RISK RsHS jKPTwjpW "Kvr ttTfpF" "V 16 THE ' PITTSBURG DISPATCH, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1890. SarwrTIB A REVIEW OF SPORTS. Some Brief Remarks About the Base ball Situation and the Im mediate Prospects. MAKING A VICTIM OFBUCKEWIKG. Proteble Eesnltg of This Week's Con ferences and the Expected Association Circuit. EFFORTS TO FOEM A CEICKET LEAGUE. XDtdtt OSr to Btddj (hlltghei U Tlgbt Juk Tcguij a in Ctkrewa. Everything is slowly but surely getting Into ship shape as far as baseball affairs are concerned, and in a fen- weeks more we may expect to see the national game once more on something like a business basis. The latest information from Brooklyn is to the effect that the difficulties which hare de layed consolidation there have ranished, and it is not unlikely that terms of some kind will be made with Al Johnson to-morrow or early in tne week. Altogether, as far as can be seen, everything is tjoing along all right, but there are the proverbial hun dred and one details to deal with that no body eTer dreamt of. True, a few who have been duped in the extraordinary vent ure of the P. L. are looking round for vie tims on whom to reap some kind of revenge, and it is really amusing to find that poor Buck Ewing is the victim of two or three people. A gentleman who figured out 1240,000 profit for the P. X., says that Buck Ewing. by talking about leaving that organization in July, shattered that great structure to its foundation. Others of lesser note than the statistician referred to have repeated the cry. Great Scott was that great organization which was to revolution ize the world ot baseball for all time and transform everybody connected with it into millionaires; was it so rotten, I repeat, that the talk of one man could ruin it even so early in the year as July? "What a confes sion to make, and what a huge fraud that P. L. must have been. However, I note that with one or two exceptions those who are making most noise about the affair are those who financially suffer the least. One of the great troubles ot tne r. xi. was that numerous outsiders invested a trifling $1,000 each in it, and expected thereby to become wealthy baseball magnates in a very short time. As long as the expectation and its consequent enthusiasm lasted they had imaginary mill ions behind the P. L., but as soon as funds ran short and their foolish dream had van ished they sang another tune. "While other gentlemen have lost many thousands, many ol the 1,000 investors, who made so much noise about the I. L. and urcpd it on, how want almost all of their money back, even at the ex pense of honest and generous men who have borne the brunt of the battle. Unman nature is very, very strange. Local Baseball Affairs. It is hardly necessary to say much this week regarding baseball affairs locally. I had hoped tbat the new club would bare been organised by this time, bnt quite an nnexpected opposi tion has cropped up among the P. L. stockhold ers. That clnb is in debt 9.600, and, strange to say, some of the stockholders want to retain their stock in the new clnb and have other peo ple pay the d-bt Ibis to some appears so un reasonable that it will hardly be granted. A man ho assists in contracting a debt in all fair ness ought to assist in pajing it. Some P. L. Stockholders, however, don't seem to look at it this way and hence Ibe little difficulty. Their Btoct is ver small and it is to be hoped that matters will be all arranged to-morrow. There Is one great fact that every P. L. stockholder should bear in mind, viz that he certainly can demand his share of any profits that might hive been made. If tho new clnb can be formed to-morrow I expect that Mauacer U an ion and Dlrectc (probab'r President) O'Neill will be on the roatt at once, lassooing uist-class players. I hae very strong hopes of seeing two or three great players here. The Association Circuit, One of the uaseball questions of interest just cow is: What will the Association circuit be 7 During the week w e have had con jectures of al' kinds regarding it, and a large number of yenple seem to be entirely uncertain as ton hat cities . 