igjm4a-fial MPMBrea w-?55!V; wwy??- fT.' ? " THE -PITTSBURG DISPATCH. WEDNESDAY DECEMBER -3. 1S90. lEAIIIY AID MUSCLE Combined in an Exhibition Given by the Young Ladies' Gymnastic Class of the East End. INDIAN CLUBS AXD DUMBBELLS is Dandled in the Exercises Calcnlaled to Add to the Strength and Grace of the Pupils. FESCttG O.VE OF THE FIXE ARTS SHOAYJi Ihs Ekywird Flight cf a Tixkonrine Prejelled ly til Feres of a Foot. Beauty, brain and muscle is the combina tion ihat makes the true American girl, and yesterday aiternoon the East End Ladies' Gymnasium class gave an exhibition that dissolves all doubt about their right to that name. Of their beauty there was never any doubt, and they had long ago sbonn tht they were brainy, so that yesterday the final Jest of muscle was given. The young Indies looked bewitching in their natty athletic costumes of black loose blouse waist and short skirt. The somber ness of the uuiform is only broken by the bright colored tie at the throat and the beaming countenance of the fair young ath letes. That they are healthy, and that each Is (he owner ot a pair oi good lungs, was ev idenced by the amount of laughing and shouting that could be crowded into the gymnasium at one time. Long before the hour for the "grand march" the ladies were rigged out in their uniforms, and, like the "bears out for a hol iday," made the best of their opportunity to lay aside their ladylike airs and be young again. The Order Jo Fall In. 2Col that any cf them are old. Forbid the thought! But in this day and aire ot the world, the girls are suffered to settle down and be "prim and sedate " at 18. They rushed about the room, Tunning races, etc., until Prof. Kirchner gave the order: "Fall in for the grand march!" INot one of them felt inclined to fall into anything, but they rushed for their places, apparently easer .or the real fun to begin. Miss Cora "Wells led the march, and the other young ladies followed her, after the coininancis of the Pro essor through the many difficult maneuvers. "With heads erect, and stately strides, the young ladies made a beautiful picture as they wended their many circuitous marches over difficult routes. Each command was obeyed with alacrity, and the wheels and pivots were made with the precision of "West Poiut cadets. "Beautiful belles and dumb-bells," was one of the features of the programme, and as the grand march passed the rack for the las: time, each of the pupils armed herself with a pair of wooden dumb-bells, preparatory to the beautilul little scene. "Heads erect, arms to the sides!" came the order from the professor, and all was ready. Then to the mutic of the piano, un der the skillful touch of Mis Xellie Dauler, the exercises were gone through with, the sound crack of the bells as they came to gether adding zsst to the per ormance. A 3Io Kenefici.ll Exeicise. This exercise brings into play nearly all the muscles of the body and arms, and is one of the most helpful in gymnastic work. The rapid work increases the breathing and de velops the lanes. At the close of this exercise, ar.dliefore the hells were put away, the lung development exercise was had. The command, "Inhale," is given, and the professor counts 15 before oiuering "Lxhale." A second time he counts 20, then 25. and at last 30 and S3, before the command to exhale is given. Even armed with Indian clubs, the young ladies ignomininusly failed to looL desperately wicked. They found it impossible Jo Iook like lead crushers, hut might easily havo been talien lor heart-breakers, though they do not necessarily need to arm themselves with the vicious-looking clubs lor that purpose. How pver. they got through the exhibition without jni'bap. though many had narrow es caccs from buuipmg their own heads with the aucient Iudian implement ot death. The long wands with which the ancient ligyptlin magicians worked their wonders were aio used as au excuse for the young ladie- to strike splendid attitudes. And tbey did it to perfection, too, though the carry ing of the nauds hack over their head" to tho shoulders slightly endangered the becoming arrangement of the back hair. Had one closed his eyes and heard the swish of the foils as tbey cut the air he might have dreamed of blood. Hut lookinc at that line of pretty maidens, with their weapons poised grace f ullv in the air, or as they smilingly made ttiiiists at the professor Never! Ibis department ot the work has only been la-.ckt lo. a short time, and Prof. Kirchner, before starnug with the exercise, made an ajwlegv. It was quite out of place, because the young ladies show thatthey are very apt pupil-, and if they are not jet finished duelists tbej are rapidly learning the ait. As they mate the thrust they stamp the foot with an titter disregard for possibilities, but then gym nasium shoes are much more comfortable- than common street, wes-r. Engaged in Realistic Combat. The girls were not satisfied with the regular class fencing, and at its close two of them en gaged in a more or less fatal combat. Miss Cora "Wells challenged Miss Nellie Dauler, and soon the suilt strokes of the foils could be btard. Miss Dauler rapidly advanced upon her antagonist, forcing her toward the opposite side of the room. A quick stroke rcachedMiss Wells somewhere in the legion of the heart, and the conflict ended by that jonng lady measuring her length upon the floor. It proved onlv a French duel, however, and no blood was spilled. Tne fencing ended all formal exhibition, but the best had not been put on the programme. The leaping board and inits were put in place, and the majority of tlie girls amused tbem telvif for a lewmoments making flying plunges skyward. They came down right side up with care, except in the case of one young lady whose foot caught in the rope, and she was tbioivn tprawlinr to the roat. She proved that she could accomplish the feat by picking berfeir up and trying it over again, this time with more success The traveling rings engaged the attention of some who like swinging, while others climbed up a ladder to the rallery. kissed the babies, and talked to the ladies in the audience. Uut there ii always a climax. Picture in your inind a tambourine hanging by a string from the ceiling, so that in height can be regu lated At the moment in question the instru ment was suspended about six lnchesabore the head of ne of the young ladies, but suddenly it took Cigut and snared toward the ceiling. There was loud applause from the audience, and a young lady with curly auburn hair stepped lornard and made a gracetul acknowl edgement ot the ovation. While high kicking is not one of the special arts tanclit by the pro lessor, the oun; ladies seem to learn these ac complishments very rapidly. Closed by a Ladies' "Waltz. With Miss Birdie Gill presiding at the piano. and Miss Dauler on the cornet, music was fur nished for a closing waltz, and though the gen tlemen partners were conspicuously not to be found, the ladies seemed to enjoy themselves Lunei. The Ladies' Gymnastic