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OF SPORTS,
Features of the Local Baseball Situa
tion and the Probabilities of
To-Morrow.
FEW WORDS ON GENERAL AFFAIRS.
Proposed Eerislon of the Rational Agree
ment and Principles That It
ilnst Contain.
THE BDIIEB ASD PEITCOAED BATTLE.
Jcha KcLe-a'i Defeat of Keep Ktia Ela tie Un-
tsriitd Cfcunpiim.
"Well, we are neanng the end of onr local
baseball trouble, that so lonjj has been the
source of much unpleasantness and bitter
ness of ieeling. If all predictions come
true the new club may be organized to-morrow
as the charter will be on band and all
the necessary papers prepared. As pub
lished in yesterday's DISPATCH Kew York
has set a good example, the magnates there
have made a complete settlement ol affairs
and once more we have the Giants with un
disputed sway in Xew York with Mntrie
at the.r head. I can see no reas
on why affairs ia Pittsburg should
not be just as completely fettled to-morrow.
Bat there has been an uofortuuate circum
stance connected with the efforts of consoli
dation here. There has been something like
an internicine conflict going on amotig some
or the magnates themselves. It is not my
intention of arguing who is in the right or
who is in the wrong, but I certainly have
license to say that the billingsgate brawl
has been creditable to nobody con
cerned. There has been much said
publicly by some of the parties that
tends to take all dignity out of the business.
It may be that these brawls are not over yet;
if they are not the majority o' the magnates,
as a means of preserving their own prestige
and dignity, should put their loot on them at
once.
There is nothing elevating in mag
nates rushing into print and calling each
other something worse than liars. This
kind of nonsense has been going on quite
long enough lor the dignity of the game in
Pittsburg. To-morrow will, we are told, de
termine whether or not Mr. O'Neill will
buy the interestsof Messrs. NJniick and Con
verse in the N. L. club. The first named is
undoubtedly making strenuous efforts to se
cure the necessary funds to accomplish the
task, hut whether or not he succeeds is
another matter. It is a pity that such a
spirit of childish personality has gone so far.
But if Mr. L. B. Brown is to be treasurer of
the new club I fail to see why the interests
of Mr. Converse are to be bought
out. It is safe to siy they are
not and that Xr. O'Keill's only
object i to buy ont Mr. Nimicfc. Whatever
the result may be. it is certainly to be hoped
that an end of all these local bickerings wi'I
have been reaclica It seems certain that Mr.
O'Xeill ill be president of the new club under
an circumstances; that :. lietber the interests
ol Mr. 2CimicLor anybody else are bought one
or not. The selection will ilonbtless be a just
recognition of good and heroic ort done lnthe
past. At present Jlr 0' cill's star is lu the as
cendant in National Leaguo circles throughout
the counm and that nicano that as president
of the lonl club he will be able to wield a
greater influence than an oihcrlocal magnate,
lime will test hi general fitness for the office,
but the prospects of bis fulfilling Hie duties
well are very rood. But why not roako Mr.
bcandrett both sccretari and treasurer, as in
the past? He did well, and the two offices
filled hi one person certain! keeps business
more compact and is more convenient for
everjboay. ' ; .j
The General Situation.
Baseball matters, generally speaking, are
neanng an end; that Is, the troublesome mat
ters are one by one disappearing. The remains
of tl'eP. L. have not all been buried yet, and
it may be sumo time before that w ork is com
pletely accomplished. It is not difficult to see
bow the situation will be if present plans are
carried out. As stated several times in this
paper there will be an Association club in Bos
ton and another in Chicago. TLe opposition to
such a moi e is becoming less in ISo-:on, thanks
to Mr. Spalding. He has during the week
been asserting his influence over the tnumurs,
and as a result thc-e very mighty people are
not so strong in tueir opposition to tne placing
of an Association club in Boston as
they were. Certainly it would be better
If they would bring themselves down
to the indorsement of the proposed plans, bat
irthey won't, there is a way to mike them. Ar
rangements that are more or less suitable to the
entire baseball world cannot be changed to suit
the caprice of Soden 6. Co. They have had a
"good thing" in the past, and thev are due to
put up with a difficulty or two the" same as anj
bodj else. But J. nid secrecy is inaintainedby
Mr. Sspaldmg regarding what his definite plans
are. He has. during the last few diys, merely
declared himself in sreueralities, and, althon;h
he state that all will come out right, I will not
be surprised if a serious hitch or two occurs be
fore the trouble is entirely settled.