11 constitute the Association next year. A gentleman told me the other day that after everj thing as settled we would find the Asso ciation circuit a follows: Boston, Philadel phia, Baltimore. Washington, Columbu', Louis ville, St. .Louis, Chicago or Milwaukee. I am very much inclined to believe that tnis forecast will be the true one. not only because a Na tional League magnate told me that it would bs the circuit, but because it looks more proba ble than any other I have heard mentioned. Of course, it will belong to the National Leacne to say w hether or not an Association clnb can go into Boston or Chicago, bnt it is safe to say that this consent has already been obtained and if other details were settled there will be no trouble on that point. There may be a little difficult retarding tho players. The Boston P. L. and Pniladelphia P. L. clubs may want, in fact, they do want to retain the players they had last season. The claim or reqnest is a Terr bold one and I have an idea that when the Boston or Philadelphia P. L. magnates made it they would not at all expectit to be granted. It is unreasonable to think that these clnbs fcave any moral right on the services of players bo wcrealloivcd to breakall pledges and de sert the National League expectinc the latter to be ruined. The National League "may, as an act otgenerositi, allow the clubs in question to retain some of the players, but this can onlrbe done as an act of generosity at a time when cases of emergencies cannot be allowed to from a precedent, A Gigantic Consolidation. During these recent deals In the baseball world it may have occurred to some that the Interests of all the magnates. National Lengne, Association, Players' League and even the Western Association, aro becoming more and more one gigantic concern. As a direct result of the settlement of this j car's baseball trouble we will probably have the American Association and the National League more cemented than they ever were. lam In clined to think that some of our N. L. magnates have an interest or will have an interest in cer tain American Association clnbs. Ir there are teams in Washington and Chicago, that is, As aociation clubs. 1 cannot but think that some of our National League magnates wil be behind these clubs. Of course, there may be nothing legally or morally wrong If baseball tias altogether made into a hujre trust, bet I iancy-I can see dangers ahead bv too much con solidation. While I am not inclined to bo a Cassandra, It seems to me that too much consolidation will lead to rocks ahead. True, such results need not be; but only if a very high moral plane !s reached and retained. II this wero done, a Joint financial Interest in the Accrican Association and Na tional I.eamic would be a vcrv crcat benefit to baseball. There could be mutual efforts to aid each other, and certainly one organization would not undertake a policy that promised to be injurious to the other. In short, they would go band in hand, although their patns were iomewhat apart. All this would be pleasing, and would doubtless lead to extraordinary baseball success. But, alasl we are only hu man, and that means that our best Ideals are Yery rarely. If ever, reached. The Suspended Amateurs. There h?s been quite a stir made in amateur athlotic circles throughout the country during the last few dajs by the suspension from ama teur ranks of a large number of bicyclists, in cluding Mr. W. D. Banker, of this city. My readers will remember that on several occasions I have dlscussod this question of real and un real amateurism. Certainly, the question does not concern the weal or wo of mankind gen erally, bnt what I meant and I venture to say what every honest patron of athletics meant, is tnis: "If wo are to bave amateurs let us have thi-m, and If we are not don't let us waste time in definitions and qualifications." Well. I don't hesitate to say that during the last few months the executiro boards of amateur organizations have been unusually vigdant In trying to detect Violators of amateur law. In my way of thinking this is a -very hopeful glen ii the honesty of purpose of this vigilance is pure: that Is, if these officials are on the look for violators solely as a means of puri fying amateurism and are not altogether prompted to their vigilance by personal motive; that is, to down somebodv for whom they have little love. I have always held the opinion that there were too many personalities imported into the case of Mr. M. W. Ford and I have yet many grave doubts as to whether that gentle men was fairly treated Dy the majority wno de creed his amateur career at an end.