uras "Sf-JSSfW.'i' p S THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, 'TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1890.- TO-DAY MAY DECIDE The Future Prospects of the Gas Well at the Exposition. ANOTHER IMPORTANT DISCOVERT. A Gentleman Who Wants the City to Go Into Easiness. THE LITEST FEOM THE OIL CENTERS The Exposition gas well was not drilled any yesterday and work will not be resumed until noon to-day. There is no little interest centered in the result of deeper drilling, and in the next 24 hours the drill will in all probability tell the story. There is one other important feature in connection with the well and that is the B-foot Tcin of coal discovered at 640 feet. In a conversation with F. L. Grnbbs, of the Oil "Well S apply Company, he said to The Dispatch fcoiu that in his opinion the most important event connected with the drilling of the Exposition well was the dis covery of a vein of superior Pittsburg coal which evidently underlies the cities ot Pitts burs snd Allegheny and the river beds, at a depth that would assure the successful working of it by a shaft at a nominal cost. Continuing Jilr. Grubbs said: "What is to prevent the city ot Pittsburg from applv ing to the Legislature ior a franchise to mine coal laying under the three river beds by sinking a shaft at the Point, and going into the coal mining business on their own hook. The franchise would obviate the ne cessitv of purchasing the mining privileges from the thousands of property owners in the cities, and would give the Gas City the right to undermine public domain." This scheme was successfully carried out by a company ontheToughiogheny river above Connellsville some years ajo, and to-day that river is tunneled "for miles. Jlr. Grubbs claims that his plan is feasible, and if oper ated on business principles, it would result in a great boon for Pittsburg, and would not only be an important factor in liquidat ing the bonded indebtedness of the city, but the revenue derived from the staple would soon give Pittsburg reduced taxation, free bridges and free water. This plan, of course, would in no way interfere with the develop ment of gas. In speaking of the gasscr at the Point, it is hut just to remark that the Oil Well Snpply Company are entitled to the credit of the discovery. These people, at their own expense when tne exhibition closed, did not shut the well down, but continued drilling. They were led to do so by their knowledge of the geological formation of this "vicinity, together with the record they pos sessed of the old llaller. Beck & Co. salt well drilled some 15 or 20 years ago just across the river from the Exposition grounds, and in which a flow of gas was struck suf ficient to snppiy their evaporators ever since. Something of a Surprise. "Wildwood Another surprise was ehronicied in this field on Saturday, but at such a late hour that few of the trade knew of it. The surprise was occasioned by the cleaning out and deeper drilling of the old Whitesell 2so. 2, owned by W. E. Griffiths and the Forest Oil Company. The well has produced upward of 200,000 barrels of oil up to date and had settled down to abont 2M barrels per day, and after being drilled a short time on Saturday re sponded with an output of 100 barrels per hour, and is still holding up good. Bowman & Co.'s Whitesell Uo. l.in which the gas right was formerly sold to the Bridge water Xatural Gas Company has began to produce oil. They are now erecting an iron tank, and other wooden tankage with a view to saving the oil. ' It is estimated by prominent operators who have seen the well that it is now producing at the rate of 100 barrels of oil per day, and is yet a very lame gasser. Barnsdall, Gillespie & Co.'s No. 2 Kress well came in this morning, but owing to the tact that a gauge has not yet been taken it is impossible to say what the well will do, but in anv event it will make u good pro ducer. The rope whipped off this atternoon and the tools arc now in the hole. Since the drilling in of Miller, Shay & Co.'s Funk well No. 2 the P.oth Oil Com pany's Kretzer No. 2 has fallen to one inch per Lour. The Itoth Oil Company's Kretzer No 4 is reported through the sand and dry. They are drilling the well deeper, expecting to get something in a deeper sand. The Smith Oil Company