The Association through Mr. Thurman
Is fast getting its affairs into shape. Syracuse
hag been appeiscd, and doubtless Rochester
and Toledo will be induced to entirely retiro
from the Association within a few days. Then
according to the published plan Boston. Phila
delphia and Chicago will bo admitted. Of
course I am not in a position to say that thee
three cities will not each have an Association
club, but I cannot belpthmkingthit Mr. Brush
with his Indianapolis and Cincinnati franch.so
may loom up somewhere between now and next
spring.
A Certain Diiaculty.
Dnrlng the w eek's negotiations and talk Mr.
Spalding has carefully avoided saj mg anything
detinue as to th disDositiuu of plaers when
the business matters are filed up. -Let us deai
with ono thiugat once," l Mr. Spalding's motto,
and m this Instance it is a very wise one. His
waj of doing things is quite diplomatic and
worthy of a hrst-cla-s National Chairman of
one of the big polit.cal parties. Mr. Spalding,
douDtlcss. sees trouble ahead in settling this
question of the disposition of plajers. and he
Tcrv shrewdly goes to work and gets every-
rning niceiy nieo. up right to that point. This J
very raci, mo lact ot work accomplished and
so satisfactorily accomplished toward a perma
nent settlement will certainly have a potent in
fluence on thoic who are a little obstinate on
the players question. But there ought not to
be any troub'o in the matter. Tor the life of
mo I cannot see what right either President
Prince or Mr. Wagner has to any platers they
pillcred from the National Leagne.aud if these
gentlemen were only allotted to letain one
plaer cjcIi from their P. It aggregations thev
are securing so much more than they have
any legal claim to. To say the least ot it, the
claim of President Prince in demanding the
right to retain all of his old players in Boston is
preposterous. Besides Mr. Prince andeverj
body eiso on his side of the fence ought to re
member that what the National .Leaguo is
doing now is being done through generosity
and a spirit of fair play. Suppose that the old
organiiatioa should still stand on its dignity
and defy to the last its opponents in oiher
words, act on the new Parnell motto'We have
not come to treat, but to fcght." Suppose this
should be the National League policv, where
would Mr. Prince and his very loquacious as
sociates bef "Ihey would hare as much chance
to in e as wouiu a dozen fresh oysters among as
many hungry tramps. Theso facts onght cer
tainly to prompt l'rince and companvto be
very modest in asking for what is not theirs bv
right. But w hat about the players themselves?
I am inclined to think that the very
best of them who have been
in the Boston and Philadelphia cinbs
will not desire to play in the Association.
Pitcher Gumbert told me emphatically the
other day that be never had and never would
play ball on a Sunday. This being so it would
be by all means wrong to try and force Gum
bert into an organization into which be never
wanted to go There are many players like
Gumbert. There are others who have been
years in the a. L, and they have a sentiment
thatopposos their going an j where else. Of
course they Joined the P. L., but in doing this
thrywcntiuabody.and in general surround
ings they thought it would be similar to the
National League. No matter from what comt
we look at the question, I think we will tail to
discover any just claim for the retention of old
ar. I players in too P. L. clubs. Why, to do so
A REVIEW
would be injurious to the Association Itself, as
the comparative strength of'tlie"" clubs would
be so very unequal. We can depend upon it
that after each N. L. club i thoroughly
strengthened there will be a sufficient sunnly
of good players left to make the Association
stronger than it has ever been.
The Proposed New Agreement.
It seems to bo generally understood that a
new national agreement will be drawn up and
adopted before next season commences. That
a new one is needed we must all admit, just as
we are prepared to admit that without a
national agreement baseball (wonld be a failure.
Now at this juncture I am not going to "rush
n where angels fear to tread." In other words,
I am not going to be presumptuous enough to
formulate a national agreement here. But I
will sav that the work of drawing up a new
agreement is probably the most important to
tackle between now and next April. The mag
nates are aware of this. President Byrne says
that the revision will be in the line of progress,
aud that good use will be made of
the recent experiences, iii the sphere
of baseball. "It will be the main pur
pose," said he, "to make its provisions
equitable. 7 he reserve rule. for in
stance, will be thoroughly overhauled and all
the evil features eliminated as far as possible.
Of course, I cannot say just how this is to be
accomplished. It will require a good deal of
work and thinking to properly draw up the in
strument. But I ca say that the pliyers will
be taken into consideration in every move
made, aud he will not. be .compelled lo sign
with anj club against Ins wishes. I am heartily
in favor of including the Western Association
under the new National agreement That or
ganization has shown itself to be strong and
hearty, and representing, as it doe', tne great
growing West, it should have equal say with
the older two bodies in baseball's national leg
islation." . w
A Good Reserve Itule Necessary.
