MUSIC AND MASSES.
Unusual Preparations in the Churches
for Christmas Services.
GKEAT BEAUTY OF DECOEATION.
1'alr Hands Easily Enjajjed in Trimming
the Sanctuaries.
EXCELLEXT MUSIC TO BE EESDEKE1)
Christmas Day will receive its old-time
iearty welcome in Pittebure.
AH tbe churches, especially the Episco
palian and Catholic, are busy decorating
their houses of worship with evergreens
and preparing programmes for the due cele
bration of the coming festival. In the
Cathedral churches armies of lady
decorators are already at work
planning and distributing the masses
of holly and ivy with which the
Eanctuaries are tiled. One of the fair artists
gave a general outline of the plan of ar
rangement, and if the decorations are only
half as charmingly placed as she described,
they will be the handsomest seen in Pitts
burg for many years.
The Cathedral looks its best after the re
cent renov.ition, and certainly the ever
greens will add to its beauty
in a marked degree. Kev. Father
Molyneaux was interview ed with reference
to the services on Christmas Day. He said:
"We will Iuve no midnigh. mass this year.
Pontifical high mass, however, will be sung
at 5 A 31. Bishop Phelan will pontificate,
the deacon atd sub-deacon being probably
Very Etv. DeWall and one of the Cathedral
priests. An ordinary hich mass will be
sung at noon, and betweeu the two several
masses will be said.
THE CATHEDRAL'S BEAUTY.
"Yes, the Cathedral will look very hand
some when properly adorned 'or Christmas.
The green leaves and red berries will act as
a contrast to the pious gloom of the church.
Early Christmas niornini the Cathedral
Band, under Director Bart Weiss, will per
ioral as usual in the Cathedral, during the
morning mass. This is an old custom in St.
Paul's, and one that is not likely to drop
out of usage. A choir of 50 voices will
attend."
In the Trinity Episcopal Church, the
feast of Christmas will be celebrated with
equal ceremony. Old Trinity will be fes
tooned with evergreens, and a very choice
programme of music has been arranged for
the 10:30 A. M. tervic, by Organist Doyle.
The 7:30 P. 21. service also promises to be
a peculiarly interesting one. A choir of 40
men and boys will sin?, under the direction
ot Mrs. Julia M. B. Huntingdon.
St. Peter's Cathedral, Allegheny, will
prove a ceuter of musical attraction this
Christina?. High nias will be sung at 5
A. 31. and again at 10 A. 31. During the
morning services Haydn's Mass in C will
be rendered by the choir and a chorus ot SO
trained voices'under Organist E. C. Beatty.
This church will also Le charmingly deco
rated. At St. Mark's Episcopalian Church,
Pittsbunr, the walls will on Christmas
morning be perfectly hidoen with decora
tions. Early service will begin at 10:30 A.
M. and Holy Communion with carols at 6
A. M.
At Emanuel Episcopal Church, Alle
gheny, tbe same will be tbe case. A white
robed choir of 11 men and 14 boys will sing
both moruiug and evening.
QUAINTLY ORIGINAL, DECORATIONS.
Quite quaint and original in its decora
tions is St. Leo's German Catholic Church.
Eleventh ward, Allegheny. The Christ
rhild is represented in his manger cradle,
with the Virgin and the shepnerds kneeling
before him. In the distance the legendary
Msgi, represented by statues, are placed,
while ihe whole is gratified beneath an arbor
of ivy and green branches, the other with
straw. This ancient Christmas custom may
also be noticed in many ot the Enclish
Catholic churches this Christmas. Rev.
Esther "Woeliel will officiate, and the choir,
under Organist Wilnia Sctiuck, will sing
Borderes' Mass in E and the Adeste
Fideles.
In numerous other churches attractive
services and sermons will be heard on the
"oih. Meanwhile, deft feminine fingers are
planning and wreathing decorations in the
"dim religious light" of aisles and tran
septs. Organists are working gallantly
with their choristers for the great display.
The belfry chimes are being newly oiled
and made ready to ring out a welcome to
tbe dawn of Christmas morning.
So the grand old lestival will lack none
of its ancient splendor in the churches of
Pittsburg and Allegheny.
Money Talks,
But you would not imagine it was of any
value from the way people are taken in,
buying pianos and organs of city dealers
whose expenses are enormous, necessitating
an additional price of 550 to $100 on each
instrument they sell; aud please remember
that tins is in addition U tne lair profit that
dealers should have, Echols, McMurrav &
Co., 123 Sandusky street, Allegheny, will
Mve you all this money if you will give
them a chance, and sell you an instrument
that is second to none in the market.