drilled their No. 7 deerer this morning and at noon was mak ing nine inches per hour. This well is lo cated about 500 Jeet north of their No. 3 and is the furthest producer northeast on the 45 line. Griffiths and the Forest Oil Com pany's No. 4 weli on the Smith farm were on top of the sand this forenoon and expect to get the pay before morning; this well is located 300 feel west of Smith Oil Com pany's No. 7 uhich came in this morning. Forst & Co. expect to get the sand in their McGeach lot well No. 1 this week or not later thau the first of next week. Forest Oil Companv arc down 1,250 feet in their Eunga well No. 1. Griffiths & Miller and Foreit Oil Company arc down 1,150 feet in their KingheisonNo.2. Ireland & Hushes leased ten acres off tlie south end of the Bry ant f.irm at Bryant station, and are getting up a rig; they will have the drill bouncing bv next week. J. G. Ilolschoue is getting ready to start a wildcat well three miles'souttiwest from Wildwood developments and two miles north from Perryville, on the Archie Alston farm, adjoining the William Grnbbs farm, on which a gas well was struck three weeks ago. Following is a gauge of some of the wells: Governor Pattison, Itolsehouse, No. 1, 20 inches an hour; No 2, Kolsehouse. Gufly, Queen & Co., 5 inches an hour, and No. 3, same farm and company. 24 inches an hour; Barnsdall & Co., No. 3, Zeigenhcim, 3 inches an hour, and their No. 1 Kress 20 inches an hour. The produc tion ot the field to-day is estimated at be tween 9,000 and 10,000 barrels a dav. Mr. W. E. Griffiths, the pioneer of the Wildwood oil development, left for Denver, Col., on last Friday night, and expects to be gone for one week. It being a businees trip, at the expiration ot that time he will return and resume his post at the helm. Mr. Grif fiths carries with him the best wishes of the fraternitv. Twenty Wells in Progress. ' Maksfield At present there are 20 weiN dniiing and rigs up and building in the McCurdy pool. Patterson &, Tones' No. 1 McCurdy, made 400 barrels the past 24 hours while the Scott well is holding up at 100 orrels a day. Galley JS Co. have got the 6 casing in their old Itiddle well while the Kanawha Oil Company had the misiortune to drop the G casintj in their drilling well and it now looks"as if they would have a serious fishing job. Mellon & Co. are down 1,500 feet in No. 1 Palmer. Oriental Rugs. The finest collection of Oriental rugs and carpets ever exhibited in Pittsburg are now on exhibition at 75 Fourth avenue (Hostet ter block). The collection includes some of the finest antique rugs ever imported, and it is also one of the largest collections ever seen, including over 400 pieces, rang i? in size from the smallest mats to carpets 14x16. Every year these antique rngs are becoming scarcer, and as a natural sequence the price is getting higher, and in a few years it will le impossible to get them at any price This fine collection will be sold a' auction, commencing on Thursday and continuing through the week. Sales at 10 a M. and 3 I'. 31. Tne stock will be on ex hibition commencing to-day (open day and evening) until time ot sale. The Henry Auuiou Co. will conduct the sale. l"lon prs for Christmas. We will have a verv fine assortment of the choicest varieties. Place your orders early. N. Pattersox, No. 41 Sixth avenue, Opposite Trinity. THE WORLD'S FAIR. VICE PBESmOTT BBYAH GIVES OT SIX THOUSAND D0ILABS OF HIS PAT. An Ultimatum Agreed Upon by Which the Illinois Central Tracks Are to be Bun Along the Lake Front in a Tunnel. Chicago, Dec. 15. Vice President Bryan, ot the local World's Fair Associa tion, was some time ago voted a salary of $12,000 per annum, on the understanding that he would devote his entire time to the work in hand. The reorganization of the work under bureaus since that time has rendered it unnecessary for him to give his exclusive attention to World's Fair matters, so he to-day announced that he had decided to accept only $G,000 of the salary voted him. The chief question involved in the use of the Lake Front Park for World's Fair pur poses has been the disposition of the tracks of the Illinois Central Railroad. As at present located, they make the use of filled land beyond them impracticable, and thus far it has been impossible to agree upon any plan to obviate the