President Byrne's opinion or statements are
of such a general nature that nobody can well
oppose them, and I suppose that every magnate
will talk similarly until something is definitely
formulated. In speaking of a reserve rule we
can all say that it should be equitable and that
no player should be forced to sign against his
will. If there is any fault to find with such
talk, it is that it rends to make a reserve rule a
farce. No matter what we say or what we do a
reserve rule must reserve, and to do mat it
must be restrictive, and therefore probably
curb somebody's desire The reserve rule is
not sentimental; it is business from top to hot
ton1, and business discipline is very otten dis
tasteful to employes whoseonlyanxiety isabout
tneir wages or salaries. If a ball player were
allowed to play where he liked and at any time
he liked, baseball people might as well shut up
shop. The business would soon be in a state ot
chaos, and this is so true that none of us, I
think, will deny it. Well. tnen. we must all
come to the conclusion that a restrictive law
is necessary to keep players from playing where
they like and at any time thev like. I am one
who clings to the belief that the "tyrannical
sales" system was. generally speaking, a great
blessing to the nlajerf; but it is possible to
havearesene rule without condition of im
aginary tyranny. Bnt what I now contend is
that we must have a reserve rule that will re
serve: that will aid clubs in keeping their good
players from being caught by tho inducements
of wealthier clubs, for a reasonable time at
least. Aw reserve rule that will not accom
plish this will be a failure and any rule that will
prevent two clubs from making an exchange of
a player's services ana a money consider ition
will be a very foolish rule and will deprive the
player of more or less money. Altogether it is
absolutely necessary that a National agreement
to be lasting and effective must not be built on
mere sentiment, but must contain sound busi
ness principles from etui to nrL
A Few Words About Sprinting.
Latweek I had a few words to say about
sprinte.-s and sprinting, and it seems that what
I said has been extensively read and read with
interest. As a reultT have received several
letters on the subject,, and as usual, somo of
them give me some very pointed, and, no
doubt, well intended -advice. One correspond
ent takes me to task tor saying too much, and
another complains because I said too little.
Ihe first complainant is indignant, "mad,"
" lid," 'hot." etc.. because I spoko so flatter
ingly of Smothers, the Brownsville sprinter. I
am reminded that bv writing and calling atten
tion to nis last time Be win be deprn ed ot get
ting "good matches." If I were to In any way
spoil the chances of Mr. Smnthers or his back
ers, I wonld, indeed, be extremely sorry, but if
they don't:want the public to know that he is a
very speedy runner they should not run him in
publicatall. Yon see that it we notice a bal
loon going upwaid we are convinced that it is
not coming uown. If SmothPrs ruus in a pub
lic race and defeats Lis opponent in very fast
time, most assuredly the public will think ho is
not a slow runner, and certainly the public has
a right to say that he is a fast one. All that I
said about Mr. S. was based on public and pri
vate statements regarding his public races. I
didn't even express m own opinion regarding
nis speru. uecause ii J. did, j. mlgttt navn lilm
considerably slowerthan manypeople think bo
is.
w en, anoiuer ot my correspondents .xcus
me that I entirely neglected to point ont
that honest sprinting would be a
tremendous success in Pittsburg, and also
that I did not say anything in defen-o
of honest sprinting. Now, J really deemed this
a very unkind cut, and thought that my corre
spondent must hare either been out of the
country for a longtime or that ho hasaverv
bad memory. Why. time anil time again I have
devoted considerable space toward showing
that the very best thing possible for profes
sional sprinters and sprinting wonld be to ele
vate the sport into an absolutely honest one.
During the last month or so 1 have given in
stances of how an honest foot race of reason
able prominence could attract large crowds in
Pittsburg. Take the Friddy-McCIelland race,
for instance. Well, now I will repeat that, as a
matter of self-interest, professional sprinters
should keep their own business pure. I have
taken a very warm interest in foot racing for
20 ears, and I bate always found that the
financial re-ults in the long run were much bet
ter when oerything was on the "square" than
when matters weru "hxed." A well-known
sporting man said to me the other day: "I find
there is nothing in those jobs, and I've pitched
them up." There is, indeed, a very promising
and good array of sprinters and distance run
ners in and abou. Pittsburg at present, ana
their only hope to realize good returns in this
business lies in their being honest and true to
the public. Professional printing or foot rac
ing in Pittsbarg is just "emerging from a period
of disrepute. Crookedness turned the public
mind entirely against it years ago, and as soon
as one or two honest races have taken place the
publicadmiration for the sport has reappeared.
A big stake is not necessary to make au honest
race: indeed, nowadays when gate receipts are
so good the very best races we can see may take
place for no stake at all.
The East End Athletic Contests.
