SNOW AND SLEIGHS. The First fall of the Former Recalls Thoughts of the Latter. EEAL BLOOD-TUGLING WEATHER. Only Ten Days' Sleighing Hereabouts in Almost Ten Tears. SOSM OP IT PREDICTED TEKI SOOX Yesterday's weather made the blood of both young and old tingle the former in anticipation oi the pleasures ot coasting among the girls in short dresses and the boys in knee pants, and those of more advanced years of visions of a ride out the Perrysville road or some other popular thoroughfare, a dance and a supper.at some roadbouse. The sensations of the old were a mixture of reminiscence of the days when "Western Pennsylvania farmers sowed oats in March instead of May, and when there were four seasons, spring, summer, autumn and winter, and they became young again in living over their youth and telling thereof. An impression prevails that the cutter, or sleigh, has cone to join the dodo, and one man was heard to say there weren't CO sleighs in Pittsburg ana Allegheny city, but he was badly ofl, for although there arc not nearly so many as there were 40 years ago, before tramways destroyed sleighing on the city streets, there are still many times 0 in Pittsburg alone, and there are few well-to-do farmers who have not a cutter stowed away in their barns and in a good state of preservation, though like the "old family Bible, the dear blessed Bible that lay on the stand," they are generally covered with dust, as there hasn't been much more than ten days' sleighing in the last ten years, and last winter none at all. FIKST SXOW OP THE SEASON. "The snow, the snow, the fleecy snow," began to fall berore 6 o'clock yesterday morning, but "the bells so full of glee" were not beard to any great extent It was good going on the rulcanite, but scarce enough to cover stone pavements. Nearly two inches lell altogether, but some of it melted. It came too late for the pot hunters to follow rabbits, as they seek their conches about the time the fall began, and conse quently no tracks were visible. We only gpt the skirt of the storm here. 2so matter how the just and the unjust were distributed, the Signal Service reported rain on the Atlantic coast, while snow fell in the central region, from Dakota to Texas, in New England, in the Allegheny Mountains and along the line ot the Ft. Wayne Bail way. Eastern trains were all half an hour late, and the limited od the Ft. Wayne was two hours late. Jack Frost squatted around the country in a vague way. At Uuron, S. Dak., the t 1 1 mometer went V2 below zero, while at Su Vincent, Minn., where one would look lor coolness, the mercury stood 42 above the mark at the first named place. The temperature was generally considerably above zero wherever the snow tell. At Springfield, Mo., there was good sleighing, the fall being nearly a foot. THE SLOW ONES WEKE KOT IU IT. Though light snow was still predicted last evening tor this locality, to tbe predic tion was added: "Southerly winds and warmer temperature," so that those who did not get on runners last night may not be "in it" at all. The trade in sleighs and sleds here is not so insignificant as some suppose, but the business is mainly confined to seed and agri cultural implement stores, tbe carriage makers only turning out high-priced double sleighs, at 5125 to 5150, whereas the average man wants a cutter that he can buy for 22 to $30. A good many bobsleds are Bold Irani t22 to 25. A mrell-bodicd -relvct or plusb lined cutter can be had for $23. Tears asro, during inflation times, such cost 560 to f 75. A gentleman at C. West & Co.'s works 1 said this wasn't a sleighing town, there be- i ing too many traction lines and no streets left lit for tbe sport, some tbat might be good being nearly always cut ud so as to make riding on them dangerous. lie said that when the new park was finished the sport would be required and some fine equipages micht be expected to be seen in it. In Hew Xork, where there is more winter than here, wealth and beauty display in the parks, and a sleigh costing 51,000 is not uncommon Jbut here opportunities for a display are so few that the wealthy are not tempted. A Port land or square box sleigh costs no