difficulty. The abutting property owners, the World'b Fair directory, and a committeeof the Councils have finally, however, agreed upon an ultimatum which will be submitted to the Illinois Central. The plan contemplates a subteiranean ar cade right ot way 300 feet wide from Monroe street to Twenty-second. The tracks are to be sunk until the top of the right of way, or arcade, shall be on a level with Michigan avenue. This will put them out of sight. The west line of the new right of way is to be contiguous to the east line of the present right of way. The rail road company is also to be given the priv ilege of filling in the submerged lands of Monroe street to the government dock line, and in consideration for this privilege the company gives up its present right of way to Twenty-second street and whatever claim it may have to the three blocks of ground lying west of Michigan avenue, between Randolph and Monroe streets, together with riparian right claims. This last provision is the most important one, and tne one to which the company will doubtless object more strenuously than to any other. A HOLEDAT BAKGAIN. Tine Upright Piano, S20O. An excellent 74-octave upright piano, first-class in every repect, of full iron frame, handsome case and splendid tone, fully war ranted for six years, only 5200, including plush cover and stool. A splendid bargain at the music store of J. M. Hoffmann & Co., 537 Smitbfield street. Also a slightly used square piano, can be told only from new by the price, which is les than one-half. Fine holiday stock of suberb Sohnier pianos, Colby pianos, Schu bert pianos and Newman Bros. unrivaled parlor organs. Open evenings till after Xmas. Music Teach .- And other3 who buy shett music, music books, instruments, etc., will save money and learn something interesting by sending a postal card asking for our large 40-page catalogue free, containing cut rates on all musical goods. Address Will L. Thomp son & Co., No. 259 Wabash ave., Chicago, 111. its Diamond Earrings for Presents. Earrings from f7 to $900 peifpair, the best value in the city. You can't buy them as cheap as now. Finger rings from" $7 to 5350. Shirt stads from $10 to 5250. Give me a call. James McKee. Jeweler, 418 Smitbfield street, the "big clock." Store open every evening. For Best Black and Colored Silks for . Christmas Present? come to this largest silk depart ment big bargains and best goods, 50c a yard up to 54. Jos. Horn e & Co., 609-621 Penn avenue. Kkause's Headache Capsules, unlike many remedies, are perfectly harmless; they contain no injurious substance and will stop any kind of a headache, will prevent head aches caused by overindulgence of food or drink late at night. Price 25 cents. For sale by all leading druggists. eod Diamond Earrings, all prices. One notable pair we have on hand is blue-white and absolutelv perfect in every way. Price, 51,400. If you want to see a nair of gems very uncommon, come in and look at these at Hardy & Hayes', Jewelers, 529 Smithfield street. " its If You Are a Crank You want to mend your ways and improve your disposition by purchasing one of those beautiful toned, perforated paper automatic celestinas or musettes for your family and be happy. Anybody can play dance.'popu lar, sacred, toreign and all the new music of the day on them. Call and hear them. Geo. Kappel, 77 Fifth avenue. Clocks. Some of the most beautiful clocks ever seen in this citv, in onyx, marble and brass, at the jewelry house of Henry Terheyden, 530 Smithfield street. Foe beauty and durability, our line of chamber and parlor suits cannot be beat in this city. Store open in the evening. Michigan Furniture Co., 437 Smithfield street. Christmas Gifts. What is more suitable than afineKranich & Bach, Stultz & Bauer, or James M. Starr & Co. piano, a Miller or Needham organ? For sale by Iiechner & Schoenberger, 69 Fifth avenue. Easy payments. ttsu Allegheny ladies, you are invited to inspect the Christmas display of blankets, comforts and quilts at Arthur, Schondel inger & Co., 68 and 70 Ohio street, Alle gheny. TIS Now is the Time. To have your pictures taken and avoid the holiday rush. Cabinet photos 51 00 per dozen. Life size crayon portraits, with handsome frames, 57 00. Lies' Popuivr Gallekt, 10, 12 Sixth st TTSU All Who Heard Stanley's lecture will