-Well, then, what is desirable now is for "our amateur wise aeres to guard against any personalities atalk There can be no fault found with the L. A. W., or with the A A, Ti In bringing these alleged violators of amateur law to task; indeed, I fall to see how the A A. U. could have acted other wise than upholding the decision of the L.A. W. until a full and, I hope, impartial investiga tion has been made. Reason for Doubt. I am free to confess that I was cot at all sur prised when 1 learned of the list of alleged vio lators. Thero are some on the list who have been very questionable amateurs In my way of thinking for a very long time. I have always claimed that a man who earns a livelihood out of a profession either directly or indirectly is not an amateur. Of course, on the surface It very seldom appears that either an "amateur" cricketer, bicycle rider or anything else, is by his efforts as a cricketer or a wheelman obtain ing money toward keeping himself. When this fact does not appear on the surface it is some times very difficult to lied, bnt it may be there all the same. This being the case the most rigid investigations are needed and I have often thought that if a little more atten tion were paid to the travcliug amateur combinations who cater for gate receipts we might find some points worth iayice before the magnates whose business it is to deal with them. There Is a common-sense principle that invariably guides me to a very great ex tent. If I see an amateur whose entire time is almost taken up In atbletio contests; that is, If tin.e is taEen up to such an extent that there is no room left for him to follow employment, I try to first find out the source from which that man lives. If he has no means of livelihood, that fact goes a very long way toward con vincing me that ho is living on his athletlo per formances. In recent years there have been manv cases of this kind which all go to show that 'the A. A. U. officials have much reason to doubt the purity of amateurism In some quar ters. A Good Cricket Scheme. Last evening the members of the Belmont Cricket Club, Philadelphia, passed a resolution to the effect that a cricket league be organized for next year. The cities which will probably be invited to join the league are Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburg and Chicago. It is needless for me to say that the idea is a good one. I mean the general idea is a good one. There Is nothing that will com mand success more than organized effort, and a cricket league will certainly be infinitely better in placing good cricket playing before the publio than the old method ot I may say, isolation. I have long held the opinion that cricket matches would be much better patron ized were these matches arranged by any kind of system. For instance, we have a team in Pittsburg, but scores of people who would go to see It scarcely hear of it simply becanse the club is not contending against any opponent in Darticular or any clubs in general. In short, it is not in a race. A league would bring it be fore the public In the most prominent manner, because Pittsburg, for an entire sea son, would be pitted against a numberof other cities, and surely that would increase the public interest, and that increased interest wouia se cure greater financial returns. So much for the general principle, and I might add that tho Pittsburg cricketers favor the principle heart ily. In Pittsburg we have more convenient and better cricket grounds than ever we had. Bnt there may be some of the details of the proposed league not suitable for Pittsburg, for instance, it is a long jump from here to Boston, while the distance between here and Detroit and Cleveland is much shorter. The two last named cities are not on the list. Of course, I am aware that the receipts at Boston wnnld be much higher than they would likely be at Detroit or Cleveland. This feature is KY t OUR STORE WILL BE Fancy Goods, Sot Fancy Prices It is an almost universal rule that what are known as fancy goods bring what are called "fancy prices." It will surprise the buyer of this class of goods what an amount of real, genu ine, artistic fancy we have crowded into a very small price. Our assortment this year is an enormous one, and is im possible of description. It will take considerable time even to see it alL The few that we illustrate and mention in this advertisement are but samples of thousands of others of every price, size,style and description. MAAMJRE SETS AND FANCY BOXES. Our assortment of these goods is an elegant one. Plush or leather cases, handsomely trimmed with silk and satin, with settings of plain silver, oxydized silver, celluloid or amber. Prices from J?i 49 to $20. Best assortment in the city and plain prices for very fancy goods. ALL THIS WEEK We shall give away another lot of the Powderly books. The de mand for these has been great er than we expected, but upon special request of some of our patrons we have secured another lot, so that aU who de sire may get . a copy. Can't blame the people for wanting them. An 800-page, cloth bound book for nothing is not to be had every day. "Thirty Years of Labor" is the title of the book. We give one free with every sale of $15 and up in Men's Clothing. , open for debate, no doubt, and I only mention It to point out the pos sibility of a difference of opinion. Again, itmav be