those familiar with the progressive spirit of tbe firm will not be surprised to hear that the coming display will eclipse all previons efforts in the richness, quantity and quality of goods- shown. This being the case no one should miss the opportunity offered to get acquainted with the very latest things in the world of lashion. They mnst really be seen to be fully appreciated and it would be bard, indeed, to spend an hour or two more profitably than in making a tonr of the the big Market street stores of E. & Co. The firm's card, which appears elsewhere, is an invitation to every lady to attend the opening. Every new style in fall headgear can be had at Gusky's at a saving of one-third of exclusive hatters' prices. Frocks, sacks and cutaway suits in latest styles and efiects, latest styles and perfect fitting. Gusky's will show some thousands this week at the popular price of $15. Thornton Bros., Allcafceny, For prices on ladies' and gents' underwear that no concern in either city will meet. See display in onr show windows. Gents' heavy underwear, 25c; Scotch wool at 49c; natural wool, 7fic, $1 00 and up; ladies' scarlet ribbed, not all wool, 29c; all wool, at 69c the dollar quality elsewhere. The Place for Bleu 10 Yiilt. We keep the largest and finest selection of trouserings, suitings and overcoatings. Onr prices are the lowest "for fine work. Our fitting cannot be excelled. Give ns a call. E. Schauee, 407 Wood st Some splendid values In winter hosiery at Gusky's. An immense line of all the popular aud well-known makes. Dancing School Opening. y Thuma's Academy, 64 Fourth avenue, opening next Wednesday evening. Four classes devoted entirely to beginners. For particulars call at academy. Open until 10 P. M. Those who patronize Gusky's for shoes are telling their friends and neighbors of the splendid values in footwear to be had, and thns do onrcustomers become walking advertisements. The Place n To buy your clothing is at the P.'C". C. C. Overcoats a specialty. Cor. Grant anchDia mond sts., opp. the Court House. n Make your child happy. Buy $2 worth in Gusky's boys and children's department and get a 225-page book, handsomely illus trated. Fine French Flannels We open this week some especially handsome new designs for cowns and wrappers. ttssu ' Hugtjs & Hacke. Not an equal in the State to Gusky's line of boys and children's clothing. It con tains manv exclusive novelties not to be seen elsewhere. OUEETES Four Conditions of the Eye Showing Defects That Are Corrected by the Use of Spectacles. Emmsthropie or Normal Eye, A perfect eye is one which, while in a state of rest, as wherrlooking at a distance, has its focus npon tbe retina. There are very few eyes that are exactly perfect In this respect, and It 13 doe to the muscular parts of the eye that we .get correct images upon the retina, i. e., a perfect focus. Myopia or Nearslghiednesi. This Is a condition In which tbe eyeball be comes bulged backward, the external coat stretching into a protuberance. Hypermetropia or Farslghttdntii. This Is a condition in which the eyeball is flattened from before backward Inst the op posite ol Myopia. ASTIGMATISM. This Is a condition in which the corner curves more in one direction than tbe opposite. In stead of rays of lizbt being focused to a point on tbe retina there is an oval or line formed. Presbyopia or "old sight" not here illm trated. This trouble usually besins at the ago of from 40 to 50 years. By this time sn mnch ol tbe focusing power of tho eye has been lost that small objects can no longer bo seen with out increasing the distance beyond 14 mcbes. The following are a few indications of failing sight: When the letters of a book seem to blur as if tbey had a rnlsi beforo them; when there Is a desire to increase the light or bold the lamp between the eye and tbe object looked at, or more difficulty than formerly in threading a needle. . , Sight ils too precious a gift to be trusted to the avarice of Incompetent dealers in specta cles, but should be cared for by a competent optician or oculist, Onrunnsnal facilities and long experience enables us to place onr services at the disposal of all, and our spectacles at prices that defv competition. We have the largest and most complete optical manufacturing establishment west of Philadelphia. Artificial eyes inserted with the proper precautions by Prof. Caruss, of New York, especially engaged for this purpose. chessman! ipnion, EXPERT OPTICIANS, t Office, 42 Federal St., Allegheny, Or Working Exhibit Gallery, Exposition Building. Examinations free at either place. se284s J J5TRicTLYr7 u u EVERY II Keech furnishes the most conclusive proofs of his matchlessly low prices. Every article, in fact, sold by him is but another link to the unbreak able chain of evidence of the leadership of the big Furniture and Car pet Emporium, at 923, 925 and 927 Penn Avenue. But; at no time dur ing its glorious and successful history has this house enjoyed such an enviable reputation, widespread popularity and big patronage as right now. Truly, the present Fall and Winter season has opened with un usually bright prospects for Keech. A Larger Store Than Ever ! Handsomer Salesrooms Than Ever 1 ! A Vaster Stock Than Ever ! Lower Prices Than Ever 1 A Grander Variety Than Ever ! Better Facilities Than Ever ! Armed with these tremendous advantages Keech has opened the Fall campaign, and who can wonder at the dismay and consternation of 'sjl competing dealers. The poor fellows fairly tremble in their boots. Tney know that they have never stood any show when their goods and priceVwere brought into comparison with Keech's, and, now, with the recent gig&ntic strides forward of the latter, they are fearful lest the last props mighnbe knocked from under their rapidly declining business in terests. But the peoplVcan well afford to stand placidly by and view, with evident satisfaction, Kerch's progress. They know that every advance made by this enterprising"1 aler means a proportionate advantage to them. They know that Keech's interests are theirs, for is he not fighting for a popular cause for the extermination of shoddy goods and extor tionate prices? Verily, Keech's successiX but the triumphant will of this great and intelligent populace! r And now a few words to housekeepers to contemplating pur chasers of 1 FURNITU We won't mention a lot of meaningless prices, but right here we will put ourselves on record as being able and willing to produce at from 20 to 30 per cent les3 money any article of Furniture offered elsewhere. We now have in stock all the desirable and novel styles of Parlor Suites, Chamber and Dining Room Suites, Library and Sitting Room Furniture, Folding Beds, Ward robes, Chiffoniers, Hall Stands, etc., etc. You are welcome to look through, whether intending to buy or not RE Housefurnishins Goods! AJL, KINDS. Anything and everything in Kitchen Utensils, Stoves, Ranges, Queensware, Lamps also Clocks, Pictures, Pedestals, eta, in good as sortment, and at most reasonable prices. III 5 0 11 ai A complete, handsome, dependable and fashionable stock of Men's Fall and Winter Suits and Overcoats, as wjll as Ladies' Cloaks, Wraps and Jackets. ITOTJ O-A-IsT IBTT-" FOB CASH OR ON CREDIT! .as -you LILECIE rr. KEECH'S, 923, 925 and 927- Peon AiW 4 Near Ninth Street, - ty Open Saturday Nights till 10 11 IN DAT 0 0 CARPETS A half on hour spent in our spacious Carpet Room will be productive of more useful (to you) and flattering (for us) in formation than a full page adver tisement, could possibly convey. Suffice it to say, therefore, that our present stock includes all the Jatest and best Fall designs in Body and Tapestry Brussels, Moquettes, Wiltons, Velvets, In grains, Oil Cloths, Mattings, Linoleums, Rugs, etc All patrons can rely on prompt sewing and laying of the goods selected. Corner Garrison Alley. o'clock. ,oy,V Lies Ctt. .1 1
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