Just think of it! Five cents car fare will
save you $100.
Dinner hets.
250 styles, all prices and grades.
Chas. Keizexstein's,
132, 1J4, 150 Federal street, Allegheny.
See Kaufmanns' special bargains during
the nest three davs in men's melton and
kersey overcoats, all shades, at $10, S12 and
S15. They're the same as those for which
other clothiers charge $15, 520 and 525 re
spectively. Go to Kaufmanns' and save
money.
We'll Help You Select
That Christmas present if vou will let us.
Thousands ol useiul articles still left, vary
ing in price from 25c to 25. Gusky's.
We have a fine line of bookcases suitable
for a Christmas present. Call and eiarcine
our stock. Store open in the evening until
Christmas.
Michigan Furnituee Co.,
437 Smithtieli street.
Dinner Sets.
250 styles, all prices and grades.
Chas. Keizenstein's,
152, 154. 156 Federal street, Allegheny.
Etexn-Wiodlns Watches GUcn Free With
Boys' Suits at Kaufmanns'.
They're no toys, nor yet cheap articles,
boys, but first-class nickel, stem-winding
watches, with reliable movement. The
factory guarantees each one to be a perfect
timekeeper. Jcwelern sell the tame watches
at 54 and 55. We shall give one tree with
every purchase of boy's clothing of 512, or
more, il made before Christmas.
Kaufjianns, Clothiers.
Only Three Days More.
Your holiday presents must be bought in
tbe next thiee days. An immense assortment
still lelt at iiusKys. But it won't be here
long at the rate it is goinc. Don't wait till
the last moment. Come Monday, if von can,
and we will show you just what you want at
a price that will suit you. Gusky's.
We hare a fine line of bookcases suitable
for a Christmas present. Call and examine
our stock. Store open in the evening until
Christmas.
Michigan Furniture Co.,
437 Smithfield street.
DRESS trimmings for Christmas and New
Tear's. Get them at 710 Penn avenue,
Penn building. Keinino & Wilds.
W0RZLKG ON THE CONNECTION.
The Duquesne Traction People Getting
Their Downtown Outlet Into Shape.
A gang of men were engaged all day yes
terday making the connections of the new
Duque&ne Traction road with the Central
Traction Company's line at the corner of
Diamond and Grant streets. Diamond
street is also tore up and piled high with
paving blocks away down by the new
county building. The work of completing
the connections will be completed early next
week.
It was generally understood that there
was some legal bitch in regard to the right
of way at this particular point, and that the
matter had been taken to court. Hon. Will
iam Flinn was asked about ityesterday, and
as he stood gazing at tbe laborers
tearingup the street, putting in ties
and laying large sections of rail into place,
he replied that he understood the work was
in progress. When asked what the legal
status ol the case was, he answered that he
did not know an thing about that. The
man who accuses Mr. Flinn of imparting
larce sections of in:ormation abont the nrw
mad should not be allowed to escape with
anything less thau 90 days and a muzzle.
To-Morrow Morning, From 9 Till 13 O'clock,
A wonderful and niarvelou"; three hours'
special sale will take pace in Kaufmanns'
crockery department, basement. The special
prices will hold good till 12 o'clock only.
Those coming in the afternoon must pay the
regular prices. Decorated China cups and
aucers at 15e, regular price 25c Decorated
China cuspadors at 28c, regular price 48e.
Decorated English tea sets. 56 pieces, at 53
pei set, regular price 54 50. Hand-painted
and gold-trimmed porcelain tea sets at 54,
regular rrice 56. Handsomely decorated
and beaded rases at 15c, regular price,
23c Large hand-painted vases at 19c,
regular price 33c. Decorated china tea sets
for children at 15c; regular price, 25c.
Fancy dressed dolls, medium size, at 75c;
rccular nrice, $1 25. Sotto games lor chil
dren at 15c; regular price, 25c Blackb6ards
for children at 33c; restilar price, 49c Fine
brass banquet lamps, 24 inches high, linen
shade, silk-fringed and duplex double
burner, at 52; regular price. S3 25.
These bargains will bring out thousands
of early buyers that, is the object ol this
sale. Remember the hours: From 9 till 12
o'clock to-morrow morning.
Kaufmanns
Crockery Department, basement.
Not lor One,
But for all, are the Christmas bargains at
Thompson's New York grocery.