more than any other put in tbe same finish. Of course the plush or velvet and stuffing in the up holstering of a 522 sligh is of the cheapest description, but it looks quite swell to unin itated eyes, all tbe same. SO PKOFIT IK SLEIGH MAKISG. Carriage manufacturers say there is no money in the making of cheap sleighs here. They are turned out by the 10.000 in Hew England and in New York, in the summer time. Lumber is cheap there, and they are made in tbe dull season, in order to bold the hauds, and sold at a tery narrow margin. Some carriage makers say they have carried a cheap lot of sleighs in stock until the interest not only devoured profit, but a considerable part of the prin cipal as well. They must keep a few on hand, however, as occasionally they have a call for one. At the agricultural implement stores the report is very different At Henkie's they said they didn't do much in this line, but while talking two men came in and made inquiry as to the cost of bob-sleds. These sell from 22 to $25 a pair. John Hall, Jr., & Co. stated that they sold a considerable number of sleighs after each snowfall, but generally to country people. J. AV. Scott & Co. said they sold a sleigh yesterday morning to a clergyman, but the rush hadn't set in. Scobie & Parker stated that the trade had been light for three years past, but the last Winter of big snow they sold 60, and Billy Brinker, who made it a specialty, sold over 300 the same winter. All the liverymen visited except two Stated that they kept sleighs on hand for emergencies. Burns has between 30 and 40, Eome of which were left by patrons and Were eaten up by stable rent J. J. Flannery doesn't keep sleighs, as he Says when people go sleigh-riding they like to hear the bells jingle and make them rnn the horses off their feet, and cost overruns the profit P. Foley, of Foley & Son, said he wouldn't have a sleigh in his stable. Archibalds keep half a dozen or so for emergencies, not needing more, as they can get them on a ier minutes' notice if wanted. John O'Biley & Son have a stock of new ones, bought a year ago, but so far have not had enough use for them to wear the rust off the runners. SLEIGHING IX TOEMER TEAKS. But there is a speciei of sleigh, now ex tinct, save in the most primitive districts among the mountains of Pennsylvania and West Virginia. It is railed the "Yankee jumper," aud has yielded more solid com fort to the square inch than the most costly upholstered outfit ever teen on runners in Central Park New York, and it is witbin he reach of all who can buy a 75-cent horse nt the Duquesne wayJmarket-Two sapplings ibat will dress 10 teet linear each, a 10 husshel store box and a little ingenuity are all that are required to produce it One end of the saplings is bent, first being held over o fire to render them pliable, and tbe body built out of tbe box, is set on the rear ends. Our grandfathers could single-handed make one in three hours, and our grandmothers were proud to ride in them, in tbe days of their courtship, when tbe latter set up'pop- Sorn and pumpkin pie lunch for tbe former. n those days a team of oxen often drew ten Vouples of jovous lads and lassies in a long sled, and though they made no pretense to the speed of Forbes avenue flyers, they often qot more pleasure out of a ride than do the young ladies and gentlemen of to-day. In anticipation, probably, of considerable sport, the streets yesterday were crowded with people. Holiday shopping seemed to be the magnet down-town, and snowballing, for a younger generation, in the suburban streets and vacant lots. The toboggan slide at Recreation Park, under the management of Guy Hecker, was in operation for the first time this season, and was well patronized. CABS TIED UP BY SNOW. Traffic on the Birmingham Lino Stopped Xearly an Hour Yesterday. Southside citizens witnessed an unusual sight yesternay a snow blockade on a pub lic street. The snow was not very deep, but its slipping and sticking powers were not at a disconnt, and the two combined stopped the Birmingham cars. The horses tried in vain to get up the hills with their custom ary large loads. Passengers were mad be cause