Class has 37 members. Mi-s Bndie Gill is President; Miss Lilly Holmes. Vice President: Miss MaliSsa McKee, Treasurer: -Mtss Nellie Voight. Secretary. Those who took part in the exercises yesterday were. Misses Birdie Gill. Malissa MrKee. Tel!ie Voiebr. Edith Ramsey. Cora Wells. Nellie Dauler. Madge Fawcett, Mary Dobbs. Adelaide Laie, Alice McCullnugh, Fannie Cike. Charlotte Keith, Clara Davies, Bessie ilarnes, Alice Towues. Bessie Iticgs. Minnie Knhn. Ettie Reifsnyder. Ella bcott, Grace Johnston and Bessie HalL Following is a list of members who did rot take nari in the programme: Misses Griffin, Etta Kerr. Madge Easton. Lide Aiken. Nannie Armstrong, Alice Craft, Mollie Holmes, Lilly Holmes. ijditb. Uatchelor, Alberta Lare.Alin-cieHax. DJVIDED THE REWARD. A Washington County Jury Awards the 81,000 Offered for'tho Capture of West Who Murdered the Crouch Family at BentleyiUle. Chipf of Police Murphy and Detective Kornman, of the Allegheny police force visited Little "Washington yesterday and appeared belore the jury that was selected to award the monev offered for the capture and conviction of the murderer of the Crouch family. There was a large crowd in at tendance, and fhc proceedings were fraught with considerable-interest. In speaking of the day's experience Chief MuTphy said lastnight that thcMonongahcla City people put in a bid for the entire $1,000. and were greatly disappointed because they did not get it. They were so sure that the bulk of the money would no to them that Chief of Police McCIeary wagered $o each with Chief Murphy and Detective Kornman on this prop osition. When Chief Murphy took the stand he told the jury that be did not care if the Al legheny officials did not receive SI of the re ward. He merely wanted it to go to the people who were entitled to it. Ko then told the jury how he received his first descriptions of the alleged murderer West and the white woman with him from the Pittsburg morning papers. He at once found that mcy tallied exactly with those of a colored man and a white woman who had obtained 8-1 by false pretenses from a colored man in tho Allegheny market named Hoover. At the time they told Hoover they wanted the money to pay their fares to Bentley villc. where the Crouch family lived. That same day he sent Detective Kornman to Scwicklcy. The detective wired bacx that West and his companion had gone to Enon. The chief wired back for him to follow them. He did so and found them under arrest at Beaver. A young newspaper man of Monongahela City named Earl was present, and produced clippings of the items which be bad lurnished the morning papers ot this city, and Chief Mur phy at once identified them as the ones ho bad referred to. Mr. Earl had Attorney Todd to represent him, and the legal gentleman made a spread-eagle speech, based mainly upon Chief Jlurpbj's evidence. His oratory had the desired effect, and be scored a double triumph, Mr. Earl being awarded 150. After heanngconsiderable evidence the jury. Without much deliberation, divided the money as follows: Officer Orr, of Little Washington, J300. Orr was the man who worked up the evi dence in the case from Beaver to Bentlovvllle. Chief Murphy wa- allow ed S200. Maj or Hous ton and Chief of Police McCIeary were al lowed 5100 each. Policeman White, ot Beaver, who arrested West, got $100; Earl. $150, and Policeman Cornell, of Beaver, $00. The divis ion gave satisfaction to all save the Monnnca hela City officials. The Allegheny officials were undoubtedly deserving of the money they were awarded, as they found the suit of clothes which West hid at Beaver, aud produced other valuable evidence. Chief Mnrphy says that West is cheerful and hearty aud to all appearances is not wasting much sleep over his impending fate of death on the callows. The date of his execution, it is thought, will be fixed in the near future, as Governor Beaver steps down and out on Jan uary 1. THOMAS COX BROUGHT BACK. He Quietly Accompanied Captain Erophy, but Refuses to Talk. Captain Dick Brophy, of tho Second police district, returned jesterday about noon from Chicago having in charge Thomas Cox, who is wanted in Pitisburg for the mnrder of James Enrigbt, who was shot Sunday a week since at the home of Mrs. Cox, on Thirty-fourth and Ligonier streets. Cox is now iu Central station. Captain Brophy stated he found out from Cox that he bad gotten on a freight train on the Sunday or the trouble and went to Rochester. From there he went to Chicago and stopped at the house of Mrs. Meehan, No. 72 South Curtis street. He arrived at that house on Mon day evening, and commenced speaking of some trouble be had in Pitts burg. Police Captain Hays, of Chi cago beard of this talk and arrested Cox, who, it is said, admitted to Captain Hays that he had shot Kartell t. Captain Brophy stated that he bad no trouble in briuciug Cox back. Hie latter denied know ing anything aDout a revolver to the Captain, but admitted having had a fizht with Enricht, and also stated that Enrighthad broken into bis room to bring about the tight. Last evening Mrs. Cox. the mother of the arrested man. called at Central station to see her son, but tho authorities I hero refused to allow her to talk to or to see him. She left the station very disconsolate and crying. The In quest will be held on Kn right this morning. KOT AGAINST M'CLELLAHD. Captain Murilock Thinks tho Adjutant Gen eral Should be a Guardsuiau. Captain Murdock left for Philadelphia last evening to attend a meeting of tho Grand Lodge of Masons. He wanted to know if it was trnc that Captain McClelland would be the next Adjutant General. If a man outside of the guard was selected, the choice of Captain McClelland would be perfectly satisfactory to the boys, but he thinks it is a mistake not to take a man in the cnard. He states that one of the chief charms is taken away from the military if the men have no hope of promotion. It also tends to make discipline lax. The Captain says there are plenty ot Democrats in the guard, who ought not to be ignored. HUBPHY "WAS ARRESTED, While Dr. Sutton Made an Information and Secured a Warrant. At 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, John Murphy, a coal driver, was beating a poor old mule, at Fourth and Ferry streets. Dr. Sutton was passing, and ordered the man to stop, but the only answer was a request for tbe doctor to hold a person interview with Satan. An officer attempted to arrest Mnrphy. bnt he refused to co without a warrant. The officer therefore stayed with the man while Dr. Sutton went to Alderman Gripp's office, made an in formation and returned with the warrant. Mnrphvwas given an immediate hearing and 11 ncil $10 and costs. WHAT TEOPLB AKE DOIXG. Some Who Travel, Some Who Do Xor, and Others Who Talk. Hobart Brooke, an old "Washington cor respondent, who is m advance of the United States Mail Company, passed through the city last evening bound for New York to get some new people. George Jcnks, tbe author of the play, had a talk witn him at