16 lbs granulated sugar 5 1 00
12 cans sugar corn 8
12 cau good peas 70
12 cans choice tomatoes (3 lb cans). 88
Hard mixed candy per lb 10
Cream bon-bons, 2 lb-: fur 25
Fini cream mixture per lb 15
Cream chocolates per It) 20
6 lbs new apricots 1 00
lb? California peaches 1 00
12 lbs evaporated blackberries 1
14 lbs California raisins 1
13 lbs extra large raisins 1
00
00
00
00
18 Ibj new currants 1
1 lb Leghorn citron
1 lb lemon peel...
1 lb orange peel....
20
15
18
00
28 lbs rolled oat 1
10 cans Columbia river salmon.... 1
50 bars good scrubbinesoan 1
00
00
28 barso-ccnt wax soap 1 00
28 bars bet5-cent floating soap 1 00
1 gallon choice -Sew Orleaus mo
lasses 45
1 callon Golden Drip svrup 37
32 lbs Butler county buckwheat. .. 100
Extra sugar-cured hams per R 10
Extra sugar-cured shoulders per lb. 7
6 lb good tea ... l 00
5 lbs 25-ccnt tea 1 00
41bs30-ccut tea . 100
3 Jbs40-tent tea 1 00
1 hbl. good Amber flour 5 50
1 dozen parlor matches, 200's 10
4 bottles ketchup 25
A handsome clock riven away with 5 lbs
fine mixed candy. Price, 51 35.
Goods delivered free to all parts of both
cities. To those living out of the city-will
prepay freight on all orders of" 510 and up
ward to any station or landing within 100
miles ot Pittsburg. Sent for price list.
M. It. Thompson,
301 Market street and 69 Third avenue, op
posite Gusky's.
New Patents.
O. D. Levis, patent attorney, 131 Fifth
avenue, secured the following patents Tues
day, December 16, 1890:
Charles Xagel, Pittsburg, Pa., apparatus
for reventing obstructions from car tracks;
William M. Ramsey, two patents, Alle
gheny, trolly line insulators; Samuel Ges
singer, Pittsburg, nut locks; James Glass,
New Castle, Pa., bottle case. United States
and all foreign patents procured.
Holiday Goods.
The Michigan Furniture Co. have in stock
a fine line ot fancy chairs, rockers, desks,
china closets, bookcases, card tables, and, in
fact, any article of furniture suitable for a
Christmas present. Call at once while the
selection is large. Store open in the evening.
Michigan Furniture Co.,
437 Smithfield street,
Monday Morning
We offer you a pick from 760 fine imported
Sersey and melton overcoats, reduced from
516. 517 and 518 to 58 each.
P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination
Clothing Company, corner Grant and
Diamond streets.opposite the Court House.
Upen until 8:30 every night.
Thousands of useful presents may be
found in our stock proper, as well as
among the immense quantity of fancy goods
we show. Every department yields sug
gestions what to give, and the" prices are
uniformly low. Gusky's.
650 men's beaverand chinchilla overcoats,
black and blue, worth 515, will be sacrificed
during tbe next three days at Kaufmanns'.
Call and examine our Turkish leather
couch; it cannot be surpassed in this city
for beauty and durability
"Michigan Furniture Co.,
437 Smithfield street
Another Cat.
This week we offer nt cut prices our entire
stock of black silk warp henriettas and
cashmeres. The chairs have been removed
from the counter to accommodate the rush
in this popular department; see what we
have to offar; 46-inch ones as low as 59c
Thornton Bros., Allegheny.
For beauty and durability, our line of
chamber and parlor suits cannot be beat in
this city. Store opeu in the ev -:.ing.
Michigan FurnitjreCo.,
437 Smithfield street.
Dinner Sets.
250 styles, all prices and grades.
Chas Keizenstein's,
152, 154, 156 Federal street, Allegheny.
For Christmas Presents The hand
somest line of ladies' desks in tbe city.
Michigan Furniture Co.,
437 Smithfield street.
Dinner Sets.
250 styles, all prices and grades.
Chas. Keizenstein's,
152, 154, 156 Federal street, Allegheny.
This will be tbe last week of tbe great
remnant sale at Edward Groetzinger's, 637
and 629 Penn avenue.
The balance of Kaufmanns stock of
ladies' dresses, tea gowns and wrappers will
be closed out before Christmas at one-half
former prices.
Kaufmanns Cloak Paelors.
French robes and combination patterns;
this season's newest designs and colorings
were 520 to 550; reduced to 512 50 to 530 00
each to close. Hugus & Hacks.
TTSSU
TWO MONTHS EARLIER
Building Trades Will Ask for Eight
Hours and More Pay on March 1,
ONIOXS ISDOESISG TOE DEMANDS.
i
"Changes in the Manner of Settling1 the
Next Miners' Scale.