they were delayed, and got madder when there was really no individual or cor poration upon which to vent their feelings. At last the old salt car of the company was brought from its seclusion and run up and down the line. The source of the trouble then disappeared and traffic was re sumed. THAT HOLIDAY EXPOSITION. Art Goods, Bric-a-Brac, Books and Book lets, Leather Goods, Toys, Substantial, Etc., Etc "What have they at Boggs & Buhl's?" "What do they not have?" could be more easily answered! Take the art department alone, and to give an adequate description, or even enum erate one-half it contains would require far too much time and space. Bric-a-brac, dis play of Doulton, Dresdep, bisque, bronze, etc., is unrivaled! Mexican onyx tables and pedestals of extremely rare markings; Japanese, bamboo, and brass screens in choice shapes and designs; porcelain studies are rare bits of arts scattered here and there; breaths of sweet frazrance done np in perfume sachet, cushions, and headrests of dainty India, plusb, satin, and lace; photograph holders in hand-painted screen design, fantastically beautiful India draper ies; tidies and "Throns" with exquisite hand-painted bolting-cloth ends; Hoyle's games encased in diminutive baskets of sweet-scented grass, upon the sides of which the hand-nainted Cupids declare: "Hearts always trump;" your favorite authors hand somely bound; Dante's Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise illustrated by Dore; songs and poems with illustrations suggestive of the "Holly and Mistletoe Bough." LEATHER GOODS DEPARTMENT suggests something substantial and heavy, but even here may be found articles artistic enough in design and fiuish to gratify the most fastid ions taste. Gents' traveling-cases, collar and cuff boxes, writing tablets, and photo cabinet frames, ladies reticules, purses pocketbooks, chatelaines, opera glass bags music rolls. These all in some one of grain, stamped, morocco or seal leather, are sufficiently dainty to be offered with "compliments of the season" to any friend. Conspicuous among substantial gi ts for the season are the most unique and artistically mounted Windsor silk umbrel las partridge wood and ebony sticks, with gold or silver hook and swivel; old ivory, with mountings of solid gold or silver; onyx and goldstone with real silver mountings, in oakleaf and acorn design, with plain space for name or initials. Two extremely handsome mountings at tract marked attention oxidized sterling silver through openings of which we get glimpses of old ivory in the one and pearl in the other. This stock of holiday umbrellas, bv the way, is one of the most extensive, offering, as it does, great latitude for selec tion in both price and style. A world ol dolls is here, and the little folk are made superlatively happy in wandering through this department, even though unable to decide between the flaxen-haired Jumcau young lady beauty and intermediate sized dollies to the tiny infant sister held in her arms. To get an intelligent idea of this holiday display It should be seen. Our Ulster and Cape Oi ercoat Sale Yesterday was a grand success at Gusky's. There's nothing strange about it either, when you stop to consider that we were offering coats worth 20, 25 and 30 for just 515. It was our in tention to limit it to one day, Monday, and we so announced it, but in order tbat there may be no disappointment among those who did not buy, when they come to see the bargains those obtained that took advantage of our offer, we will give you tw o more days, Tuesday and Wednesday, in which to take your choice of any ulster or cape overcoat in the house. The coats may not last but a single day longer, but that will not be our fault. Sterling Silver for Christmas Gifts. Our collection of small novelties in silver is conceded by all to be the most extensive and varied ever displayed in this city and is each day replenished with new pieces, the latest productions of the best makers in the world. When you arc looking for choice but inexpensive gifts you will do well to visit this department You will surely find what you want here. Our store is now open every