the depot. It will be produced at the Grand Opera House Janu ary 27. Tnomas A. Flaterg, a representative of some Holland coffee men, was at tho Schlosser jesterday. Ho says the fields of Java and Borneo have been flooded, aud heavy frosts has-o killed many of the plants. He looks for higher prices. Theodore Kalischer, of tlieDeLavergne Ice Machine Company.ts at the Duquesne. Ho says they are building the largest ice machine in the world for tbe Annheuser-Busch Brewing Company. Its capacity will bo 4U0 tons per day. James Andrews, nn old Maine lumber roan, passed through the city jesterday for Ohio. He will spend the winter at Zanesville, with his son w'io is connected with the Colum bus, Shawnee and Hocking Railroad. E. J. Salmon, a Chicago man, who has just come from Ireland, says the Irish .admit Ins dishonor, but they still cling to him, for tliey realize that his dismissal will injure the cause. Henry Wiltcr, a Brooklyn hunter, reached Pittsburg yesterday on his way home from Northern Minnesota. He bad killed 75 squirrels, 112 rabbits. 5 deer and 1 bear. Mrs. H. C. Dickinson has been called East by the death of her brother. Rev. L. V. Brown, of Providence. R. I. She has the sym pathy ot her many friends. W. E. Sproull, the ireight agent of the Cambria Iron Company at Philadelphia, ar rived in the city last evening. He will be here for several da s. John Mocrlein, of the Cincinnati brew ing firm, registered at the Duquesne yesterday. He came here to see their local agents. Eben Brewer, of Erie, arrived at tbe Schlosser last evening to attend the meeting of tbe Canal Commission to-aay. "W. G. Carroll, of Louisville, Superin tendent of the Southern Oil Company, is at tbe Monongahela House. Judge Thomas Smith, of "Warrenton, Va., has returned to that city. Gilbert Rafferty, the coke man, went East last evening. Holiday goods in shape of diamonds, watches, jewelry and musical instruments arriving daily. Largest line of music boxes. Gam.ingeb'S, liwsa 1200 Penn syenue, 1200. CUTTING CITY TAIES. Controller Morrow Assures a Reduc tion of at Least One Mill. A POSSIBILITY OF A 13-MILL TAX. i Mayor Gonrley Lxpected to Trodnce His Own Appropriation Bill. K0 DAKGER OP A DEFICIT THIS IEAR In view of the expected continued strin gency in the money market daring the com ing year, it is anticipated that tho city tax for 1891 will be reduced at least 1 mill from the present tax. There is a possibility that the tax will bo cut down as much as 2 mills. Of courss so many extensive improvements will not be made during the coming year as during the past year. Controller Morrow has for some time been working out the plan whereby tire present city tax of 15 mills will be reduced, but so far he has kept jiost of the details of his plans to himself. He, however, is authority for the statement that tho tax will be re duced at least one mill. "While he thought the reduction might be as much as 2 mills, he was not positive. BOUND TO BE A DEDUCTION. "You can rest assured," Mr. Morrow said, "there will be a reduction, and it won't be less than a mill. It onght to be three mills. In view of the monetary stringency that seems to be growing all over the country wc have good reason to expect a pretty hard year on the people next year, and for that reason I should like to see the ex penses of every department of the city govern ment cut down as low as possible and nothing attempted in the way of expensive improve ments, so that next year's expenses will bo onlv what is absolutely necessary. If this is done 1 believe the millagc will not be over 13 mills, if that. But if no such retrenchments are made, and the improvements are carried on, I believe we will have a lower millage than this year." The Controller had conferences with each of the chiefs of departments yesterday, and, while none of the conferees would talk, it was learned that the Controller was endeavoring to impress upon the chiefs the necessity of present ing unusually modest estimates to the Finance Committee for next year's appropriations. Tnere was a good deal of talk and some amusement about City Hall yesterday over a fretty well authenticated rumor, that the layor is preparing an appropriation ordinance on his own account, for presentation to tbe Finance Committee, whom he will ask to adopt it. As the preparation for an appropriation ordinance generally requires a half dozen per sons to prepare, some ot tho officials about tbo hall discredit the rumor, while others lauch at it as a plan of the Mayor's to get public com mendation for zeal in the city's behalf. A call was made upon the Mayor, at his office, but be was uusilv engaged in conferences with vari ous Councilmeu, and his statement could not bo had. THE COSTKOLLER'S EYES OVES. Controller Morrow is also guarding against a deficit. In consequence be yesterday sent notices to all the chiefs of departments an nouncing that their appropriations were run ning short, and that they would have to use care for tbe next two months. The printing fund is also about exhausted, and no more printing can be done. As a result, no more ordinances can be printed for Councils. The only thing that can be done will be for people who are Interested in tbo various ordinances to' have them printed at their own expense. Chief Brown said he did lint think there was any danger of a deficit this j ear, and Chiefs Elliot aud Bigelow both expect to pull through ou their present appropriations. PITTSBUEG PRESBYTERY. Regular Monthly Meeting Held Yesterday In the First Church. The Pittsburg Presbytery met yesterday in the First Church, Wood Btreet, and transacted the regular monthly business. The name of the church at Courtney was entered on tho rolls. Tho Presbytery adopted a resolution that the net Income of the James Jones fond for a period of five years be paid to tbe Fourth Pres byterian Church, subject to tbe approval of the Court of Common Pleas. A committee was appointed to organize a church at Ingram station. Tbe trustees of tho Presbytei y were directed to a sign a paper for mally dedicating Lunstall street, adjoininz the Greenfield Avenue Mission, so that it could be opened. The officials ot the Presbytery wilt confer with tho Allegheny Theological Semi nary relative to the pupils of tnat school doing local missionary work. The only matter that excited any consider able discussion was tbe salaiy of Rev. J. S. Hill, which wa? authorized by a fow members of tbe Sustenanco Committee. Only a part ot it was paid. It was referred to the committee, to report at the next meeting. A number of committees were appointed, which closed tho meeting. ACCIDENTS OF A DAY. People Who Met With Misfortunes One Way or Another Yesterday. A horse and wagon belonging to Miller Bros. & Co. was badly used up yesterday by falling over the bill lrom Brownsville avenue. Au 8-year-old boy named Tbomas, whoso parents reside ou Bedford avenue, '.while play ing "catcher" on Cliff street, slipped and rolled over a 20-foot hill, breaking his arm and other wise