EFFECTS OP THE FINANCIAL FLUECI
It is now about definitely settled that
there will be a general struggle in this city,
next spring, for the adoption of the eight
hour workday, and it is now thought the
demands will be made March 1, instead of
May 1, as originally intended. .
The painters and decorators have been
voting on the question for several weeks,
and while the final result has not yet been
made known' it is said enough assemblies
have voted in favor of the move to carry it
to an issue with that trade.
The scale upon which the various unions
are voting includes demands for a reduction
in hours from nine to eight and an advance
of 5 cents an hour over their present wages.
The intention of this is to equalize
wages here with those in Chi
cago. XOcal carpenters now receive
'ili cents, which is considerably less than
the men in many of the other cities re
ceive. Foremen are now paid 53 00, but the
new scale provides for $3 40.
It became known a short time ago that
the carpenters were entering tbe fight and
their strength was likely to be added to the
painters' forces. There are 31 unions in the
country and the question has been put be
fore ttiem for a vote. A majority, in fact
nearly all of the unions that have voted
thus far, are in favor ot not only asking for
eight hours, but more pay also. If the car
penters join hands with the painters, they
will add 5,000 men in Allegheny county to
the ranks of those who are demanding
shorter hours.
The voting must be completed and the re
sult ready to be reported to the first meeting
of the Carpeuters' Council in January, aud
if, as is expected, the carpenters and paint
ers vote in favor of making the move, they
will naturally be given the support of all
the other building trades. They will also
get the sympathy and support of all other
organizations that are affiliated with the
American Federation of Labor, and prepare
as they may, the Building Exchange mem
bers will have an up-hill fight settling the
matter.
The Building Trades' Council has passed
resolutions pledging its support to the
trades that demand eight hours and the
public will no doubt be treated to a rather
interesting contest. W. J. Dillon, Secre
tary of the Flint Glass Workers' Union and
prominently connected with the Federation,
attended the meeting of tbe Building Trades'
Council last night, and said after the meet
ing, that he believed the movement for
eight hours would be made general by the
trades. "Of course," said he,"i am not in
a position to talk officially on the subject,
but it looks very much as though the car
penters and painters will make the demands,
and it follows as a national result to be ex
pected that all other trades aud unions con
nected with the Federation will support
them."
EFFECTS OF THE FLT7BBY.
Local Manufacturers Compelled to Suspend
Emploj es for a Time.
There has been little change in the raw
iron market during the past week, and the
manufacturers do not expect much ot a re
vival until after the holidays. Orders at
the Braddock mills are said to be more
nearly worked up than they have been tor
many years.
There can be no doubt that the recent
financial flurry has been a seriqus injury to
manufacturers as well as to commercial
men. One local concern that employs Sev
eral thousand men is said to be suspending
men in every department, giving as a reason
that they have no work for thorn at present.
The same company usually has from 15 to
20 carpenters on the pay roll, but tbe num
ber was reduced to three "during the weeK.
Some of the manufacturers on the South
side are in tbe same position. The men are
complaining that they have not steady work,
and the firms are, in some cases, using the
scarcity of gas as an excuse. It is unfor
tunate for the men, who always enjoy having
full time during the holiday seaton. Jones,
Cavitt & Co , th-j tableware manufacturers
of the Southsid-, have been compelled to
shut down entirely owing to light order'.
THE MINING INSTITUTE.
Important Meeting Held by Superintendents
and Engineers.
A convention of the Western Pennsylva
nia Mining Institute was held in K. ofL.
Hall yesterday with 150 superintendents in
attendance and William H. Bake in the
chair. "Discipline in Mines' was the
subject of the first paper read by Peter
Hormeil, and James Blick took for his sub
ject "Mine Fires." Other papers were read
on "The Advantages of Institutes," "The
Certified Mining Boss" and "Mining."
The papers were all of particular interest,
and the institute was the most important
meeting held since tne formation of the or
ganization, in 1877. Editor Foster, of the
Collier Engineer, of Scranton, was present.
TO ABEANGE THE NEXT SCALE.
National District Officers to be Deprived of
Yheir Vote.
There will be some changes in the manner
of settling the miners' scale next year. It
has been decided that no N. D. A. officers
or district officers shall have a vote in mak
ing the scale for 1891. This will cut out a
large number who have heretofore helped to
fix the miners' wages.
President McLaughlin has issued a call
for a convontion of river miners to be held
in Monongahtla City on Tuesday evening,
December 30, at 9 o'clock, for the purpose
of considering an advance in the price of
mining and to formulate a scale to govern
the rivers.