evening. DtTRlJIlT & McWatty, Jewelers and Silversmiths, 53 Fifth avenue. Grandfather's Clocks. Westminster Chimes Clocks, Just opened by Hardy & Hayes would make a noteworthy gift for Xmas to go in your new reception hall, shown by Hardy & Hayes, jewelers, silversmiths and art deal ers, 529 Smitbfield street Now is the Time. To have your pictures taken and avoid the holiday rush. Cabinet photos 1 00 per dozen. Life size crayon portraits, with handsome frames, S" 00. Lies' Popular Gallery, 10, 12 Sixth st TTSU Zephyr ginghams, best French and Scotch makes, 40c and 50c qualities and de signs, reduced to 15c a yard during our clearing sale. Hugus & Hacke. TTSSU Genuine Alaska seal capes, newest shapes and very best qualities, now 550, were $70 and $75. Hugus & Hacke. TThSU HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Large Stock, complete assortment of a number of articles suitable for Holiday Gifts. Call and see what we have. We haven't the space here to enumerate them. W5I.E.STJEREX, Optician, 544 SMITHFIELD ST., PITTSBURG, PA. de2-TTS NEW PUBLICATIONS. Messrs. J. B. Lippincott Company, PHILADELPHIA, Desire to announce that they have just published a new novel, entitled, . "HER BROTHER DOMARD," By Emily E. Veeder, containing 12 full nape illustrations, neatly bound in cloth. 1 23. For sale by all booksellers, or will be sent by mail, postage prepaid, on re ceipt of price. dc9-90 55W52j llB'a8TH 55t"23 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. HOLIDAY GOOD Now Open for The largest assortment of care fully selected Fancy Goods ever shown in the city. All celebrated Porcelains are represented. Choice Bronzes, Sterling Sijver and Silver plated articles, Ivory, Leather Goods, etc., a collection not equaled in the country. We have made especial effort in medium-priced articles. JOS. EICrfHuf & CO., 48 FIFM AVEME, de2-D THE PRECIOUS JEWELS DIAMOND NECKLACES, DIAMOND and PEARL NECKLACES. DIAMOND KINGS, From tbe si m pi eat to the most elaborate. DIAMOND BROOCHES aud PENDANTS, Most exquisite designs DIAMOND SLEt-VE BUTTONS and LINKS, Special with us. DIAMOND STUDS. Plain and combined with Pearls and Col ored Stones. DIAMOND SCAKF WNS, Worth seeing. DIAMOND BONNET PINS, Most delicate. DIAMOND BRACELETS. Massive rich patterns. DIAMOND BANGLES, Light and U.uuty. Not one, or a dozen only, to be seen.but an Immense variety; dou ble the stock I carry ordinarily. AT HOME. 413 MARKET ST., Corner Fifth Avenue. Grocan's stock this season i doubled in size. STYLES not to 1) e had elsewhere, QUALITY beyond re proach. Considering all, prices below everybody in tbo city. Every piece guaranteed. Place your reliance upon Grogan. and everything will be satisfactory. J. c. GROG-AN, 413 MARKET ST., Corner Fifth avenue. defl-TT PATENTS. O. D. LEVIS, Solicitor of patents. 131 Fifth avenue, above Smitbfield, next Leader office. No delay. Established 20 years. se26-13 THE STANDARD COCOA OF THE WORLD. wwwww UNLIKE TEA & COFFEE-GOOD The claims of cocoa as a useful article of diet are steadily winning recognition. Unlike tea and coffee, it is not only a stimulant but a nourisher; and it has the great advantage of leaving no narcotic effects. Hence it is adapted to general use. The strong may take it with pleasure, and the weak with impunity. Van Hoote! "BEST & GOES FARTHEST." 3VA2T Hoctxs's Oocoa ("once tried, always used") leaves no injurious effects on the nervous system. It is no -wonder, therefore, that in ell parts of the -world, this inventor' a Cocoa Is recommence I by medical men. Inatead or teannd caffe Ur cocoas or chocolates for dally use by children or ndult( hnle nnd sick, rich HDU puura jjuijiibiihiviu vun nvnui asiui ia. iiuuia.i sauuucnviiuKr 90 HR'S YOUR CHANGE LADIES, your attention, please. Prices of Jackets, Plush Garments and Wraps have been marked down at tTST LOOK .A.T THIS! Fine Fur-Trimmed Jackets, ?6 75 to ?18 75. Elegant Plush Jackets. $7 85 to 515. . Extra Long Plush Jackets, $11 85 to 819 75. Seal Plush Sacques, from 510 to 529 75. Fine Cloth Jackets, $3 to 59 75. Children's Garments, 52 to 512 75; extraordinary values. CIHIIRISTiryil.S G-ITTTS. Have you seen our holiday stock? If