injuring himself. John Rice, who resides at .Mansfield, was struck at tunnel No. 2 by a westbound freight train jesterday and received severe but not fatal imnries about the head. The 5-year-old son of W. A. Hamley, of Belle vuc, had a finger mashed in a wash wringer. He Spoko Onco Too Often. Benjamin Walton was arrested Monday night lor vagrancy. He feigned being a deaf mute and had a dirty, greasy card, setting fortb bis physical infirmities, which he was thrusting iu the faces of people'on tho street. At the hear in;: yesterday morning Magistrate Gripp sym pathized with the fellow and discharged him, hut beiorO'he got out of tbe station he unin tentionally gave vent to his feelings in deep euttetal language. He was overheard and taken back before the Magistrate, who gavo him 90 days to the workhouse. Suspended From a Cellar Door. Martin Giegarich, an old rag picker, com mitted suicide yesterday morning by hanging himself from the cellar door of his h nuso on Charles street. He was supposed to be insane. He was 53 years of age, and leaves a wife and one son. Slow on the Nortlislde. Allegheny's contribution yesterday was tbe failure of two committees to meet for want of quorums, and the arrest of two plain drunks. MINOR POLICE ITEMS. Men and Women Whbse Sighs Are Heard Only by Prison Walls. Samjjei. Maekan gave bail before Alder man Warner yesterday for a hearing Saturday evening on a charge of desertion preferred by bis wite. S. Bartojt Henry, of Allegheny, was com -mittcd to jail for court yesterday by Alderman McMasters in default of SI,500 bail. The charge against him is malpractice. TUE house of Emit Dorner, at 1153 Liberty avenue, was raided last uight as disorderly and 16 men caught. They will be given a bear ing to-day at the Twelfth Ward station. Margaret Oaikson. of Montour, was committed to jail yesterday on a charge of larceny and receiving stolen goods. She was ont on bail and her bondsmen surrendered her. Henry Egqers, of Dunbar, was arrested in this city yesterday ou a charge of desertion preferred by his wife. 'Squire Duncan, of Dunbar, will take his prisoner home this morn ing. H. S. Williams, a saloonkeeper at the cor ner of Pennsjlvania and Irvin avenues, was fined J50 and costs jesterday by "Mayor Wyman for a row that occurred in the place arly Tnesday morning. His guests, Charles Red, John Balhnger, James Johnston. and Peter Smith. were fined $25 and costs. In default they were committed to the workhouse. Stanley's "In Darkest Africa," the one book above all others suitable and acceptable as n holi day gift," in various bindings, as may be seen at' office of 8. A. Clarke, special sub scription agent, with Joseph "Eicnb'aum & Co,, 48 Eilth avenue. Pittsburg. . ' TOYING WITH THE ALLIANCE. Congressman Wilson Says the Farmers Will be a Political Factor In the Future Governor Campbell Doesn't llellevo the Senate AV111 Fass tho Force Bill. . The train from the West last evening brought in Governor Campbell and wife, of Ohio, and Congressmen Wilson, "Wade and Torrey, of Missouri. The Representatives were tound for "Washington, aud the Governor was going over to NewTfork. Governor Campbell doesn't believe the Sen ate will pass the foi'ce bill. Ho was pleased with the result of the elections, and be thinks hero Is now no doubt about tbo result in 1S9 J. Ho is rather inclined to believe that tbe Farm ers' Alliance will pnt a candidate in the field, and in this case both parties will have to look to their laurels to win. Tlie Governor says vltti some modification the farmers' platform would be a strong one. In tho Congressional party Mr. Wade was tho onlv Republican, and he was defeated for re election. His successful Democratic friends, Torrey and Wilson, took great pleasure in tell Ins bim he was not in It. Mr. Torrey is the f ramer of tbe bankruptcy MM. which has passed the House. He says the Senate looks ou the measure with favor, and ho expects to see it beconio a law this winter. Both Wade and Wilson are officers in the Farmers' Alliance, and have indorsed the Florida principles. Mr. Wadesaysif they will stick to their present platform lie will stay with them. Mr. Wilson thinks if they were modi fied a little that the Democratic party would adopt their policy, and make the fight for tho Presidency ou this basis. If this is not done he says tho farmers will hive n independent can didate in the field in 1S92. At any rate, no con cluded, "tho farmers will be a political factor in the future, and' neither party can afford to ignore them." Commenting on the President's message, Mr. Wilson said he had done the best be could under the circumstances. It was. in his opin ion, a miserable affair; but, as he bad nothing to won; on, lie could not be expected to pro duce anything. MILK IN THE CCC0AITTJT". Politics Jfot Entirely Disconnected With Mr. Malonc's Removal. Although Mr. Tdalono's removal from tbe position of Superintendent of the new Govern ment building is one of the accepted facts of tbe period, the gossip concerning it bas not died out by any means. Philip Flinn, John Ennls, a representative of this paper and one or tiyp other parties met on Smithfield street yesterday, when Mr. Malone's case came up for disenssion. The sentiment as to tbo justness of ?Qis dismissal was about evenly divided. Finally the ex-Jury Commissioner remarked to the first named gentleman: "Well, Philip, I guess yonr little telegram to the high moguls at headquarters had the desired effect." "What telegram was thatf" "Why, the one sent to Washington on No vember 4. which read: 'Neither Malone nor any of his employes at the polls to-day working for Delamater.' I see tbe removal followed hastily upon tbe heels of this revelation." "Why, I did not send that message. That was fired in by Walter Lyon. So far as Malone's removal was concerned, though, I guess he has only himself to blame. I hope tint his son will be retained in the position he now occupies at the building, for he is a capable yonng man." Many of the men who have worked under ex-Superintendent Malone are outspoken in their views upon the subject of his grand bounce. One of them said yesterday that tho Government authorities, with customary stupidity, bad delayed letting the contracts shamefully, and thrn, to make a bluff to the public, made a cat's-paw ut of Malone. and shifted all tbe responsibility on his shoulders. Some of the contractors had to be protected a little, as they were friends of men in high placss. CAPTAIN BTCLEIXAUD HOME. He Returns From Chicago With High Hopes for the World's Fair. Captain William McClelland, who is a mem ber of the World's Fair Commission, and also a prominent candidate for Adjutant General of the State, returned borne from Chicago yester day, where he lias been for some time engaged in business connected with the first named position. The Captain is quite enthusiastic over tho outlook for the big show to bo held In Chicago, and thinks it will eclipse anything of tho kind in tho history of civilization. All the