want to read "In Darkest Africa," the only authentic account of the late expedition. S. A. Clarke, Special Agent, at Eichbaum's, Filth av. Alaska seal capes, the very best quali ties at S50 each; same grades elsewhere 570 Slid 575. HUGUS & HacKE. TTSSU Are you tired? Nothing refreshes like pure beer. Call for Pilsner beer at any good bar. Iron City Brewing Co. Fine silk mufflers for holiday presents. James H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth av. Dressmakers' supply depot, 710 Penn avenue, Pittsburg. Eeining & WILDS. Headquarters for Xmas candy. Tnos. It. Heed & Co., Allegheny. Plenty of Time. Do you want a crayon for Christmas or cabinets? Come to Hendricks & Co., 68 Federal street Allegheny. They never dis appoint von. Good cabinets 51 a dozen. Music boxes Improved, patented, guaranteed. Get mtr. new reduced price list. GautscHI, 1030 Chestnut, Phila." Ton Can Order a Crayon Any time during this week and get it with out fail for Xmas, at Aufrecht's Elite Gal-, lerr. 516 Market street Trices lowest. BIG RAILROAD PLANS Which May Have a Great Influence Upon the Entire Country. EITHER BY BBIDGE OR TUNNEL Trains Are Kow Certain to be Soon Taken Direct to Newlork. THE YIEWS EXPRESSED BI MB. DEPEW New York, Dec 15. There are three great projects which make a decided change in railroad matters in this vicinity, if not in the whole country. They are the North river bridge, the North river tunnel and the East river tunnel. Projects so vast have perhaps scarcely ever been presented to the people of New York. So wide are the pos sibilities suggested by the projectors that the public mind ot even this most progres sive end of the nineteenth century is con fused and scarcely kuows how to regard the several enterprises. 'The managers of the North Kiver Bridge scheme have at last chosen the site for the New York terminal of their span, ana made public all their plans. They announce further that by spring work will be begun on their immense undertaking, and expect that bv that time the greater part of the 550,000,000 required, not a dollar of which has yet been raised, will be secured. Meanwhile work upon the North Eiver tunnel goes on as though such a thing as a bridge had never been thought of. The mud and debris from the excavation are every few days brought to the surface and depos ited on Jersey soil at a point midway be tween the Erie and Lackawanna railroads. It looks as though the tunnel might be finished before the bridge" were half or even one-fourth done, thougn its managers are Englishmen, while the projectors of the bridge are undeniably Yankees. The Views of Depew. Chauncey M. Depew was asked bv a re porter for his views regarding all these schemes. Mr. Depew said that he knew very little about the North river bridge. He added: "I think the North river bridge was a scheme pushed through the Legislature to sell. I don't think it had anybody behind it at the time, though it may have now. Still, I believe that the bridge will ultimate ly be built, either this or some other." Mr. Depew continued that he did not think that the bridge would make very great changes in traffic, because the arrangements of the roads terminating at Jersey City were so perfect now. "The ferry boats are the largest that can be built, and the floats for carrying of cars are the best. The bridge might be a good thing for passenger traffic, but whether it will be available for freight is a very doubtful matter. It is a question whether the roads can secure terminals in New York city that would he of benefit to them. "I think the experience of the Erie is that it is cheaper to float freight across the river from Newburg than to use the Poughkeepsie bridge, of course paying the arbitrary charges there." Mr. Depew said that tunnels were unpop ular. He doubted whether that under the North river would ever be finished, and thought that it could not receive the patron age of passengers. Of a Different Nature. "The East river tunnel," continued Mr. Depew, "is a very different thing, because the distance is shorter. I think that tunnel would be a great benefit to New York and Long Islana, and be available for passenger traffic It is the great distance cf the North river tunnel that is against it." Mr. Andrew H. Green, who is the leader in the bridee