not. it will pay you well to inspect it closely; Thousands or novelties in all departments". Of course, the following list doesn't contain one hundredth part of the many cnoica things shown, any one ot which would make a most appropriate present. Shaving sets. Handkerchief Boxes and Pin Cushions. Glove Boxes and Mouchoir Cases. Silk Pillows. Fine Glass Bottles and Fancy Baskets. Beautiful Screens. Silk Mufflers. Knit Woolen Skirts and Shawls. Fine Cashmere Shawls. Boys' Underwear. Silk, Lisle and Woolen Hosiery. Babies' Kid Shoes and Silk Booties. Babies' Silk Shirts. Babies' fine Dresses, Shawls and Wraps. Colored Bibbon and Feather Collarettes. Hand Emb. Silk Handkerchiefs, 50c to 5150. Beal Dnchess Lace Handkerchiefs. Pompadour Buchincs. all colors. Spanish Hand-run Lace Fischus and Scarfs. Colored Hemstitched Pongee and Em- uruiucteu .uuuu&ercniFxs. Fine Lace Chemisettes, 50o to 53. Black Silk Initial Handkerchiefs. ETThonsinds of New Silk Umbrellas, with handles of unique and exquisite designs, at prices ranging from 51 to 515. Largest assortment ever shown in Pittsbnrg and prices lower than ever before. geAbaym 510 TO 514 MARKET STREET. .THE PHTSBTJBG DISPATCH, amusements. TuqJUK8nFtHeater- - ' U Pittsburg's Leading Theater. To-night, also, Wednesday. Friday and Satur day evenings, and Saturday matinee, ' THE BOSTONIANS, in ROBIN HOOD. Thursday evening in SUZF.TTE. Special matlnen Wednesday, Bohemian Girl. Price. 60 centB. all first and seiond floors. Seats on sale at Duauetne Theater, and at Hays', 75 Fiftn avenue. 25c to $1 50. December 15-ROSINA YOKES. Je9-7 FLORIDA ON WHEELS A Florida State b air in a rolling palace from the Land of Flowers, en route to the World's Fair at Chicago, 1893, will exhibit in Pittsburg, on Seventh ave., foot of Grant St., two weeks, commencing Saturday, Dec 6. Admission 10 cents; children 5 oonts. To defray incidental expenses. Hours 10 A. M. to 10 p. M. Wanton S. Webb, ex-Director General Florida Sub Tropical Exposition, Florida Commissioner to the Paris Exposition, director. de6-15 RANDALL CLUB MUS1CALE AND HOP, WEDNESDAY EVENING, December 10, at OLD CITY HALL. Music of Donizetti, Suppe and Offenbach by Great Western Orchestra. Vocal music by Miss Grace Miller, Messr. Weldon and Williams. Tickets at RANDALL CLUB, Duquesne way. or of H. T. MORRIS, Treasurer, 108 Fourth avenue. dett-33 GRAND OPERA HOUSR. TO-NIGHT, Matinees Wednesday and Saturday, CLEVELANDS CONSOLIDATED MIN STRELS and tbo MARVELOUS CRAGGS. Next week; Tbe Charity Ball. deS-12 BIJOU THEATER-TO-NIGHT. LOTTA. Only Matinee Saturday, Dec. 15 Bronson Howards "SHENANDOAH." deS-15 HARRIS' THEATER Harris, Britton k Dean, proprietors and managers. Every afternoon and evening. PECK'S BAD BOY. "Week Dec. 15 GRAY t STEPHENS. dc9-67-TTS H ARRY WILLIAMS' ACADEMY- TO-NIGHT. Matinees Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday. KEILLY & WOODS' NEW VAUDEVILLE CO. de9-61 HARRY DAVIS' FIFTH AVENUE MU SEUM Commencing December $, MATTIE LEE PRICE. The Genrgia Magnetic Girl. EXCELSIOR PLANTATION SINGERS. Admission, 10c Doors open 1 to 5, 7 to 10 p. M. deS-37 -VTEW ENGLAND SUPPER FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. Corner Franklin and Manhattan sts., Alle gheny. Thursday evening. December 11. Adults, 50c Snpper from 6 to 0 o'clock. de5-ii-rj KORNBLUiWS Optical Establishment, NO. 50 FIFTH AVE., TelPDhone No. lbSCL Pittsburg. dc2S4 FOR THE NERVES. m ; these stores below the actual cost of material! Just think of it, and we believe if you're of a money-saving turn of mind, the extraordinary bar gains offered in our CLOAK DEPARTMENT will at least induce you to pass judgment upon the goods before buying elsewhere. We are determined to reduce our immense stock at once, and the only way to do it is to pare down prices beyond all possibility of competition, ' This we have done. Holiday buyers, now is your oppor tunity. Fine Powder Boxes, class and silver. Derby Silverware, Vases, Ornaments, Real Trent and Hungarian Ware. Oxidized Silver Boxes. Looking Glasses. Jewelry and Work Boxes. Manicure Sets. Whisk Holders and Music Bolls. Wall Pockets. Kid and Fur Top Gloves. Fur Capes and