Prof. Kirchner, of the East End Gymnasium,
is quite a bustler, if I may use the term. I
really spent tn o or three hours of good en
joyment arranged by him last Tuesday evening
in the comfortable hall of the gymasium. He
had an evening of indoor athletic exhibitions
and contests, and taking them all round they
were very creditable, indeed. The audience
was a splendid one, and a very interesting
feature was the large attendance of ladies, 1
draiv attention to this fact because one of the
features of the programme was boxing. Those
"unco gude" people who make up society and
who hold np their bands in holy horror when
public mention is made of a boxing contest, or
ccnapairof boxing gloves, should have been
at the gymnasium Tueil.iy night. Tnere were
three set-tos, and in each one the young gentle
men thumped away at each oiher with tiger
like ferocity, amid the enthusiasm of the audi
ence. And what was the result? Why, wanned
cueeks anu a lacK or wina. 1 uat was all. Now.
ye kickers against boxing simply because of
the name, make out jour college games to be
as harmless and as useful. It is one of the
things that I cannot well understand wbythero
is sueh a hypocritical opposition to boxing,
either in public or private. In many cities
prominent clubs have their annual buxiug
contests for champiorship medals but
ave in i-ittsDurg are lUCKy If we
are allowed to look at apatrof boxing gloves
exposed for sale in a window. I trust thar now
the h,ast End Gymnasium has broken the lee
w e will see more public boxing contests under
scientific rules. Ihe young men at the gym
nasium were all fine strapping, fellow, but
they all sadly lacked knowledge of boxin".
This is accourtedfor by the fact that thev
haie not been under an instructor, which is a
very serious matter with a joung man who as
pires to know how to use his hands in self-de-rense.
because he is ant to cultivate a bad and
defective style which will be difficult to get rid
of. I hear that Pat Farrell Is to be engaged to
give boxirg lessons at the gynasiuu), and if ho
Is engaged I expect that when, springtime
comes the younc men will be able to give a
thorough good exhibition of boxing. I venture
to say that the next public boxing in thegjm
nasmm will be witne:sed by a very lame
crowd.
A Man for Paddy Gorman.
A friend of mine, whose word Is as good as
his bond, writes me to the effect that he is
ready to match Charley McCarthy, of Phila
aelphia. to fight Paddy Gorman at 145 pounds.
A forfeit forwarded to this office or to any
leading New York paper will Insure a match
Gorman onght to be quite eager to accept the
offer because heftas been complaining consid
erably of late about not being able to get a
battle. A few days ago he issued a challenge
to fight anybody in the world at WO pounds
McCarthy's backer only wants to Increase that
five ponnds,and surely that ought not to bother
Gorman any. McCarthy will fight for J50O I
side and any reasonable purse that may be or
fered by any of the athletic clubs. It seems tn
me that one of the Eastern athletic club f could
do considerably worse than offer a good pwie
to Gorman and McCarthy. Ihe latter Is not
unknown to fame by any means.as be had quite
an argument with Jack Dempsey some time
ago.
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Jack McAullfto and Bowcn.
If all reports are true there is a strong prob
ability of a battle between Andy Bowen and
Jack McAuhffe in the near future. The direc
tors of the f uiitan Club are disposed to offer
a good purse for a rlirht between tbenair. but II
am not very sure of Bowen's willingness to
figbtan or near.New York. Somehow or other
thertfls a strong antipathy among many pugi
lists against meeting a New Yorker on his own
ground. But if Bowen Js not inclined to fight
in the Puritau Club dvuhtles other clubs will
offer .v purse for a battle between the two
men named. An encounter between McAnllffe
and Bowen would bo exceedingly interesting,
and should they meet, 1 venture to say that
McAuliffo would need be in his very best form
to win. But I wonld much prefer to see an
other battle between Carroll and McAuliffe.
There i, and always will be, unless tbey fight
again, a great diversity of opinion regarding
the comparative merits of these two men. Wo
all know that McAuliffe was extremely lucky
to defeat Carroll, and that means that a large
number of people deem Carroll the better
pugilist.
Jack Burke and Pritchard.
In my way of thinking one of the most Inter
esting matches that has been made among
pugilists for a very long time is that between
Jack Burke and Ted Pritchard for the middle
weight championship of England. Both men
have proven themselves to be flrst rate men in
their class. Of course Burke has suffered de
feat frequently but it has been when contest
ing against men who were much bigger than
himself. And even when facing the best kind
of boa vy-w eights he bad often done remarka
bly well. When he fought a draw with Mitch
ell in their bare-knuckle tight be proved him
self a good man. Pritchard has won allot hi3
victories in first-class style and be is without
doubt the best middle-weight In England to
day excepting Burke, who so far has not
figured as a middle-weight fighter.