that some cricketers will want each city to be "open," that is for each club to select its team from the city in which it is located whether the players are members of the clnb or not. I see nothing very objectionable to a request of that kind,and certainly it would at all times give opportunity to have the very best eleven in the city on the field. It is some what too soon, however, to go into the matter in detail yet, but I unhesitatingly say that the scheme is one worthy the support of every cricketer. There is credit due the Belmont club for the initiative in the matter, and I trust it will succeed. The truth is that a league Is the only sure means by which good cricket players can be brought regularly before the public, and it is also the safest method of de veloping promising players into first-class ones. A Few Words About Gallagher. For more than three years Beddy Gallagher has been talking about his inability to secure a fight with anybody his weight. At various stages his talk became wearisome, and he lapsed In quletnde for awhile. During the last few days, however, he has reappeared and states to the whole world that he wants to fight anybody In his class and that nobody will fight him. Now, I am going to make a statement that ought at least to bring Mr. Gallagher to time. I am authorized to state that Jack Fogarty will fight Gallagher to a finish at 16S ponnds before any respectable club in the country that will offer a substantial purse. More than this, Fogarty will bet Gallagher that he (Gallaghor) is beaten. This is business, and Mr. Gallagher has the privilege of select ing any responsible newspaper as stakeholder. He may. however, have objections to Fogarty as he has had in the past. If that Is so, here is another offer to Gallagher, who Is breaking his heart for want of a fight. An. unknown will fight him at 153 pounds under the same conditions as stated above relative to Fogarty. I can assure Mr. Gallagher that the unknown has as good and Erobably better reputation than he (Gallagher) as, so that on the score ot reputation there need bono fear. These offers are bonaflde and they aro made In the strong hope that Gallagher will accept ono of them. 1 don't see why Gallagher, in view of all his talk, should de cline to arrange a match at once with Fogarty. The latter has more reason to complain about unfair treatment than any pugilist in the world to-day. He kas been before the world with a challenge for two or three years and everybody ignores him more or less. It mnst be be cause these alleged champions think there are fairer men than Jack Fogarty. There may be, of course, but that is not the question. The fact is that no club can afford to continue its unfair treatment of Fogarty. I don't say that he Is the best man in the world at his weight, but I do maintain that in all respects he is quality enough to make a great argument against any man of bis weight who may stand before him. Besides Fogarty is willing and he has backing. In the face of these very power ful facts why Is it that the Philadelphia repre sentative cannot secure a niaicnr its very, very funny to me. Slavin and Corbett. There are very strong indications that a glove fight will take place In this country between Frank P. Slavin. and J. Corbett, of San Fran cisco. So far each has declared his willingness to meet the other, and. If they meet, there will be a very large amount of money on the issue. Certainly it is much too soon for any of us to start and talk about the probable result of a battle between these men. While they both ex press a willingness to meet each other, they may still never fight. The young man of 'Frisco is. to a very great extent, an unknown quantity, but, as a boxer, we are all bound to admit that he is among the very best in the world. As a fighter we cannot fully estimate him vet, but there is one feature to which I want to draw attention. We will soon be able to form an opinion as to his chances against Slavin. Joe Choymski, the Pole, is now in Australia, and is gaining laurels. He already has downed some good men, including Fogarty. Joe will soon meet one or two pugilists that will give us a correct line as to the merits of Slavin compared with Corbett. The latter, it will be remembered, some time ago defeated CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS, HATS, SHOES, HOLIDAY NECKWEAR, SEAL CAPS, AND THOUSANDS OF USEFUL AND FANCY ARTICLES AWAIT THE BUYER. SMOKING JACKETS. A fine assortment of Smoking Jackets, House Coats, Bath Robes. These come in new and beautiful plaids.in Scotch Chev iots, Jersey Cloth in many choice shades, and in price from $5 up. Special Quilted Japanese Silk, full embroi dered, of elegant shades, at $6. These goods are worth at least 10, and we are offering them at this price only because we chanced across a line of im porter's samples very much be low their actual value. OTHER SNAPS Men's Clii. You'll find that holiday prices prevail in every department of our gigantic stock of Men's Clothing. There has been a considerable reduction in Suits and Overcoats of every kind and every price. The values we are giving in Overcoats at the present time cannot be matched, except in the newspapers, and, of course, prices quoted there mean noth ing until you see the goods. Come in and see the Overcoat facts by which we will and can convince you that we can do better by yotf than any other house in this town. What kind? Every kind. What price ? From H $35- What styles? The latest only, but all of them. How trimmed? la every con ceivable way. Come and see them. GUSKY'S 300 to 400 Market the Pole in a very desperate fight Corbett was young and Inexperienced then And if Choy nlski can anything like hold his own against the Australians, Corbett cannot have a poor show against Slavin. Since Jackson fought a draw withGoddard. lam inclined to think that the Australian heavy weights are not first-class by any means if we take John L. Sullivan as the standard. So far, Slavin has not met a representative American fighter. He relies entirely on his rushes, and if what Dlmlnlck McCaffrey told me is true, Cor bett can quite handily avoid a rush. On this matter I take Dominick to be something of an authority, because for more than six rounds he koptoutof the way of Sullivan's rushes at Cincinnati. If Slavin and Corbett ever fight In this country, then we may loek out for more big contests to ioiiow, ana i would not be surprised if John L. was to reappear on the scene, althougn those who are bis best friends should try and persuade him not to do so. I think we are all convinced that when at his best Slavin. Jackson or anybody else would have very little show to even mark Sullivan, and now that be has entered another walk of life be sbocld remain there. His second ap pearance in the ring might be a failure; his first was a success. Dempsey and Fltxslmmons. If everything goes right we will after all the talk hear and see of a battle between. Jack Dempsey and B. Fitzslmmocs, the latter being the champion middleweight of Australia. They are to fight with large sized gloves to a finish for a purse of 512,000. This In itself gives the battle an extraordinary feature and doubtless patrons of the ring from all parts of the world will be present. When I last saw Dempsey he looked as if be never intended to fight again. For a long time previous to a few weeks ago Dempsey was living at a rapid rate. A gentle man told me the other day that in Detroit one night Dempsey consumed no less than 111 gin fizzes. The gentleman vouches for the statement and be referred to it to show how careless Dempsey has been of his own welfare. However, tho latter has been for some time in careful training, and he can remain in the con genial atmosphere of California for more than a month yet. He is an earnest man in training and I expect to see him in good con dition to meet Fitzsimmons. I am aware the latter thinks he will make short work of the American champion. Indeed be predicts that he will knock Dempsey out in 16 rounds. I am free to admit that Fitz simmons mav be an extraordinary middle. weight, but be must needs be something very extraordinary 11 ne can oeieac juempsey in 10 rounds. 1 know of many good judges who think Fitzsimmons an overrated man, and that Dempsey will defeat him. However this may be, it does seem that the Australian is getting a little over-confident. Whether Dempsey loses or wins he will give a good account of himself. Certainly, if Dempsey was to defeat Fitzsimmons it would be the greatest achieve ment of bis life because of the disparity of height, reach and strength. No doubt the Australians will get plenty of their money bet, and they will find that Dempsey will cot be so easily settled as was Billy McCarthy. 1 heard the latter say in London that Fitzsimmons is a remarkable pugilist, hut it is a fact that another portion of Australians think Dooly bis superior. Australia certainly cannot be full of "pbecoms." Pblnqlk. 35 Tears' Experience. An old nurse says she has never used a a wine that has such a pleasing effect on her patients as that made by Mr. Alfred Speer, of Passaic, N. J, A pore article. For sale by druggists. Money Saved by Those Who Attend the great special sale of men's over coats aud suits at the P. O. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the Court House. Maglnn Beady for Business After the Fire. All orders for crackers and confectionery will be promptly filled from my factory, Church avenue, Allegheny. E. MAGimr. H'S WONDERFUL DISCO WILL HARDLY BE PRODUCTIVE OF MORE JOY AND PLEASURE THAN GREATCHRISTMAS JtNo matter who the person may be, nor the price you wish to pay, you can find what you want in a holiday present here. HERE'S A SNAP! DON'T MISS IT. V Vc I I F 41 , LB i' fl m It" m ll ; fi Avil fii iB'j n. ; i s yJr IK 'Ml at i 1 ' i 1 f ! 1 fa i I ! 4' PIANOS, 8108; ORGANS, 850. At Henrlcks Muslo Company, IJmlted. To close out during the holiday season our entire stock of now and second-hand pianos and organs prices will be reduced away down. A very fine upright piano, in a beautiful walnut case, used only a short time, for 5250, worth double the amount asked. A nearly new upright piano $225, worth originally $375: a good piano for $165, worth new S400. A handsome organ for $50, and other pianos as low as $35 and organs as low as $25. Stock includes Chickering & Sons, Wheelock, Lindeman, Stuyvesant, Stein way, Knabe and Hardmau pianos, and Palace, Bridgeport, Packard, Estey, Great "Western and Shoninger organs. Easy pay ments arranged. Instruments can be se lected and set aside for the holidays. So yon should call early and get the choice. Open in the evenings. Heneicks Music Co., Ltd., 79 Fifth avenue. Organs! Organs! Mason & Hamlin, Taber, Carpenter, "Waterloo and Silver Chimes are sold at prices and terms that will surprise you, at Echols, McMurray & Co.'s, 123 Sandusky street, Allegheny. Store open every even ing. wrsu Fixe artificial flowers and plants at Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth av. wrsu MADAME A. RUPPERT Complexion Specialist. .Jg& Mm. A. Buppert's world-renowned face bleach is the only face tonic in the world which positively removes freckles, moth patches, blackheads, pimples, birthmarks, eczema and all blemishes of the skin, and when applied cannot be observed by anyone. The face bleach can only bs had at my branch office. Ne. 93 Fifth avenue, Hamilton building, rooms 203 and 204, Pittsburg, or sent to any address on receipt of price. Hold at 2 per bottle, or three bottles, usually required to clear the complex ion. So. Send i cents postage for full particulars. ocll-SU MME. A RUPPERT. AMUSEMENT ADVERTISE MENTS usually appearing on this page will be found to day on the Fourteenth page. no2 117 Holiday Slippers. Men's Velvet and Plush Embroi dered Slippers in new and beauti ful designs, 63c to 3. Also in Goat and Seal from $1 25 to $2 59. mffik W&k VJ jtl Ji C . IT. 'ffift, ''& r Now we are going to give you what we will call not the chance of a lifetime, but certainly the chance of this- winter to provide yourself with an overcoat. To-morrow we will give you the choice of any Ulster or Overcoat in our entire stock at cp I ui This is an absolute oner ot any garment of this description in the house without regard to its previous value or price. In the lot are many coats that we have been selling for $20, $25 AND $30, Not a single garment has been laid away or taken out of the stock as, we regret to say, is some times the case when such offers are made by some firms. Come in and select any coat of this de scription that suits you, and 515 pays for it, no matter what it is marked. About a year ago we made a similar offer, and, after a few days, peo ple came round expecting to find them still here. They were disappointed, of course. Such snaps don't lay around loose waiting for takers; they are grabbed quickly. Don't get left this year. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. HE holidays are rap idly approaching, and, as a suggestion for a Christmas or New Years present that would be a per petual delight to the recipient, we propose to you a visit at ItitLLOl, & flotHEE, Who display at their "Palace, of Music" an assortment of T Pianos un- jr? equaled in its wwrjTzT variety and 'tettSim complete n ess, isfpljir J ofsuchfamous .Jipg'' makes as Hardman, A. B. Chase, Krakauer, and Vose, whose purity, sweetness and volume of tone captivates all listeners; one of which, as a present, would prove an ever- lasting pleasure. Call at or write to the "Palace of Music" 77 Fifth avenue, for sundry circulars descriptive of these Pianos, and of the Chase and United States Organs, and of their Easy Payment plan. jgyPgl gffipj&4, 77 FIFTH AYEHTJE. Established 1831. deS-Su FR r r I WITH EACH DOZEN n L U I cabinets we will present I you with a life size crayon FOR THE I portrait of vonrself. KEN NEDY'S PHOTO GAL HOLIDAY B. lLERY,No.20Filthave. no9-97-TTS3u B6?To make your holiday shop ping a pleasure instead of a bur den come to Gusky's. An un rivaled assortment! An infinite variety. 