wrinkles have been smoothed out and the future promises comparatively plain sailing. He had nothing to say concerning the Adjutant Gen eralship, in spite of tbe fact that an afternoon paper bad announced that Major Frank Rut- leuge, ot inn city, scemea to no leading in tbe race. Amid all the rumors the Captain and his friends are sayinz nothing, but there Han nn f mistaKamc air ot confidence loont them thac looks as if it was based on somcthinc more solid than talk. BEQUESTS JOE $5,000,000. What the Charitable Institutions Want From the State. James D. evening to Scott went to Philadelphia last attend the final meeting of the State Hoard of Charities at which the report for tbe Legislature will be prepared. Before tbe sub-committees in Eastern and Western Pennsylvania went over the requests made by tho charitable institutions, Mr. Scott said tbe whole amount of State aid asked for was about $5,000,000. He added that this is a large sum of money, but in proportion to tbe population of the State, which he puts at b'.OOO.CCO. it is not out of the ordinary for two year?. He would not in dicate what recommendations the board would make. Trouble Expected In IJhrary Committee. Tbe Library Committee of Councils will be called together within a few days to take action on the ordinance granting the uso of part of the 19acrcs on Forbes street, reccntlypurchased from Mrs. Scbenley as a park entrance, to tho use of the Carnegie main library and art build ings. There are two or three members of tho committee opposed to the site, and a lively, time is expected when the meeting takes place. Special Auction Sale of Fine Diamonds, Re peating and Chronograph "Watches. Complying with the many requests of my patrons. I have appointed Wednesday, De cember 3, at 2:30 P. M., for a special sale of fine diamonds, repeating and chronograph watches. My stock consists of first-class goods, mounted in the latest designs. Among this stock is my celebrated Blue Gem, iy2 karat, valued at $3,000. This is the finet.t and most perfect diamond in this city. You are invited to attend. M. G. Cohen, Diamond Expert aud Jeweler, 233 Smithfield street. Zero. Even if the thermometer should reachzero you would feel comfortable in one of our fine, imported chinchilla overcoats which we have marked special for to-day at 58 00. They are lined throughout with rich, heavy satin, have a silk velvet collar and the greatest bargain nt 58 90 yon have ever be held. .Satiu-linedovorcoats such as these are usually sold for 52o. Eight dollars and ninety cents to-day buys one at the P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Com pany, corner Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the Court House. ' "i The Only Dry Goods ITonso Showing New French Challis In dark grounds with bright colorings for house dresses. See them, and also the holiday bargains in Paris dress patterns; greatest bargains of the season in line ana elegant 'dress goods. Jos. HORNE & Co. 609-G21 Penn ayeune. Fluctuating Securities. See table on page 8. , Gentlemen's Gloves. Kid gloves for street wear at 51, 51 25, 51 50 and $2. Kid gloves for evening wear at 51, 51 25 and 51 o0. Kid gloves, lined, at 51, SI 25, 51 50, 51 75, 52 and 52 50. Dogskin gloves, unlined, at 51, 51 25 and upward. Founes' town-made craven tan gloves at 5150. Founes' sleighing gloves, 52. Founes. mitts, 51 SO and 52. Fonnes'-Astrahkan riiitts, 51. Perrins' cape-lined glow, 52 25. Perrins' best pique kid gloves, silk lined, 52 50. Cashmere gloves at 25c, 38c, 40c, 50c, 63e and 75c. Knit gloves at 25c,50e and 63c. ' "Fleishmak & Co., 604, 806 and 508 Market 'street. LIMA OIL FOR FUEL J. Painter Sc Sons Company Testing a Kew Process for Fuddling, TO EEPLACE COAL AND GAS. Mr. Arrinston's Scheme Gets a Black Eye in Philadelphia. BIG ORDERS Full ANTHKAC1TE COAIj It is quite probable that the failure of the gas supply will not prove buchj an inconve nience to the manufacturers as! was at first expected, and if the experiment now being made by the J. Painter & Sons Company,in the "West End, proves successful not so many will go b ick to coul, after all. This firm began cuddling yesterday morn ing by tbe use of Lima oil and compressed air, and according to the statements of rep resentatives of the firm the results were en (irely satisfactory. The only matter to be settled is the item of expense, and it is ex pected to decide that during the present week. The process adopted is a patented system controlled by the Gilbert & Barker Manu facturing Company, of Boston. Their repre sentative, Mr. H. T. Sanborn, had charge of the experiments yesterday, and to a Dis patch reporter explained tbe manner in which it is operated. THE APPARATUS DESCRIBED. The apparatus consists of a tank, with a capacity of 10 to 15 barrels; an air tank and pipes leading from both to the furnace. Both tanks are put under a 15-pound pressure of compressed air, and thus tbe oil is forced into tbe furnace. An intense heat is made, and it is said better time cap be made than with either gas or coal. Eight heats were turned out yesterday and each one was made In less time than has been recorded in many weeks. It often requires 1 hour and 45 minutes to make a beat. It was done yesterday in 1 hour and 15 minutes, whilo the slowest time was 1 hour and 40 minutes. It was impossible to tell anything about bow much oil was used to make tho heats, but to-day a gauge will be placed iu tho oil tank and tbe exact amount of oil used each hour will be measured. Mr. T. L. Harper, ot the firm, laid he conld not tell whether the process will be adopted permanently or not. It all depends upon the cost. "We would endure a little extra expense, however," said Mr. Harper, "to get rid of the coal. W e do not want to go back to coal unless we are compelled to do so. If we can get any thing like satisfactory results from tbo oil process, we will not use coal atjall." FIRST TEST OP THE KIJJD. Oil at present is cheap, but it is hard to tell t how long it may remain within tho reach of manufacturers for fuel purposes. Painter's is tbe first mill in which the sjstera has been tried in Pittsburg, and the results will bo looked for with interest. At Jones & Laughlins' American Iron Works the gas from their new line to the Washington county field was turned on. They have plenty of gas now, supplied from their own linee, and it will not be necessary for that firm to go back to coal for the present. Tbe Philadelphia Company has had men busily employed ever since Mondav shutting off the mills. The work has not all been done yet, but tbe end of tbe week will see it com pleted. The supply was short yesterday again, and complaints were numerous. On tbe North side there was not as much gas as there was last week, even ceioro a mill had been shut off. A change for the better, however, i confident ly looked for by the suffering consumers. SIMPLY A LITTLE STEAW, Bnt it Shows How tho Demand for Anthra cite Coal Has Increased. A straw showing which way the wind blows at