It is natural to suppose that
the "Irish Lad" will feel more at
home against a man a little bit lighter than him
self than against men like Slavin and Sullivan,
whom he has already met. It is also a factlhat
in Burkr, Pritcharu will meet a more accom
plished pugilist than he has yet faced, and I am
inclined to think that Pritchard will meet his
Waterloo. But it is much too soon to make
any predictions yet, as it will be abont three
months before they light. I am aware that
such good English authorities as Tom Symonds
thinks that Pritchard is a wonder, and some
very shrewd men re beiind him. They have
known Burke for a verv long time and have a
good idea as to bis pugilistic abilities. But it is
likely tbat tbey will find a great difference in
Burke when he gets in front of a man a little
below his own weight. If Burke gets down to
weight all right Pritchard may have a much
harder task in hand than he anticipates. Now,
that the match is made between them, we
abandon all hope ot having either Bnrke or
Pritchard before next April. It is understood
that the winner avill firht the champion middle-
ivelght of America, and it is difficult to tell
who that will be. lam bound to repeat tbat it
would be unfair of an body rigidly claiming
the middle-weight championship of this conn
try without first giving Jack Fogarty a try. he
has backers who deem him the superior of any
American middle-weight. Of course, Fitzsim
mons may be a phenomenon, nut we'll find
tbat out before next month comes and goes.
McLean's Defeat of Kemp.
The title of champion sculler of the world is
certainly definitely settled now and tho holder
is John McLean who in rapid succession has
defeated both Stansbnry and Kemp. The
latter we are told is so satisfied with his defeat
that he has relinquished all notion of coming
to America to row O'Connor and has.therefore,
forfeited his deposit. Stansbury and Kemp
botli'beinc In one "stable" we may take it for
granted tbat they and their backers are quite
satisbed that McLean ii the best rower in
Australia. The new champion, like John
Hlggins, of Sbadwell. is late in lire in coming
to the front. He is In his 31st year and ill
remember right, Higgms was about the same
age when he appeared as a champion. I must
give Ned Hanlan credit for the persistent
way in which he has for two years stuck
to McLean. Readers of this paper will
remember of an interview with Hanlan that
was publi-hed in this paper when he and Hos
mer were here with the "A Dark Secret" Com
pany. Oi that occasion Hanlan told me that
.McLean would certainly prove himself to be
the best rower in the world, and such has
turned out to be the case. If I mistake not
Hanlan, while in Australia, gave him his first
lessons in sculling. Well, after sizing the situ
ation up I see no hopo of any of our champions
winning the title in Australia. Taking
O'Connor as a guide, McLean must be
lengths inferior to McLean on Aus
tralian waters. Stansbury had 11 tie
difficulty In defeating the Canadian, and Mc
Lean easily defeated Stansbnry. We may take
it for granted that Peter Kemp was rowing
better than Stansbury or elso he would not
have been matched to row McLean. The lat
f er has also beaten Kemp easily, and this line
of comparison shows O'Connor to be vastly In
ferior to McLean. It shows this fact so clearly
that I think Teenier or Gaudaur would have no
chance at all to defeat McLean on au Australian
courte. It might be different on American
waters, and I will not be surprised if our scull
ers make strong efforts to indaco McLean to
come to the United States and row on a lake
course. Pkinqle.
False Witnesses.
There are knaves now and then met with who
represent certain local bitters and poisonous
stimuli as ideutienl with or possessing proper
ties akin to those of Hostetter's Stomach Bit
ters. These scampi only succeed in foisting
their trashy comn -unds upon people unac
quainted with the genuine article, which is as
much their opposite as day is to night. Ask
and take nu substitute for the grand remedy
for malaria, dyspepsia, constipation, rheuma
tism and kidney trouble.
Tliea-Nectar
Seems destined to become the standard tea
of this country. It is the culmination of a
problem that has exercised the Orientals for
centuries; it has a rich, aromatic and flowery
flavor, great strength and peculiar qualities
that render it suitable for all tastes. It
comes packed in perfectly air tight trade
mark caddies, each containing one pound.
Wheu you buy your delicious Thea-Nectar
make inquiries about the new panel picture
to be given away to the purchasers from the
ISth to the 25th of December. Thea-Nectar,
teas, coffees, condensed milk and baking
powder arc the specialties to be found at the
Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company's
stores.
Holiday Excursions via the Pennsylvania
Lines.
Excursion tickets will be sold at reduced
rates at all ticket stations of the Pennsylva
nia Lines west of Pittsburg on December
24, 25 and 31, 1890, and January 1, 1891.
Tickets will be good returning until Janu
ary 5, inclusive. tvihsu
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The Child's Life Saved by Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.