15! $15! St. GUSKY'S NEW A Valuable Christmas Gift. An Exact Beprint of tho EnoyclopaBdia Britannica with tho Axnorioaa Supplement, Complete in Thirty Volumes, at 81 50 Per Volume. "We are publishing a new reprint of the ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA at fl 80 per vol., being less than one sixth the price of the latest English edition, which we reproduce page for page, map for map. volume for volume. No such book has ever been put upon the market of such size and quality of binding, tor so Iowa price. It contains the highest character of Knowledge and literaturo in the world, written by the most eminent living authors and specialists. It is the greatest work of its kind ever pub lished in the English language. In offering the Encyclopaedia at this unprecedentedly low price,the publishers bave reason to believe the opportunity will not be lost by the purchasing public The Encyclopaedia Britannica is a library itself, and stands ready on the shelves to answer every question In Physics, History. Politics, Trade, Art, Qeograpby and Philosophy, to furnish the latest information wanted on every subject, we are the only publishers la the United States that can furnish this vauable work, including the American supplement. We speciallV desire to obtain as subscribers all thosewho ever entertained an idea of owning the Encyclopedia Britannica, but hesitated on account of the high price. We are now ready to deliver the set complete on easy terms. Agents wanted. Note our new address. 63 Sixth ave. THE HENRY G. ALLEN COMPANY PUBLISHERS, 68 SIXTH AVENUE, - - - PITTSBURG, PA.' de"-60 HOLIDAY PRESENTS Jas.McKeI tXIE'WIEXjIEIR, 418 SMITIBIiELID STEE'ET, "THE BIG CLOCK.1 "DIAMONDS from ?10 to $500. Ladies' and Gents' "Watches. Silver "Watches. Jewelry of Every Description. Clocks in Great Variety. Silverware, Tableware, Chains and Charms. HEADQUARTERS FOR SECRET SOCIETY EMBLEMS. The Lowest Prices in the City for Fine Goods. EJ"Store Open Every Evening Until Alter Christmas.g3 Make Your Holiday Purchases at the HEADQirAH;T(BBS FOR ALL THE LEADING BRANDS OF Champagnes, Clarets, Brandies, Ports, Sauternes, etc. ALSO A COMPLETE STOCK OP HOLMES, GIBSON AND FINCH WHISKIES, ALL AGES. W. H. HOLMES & SON, 120 Water Street and 158 First Avenue, Pittsburg. Price List upon application. Telephone 305. de7-14-su rPO-XX7"TSJ FR0IVI NOW UNTIL 1U WIN CHRISTMAS. UMBRELLAS. Nothing more appropriate for a lady or gentleman than a nice Umbrella. Of these we show a splendid assortment of novel ties in tho handles, that is, while the coverings are of strict ly reliable materials only. In Silver or Gold Handles, either in Ladies or Gents', from $1 49 to $13. a-Remember, we ENGRAVE FREE OF CHARGE each Um brella bought of us. EXTRA VALUES We are doing equally well for the Boys and Children as we are for Men. Let us make a suggestion. Why not let your Boy's Christmas present be a New Suit ? You'll have to buy the suit anyway if not now, in a few weeks' time. Buy it for Christmas and kill two birds with one stone. This will leave you so much more to spend for the other members of the family. Thousands of nobby and strik ing suits await your selection at prices that will surprise you. In Overcoats we've a very long lead over any other stock in Pittsburg in size, assortment and price. If your children are not warmly and well clothed this winter it will not be the fault of our stock of prices. Hiir ADVERTISEMENTS. nonrar PRESENTS Below Diamond street. dc-15-3u Sherries, Gins ALE WE DON'T BELIEVE In marking holiday goods all they will stand up to within a day or so of Christmas and then making a sudden break on what is left. There is apt to be too much left in this way. You'll find that "Gusky'3 prices," which term, by the way, is al most a proverb among Pitts burgers, are the rule in our holiday goods as in every other department Come and get your holiday presents now at prices as low as others will offer you when the rush is over. ALBUMS. A choice line of elegant Albums in all the latest styles in Plush and Leather. Some exquisitely new shades of Plush, and the variety to select from is im mense. Prices, 99c. to $489. IN LEATHER GOODS. From a small Chatelaine Bag to a Sole Leather Trunk. Leather Dressing Cases. Leather Shav ing Sets. If you want a ser viceable present look among our leather goods, and from $1 up you can be suited. Another Present Forthe Boys. With every sale of $5 and up m our Boys' and Children's De partment, a large and sub stantial EXPRESS WAGON. Lots of fun in store for the boys who get these. It will pay every boy to watch Gusky's advertise ments until Christmas. 15 4iiiHlv i "w (;!..! I .ftJlvl ' iiHrmi r iifiMliliiTrillTtrir SESf L&d&v
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