Trouble Threatened.
Trouble is threatened at the new Govern
ment building in case Pope, the Chicago
contractor, persists in employing non-union
steam fitters.
IN THEIE NEW UHIF0BMS.
The Bandall Clab Will Proceed Against
Harrisburg 200 Strong.
Tbe Bandall Club held a special meeting
last night to arrange for the club's trip to
Harrisburg on the occasion of Governor
Bobert E. Pattison's inauguration. On that
auspicious occasion the clab will first ap
pear in its new uniform, which consists
of black mackintosh with blue lined cape,
white gaiters and gloves, peail hat
and other clothing in accord. The Great
Western 'Band will accompany the party,
and tbe club will certainly have 200 men in
line. The party will go in special Pullman
parlor cars over the Pennsylvania Railroad,
and will make their headquarters in the
coaches during their two days' sojourn.
General P. N. Guthrie will be in com
mand of the expedition against Harrisburg.
While the club members are away J. E.
McCrickart, Fir?t Vice President, will be in
full charge of affairs in this city.
Arrested for Stealing Poison.
Officer Eberhart yesterday afternoon ar
rested Howard Stratton, a 15-year-old
colored boy, who has been stealing nickel
libraries and other similar stuff from Lew
hart's tobacco store on Federal street, Allegheny.
AN AWFULLY ABISTOCBATIC DBTJHK.
Ho Befoses to Go to the Lockup Without
Taking a Bide.
A severe tussle took place last night at
the corner of Thirteenth and South Carson
streets, when Officer David Smith attempted
to convey John Ellis in the old-fashioned
way to the Twenty-eighth ward station.
The patrol box wires have been ren
dered useless bv the storm, and con
sequently the ciaug of the wagon was
not heard on Southside streets yesterday.
Mr. John Ellis was a gentleman of
convivial habits, who had, during the even
ing, looked too freely upon the ruddy rye.
When Mr. Ellis meandered into Officer
Smith's beat he wajed humorous, and pro
ceeded to pass loud remarks very uncompli
mentary to the passers-by. For this, Officer
Smith seized him aud declared his intention
of conveying him to the darkest dungeon
behind the neighboring police station.
"But." Mr. Ellis asfced, "where is the
patrol wagon?" The absence of the wagon
was explained to him, hereupon he drew
himself up haughtily and exclaimed: "Sir,
I am a gentlemen, rind nra accustomed to
ride in a wagon when I go to the station."
Officer Smith tried to persuade this aristo
crat that he bad to go. A "scrap" was the
result, iu which the policeman got de
cidedly the best of it, and finally Mr. Ellis
meekly submitted to be led through the
streets toward the cold and cheerless prison.
He awaits sentence for disorderly conduct.
XX WILL BE IN IT.
He Is to be a Feature of the Washington's
IJIrthdl.y Parade.
One of the features ot the Jr. O. U. A. M.
parade on Washington's birthday will be
XX, or "cough drops," as he is known
about town. He has been appointed on the
staff of Grand Marshal Scott Dibert, o'f the
Pittsburg division, and will be mounted on
a jet black steed rightup in the front ranks.
One of the stipulations is that he must
wear the buffalo-skin overcoat so often seen
on the avenue and his high-crowned beaver
hat that can now boast of as much exclusive
ness as a trade mark.
Police Drills Suspended.
The police of the First district were noti
fied last night that police drills were sus
pended for two weeks. The extra work be
cause of the holidays is the cause.
BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.;!
The Inter-State.
December series now open. Shares, 5100
each, payable in installments of 60c per
month; dividends declared semi-annually.
Last year dividends exceeded 18 per cent.
Stockholders can withdraw at any time and
receive interest up to time of withdrawal.
Cost to borrower, 7 per cent. Borrower also
gets dividends on his own stock. Paid up
stock drawing 6 and 8 per cent interest sold
that can be withdrawn on demand, and in
terest paid to time of withdrawal
E. L. Hawley. Gen'l Ag't,
606 Penn building.
Holiday Goods.
The Michigan Furniture Co. have in stock
a fine line of fancy chairs, rockers, desks,
china closets, bookcases, card tables, and, in
fact, any article of furniture suitable for a
Christmas present. Call at once while tbe
selection is large. Storeopen in the evening.
Michigan Furniture Co.,
437 Smithfield street.
Standing Boom Only.
All chairs have been removed and stand
ing room now is the best we have to offer at
the cash store; see our window display of
handkerchiefs; thousands of handkerchiefs
from lc up; see the 25c, 50c and 75c em
broidered ones, just one-halt what you pay
elsewhere. Thornton Bros.,
Allegheny.