Muffs. Fancy Silfc Scarfs. Ladies' and Gents' Fine Underwear. Infants' and Misses' Underwear. Card Cases and Pocketbooks, silver trim mings. Beal Seal Card Cases, silver trimmings. New Cnatelaine Bags and Shopping Bags. Cigar Cases, Paper Knives and Match Safes. Fine Ostrich Feather and Gauze Fans. Solid Gold Lace Pins and Hair Pins. Solid Gold Bings for Ladies and Children. dtKSStt J TUESDAY, DEOBMBEB NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. AROUSE, YE SLUMBERERS! m k in SUIT AND OVERCOAT SLAUGHTER SALE Is Now Going On. TfEEEI $5 HANGING RACKS. Given away free with every 512 Suit or Overcoat and upward, an elegant Hanging Coat and Hat Back (11x42 inches), in Mahogany or XVI. Century Oak. Betails everywhere for 55. See them in our win dows. FOR THE BOYS. Ten-Pin Sets Free! Large Sleds Free! With every 53 Boy's Suit or Overcoat and npward a complete set of Ten-Pins or large sled gratis. ESITThousands of Hats, tons of Furnish ing Goods, for the Holidays, at Slaughter ing Prices. 1ALLER &. CO. Cor. Smithfield and Diamond Sts. de9-TuS HOLIDAY PRESENTS. GOLD SPECTACLES, $5 and Upward. GOLD EYEGLASSES, With Cham Attached, So and Upward. PEARL OPERA GLASSES, Jo and Upward. FIELD GLASSES. J. DIAMOND, Optician, 22 Sixth Street, Pittsburg. NOTICE Every person presenting this (Dis patch) advertisement will be entitled to 10 ner cent discount on ail goods purchased. de9-D HOLIDAY PRESENTS. STEVENS' Favorite Chairs. A grand g i f t. Pleases ever y o n e. Combines Ave arti cles of f nrnitnre in one; SO positions. Simple, elegant and durable. For a liol day.birthday or wed dine present nothing could be more appropriate. Wo make Wheel Chairs and other Invalid's Goods, Oflico Desks Every Description. STEVENS CHAIR CO., No. 3 Sixth St, Pittsburg, Pa. deO-51-TTS SARANAC AND IITTENS Are the best tanned and will wear longer than any glove made of the same character. They are made in different styles and grades. To keep the hand warm, for driving or for manual work that is to be done outside during the cold weather, ask for "SARA NAC" Gloves and Mittens. Saranac Glove Co., Littlcton,N.S. no21-TT3 OIL TYTXL SUPPLIES. FOR SALE. Eight-hundred acres oil lands for sale with a guaranteed abstract title. Address UNITED LUMBER A. COAL CO., Limited, nol8-59-D Oil City, Pa. OIL WELL SUPPLY CO 'I LIMITED, 91 and 92 WATER ST., PITTSBURG, PA. noS-53-TTS-EOSa AJAX ENGINES AKD Corry Boilers. The Ajax is the strongest, quickest, rnojt 'durable and economical Oil Well Engine ever made, and is the only engine having the right to use the Bliss Patent positive reverse gear. All others nsing such reverse are infringing upon our rights. OVER 5,000 NOW IN USE. The Corry Boiler is the largest, strongest, best-constructed and most economical in the oil country. We use only the Dest material and workmen, and guarantee onr wort. Over 2,000 In nso without one blow up. Offices in Pittsburg, Washington and Butler. Always write or telegraph to Corry Office. JAMBS M. LAMBING, SOLE AGENT, COIUlY..PA GLOV PC17-8HJ 0, 1890. MOTHER AM) S0K Describing the Experience of Young Thomas Rutherford, A VERY NOTABLE CASE. A mother never speaks with more interest and enthusiasm than when she is talking about her son. This was very forcibly im pressed upon the writer a short time ago dur ing a conversation with Mrs. Mary A. Kuth erford, who lives at No. 37 High street, the extension of Sixth avenue. She makes the following statement regarding the successful treatment of her son, Thomas, by Drs. Cope land & Blair: ".' Tlmmas XV. Rutherford, A'o. 37 High Street. Pittsburg. Pa. My boy had been troubled with catarrh for three years. He suffered Mmost constantly from his head and nose stopping up. Dull, heavy pains over tbe eyes, roaring and buzzing noises In bis ears, which affected his hraring on one side; a severe cough; dropping of matter back into bis throat, tbat kept him hawking and raising to clear. Bliarp. shooting pains through his chest. His appetite failed what little he ate caused him distress and nausea at hi3 stomach. He slept well, but would get up in tbe morning all worn out, more tired than the nignt before. "He improved from the first