present was found by C. A. O'Brien, Esq., when he ordered his winter's supply of anthra cito coal not long since. He was told that, ow ing to the large amount of orders ahead of him, it would be some time before his could receive attention. Mr. O'Brien states that a year ago U" ordcr was fille(1 tuo next dar af ter uein& "' ceived. This stato of affairs is interpreted to siznlfy two things. The first is tbe uneqnal supply of natural gas and tbe second the indis position of people to return to the smoky bitu minous article. Very nearly perfect combustion would re lieve the smoke nuisance but give us at least 75 per cent more heat than is now produced from our bituminous coal. Feeling tbe necessity thereof more than in the days when Pittsburg ers wero used to smoke and rather gloried In it will prob ably give the necessary stimulus to In vestors. AGAINST C0-0PEBATI0N. Philadelphia Green Bottlo Blowers Vote on Arlington's Scheme. Recent advices from Philadelphia show that the green bottle blowers are as much con cerned about Arrington's co-operative scheme as tho local trade. Local Assembly No. 3G0, Camden, N. J., at Its last meeting voted em phatically against co-operation. They also de manded that National Secretary Longtoft should make a report of the matter in which tbe trade assessments are being made. There are 25 idle men in Philadelphia who are not re ceiving any assistance, and the workers want to know why" this is so. Mr. Arrington lately sent a letter to Quaker Assembly No. 82S9 denouncing tho newspapers for publishing the recent action of this assem bly on liis co-operation sch erne, and a committee was appointed for the purpose of furnishing a denial to the press. AIEBBAKE MEN MEET. Tho Westtnghouso Company Reports Over a Million und a Ouarter of Profits. The annual meeting of tho stockholders of the Westinghouso Airbrake Company was held at Wilmerding yesterday. About 75 people, were present and 70.000 shares of stock wcro voted. The officers chosen for tho ensuing year are: President, George Westingbonsc, Jr.; Vico President. Robert Pitrairn; Directors, George Westingbouse, Jr., Robert Pitcairn, John Caldwell, A. M. Bycrs. W. U. Cord, T. W. Wel-h and H. H. Wcstinghouse. John Caldwell in his statement reported the sales of lat jcar to have been 43,930,000. net profits $1,351,000 50. This is about double tho amount made before tbo works removed from Allegheny. The sales for October alone, Mr. Caldwell stated, amounted to 633,000. WILL MEET AGAIN TO-DAY. Directors of the Wcstinghouse Electric In terests Refuse to Talk. Tbe directors of the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company held two meet ings yesterday, one in tho morning, which was adjourned until 5:30 In the afternoon on ac count of tbe air-bralte meeting. Tbe directors refused to say what was tbe business on hand, but adjourned to meet again this afternoon. It w as decided to call a special meeting of the stockholders for December 10, but tor what purpose the managers refused to stat& The business of tho company for November was over S5U0.000. and the-directors expressed themselves as well pleased. LOOKING E0B NEW LOCATIONS. Manufacturers Have an Eye on the Cora opolls Gas Territory. A citize.es' meeting was held at Coraopolis las: evening, at which the Bursess presided and a number of red-hot speeches were made and a committee was appointed to confer with two manufacturing concerns that are desirous of locating there. One of these establishments is thought to be George A. Macbeth iOo., who are anxious to leave tbcSoutbside, and are looking fur a loca tion with constant supply of gas. The other is an iron company that only awaits lavorablo rates on the Lake Erie to locate near the now gas wells of Coraopolis. Still Going the Rounds. A rumor has been put in circulation again that the Window Glass Workers' Association Is about to erect a plant, to be managed by its own officials, for tbe benefit of its own treas ury. The same report has been afloat so often tbatnot much credence will be placed in it until tbe plant Is in operation. They Want to be Bosses. Thirty-three bituminous coal miners went on examination, yesterday at K. of L. hpadquar. a..' a tia nAlttnn"nf mfnfnf. hnM. Th - I sloa -will continue until Friday. HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS, Managers of tho Bethesda. Homo Hold Their Annual Meeting Encouraging Re ports From thn Officers Election and Appointment of Committees. Tbe annual meeting of the managers of the Bethesda Home was held yesterday aft ernoon at the Home, corner of Colwell and Towusend streets. Iter. J. W. Sproull was called to the chair und Miss B. M. Sutcli acted as Secretary. The Board of Managers presented a report for the year. The reports reminded the members that one year ago, when the man agers wero elected, thoy entered upon their labors without a building or site, and with great diffidence and fear. There was little pub lic sentiment to encourage the new cntorprie. The report detailed how a home had been pur chased for f7,i)00. was completely furnished by the liberally of citizen friends of the movement and was now in most successful operation. All tho purchase money has been secured except S1.700, and an appeal is made to the friends of humanity to assist in clearing tbe Home of its indebtedness. Mrs. J. II. Bair, from the Cnmmitteo on Dis mission and Admission, reported that for i bo past six months, commencing with the formal opemncof the Home in Jnly, there hadhppn 49 inmates. Of these 12 remain in the Home. 13 were provided with suitable homes, 2 had disappeared, 1 was incorrigible, and tho others wero returned to their p.i rents or friends. The Committee on Meetings in the Home re ported, through Miss Mary Hunnings, that re ligious services of a brief, sprightly nature were held each Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evening, with most excellent results. The reports were all eminently satisfactory and encouraging. The members of the corpor ation elected the following Board of Managers to serve for tbe ensuing year: Mr;-. D. C. Hnllz, Miss Jennie Brown, Mrs. S. L. Wood. Mrs. C. N. Smith, Miss Mary Huunuig;, Mrs. Helen Meyers, Miss B. M. Sutcli. Mrs. C. E. Locke, Mrs. Vemor. Mrs. William Vankirfc. Mrs. T. J. Leak, Mrs. William C. Moreland, Mrs. J. W. Riddle, Rev. J. W. Sproull, 1. H. Rabe, Will iam Yost, Dr. William R. Hamilton, Dr. V. C. Sbaw, Rev. J. F. Patterson. Rev. J. T. Mc Crory, Mrs. J. H. Bair, W. B. Brickell. Rev. J. W. Miles. Rev. C E. Locke. Mrs. George Hush field. Rev. J. H. Piugh and W. R. Thompson. After commending tbe board for Its iaithful service the corporators adjourned. The man agers met at once, and re-elected the old offi cers. The following committees were aii ?ointed: Household. Mr'. Jennie Brown, Mrs. I. C. Hultz, Mrs. Bushfield: Admission and Dismission, Mrs. Vankirk, Mrs. LocKe, Mrs. Bair, Dr. Shaw. W. B. Brickell; Visiting Home for Decemlici, Mrs. Helen Meyers and Mrs. Annie Brickell. Tho Bethesda Homo