For beauty and durability, our line of
chamber and parlor suits cannot be beat in
this city. Store open in the evening.
Michigan Fukniture Co.,.
r 137 Smithfield street" J
New Christmas Greens
From the sunny South. Wild smilax.
needle pines, magnolia leaves, Florida moss,
palm leaves, etc., bus received by express
from the Gulf of Mexico.
John It. & a. Murdoch.
508 Smithfield street
PARLOR suits and easy chairs reuphol
stered. Haugh & Keenan,
Su 33 Water street.
A Magnificent Clock
And candelabra of the popular Louis XIV.
design has jus: been opened at
Durbin & McWatty's.
You should see it.
Tour Own Choice
During our great Christmas sale of 1.150
fine chinchilla fur beaver and Thibet over
coats, at 510 each, reduced from S17, 519,
and 522 garments. Come Monday to get the
best assortment.
P. C. C. c, Pittsburg Combination
Clothing Company, corner Grant and
Diamond streets.opposite the Court House.
Open evenings until 8:30.
A Word of Advise.
Bestow upon your friends a sensible and
serviceable present and you will gain the
thanks and good will of the recipient. Not
another house in the city able to show you
the assortment or variety of useful articles
that we can. Gusky's.
See Kaufmanns' special bargains during
the next three daysin men's meltnn and
kersey overcoats, all shades, at 510, 512 and
515. They're the same as those lor which
other clothiers charge 515, 520 and 525 re
spectively. Goto Kaufmanns' and save
money.
For Christmas Presents The hand
somest line of ladies' desks in the city.
Michigan Furniture Co.,
437 Smith held street.
Dinner Sots.
250 styles, all prices and grades.
Chas. Keizenstein's
152, 154, 150 Federal street, Allegheny.
This will be the last week of the great
remnant sale at Edward Groetzinger's, 627
and 629 Penn avenue.
Call and examine our Turkish leather
couch; it cannot be surpassed in the city
for beauty and durability.
Michigan Furniture Co.,
437 Smithfield street
650 men's beaverand chinchilla overcoats,
black and blue, worth 515, will be sacrificed
during the next three days at Kaufmanns'.
Stylish Suitings,
Overcoat and trouser material, of the
best quality at Anderson's, 700 Smithfield
street. Cutting and fitting the very best, su
The Daintiest
Conceits ever shown in lamp shades are
made by Wile. Smolik, 31 Ninth street.
Special designs for receptions, and Xmas
presents. su
SUMMERVILLE HEIGHTS,
This new and elegant hotel 'will open on
December 20th, under the same manage
ment as last season. Electric cars will
transfer passengers and baggage direct
from the depot to the hotel on arrival of
very train.
For full particulars and Illustrated boob
ith diagram of rooms, address C. A. IJns-.
ey, Hotel Imperial, New York City, until
t)eo. 10th, after that date at Augusta, Gtb
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HOG ISLAND'S PATENT
Becorded at last by F. B. Nesbit History of
the Fight for Possession or Valuable
Sand aud Gravel Property The Heligo
land of Pennsylvania.
W. T. Treadway, Esq., for-himself and F.
It. Nesbit yesterday recorded a patent for
'Hog Island, generally known asHog Island
bar.
This piece of gravel, sand and willows,
comprising 14 acres aud 48 parches, has been
almost as much an object -of interest of
late years as Heligoland, there being
so many people dissatisfied with Mr.
Nesbit's success in capturing the title.
Though the island contains but little arable
land, it is a very desirable piece of property,
owing to its exhaustlcss supply of sauil aud
gravel exhaustless so long as the Alle
gheny Mountains continue subject to trost
and moisture.
As there is a large city to be built on the
south bjnk of the Ohio, .opposite ihe
island, and as, during a large ppr
tion of each year, teams can be
driven across the south channel to the
island, every flood deposits a small fortune.
For miny years this product, especially the
sand, has been common property, hence the
animosity of some people toward Nesbit for
appropriating what they had learned to re
gard as much public property as sunlight
and air. Frank was fought at earh step in
the progress of his gobble, but finally, on
the 22d of April last. Governor Ee.iver put
his signatere to the patent, and from this
on the path was plainly blsized.