with Drs. Cope land and lilair. His symptoms rapidly disap Jeared until to-day they are all gone and ne s as well as ever. I cannot say how grateful I am to these eminent physicians, and am very glad to make this statement." Drs. Copeland & Blair have their own labora tory and their own pharmarcist, whose whole time is devoted to preparing the medicines for their many patients. Every prescription is compounded under the direct supervision of the doctors themselves, which accounts to a certain extent for tbe invariable positive re sults of their treatment. To each and every Fatient under their care Drs. Copeland & Blair nrnisb all medicines free of charge. Drs. Copeland it Blair are responsible to you for what tbey represent, and are at all times prepared to uphold their every assertion. They court honest, sincere investigation, have no secretB, and are only too glad to show all inter, ested and candid people what tney are doing lor suffering humanity. INDORSEMENTS Of Drs. Copeland & Blair's Home Treatment for Catarrh. Tbe following are the names of a few of tbe many grateful patients who have been cored by Drs. Copeland & Blair's Home Treatment, and have kindly requested their names to be used as reference: Mr. Thomas C. Hooper, Braddock, Pa. Mr. Jacob Altmeyer, Itlsher, Pa. Mr. John Wright. Chicago Junction, Pa. Miss Lottie J. Forker, No. 299 Arch street, Meadville. Pa. Mr. W. C. Wilson, Cannnsburg. Pa. Mrs. Robert Elimsey, Washington, Pa, Mr. Williams. Hickman. Pa. Mr. Harry Phillips Hulton, Pa. Mr. Henry Base, Eckhart's Mines, Md. Drs. Copeland & Blair treat with success all cnrable cases at 66 Sixth avenue, Pittsbure, Pa. Office hoars, 9 to 11 a. Jr., 2 to 5 P. IT. and 7 to 9 P. 31. (Sundays included). Specialties Catarrh and all diseases of tbe eye. ear, throat and lungs, chronic diseases. Consultation. SI. Address all mail to DR. W. H. COPELAND, 60 Sixth avenne. Pittsburg. Pa. EARLY BUYERS HOLIDAY -- GIFTS Will find our stock well assorted ana very easy to make a selec tion from. The largest and choicest assortment to be had of FINE FANCY GOODS IN PORCELAIN, BRONZES Plush and Leather Cases, Fine Leather Goods, Desks. Portfolios. Photograph Albums, etc Open every evening until Christmas. JOS. EIOHB AUM & CO., 48 Fifth Avenue. de9-99-TTS -esTsrj, PLEASING PRESENT. FOX'S EUREKA EYE GLASS Combines the style and convenience of an Eye Glass, with the accuracy and firmness of a Spectacle. Will not fall off. JPOX1 OPTICAL COZFAJX-iT, Only Manufacturing Opticians in Pittsburg, 624 PENN AVENUE. KOBERT BBUCE WALLACE. Mgr. de6-TTS FACTS! TRUTHS! Common Sense. All diseases having a common origin, can only be permanently cured by a specifio remedy which will remove the canse of the trouble. If you are suffering with a dis order originating in impure blood, such as RHEUMATISM OR LIVER COMPLAINT, You will find the usual so-called remedies of little avail,-as they fail to reach the fountain seat of the trouble; simply re lieving, not curing. Dr. BraurTs Rheumatic and Alterative Bitters Is a potent blood purifier and liver invig orator. It is scientifically prepared, and completely eradicates the cause of disease, cleansing and purifying the system quickly and thoroughly. A strictly vegetabH preparation; 36 years in use, and not a single known failure. "What more can you ask? Sold by all druggists. Jos. Fleming & Son, WHOLESALE AGENTS, 412 Market Street. de7rlxna, . Mil .ll.i l. l inn "- o NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. uiojliiili rbviivviiLMos. not! Come any day ably pay the A1,1.V .W .. Q Of course, not! Come any day of the yea and you'll invariably pay the lowest price ;r,r. tVio in nn friiration of KAUFMANNS' Special 25 Reduction Holiday Sale, Your dimes and dollars will go further than ever before. TO-DAY we'll call your attention to our great stock of Holiday Novelties. If you'll only take the trouble to compare our goods and prices with those of other houses, you are our customer, sure. HANDKERCHIEFS. Tens of thousands from high novelties down to plain ioc-ers. Men's linen initial, 25c; silk initial, 50c. Ladies' hem-stitched silk handkerchiefs, 25c and 35c. Rigbly