enterprise, said that he be lieved the North river bridge scheme to be the most important measure every presented to New York City. It would facilitate the commerce of the whole country. As things now were everv car, with the exception of those of a single road, discharged its passen gers or its cargo to be put upon ferry boats or other craft With the bridge an accom plished fact, the trafficof the whole coutinent would be directly with New York. Mr. Green said he knew very little about the North river tunnel, but should be glad to see it completed. Every bridge and every tunnel was a grand thing lor New York. The pro jected East river tunnel, Mr. Green said, was somewhat problematical, perhaps, but sure to come, in his opinion. There was no doubt that teams would be driven through these tunnels, but whether the grades could be arranged to accommodate train was a question yet unsettled. Mr. Green referred to his remarks upon the subject of bridges and tunnels made before the park commis sioners December 30, 1868, when he was controller of parks. He then described the bridges across the Thames at London and the Seine at Pari", and said that if New York and Long Island should hereafter be connected by bridges the distance between Ward's Island and the Battery would re quire 22 ot them if they were to be as fre quent as in London, or 30 if built as near together as in Paris. Mr. Green also urged the desirability of constructing tunnels whenever practicable instead of bridges, having special reference to the Harlem river, however. Some Difficulty in Securing Capital. The difficulties in the way of the bridge people in their efforts to secure the neces sary capital lor their enterprise are likely to amount to something. One of the most prominent freight traffic men in the country is known to have recently declined to take any of the stock or have anything to do with the enterprise. Some men tear the bridge, as all innovations are feared by those whose interests seem likely to suffer by them, and one view regarding the proposed structure is that it will destroy the lighterage busi ness between New York and Jersey City. One prominent railroad man, who says that he has not given the subject of bridge or tunnel sufficient consideration to warrant the use of his name, believes in encouraging all three schemes, and as many more of a similar nature as may appear. "I say, encourage them all." he exclaimed, "it people are willing to put their money in them I This for two or three reasons. One is that they will give work to a class of people who need it. Secondly, these enter prises are sure to result in the development of certain sections, the establishment of new business. "When a railroad company is asked to put on an extra suburbau train, for instance, the objection is sometimes made that there is no business for that train. But if the train is run the company soon finds that there is enough travel for that train. I believe the bridge and the tunnels will make populations larger in portions of New Jer sey and Brooklyn. There is no way for New York to expand but into New Jersey. The East river tunnel will surely develop a part of Brooklyn not now touched by the Brooklyn bridge. But the North "river bridge will, I think, overshadow the tunnel under that river. People will not travel below when they can go overhead. But, I think that all these things are to be consid ered in a wide sense, and that all will result in a great development." Do You Cough? Take Kemp's Balsam, the best cough cure. Sample bottles free of any druggist. Large bottles 50c and. 51. xxhsu Marvin's Palace Bread. ' The merits of Marvin's Palace Bread were set forth in a magnificently displayed page advertisement in the Pennsylvania Grocer last week. This is one of the most popular advertising mediums published in this city for all who wish to reach the retail trade Foe beauty and dnrability, our line of chamber and parlor suits cannot be beat in the city. Store open in the eveniutr. Michigan Furniture Co., 437 Smithfield street Silk umbrellas and iralking sticks for holiday presents. Jajtcs H. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth av.' x . . :."., . -, ". j.. -,-e . vv -,1 t, t - i . ". '. -. '. 1 ,.jes.j. 