occupies a placa long since vacant in this city. It is no longer an ex. periment, but with a valuable property, well situated and nnder excellent management, those in cuarge are hopeful that many gener ous offerings will bo made by which to facili tate the work of the institution. Pittsburg is standing side by side with oth-r cities iu trying to care for her degraded and forsaken. Meeting of the Humane Society. At tbe regular meeting of the Humane So ciety yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Judge Stowe was elected a member of tbe Board of Man agers. T. M. Potts, of Canunsburg, and W. J. Backhouse, of Sewickley, wero appointed agents of the society for theirrespeotivo town1. Tbe contributions during tbe week amounted to SliS. Lohengrin, L' Africans, Fanst All the music of these grand operas, pro duced at the "Duquesne" this week, can be heard with magnificent orchestral effect on the wonderful JEulians atMellor& Hoene's, 77 Fifth avenue, where all are cordially in vited to call and hear this celebrated instru ment. Persons without any musical knowledge whatever can produce on the iEolians the grandest symphonies, overtures, sonatesand the delicious waltzes of Strauss as well, with all the delicate tone shading and expression o( an artist. They can be seen in great variety of styles at the "Palace ot Music," 77 Fifth avenue. Natural Gas' Shortage. Mr. Fred Greiner, cor. Fourth avenue and Try street, Pittsburg, the largest wholesale and retail coal dealer iu the city, was the first who took advantage of increasing his capacity to supply the wants of the public with best Panhandle coal, nut coal and slack. Daily capacity 8,500 bu. Estimates fur nished to minifies, hotels, shops and build ings of all kinds. All orders received will get prompt attention. Telephone No. 1027 Ono Thousand Dollars Forfeit if I fail to prove Floraplexion the best medicine for liver complaint, dyspep sia, nervous debility, biliousness, consump tion. It cures where all other remedies fail. Ask your druggist for it. Sample bottlesent free. Franklin Hakt, New York. MWFSU Fur Department Most complete aud finest assortment of seal garments, selected Alaska skins, best London dye, superior in fit aud finish, and extremely interesting just now in pricei. Extra values in fine jackets from 5125 to 5200. Se.il capes and seal mull's. In shoulder capes we have a most com plete line in the latest and best shapes in astrakhan Persian, marten, lvnx, black and brown raccoon, Labrador seal, Hudson Bay sable, white Thibet, grr krimmer, imperial Russian sable and royal ermine. Jos. Hoene & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Hugus & Hacke Will commence to-morrow, Mon day, December i, their GRAND ANNUAL HOLIDAY And previous to Stock Inventory, CLEARING SALE. A double event, remarkable not only for quantities and assortments, but also for the prices at which they are offered. Great bargains of general inter est throughout all depaitments. Black and Colored Silks. Lyons Rich Brocade Silks. Black and Colored Velvets. Black and Colored Dress Goods. Seal Jackets and Wraps. Fur Capes. Ladies' Cloth Jackets and Wraps. Fancy Flannels. Table Linens, Napkins, Towels, etc Eider Down Comforts and Pil lows. Blankets and Comforts. Lace Curtains and Portieres. Chenille, Plush and Velour Table Covers. Drapery Nets and Lace Floun cings. SPECIAL SILK BARGAINS. ODD LOTS Of Fancy Striped and Checked Surahs, Two-Toned Brocades, Printed Indias, All-Black Brocades and All-Black Striped and Checked Surahs. Regular prices, 75c to $2; marked for this sale, 50c, 65c, 75c and $x a yard. Cor. Fifth Ave. & Market St. Uo30HWT3U THIRTEEN DAYS MORE And the Birmingham Line Will Ran Its Cars With Electricity. CARSON STREET IS OVERCROWDED. Too Mncli Traffic, and Another Wanted by Citizens. Outlet TCAFPIC OS OTHER LINES 1SCEEASED It is now positively announced Ihat the Birmingham Traction Company will com mcuce to operate its line by electricity De cember lo. Connections have been made with tbe trolley wire lrom tbe large supply cables. The Allegheny County Light Com pany will furnish the power until the street car company's plant is ready for business. The electric company, it is expected, will not be able to furnish more than enough electricity for the cars to attain common horse speed. The action of the street car company in operating the line before its own electric plant is ready, is said to be due to the fact that tbe company's live stock is a little run down. The company does not want to buy more horses, and in order to accommodate the traffic, will buy enough electricity from the light company to keep the line going. The traffic on tlie line is increasing daily. A car to town is nearly always crowded be lore it gets mnch past South Tenth street. Owing to tbe latter fact it ba bern said that tbe comuany may at an early date put up-electric wires from tbe junction ot Tentli and Carson streets to tbe city, and rnn every other car over tbe Tenth street bridge. Something must soon be dona to relieve the pressure o the traffic on Carson street. If the traffic increases wben the electric line is put into operation, anything, like it has nn tbe other electric roads, it is Said that it wiU be im possible to even run electric cars close enough tocetber to accommodate tbe people. The crowded condition of Carson street Is just now causing a cood deal of talk on tbe South side, and :n the time approaches when the electric road wilt be put in operation, ueople are wondering bow tbe teams can be accommo dated. The teaming between the upper and lower Southside and the city bas been increased wonderfully in tbe past year. Since tbe Second avenue lino has been pnt in operation not as many teamsters use tbe Tenth street bridge. Tbey complain, too. that tbe streets leading to tbe city from tbo Tenth street bridge aro not in good condition for teaming. During the past few months, and, particular ly, tbe past few weeks, there has oeen hardly a day bnt thero bas been a blockade near the Lake Krie depot on Carson street. If a car is stopped only a few moments br the men nut ting down tbe new track, a long line of teams gather, aud it takes at least a quarter ot an hour to move tbe block. There is a continual stream o( wagons going up and down Carson street and across tbe Smithfield street bridge. The other day a blockade occurred, and a gentleman going to the bank said it had kept bim bacic until tbe bank's doors were closed. Tbe movement to cut an archway through the bouthside Markot House, and thus open up Bingham street for teaming, bas been again brought to tbe front. Citizens urge that it is the only means In sight ot relieving Carson street ot its overcrowded traffic. A DEMAHD JOE LIGHT. Some People Searching to Learn Where Rests a Responsibility. A case of a crazy woman taken to the Central Station a day or two ago has caused consider able comment in a certain portion of tbe city. The woman, it seems, was making tbe situation interesting for a sister, and