embroidered silk handkerchiefs, latest imported novelties, at Si 98. Silk and linen initial, 19c and up. And each one-half dozen is placed in a pretty Christmas Box GRATIS. Silk ami Satin Suspenders. We have a large variety, plain and embroidered, from 25c up. Hun dreds of styles at 50c English and French Webs at 75c. Finest $1, $2 and 3. Each pair comes in a handsome Christmas box. GLOVES! Men's For street, walking, dress and general wear. Perrin (French) kid gloves, in all shades, $1 50 up. Excellent kid gloves, silk stitched or imperial backs, at 85 c and $1. Cloth gloves, 25c, 35c, 50c. Kid lined 75c, $1, $1 50 and $2. Boy's gloves, every kind. Toilet Sets and Fancy Goods. Leather Toilet Sets, 69c to $10. Hair, tooth and nail brush and comb, $1 50. Shaving Sets, in leather cases, $3, Collar and Cuff Leather boxes, 50c. Pin Cushion Pen Wipers, Paper Cutters, Paper Weights, Bon-Bon Boxes, Pin Trays, Bon-Bon Baskets, Poker Sets, Ash Re ceivers arid hundreds of other articles, all in silver, from 75c to S3. Ladies' Work Boxes, 50c to $5. Manicure Sets (in plush boxes), from 75c up, and made of fine silver at $15. Ladies' Pocketbooks and Card Cases from 25c up, silver mounted ones at $2 and up to Sio. SMOKING JACKETS. Tailor-made garments in rich, novel and beautiful effects, Per sian ideas, lovely silk mixtures, etc, at $10 and upward. Beauti ful Persian smoking jackets at $6. Brown and gray camel's hair smoking jackets at $5 50. Extra fine fancy brown, ecru, gray, black and white checks, at 7 50 and $8. Finest of all, S20 to $30. Holiday Silk Umbrellas. They're the most sensible, useful and acceptable Christmas gifts imaginable. We offer good English Gloria Silk at g8c. Extra fine Gloria Silk at Si 75- Celebrated Windsor Silk umbrellas at S2 50. Fine French Silk, with gold and silver crooked handle, natural stick, silver mounted, at S3- Lisle spun silk umbrellas, gold and silver mounted, new silver etchings at $4. Fine and pure French silk, with ivory, hand-carved ivory, gold and silver etchings over ivory, natural sticks, elaborately and artistically mounted, at S5 and up flWe engrave any monogram on umbrella handle free of charge. CHINA AND ART POTTERY. A magnificent -and gigantic display in basement, a place daily visited by thousands of ladies! Here you will find no end of pretty vases, figures, bric-a-brac, fancy china plates, French china dinner sets china tea sets, cups and saucers in satin boxes, game, oyster and fish sets, etc., etc. MPS copper, bronze and wrought iron. aSTWe also show a handsome A HINT TO WISE PEOPLE! Now's the time to make your selection. A small deposit left on any article will secure it for you. It'll be safely stored away in our Package Room until you call for it and pay the balance. KAUFMANNS' Fifth Ave. and Smithfield St. -Clothing Departments were crowded yesterday; Cloalj -Pallors ditto. Why say more? of the year, buy what you plea3e, lowest price for it Now, however, MUFFLERS Are a favorite Xmas gift among the ladies to their husbands, and some other fellers who are not (but willing to be) hus bands. We show silk and wool mixed mufflers at 50c Fine satin and silk effects, in rich cream or white, imported from France, at $1, $1 50, $2, $3, $4 and $5. Black satin dress shields (for full dress), 98c up. NECKWEAR ! In our large and splendid stock you'll find everything, from the swellest made-up "Ascot" to the plain black bow. Beautiful tecks and 4-in-hands at 25c. English puffs, tecks and 4-in-hands, at 50c. Each necktie will be placed in a pretty hqli day box. BATH ROBES In Turko cloth, S3 50 up. Bath robes in fancy designs, $5 and $6. DRESSING GOWNS in tricot cloth, brown and blue, trimmed with girdle, at S7 S Italian cloth dressing gowns, in biue,brown, maroon, green, etc., with satin-quilted collars, cuffs and pockets, at S15. Elegant gowns,with satin-quilted linings throughout, at only S20. Representative lines from all the leading manu facturers of America, including a beautiful as sortment of Piano, Banquet, Table, Hall, Library and Night Lamps in onyx, silver, brass, t line of onyx tables and cabinets.
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