'I'feL.V.lj &i. . . .. ".,.... ,tiM!eaaatsrt-!v- -J -.. , j. .s NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. EAELY BUYERS OT HOLIDAY -- GIFTS Will find our stock well assorted ' and very easy to make a selec tion from. The. largest and choicest assortment to be had of FINE FANCY GOODS PORCELAIN, BRONZES Plush and Leather Gases, Fine Leather Goods, Desks, Portfolios, Photograph Albums, etc. Open every evening until Christmas JOS. EIOHBAUM & CO., 48 .Fifth Avenue. de9-99-D A Sensible Gift. A freshet of things to give for Christmas will storm in on you when you look around the stores. Get your thoughts well in hand. With self-approval, and the fullest trust as to its use and economy, you can give cloth ing. And, if you come to us, you'll get such clothing as will give unblemished remem brance to your gift, because it will not have to be found fault with for the color turn ing foxy, or the cloth rubbing in places, or the sewing poorly done. We cheerfully exchange or refund the money if you buy and fail to get the right meas ure, or find that somebody else made the same gift. This much we can say truly: Give a gift of clothing of our make; it will stand on its merit, and you'll put your best foot foremost. o Wanamaker & Brown, Sixth St and Penn Ave. de!5-D HOLIDAY PRESENTS GOLD SPECTACLES, $5 and Upward. GOLD EYEGLASSES, With Chains Attached, $5 and Upward. PEARL OPERA GLASSES, $5 and Upward. t,t FIELD GLASSES. J. DIAMOND, Optician, 22 Sixth Street, Pittsburg. NOTICE Every person presenting this (Dis patch) advertisement will be entitled to 10 per cent discount on all goods purchased. dey-D 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. FOX. OPTICAL COSIPANY, Only Manufacturing Opticians in Pittsburg, 634 .PENN AVENUE. B0BE81.BRUCE WALLACE. Mer. deU-TTS A PURE MEDICINE FOR THE FAMILY. Dasnek's Genuine essksse op Health. This is certainly one of the great est medicines ever discorer ed, and has only been perfected altera number of years of hard practice. It is made entirely of herbs, barks and vegetables of the rarest kind, gathered from all parts of the world. Es senceofHealtn, if properly tak en, is guaran teed to cure in f 1 am ma tor v rhenmatism, cough, throat diseases, palpita tion of the bearn, affection of the bladder and kidneys, dyspepsia, nervousness and diseases originating from a depraved and imperfect state of the blood. It is for sale by all druggists, or the DANNER MEDICINE CO., 242 FEDERAL ST., Allegheny Citv. SI a bottle: slxliottles for $3. no27-Tus FREE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. WITH EACH DOZEN cabinets we will present you with a life size crayon portrait of vourself. KEN NEDY'S PHOTO GAL LERY, No. 20 Fifth are. no9-97-TTSSU mm THE STANDARD COCOA OF THE -WORLD. KING OF COCOAS--" ROYAL COCOA FACTORY." Kings are but men, but all men are not kings. Therefore, when the King of HollaTid says, as he did by deed of August 12, 1885, that he is greatly pleased with ."BEST & GOES and, entirely unsolicited, grants right of styling their works the nifi'cance attaches to the act I not; "every inch a Icing." we004etvfweMifcr0w0t&Mee4w&efesf 1 S I NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. I OUR STORES Will be Open Every Night Until 9 O'CLOCK Until Christmas. ALL OUR CLOAKS, Wraps, Furs, Etc. MARKED DOWN 35 PER CENT. FLEISHMAN & CO., 504, 506 AND 508 MARKET ST. delS HOLIDAY PRESENTS! Gold Spectacles and Eye Glasses. Opera, Field and Marine Glasses, Binocular Tele scopes, Graphoscopes, Magic Lanterns, Stere opticons. Microscopes, Barometers, Thermome ters, Photographic Outfits, etc BEST ASSORTMENT, LOWEST PRICES, at KORNBLUM'S OPTICIAN STORE, NO. 50 FIFTH AVE., dell NEAR WOOD ST. Twenty secondvyear becrlns Sept. Wth. HW. Litera ture, LanR-uanes, Xffathematlcs, Bcieilce, IttBicN f aiaunp.AiocuHouBU5uieBsuQurBe.BM uiuwua and certificate' granted. Climate exceptionally healthy about same as Ohio. Comfortable buildings, beautifnily tituated in 150 ACRES otlaad. On Through Boute between East and West. Passenger Elevator' Gymna sium, Riding School. Students from all parts of America. The number received limited. Charges moderate. Illustrated Circulars sent Eev.E.. ENGLISD.M.A-, on rhcauoa. Principal. LCllt&ON, ONTARIO, CANADA. dclO-oo CANCER I ana TUMOKS cared. Ho knife. Send for testimon ials. O.H.ilcJllchael.M.D.; iiaara at., xuuaiu.x. l, mtllt-i;0-TTSUwL FARTHEST," the manufacturers the sole Royal Cocoa Factory, a sig- which would not were he a 1 - -'.. - leltoilfti (Baffles I A One of the Most Complete In ifA JfL stitutions in America to the- outers Cocoa. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SALLER k CO. ARE GIVING AWAY EEBE THIS ELEGANT HANGING RACK. GRATIS With everv ?12 2 Suit or Overcoat and upward this Hanging Coat and Hat Back, in Ma hogany or XVI. Century Oat. Ke tails everywhere for 55. See them IN OUE TVIK DOWS. GraiSlangMer! SUITS AND OVERCOATS aIor Men, Boys and VUIIUICU. MUUk- ering prices in 'Hats and Furnish ing Goods. Ten-Pin Sets and Sleds Free to the Boys. A large Sled or box of Ten-Pins given away free of charge with every Boys' 53 Suit or Overcoat and upward. SALLER & CO. Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers, Cor. Smithfield and Diamond Sts. del9-Tn3 FEICK BROS., 21 SIXTH ST. ' Surgical Instrument Establishment Specialties: Scientific fitting of TRUSSES, appliances for DEFORMITY and ARTIFIC IAL LIMBS. Tbelarceststoclc of surgical instruments in Western Pennsylvania. Large illustrated catalogue free to physicians. del6-ti5 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS ! Once more we heartily wish you all "Alerry, Merry Christmas," and "A Happy, Prosperous New Year." And with our sincere congratula tions we take great pleasure in thanking a generous peonle for increased patronage daring the past year, assuring you no efforts on onr part will be spared to recognize the favors of the many thousands who have patronized us in the past, for with increased and enlarged facilities we are better able and prepared than ever before to save money for everyone who may wish anything we carry in oar large and carefully selected stock of drugs, perfumes, soaps, brushes, family medicines, trusses, paints, oils, etc, etc. Together with our SPECIALTIES, The psrest wines and liquors that can be bought with money. " - Among which will be found our Dure 8-year-old export whisky. A perfect whisky ripe with ' FULL QUARTS Jl OR SIX FOR $5. Our pure California wines need no comments from us. They sell themselves. Fall quarts 50c each, or So per doz. C. O. D. or verbal orders filled promptly. JOS. FLEMING & SON, Wholesale and Retail Druggists. PITTSBURG, PA. delSTTSSa SOLID AY PRESENTS, Large Stock, complete assortment p( a number of articles suitable for Holiday Gifts. Call and see what we have. We baren't tlje space here to enumerate them. WM.E.STJERM, Optician, 544 SMITHFIELD ST., PITTSBURG, PA. de2-TTS l DRUNKENNESS bP X.IQXTOR. HABIT. IN All. THE WOULD THESE 13 BUT 0SE CUES. DR. HAINES' GOLDEN SPECIFIC, It can be zlven In a cup of coffee or tea. or In articles orrood. without ttie knowledge of the pa tient. It necessary. It Is absolutely harmless and will effect a permanent and speedy cure, whether the patient Is a moderate drinker or an alcoholic wrect. IT HEVEK KAILS, it operate, so quietly and with such certainty that the patient undergoes no Inconvenience, and ere he is aware, his complete reformation Is effetted. 43 page book free. To be had of A.J. KAN KIN, Sixth and Penn St., Pittsburg; E. HOLUEN & CO.. Federal St.. Allegheny, 'trade supplied by UEO. A. KJCLLY .t CO.. Pitts burg, Pa. myI5-o-rrs PATENTS. O. D. LEVIS, Solicitor of patents. 131 Fifth avenue, ahoTeSmitbfleld, next Leader office. No delay. Established 20 years. se3-13 OIL WELL STJPPIOES. FOR SALE. Eight-hundred acres oil lands for sale with a guaranteed abstract title. Address UNITED LUMBER fc COAL CO., Limited. nol8-59-D Oil City. Fa. OIL WELL SUPPLY CO 'I LIMITED, 91 and 92 WATER ST., PITTSBURG, PA. no&53-rrs-EOSu AJAX ENGINES AilD Corry Boilers,. The Ajax is the strongest, quietest, most durable and economical Oil Well Enpne ever made, and is the only engine having the rlsbt tonse the Bliss Patent positive re Terse pear. All others using such reverse are infringing upon onr rights. OVER 5,000 NOW IN USE. ' The Corry Boiler is the largest, strongest, best-constructed and most economical In the oil country. Wo use only the Dest material and workmen, and guarantee our work. Over 2,000 in use without one blow up. Offices in Fittibnrg, Washington and Butler. Always wf He or telegraph to Corry Office. JAMES M. LAMBING, 'sole agent, oobbV, pa, 0C17-S1-9 mmwBsMm IBIIImISb