I wish to sav to the public that Chamber
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used or sold for croup. I am never without
It at my home lor m v children. Last winter
a child of Mr. B. J. Wetzel, one of my ens-
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severe attack ot croup. I gave him a bottle
of this cough remedy, and he started for
home, gave the child two doses of it, which
stopped the coughing and smothering in
stantly, and in a few minutes the little one
was out of nil danger. Mr. Wetzel came back
to the store as happy as he could be and
said: "Tbat bottle of cough remedy saved
the life of my child." Furthermore I feel
iriendly toward you as the manufacturers of
such a valuable reined v, and am proud of its
being manufactured i'u our own State. I
can cheerfully and willingly give many in
stances of its good works to anyone that may
want a reliable cSugh remedy.
William C. "Voqel,
Thsu Quarry, la.
For More Than Twenty-Five Tears
The Henry F. Miller pianos have been
favorites with musicians, and" they have
steadily gained in reputation as fine mus
ical instruments, being the first choice ot
many eminent pianists and vocalists.
A fine selection of these famous pianos at
W. C. Whitehill's Musio Parlor, 152 Third
avenue.
20,000 Christmas Turkeys.
Arrangements all completed for about
20,000 dressed turkeys, country dressed,
heads and JTeet off, entrails out; also, large
lot of dressed chickens.ducks and geese,one
half to arrive on express trains, Tuesday,
December 23, at 7 a. m., the other half
Wednesdav, December 24, at 7 A.M. All
poultry will be country dressed and strictly
fresh, also price will be reasonable. Call
and leave orders early. John Fite,
The Eigiu Butter and Cheese House,
Pittsburg,
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NLY THREE DAYS MORE in which to buy your gifts, then comes Yuletide
with its proverbial stockings chock full of delightful surprises for father, mother,
sister, brother and sweetheart. What a happy holiday, indeed, is Christmas, with
peace on earth and good will toward men. We are determined to contribute our share
toward making the occasion one of pleasant remembrances to all. Our stores are full to
overflowing with everything that could please the eye or delight the heart, and what is
more, the prices all over these stores are such that little excuse is left -for anyone waking
up Christmas morn to find an empty stocking.
UMBRELLAS.
Over 2,000 styles (embracing the latest and
most unique designs of handles) in Windsor
Silk, Gloria and other materials. Such an im
mense variety is not to be found anywhere.
Prices range from (1 to SIS. Real beauties at
S2, $2 50, $3 and J5. Remember names or initials
are engrave! free this week.
HANDKERCHIEFS.
There are upwards of S.000 dozen here, from
which the most fastidious can surely "make a
choice. Onr display of Initial Handkerchiefs
is acknowledged the largest ever seen in Pitts
burg. Embroidered Initials, 10c, 15c, Mo.
Embroidered Silk Initials. 25c to 75c
Gents' fine Initials, 25c to 50o.
Colored Border Handkerchiefs. 6c to 25o.
Embroidered Handkerchiefs, 25c to S3,
liace HandkerchiefvSJc tn S5. "
Fine Silk Handkerchief!, 25c to SI 50.
Fine Silk Mufflers. 50c tn Si.
Gents' Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, 12c
to7oc.
CLOAKS AT YOUR OWN PRICE.
The oft-expressed desire for an old-time winter is likely to be gratified, and heavy garments will be
indispensible. Any one of our 3,500 garments can be bought at a sacrifice. Goods all new, stylish and
perfect-fitting.
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To find a new world.
' THREE DAYS, SAY WE,
Are all that are left for Xmas shopping.
MONDAY : YOU : SHOULD : DISCOVER : THE
WORLD OB1 NOVELTIES,
CMA, ART POTTERY, '"..
". ' GLASS AHD LAMPS,
CSVITI POLLOCK- & C0;'S
EXTENSIVE SHOW ROOMS,
935 PENN AVENUE. -7,
. OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL p O'CLOCK. .
Y0UKSELF AND COMPANY
Are eordlally invited to callat once and examine our massive display of Holiday Gifts.
We oan show you gifts suitable for the old and young, and at the very lowest prices.
Onr line of watches is unexcelled by any bouse In this city. Diamonds in enormous
quantities,and Rings, Eardrops, Lace Pins, Chains. Bracelets, charms. Silverware of every
description, Clocks and Bronzes, "at unheard-of low figures. Remember the name and
numbers.
IK. SIMIIT,
FIVE STORES JiT ONE.
032 and 034 Liberty St. and 703, 705 and 707 Smlthfleld.
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A Valuable Christmas Gift.
An Exact Beprint of the EncyclopaBdiatBritannioa -with the American
Supplement, Complete in Thirty Volumes, at 81 50 Per Volume.
Wearennhltshini'anewrenrlnt of the ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA at $150
vol., being less than one sixth the price of the
lorpage, map for map. volnmo mr volume.