When the oil excitement brofce out last
spring a company of petroleum producers
squatted on the island and proceeded to
erect scaffolding, so as to get above high
water mark. They had about gotten matters
in shape to begin boring when a legal fight
was be;;un. The squatters finally, on some
basis of agreement, suspended operations,
and Denuison & Elwood came into 'pos
session. Lately an arrangement was effected
by which they, too. surrendered possession,
and now the "Fort Pitt Gas and Oil Com
pany is in pos'ession for oil-boring pur
poses. It has a rig up, and, it is said, will
begin drilling within a few days.
So many drowned people have been held
on this bar during the last 75 vears that
some superstitious people are afraid to stay
on it upon dark nights. Dead bodies are
washed in among the willows by one flood
and covered with sand, and the next flood
uncovers them, so that old residents on the
opposite shores have come to expect to find
a hand or foot sticking out after
each freshet. It is supposed the victim of
many a murder in this city has left his
earthly tabernacle on Hog Island to tell the
tale, or rather to give a Coroner's jury point
ers on which to render a verdict of "Found
drowned," during the last 100 years.
The island was once heavily wooded, and
Very beautiful. 'Squire Ferree can remem
ber when it was a picnic ground. Originally
it was a part of Neville or Seven-mile
Island, and by some prehistoric flood a
channel was cut through.
The balance of Knufmanns' stock of
ladies' dresses, tea gowns and wrappers will
be closed out before Christmas at one-half
former prices
Kaufmanns' Cloak Paelors.
Umbrellas, gloves, fur caps, initial
handkerchief, holiday slippers, smoking
jackets, manicure sets, shaving sets, work
boxes, choice neckwear, silverware and hun
dreds ot other desirable articles for Christ
mas gifts can all be found at Gusky's in
immense variety at extremely low prices.
How is This for a Cut.
200 all-wool cloth jackets, 81 98, brown,
blue and cr.iy. For this week at the cash
store reduced from $4 50. 200 larce plaid
wool wraps for children and misses at 53 93,
down from 57 50. Thornton Bros.
Dinner Sets.
250 styles, all prices and grades.
, Chas. Keizenstein's,
152, 154, 156 Federal strees, Alleghany.
tern-Winding Watches Given Free With
Boys' Salts at Kaufmanns'.
They're no toys, nor yet cheap articles,
boys, but first-class nickel, stem-winding
watches, with reliable movement. The
factory guarantees each one to be a perfect
timekeeper. Jewelers sell the same watches
at 54 and 53. We shall give one free with
every purchase of boy's clothing of 512, or
more, if made before Christmas.
Kaufmanns, Clothiers.
W hen Tired Out
Looking for a suitable present at the price
you want to pay, just step into Gusky's
aud find it at once. Perhaps you had better
go straight there and save time and money.
Gusky's. '
Dinner Sets.
250 styles, all prices and grades.
Chas. Keizenstein's,
152, 154, 156 Federal street, Allegheny.
T
HE holidays are rap
idly approaching, and,
as a suggestion for a
Christmas or New Years
present that would be a per-
peiual delight to the recipient,
we p7'opose to you a visit at
ffcLOn1 8, Wt$l
Who display at their "Palace
of Music" an assortment of
Pianos un-
equaled in its
variety a n d1 tsgl
completeness,
oj such famous
makes as Hard7nan, A. B.
Chase, Krakauer, and Vose,
whose purity, sweetness and
volume of tone captivates all
listeners; one of which, as a
present, would prove an ever-
lasting' pleasure. Call at or
write to the "Palace of Music,"
77 Fifth avenue, for sundry
circulars descriptive of these
Pianos, and of the Chase and
United States Organs, and of
their Easy Payment puzn.
77 FIFTH AVENUE.
Established 1831.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
JACKSON'S
CHRISTMAS
GREETING.
tabvi-iorrt- i$90.
SANTA CLAUS ON TOP.
This may look like a sacrifice
of dignity on the part of the
old gentleman who presides so
merrily over our Christmas fes
tivities. On the contrary, it is
simply his favorite way of giv
ing expression to his feelings
when a particularly good thing
happens to attract his atten
tion. We sent him our card,
and he couldn't restrain him
self. Knowing that, like him
self, we are in the business of
making people happy, he
promptly consigned to us by
reindeer express a large as
sortment of winter suits with
strict injunctions that they
be disposed of at prices which
would bring them within the
reach of all. So as not to
break faith with the old gentle
man, we are- accordingly offer
ing our entire line of fine
Home-made Suits and Over
coats at $io, $12 and $15.
This lot of goods is reduced
from
815, $18 AND 820,
And if you make it your busi
ness to see this line before buy
ing ehewhere, you'll save from
$3 to $5 on every Suit or Over
coat. Remember every Suit
or Overcoat warranted in re
pair, free of charge, for one
year.