aSH fljKJg n PH,1 t JmfSSS. Iwv '"5'jSssjy3w"'H1 .. . v . - - , .. - -v . . . NEW ADTERTISEMEXIS. m 1 MORE AND THE VERY THING YOU INTENDED TO BUY MAY BE SOItD, AND .CANNOT BE BOUGHT FOR LOVE, OR MONEY. COME AT ONCE. TH MONDAY RUSH we failed to mention what you UMBRELLAS: g8c buys English Glorias, Partridge and Ebony sticks, with oxidized mountings. $1 25 for Helvetia silk umbrellas, fine natural sticks nicely mounted, 1 oxidized and silverine handles. $z 98 buys Henrietta silk umbrellas, with sticks of boxwood, natural roots, bamboo, etc., etched silver mounted, all very pretty. $2 50 for English twilled silk umbrellas, acacia sticks, natural wood handles; others with ivory, gold and silver mounts. $3 and $4 for fine silk umbrellas, with fine Partridge, Bamboo and acacia sticks; gold, silver and ivory mountings. " " $S $7t $i S12 and 15 for best and finest French silk umbrellas, cherry, Weitzel, ebony, snake root, eta, sticks, gold, ivory, Con nemara, stone, animal's heads, prongs, bulbs, eta; all richly mounted; silk cases and tassels, gold and silver rings and handles a specialty. ASaSHVe engrave monograms FREE OF CHARGE on any umbrell we sell. HANDKERCHIEFS: One half dozen in a pretty box make a very acceptable Christmas present. 10c, 15c and 19c buys fancy corners; igc, 25c and 35c buys new styles hemstitched; 25c buys white initial hemstitched; 50c buys initials in fine Japanese silk; 50c, 75c and $1 buys Japanese hem stitched in solid white or black. Ladies' fancy embroidered silk handkerchiefs, 25c, 29c, 35c, 50c, 75c and $1. $1 98 buys choice of high novelty and richly embroidered beauties. GLOVES: Men's, for walking, riding, dress $2 buys Perrin's (French) kid, in tan, brown, black, slate, eta $1 50 buys the Derby Imported kid, in same colors as Perrin's. $1 25 and $1 buy fine qualities of kid, with silk stitched backs. 75c, $1 and $1 50 buy fine lined kids. 25c 35c aQd 50c buy cloth, in assorted colors. Boys' gloves, all kinds. DRESS SHIRTS: A large and complete stock of the best made and they're com fortable and will fit 75c and $1 buys plain white, in good grades. $1 25 and St 50 buys fine white, in the newest fashions. $1 50 and $2 buys full dress and regular custom made. SMOKING JACKETS: , Brown and gray'Camel'3 Hair, $5; fancy Persian patterns, $6; fancy brown or ecru, S7 50; fancy gray mixtures or plaids," 9. Rich novelties in velvet, Persian, silk mixtures, eta, from 10 to $25. A beautiful variety of dressing gowns and Turkish bathing robes. SILK SUSPENDERS: 50c buys new brocaded designs, silk ends, all styles of buckles, etc. 75c buys French webs in almost an endless variety of styles. $z and Si 25 buys rich satins in solid colors; fancy silks, in handsoma designs. $1 50 to $5 for very finest and richest silk suspenders, hand-embroidered and gold buckles. Each pair in a pretty Christ mas box. MISCELLANEOUS XMAS GIFTS: Silk mufflers, silk underwear, silk hosiery, collars and cuffs, rich night shirts, waterproofs, rubber garments, traveling bags, satchels, trunks, coachmen's coats, knit jackets, jersey jackets, men's and boys' clothing, ladies' cloaks, sealskins, capes, plushes, infants' garments, boys' and girls' hats, gents fur caps, seal caps, seal gloves, silk hats (our $5 holiday silk ha't for young men guaranteed equal to any $8 hat in town), neckwear,cuff jewelry, rings, gold and silver buckle garters, ladies' gentlemen's and children's slippers, eta, etfc. Everything at BOTTOM, BARGAIN PRICES. OURSTORE IH .'TTaw vmi seen it?" It's a mammoth garden of foliage andi flowers. i 'i KAUFMANNS. Fifth Ave. and Smithfield St. ;; POLlfcY TO POSTPONE YOUR HOLI DAY SHOPPING TILL THE LAST MO MENT. NOW YOU CAN GET JUST WHAT YOU WANT: A FEW DAYS IS NOW AT ITS HEIGHT AT KAUFIMNS'. "What an immense trade! Larger than at any other house in the city. Quite natural! No other concern in Pittsburg has the store, the stock, the prices and the facilities to ac commodate so gigantic a trade. And there shall be no let up, no abatement, no decrease of this big Christmas purchasing. TO KEEP TEE BALL HOLLIi We will offer thousands of fine Holiday Novelties at away below other dealers' prices every day. The following list contains but a portion of the articles offered, ij want you will find it in our stock. HOLIDAY DRESS, Bv all means dd so. I-