No such book has ever been put upon the market ot such size and quality of binding, for so
low a price. It contains the highest character of Knowledge and literature in the world, written
by the most eminent living authors and specialists. Itis the greatest woikof its kind ever pub
lished in the English language.
In offering the Encyclopaedia at this unprecedentedly low pnce,the publishers have reason
to believe the opportunity will not be lost by the purchasing public
The Encyclopaedia Britanmca is a library itself, and stands ready on the shelves to answer
every question in Physic, History. Politic. Trade, Arr, Geography and Philosophy, to f nrnlsh
the latest information wanted on every subject. We are the only publishers iu the United
States that can furnish this valuable work, including the American supplement.
We specially desire to obtatn as subscribers all tkoso who ever entertained an idea of owning
the Encyclopsdia'Brltaunica, but hesitated on account of tne high price. We are now ready to
deliver the set complete on easy terms. Agents wanted. Note our new address, 68 Sixtn ave.
THE HENRY G. ALLEN COMPANY PUBLISHERS,
68 SIXTH AVENUE, - - - PITTSBURG, PA.
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FANCY BOXES.
Plush, Leather ana Oxidized Silver Boxes of
all descriptions, from 75c to $25. One's taste
must be peculiar, to sav the least, if it can't be
gratUed from among the immense assortment
displaced. Then we nave anavmg sets. juam.
cure Sets, Toilet Sets and thousands of other
fancy articles that couldn't be enumerated in a
hole page.
FUR GOODS.
Fine Conev and Hare Muffs. 75c. SI. SI CO.
t2 50; best goods onl.
French Cape Seal Muffs, and Stoles to match.
SI 75. , $2 50 to 84.
uppossnm aiotts st ou.
Astrakhan Muffs. $1 75.
Monkev Muffs, from S3 50 np.
Real Seal and Persian Lamb Muffs and Col-
larettes away below competitors' prices.
oiacK ijvnx r icnns ai 5i
Children's Thibet. Anerora and other
Fur
Sets in large variety.
LEATHER GOODS.
Allizator and Morocco Pocketbooks, 25c to $5
Wallets for ladles and gentlemen.
Purses in Seal. Alligator and Kid, 10c to SL
Bags and Hand Satchels in all styles.
maceiaino anu unsion Bag.
1 Wide wale reefer front Jacket, $1 15; reduced from S8 50.
2 Fine beaver Jacket, plush trimmed, braided sleeves, S7 50; reduced from SIX
8 Fine cheviot Reefer, large Astrakhan shawl collar, SS 75; reduced from S10.
Fine Cheviot Ji-long vest front Jacket, S7 85; reduced from S12.
6 Lot of fine French beaver Jackets, 27 inches long, in black, navy, brown.
Si S5, S6, worth double.
, Lot of striped and plain Newmarkets, S4 75; reduced from S10 to SH.
7-Seal plush Jackets, satin lined, S7. J9, 510, Sll, S12, $13 25; worth 60 per cent more.
8 Seal plush Sacques, $10, $14 50, S16 60, S19 75. S22 50; worth $5 to $10 more.
9 Misses' Jackets, $1 50, $2, $2 50 to $4 75. worth double.
10 All our fur-trimmed One Jackets below manufacturers' prices.
Our line of Ladies' and Gents' Underwear and Hosiery is un
surpassed. Pine Dress Shirts and Satin Suspenders for men
and boys. Of Cashmere and Woolen Shawls, Lace Fichus
Fine Table Covers and Scarfs, we show a beautiful assort
ment Call and be convinced that prices in all departments
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NEW ADVEBTISEM33NTS. "T r ' NEW
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TSTMAS
GLOVES.
Ladies' Glace Kid.
Ladies' Foster Kid.
Ladies' Snede Kid.
Misses' Kid.
Misses Foster Kid.
Gents' Fine Kid. SL SI 60 and S2. These
gloves are extraordinary values, and ladles who
contemplate making presents to male friends
should see them by all means.
Bilk and Woolen Mitts at all prices; Cash
mere Gloves in all sizes.
ART DISPLAY.
Hemstitched Linen Table Sauares. 60a to
S2 50.
Morale Linen Dresser and Sideboard Scarf.
25c to $5 50.
Chenille Table Scarfs, 75c to 15 50.
Hemstitched Tnv Covers, 50c to SI 25.
Silk Headrests 75c to Si.
Toilet Cushions ind Bottle". 84 tn S6 50 a set.
Hand-Painted Silk Tidies, 75c to 50.
Sofa Pillows. Silk and Plnh. S3 to S7 6a
Plain India Silk, double width. 75c a yard.
Figured India Silk, donble width, 75c and SL
Wash Plush from SI to S3 a yard.