tbe latter called a policeman and had ner arrested. Sho was put into the patrol wagon and taken to tbe station, wbero the officer in charge refused to receive her, and after some controversy she was allowed to ''O. Tbe question raised is: Should she have re turned home and murdered tho sister atrainst whom she was moved tocouimit violence.whero would tho reponsibility have rested? Soide people are asking for light on the subject. READY FOR CHRISTMAS -AT- E. P. ROBERTS & SONS', JEWELERS. Our Holiday stock is the handsomest we have ever shown. Why not avoid tbe crowds later on by making your purchases now and having tbe goods set aside until wanted. Cor. Fifth Ave. and Market St. iiolSotwi" Crane Elevator Co., Pittsburg Office, Lewis Building. f REVERSING ENGINES. HYDRAULIC AND STEAM PASSENGER AND FREIGHT ELEV AT ORS. jel2-H.jrwr JAMMED. We thank the people for their patience with us during the past week. Our stores have been jammed and crowded every day, and notwithstanding our increased force delays have occurred. OUR PROMISE. Our wrapping and delivery de partments have been enlarged to such an extent that we can safely promise speed and promptness in the future. We thank you for your forbear ance, and invite the attention of our patrons to a few bargains added to our long list of last week. Ladies' and Children's Long Wraps away down, $2 50. Ladies' and Children's Long Wraps marked down from $8 to S3. One lot of $12 ones that must sell at $4 and $5. The best lot marked down from $i$ and $16 to $6 25. Imitation Seal Capes, roll collar and high shoulders, $4 65. Imitation Seal Muffs, worth S3, at $1 85. Astrakhan Capes, $i$ down to $10. . All-Silk Ribbons for fancy work at half prices. N MRS. C. WEIB'SER 435 and 437 MARKET ST. doloiwx HE REFUSES TO JOIN. Mr. Sherrard Wants More for His Stock Tlian the Consolidated Pennsylvania Company Offers Him Many Other Stock holders Are Dissatisfied. k Itecently all the Pennsylvania lines in what is known as the Panhandle system were consolidated iDto one company. The stockholders in the various lines who were willing gave np their holdings.and received in return stock in the consolidated company according to tbe value placed on ir. It now leaks ont tint a great many of the stockholders in the Individual roads are dissatisfied with the prico offered in cxrhanso for their holdings, ? . 1 Sherrard. Jr., is ono of these, fie held stock in the Pittsbnrcr. Cincinnati and ht. Lonis rnad. Ho refuses ti accept stock in the consolidated company, and sued the road for judgment for the price of his stock under an Ohio statute, which gives him tbe privilego or joining the new company or not. as ha pleases. The bteubcnvdle courts appointed threo arbitrators. Dr. D. W. Stanton. P. P. Lewis and W. T. Camobell. and tbo lirst hear ing was held at the Pennsylvania Company's office yesterday. " Mr. Sherrard and the arbitrators re-istered atiheDnquesne. The plaintiff and his attor ney, William IIay. were very reticent last evening about what was done at the meeting, which will be continued to-day. The decision i braked for with interest as it is regarded as a test case, and it Mr. Sherrard wins a number or other stockholders are ready to jump on tbo road, and tbe consolidated company will have tobuytlieinout.it tho price determined on or break the consolidation. WILL BBTLD A NE"W ELEVAT0B. Ono "With a Capacity or 350,000 Bushel at the Tolnt. J. C. Stewart, of the Iron City Elevator Com pany at St. Louis, is registered at tbe Monon gahela House. Mr. Stewart has secured tba contract to erect a erain elevator at the Point for D. G. Stewart, at a cost of $50,000. He bas ccme on from St. Louis to begin worK on it at once. Tbe capacity of the ele vator will be 23U.0U0 bushels. They will be able to load and unload 75 cars per day. Tbe ele vator will be built alongside of the present one. Sirs. Breen "Waives a Hearing. In tbe case of Mrs. Josephine Parker against Mrs. Irene Breen, charged with an offense acainst moralltv. before Alderman McKenna yesterday. Mrs. Breen waived a hearing and furnished SJC0 bail for court. The Leading Drygoods House. Pittsburg, Pa, "Wednesday, Dec 3, 1S30. JDS. HDRNE l CD.'S PENN AVE. STORES. GENUINE BARGAINS in the CLOAK DEPARTMENT. This morning we make a sale of 60 Cloth Long Garments in new and desirable styles in both colored and black Cheviot, Beaver, Diag onal and other good cloths, some lined and some unlined, and among them a few fur-trimmed, at the one price, $5. These goods have been reduced from various prices, ranging be tween $10 and S20. They will make a stir this morning at this unheard-of price. They will be found on the tables immediately at the entrance to Cloak Department ALSO Two special lots of Black Cheviot Jackets, Reefer styles, extra fine quality, reduced from higher prices to-day to $i$ and $iS. These are extraordinary values. TWO special lots of Black Chev iot Jackets, JReefer styles, with full roll collar ot crush plush, at Sio1-'' former prices S14 and 15 this morning all go to Sio. POUR special lots ot Ladies Suits at greatly reduced prices. Navy and Brown Camel's Hair Suits, .reduced from SI2 to $10. Navy Blue Camel's Hair Suits, reduced from 115 to Sl- Navy and Brown Camel's Hair and Gray Camel's Hair Cheviot Suits, rednced from $20 to 515 Navy Blue and Brown Camel's Hair and Cloth Suits, reduced from $23 to S20 The Ladies' and Misses' Under wear Department makes special offers this morning in Union Suits, as follows: Ladies' Ribbed Merino Union Suits at $1, worth fully $1 25. Misses' Ribbed Merino Unioa Suits at 75c, worth fully $1. Gentlemen's Furnishings Depart ment calls especial attention to the popular $i-a-garment Underwear in Camel's Hair, Natural and Scarlet Wools. BLACK DRESS GOODS. We carry at all seasons and now have in stock complete lines in all grades of Priestley's unexcelled Black Silk Warp Henriettas. These goods are made from finest Austra lian wool and pure silk; are supe rior in finish and unequaled in wearing qualities, and better than all, we are selling them at the old prices. To import them to-day would make the price at retail much higher on every grade. We also call especial attention to our complete lines of Black In dia Camel's Hair, in light, medium and heavy-weights; also French Cheviots,' Serges and all other Black Fabrics suited to the present season. In these goods and in Broadcloths, Cravenettes and nov elty goods we offer many special of the specials is a line of Black All-wool Cashmere, superior finish, extra heavy, 46 inches wide, and 75c a yard. This is un doubtedly the best value that can be found in any Black Dress Goods Department anywhere. Ready for the Holidays parts of the store. in all JDS. "HDRNE & CD.'S PENN AVENUE STORES. f 1 P. S. Remember the grand open ing of Winter Millinery continues to-day and to-morrow. A rare ex hibit, fresh and new to-day. J.H. &CO. de3 ' 'p ' - ,-'' r. . .' . v - '! Win 1 1 riMifjiiMiiiaMMiaaiii
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