954 and 956 Liberty St
Star Corner
Store open Monday and Tues
day evenings till' 8:30 p. m.
Christmas" eve until 11 p. M.
Closed on Christmas Day.
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The ELEMENTS AGAINST US!
There's no nso battlins against "Old Pron,"
for he is fully determined that we shall not en
joy favorable weather that real cold weather
particnljily adapted for Holiday trade, and it
catcho os with an entire floor fnll of MEK
CHANT TAILOR -MADE OVEKCOATS.
"NECESSITY BROOKS NO FAVORS!"
And it means ruination to carry 'them over till
nest season, consequently the only resource
that is left for us is to use our knife in the
Ulche of tune.
LESS THAN HALF PRICES PREVAILS.
59 ior any of our J2U merchant tailor made
Overcoats.
SU for any of our ?23 ruercbant tailor made
Overcoats.
$13 for any of our CO merchant tailor made
Overcoats. ,
Jl" 50 for any of our 10 merchant tailor made
Ovncnats.
S23 00 for any of our t50 merchant tailor made
Ovi'rco-its;
SJ to 23 50 will buy any of our $10 to 550 mer
chant tailor wade Salts.
Original and Only" Genuine
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ort,""u' every evcnine; till 8:30. begin
ninc Thursday IS; following Saturday till 10:
Wednesday, Christmas eye., till 11 p. v.
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Miff ADVERTISEMENTS.
SENSIBLE
Will Present Their Friends and Rela
tives With
SENS
Money spent for trashy or nonsensical things is money
wasted. If you would have the LASTING good will and appre
ciation of those whom you wish to befriend, present them with
LASTING gifts gifts such as are suggested and offered by
KEECH'S
Reliable Cash
The stock of fine FURNITURE displayed by this house offers
no end of sensible and appropriate Holiday presents. They need
not be 8250 Parlor Suites. No, not quite. We have a very pretty
line of handsome Rockers at most astonishingly low prices, and
any one will be appreciated by the lucky recipient. It takes
but 83 0 to buy a beautiful Antique Oak Rocker, with plush
or Tapestry'seat All kinds of Reed and Rattan Rockers, Arm
Chairs, Reception Chairs, Dining Chairs, Library Chairs and
Children's Chairs, at correspondingly low figures.
HowWillThis List Strike You?
(Remember, Any Article is Sold for
Cash or on Credit.)
Chiffonieres and Wardrobes!
Secretaries and Desks!
Cabinets and Sideboards!
Sofas, Tete-a-Tetes, Couches!
Center and Extension Tables!
Hall Stands and Hat Racks!
Blacking- Cases and Medicine Chests!
Bedsteads and Bedding!
Folding Beds, every kind!
HERE IS ANOTHER ROSTER
OF
SUITABLE CHRISHAS GIFTS
Clocks and Pedestals!
Easels and Pictures!
Bronzes and Bric-a-Brac! . .
Lamps and Glassware!
Crockery and Queensware!
Stoves and Kitchen Utensils!
Silver Knives and Porks! '
Silver Casters and Dishes!
English and American Cutlery!
And Still There Are Some More Articles That Will Make
Your Friends Happy,
Lace and Plush Curtains!
Plush and Chenille Portieres!
"Window Shades and Curtain Poles!
Carpet Sweepers and Foot Stools!
Smyrna and Persian Rugs! .
Animal and Fur Rugs!
Door Mats and Blankets!
Men's Suits and Overcoats!
Ladies' Cloaks and Wraps!
Although we have mentioned Clothing and Cloaks last in
the list, they are by no means last in the calculations of the
average Christmas gift buyer. Indeed, something to wear is al
ways looked upon as the most useful and sensible present un
der the sun. And in this connection we wish to state that our
stock of Men's Suits and Overcoats and Ladies' Wraps and
Plush Garments is complete, and the prices are within reack
of the poorest people.
SOME TIMELY ADVICE
Young Married Couples.
Don't weary your time (months and years) away in
boarding houses. Don't wait until you have saved
enough money to buy the necessary furniture before
goijjg housekeeping. Come to Keech's Great Credit
House -without delay. Pick any Furniture, Carpets and
household articles you need, and pay for them in
Small Weekly Payments.
Thousands of other couples have tried thi3 plan and
found it successful. Why not you?
Bear in mind, Keech's
every night till Christmas.
KEECH'S,
923, 925 AND 927 PENN AVE.,
CORNER GARRISON ALLEY, NEAR NINTH ST.
PEOPLE
BLE gift:
and Credit House
store will be open till 9 o'clocfc
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