JEWELRY.
There's nothinr we haven't (rot In this line.
You'll save money by buying here.
rine lungs ana necKiaces.
Breastpins and Bracelets.
Cuff Buttons and hundreds of other hxantl.
iui conceits in jewelry.
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PICKERING'S
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It is with pleasure that we announce to oar nnmerons friends and patrons that wa
have accomplished our anticipations at last, having secured term leases on the ad
joining large and spacious buildings to the right nd left of us after a Tain effort to
purchase the same in fee simple and will, within a few months, hare more avaihbla
space to display our multitudinous asgregation of Housefarnishtng Goods than any two
houses similar in character iu this city. "With a Tiew to makinc the preparatory arrange
ments, we desire to close out immense lines of goods at a great sacrifice, at least 25 per
cent lower than all competitors. "We were never so thoroughly equipped for catering to
the wants of the great public and our constantly increasing army of customers as now.
We can show a stock embracing everything which, in point of magnitude, variety, beauty
and intrinsic value, is unexcelled by any tn the United States. Below we give a partial
list of
HOLIDAY PRESENTS!
New, unique and appropriate, no matter for whom the gift is intended, or how large at1
small the outlay, we have them by the thousands,
ALL FOR CASH OR CREDIT. ;
LADIES' CABINETS,
BOOK CASES,
WHAT-NOTS,
ELEGANT PICTURES,
Gents' WRITING DESKS,
PARLOR TABLES,
TETE-A-TETES,
ROCKERS,
FOLDING BEDS,
SIDEBOARDS.
DIVANS,
EXTENSION TABLES,
BABY CHAIRS,
ARM CHAIRS,
HALL STANDS,
WARDROBES,
OFFICE DESKS,
In fact every tTUng to make home pleasant and comfortable.
See our grand display before purchasing. All the art centers of the world are repre
sented in our stock, specially adapted for the holiday trade. "We sell no fl 60 bedsteads,
we don't advertise toy cuts of furniture, with a view of gulling the public we don't mis.
represent, we have the goods and cheerfully quote lowest rock-bottom prices which ara
always the lowest for reliable goods. Goods selected now will be laid aside and properly
cared for until delivery is ordered.
SPECIAL A handsome $3 Plush Album given as a Christmas Gift ou all puxchasev
of 510 or over. ' '
Our bonds in eiculation good for $1 on all bills of $10 or over.
Sweetly sing, ye bells of Christmas,
On this blest and holy day;
Send aloud your gladdest musie.
Wake your purest, happiest lay, ' v
Eobed in white, the earth lies sleeping,
"Waiting for the smile of spring,
"When she will arise in rapture
And a joyful carol sing. '
INSPECTION INVITED A T
PICKERING'S,
Cor. Perm Avenue and Tenth Street,
P. S. Stores open until 10 p. M. during holidav week.
Make Your Holiday Purchases at the -
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FOR ALL THE LEADING BRANDS OF
Champagnes,
Clarets,
Sherries,
Ports,
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ALSO A COMPLETE STOCK: OF
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. del5-151-arwTSu !
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ATTRACTING UNIVERSAL ATTENTION!
Grand Bargain Sale!
1,800
1,600
PAIRS EMBROIDERED SLIPPERS at 50c, 65c, 75c,
$1 25 and $1 50; all the newest shades and patterns.
PAIRS FINE XEATHER SLIPPERS at 7?c. $r, Si . Si toV
$2, $2
50. Jlaclc and Tan Goat, Dongola Kid, Patent Leather;
I 200 PAIRS ALLIGATOR SLIPPERS at $1 25, $1 50, $2, $3 50 and1"5
1 $3- Ooze Calf, Russian Calf.
Every Style! Every Sizel Every Width! Every Price!!
All can be suited. None go away disappointed. Call early and av6id4 '
the throng that daily
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406, 408, 410 I Ketail f NEW RETAIL,
MARKET STREET. J Stores, 1 433 WOODST.
Wholesale Store, 515. Wood Street.
Dealers, look through oar Wholesale Stock,
suit at Lowest Prices.
Stores Open Every Evening TiU Christmas.
flea-nut
ADVERTI3KJIENT3.
OFFICE CHAIRS,
SOFAS,
CHIFFONIERES,
COUCHES,
EASELS,
FOOTSTOOLS,
DRESSERS,
BLACKING CASES,
MIRRORS,
SECRETAIRES,
CARPETS,
RUGS AND MATS,
CLOAKS AND WRAPS
CLOCKS, CHINA WARE,
STOVES AND RANGES
PORTIERES. don -
Brandies,
Gins,
Sauternes,
Etc.
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fills our stores.
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