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THE PITTSBTIRG- DISPATCH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1890.
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FEAST OF YULE-TIDE
Celebrated With Great Pomp and Joy-
ousness in the Cities of Titts-
bnrg.and Allejjhenj.
SAKTA CLAUS PATS MANY VISITS.
lie Makes Just a Few Blunders, but Suc
ceeds Fairlj Well In Satisfy
ing Everybody.
TESKEI OFFrJKED OS FAMILY ALTAES
The Clothes Eeli Special Bervicts tad Provide Trtiti
fur tie Yraigitrn.
l"or the first time in many rears Pittsburg
has experienced the delightful rigors of an
old-fashioned Christmas, and it was a daz
zling success.
At early dawn little hgures clad in white
night robes stole down the stairways or
nearly every house in the two cities. They
cared not lor the cold wind which swept
through the halls, and wasted no time in
dressing. They were eager to see what good
old Santa Claus had done Tor tbem d urine
the night And what a time they had then!
The little stockings would not begin to hold
the evidences of ynle-tide generosity.
How could even Santa Claus, who
accommodates himself nud his loads to the
modern chimney, squeeze a velocipede,
a bobby-horse with really hair, or a rocking
chair, into the paee usuallv occupied by
five little pink toes? It couldn't be done,
and Santa Claus was too busy to waste time
trying. He just piled up the larger pres
ents by the side ot the fire-place or under
the Christmas tree, filled the stockings until
they bulged with candy, and then, with a
ly wink and a silent laugh, disappeared up
the flue without singeing a hair of his fur
coat.
liter body Got a Christmas Gift.
The Christmas gifts were not confined to
the little ones. It seemed as if everybody
had been rcmemberca, and it is safe to say
that miserable, indeed, was the man, woman
or child in Allegheny county who failed to
get some evidence of the spirit of the season
wnich pervaded even the atmosphere, like
the silver haze of an autumn day.
Most of the gifts were suitable, though a
fexv mistakes were made. People who didn't
smoke received a box of cigars, and one
member of a temperance society received
a bottle of French brand v. The latter gift
was not wholly lost, but was used to flavor
some wince pies. Some people didn't get
just what they wanted, and were ungrateful
enough to complain, but as a whole the re
cipients expressed sufficient gratitude. The
only really hard kick beard was from a fam
ily wbo felt they had been insulted by being
presented with a Bible.
After Santa Claus had been duly thanked
for his many kindnesses there was a grand
flocking to church to duly celebrate the
1890th anniversary of the birth of the
Savior in Bethlehem. The churches were
decorated, and nearly all had special pro
grammes prepared, to say nothing of the
Sabbath school Christmas trees.
The aiartyrdom of St. Turkey.
Dinner was a particularlybright spot in the
day's festivities. It shone and blazed and
sparkled like a $2 diamond in the necktie
of a young man with social aspirations.
"While the menus varied with the tastes and
finances of the hosts, they were all alike in
one respect they were mighty good dinners.
It is a matter, however, which will interest
very few people to-day. The remembrances
ot yesterday's feast leare a bad taste in the
mouth.
The streets were crowded all day yester
day. Some people were going ont to dinner,
and an unfortunate few were earning their
dinners. Some were simply intent upon
having a good tine, and they had it,
although in a few unfortunate cases it was
abbreviated by the police carrying off to the
lock-up a jolly good fell, with a load of Tom
and Jerry.
The day! as a whole passed off pleasantly,
although there were occasional sad scenes,
which, like the sombre background of an oil
painting, merely threw the brighter colors
into still stronger relief.
Ituslncss Houses Generally Closed.
A trip was made along Fourth avenue
yesterday shortly before noon and but one
broker found on deck, and he said he had
come to his office to look over his mail.
There is a financial institution in the
city that for some years alter
Good Friday was made a holi
day, refused to suspend business, and some
people began to say that the owners of the
Mock did not believe in ..he Trinity.
"Whether or no this talk had any effect can
lot be stated, but of late years the day is ob
crved by that institution by the suspen
sion of business at least
Strangers iu the city wbo had not taken
quartets at hotels complained of tho scarcity
of eating bouses. Quit a large proportion
of the restaurants, located on streets that
are "no thoroughfares" on a holidav, but
whose oncers depend on the custom of busi
ness and professional men, closed their
doors yesterday, as their transient patron
age would not pay the expense ot keeping
open. Some oi their patrons were, in con
sequence, forced to look elsewhere for the
nitat that perishcth, ami some of the res
taurants that were kept open ran short
of provisions before night Some
houses were short of meat, others of oysters,
and others yet of something else, and the
proprietors found it difficult to cover their
shorts, most of the houses where such goods
are usually to be had being closed in the
afternoon, and their owners and salesmen
scattered over city and surrounding countrv
each according to his bent
THE FREE LUNCH ROUTE
Ebon il Forth all the Delicacies of the Season
Yf-nterday Ono Tablet Twenty Feet Long
Presided Over by Fifteen "Waiters in rail
Dress.
Free lunches were a leading feature of yes
terday's Cbristnia3 feasts. In the different
hotel barrooms of the city spreads were set
before their customers that caused death in
many a family of porkers. Suckling pigs
seemed to be the favorites on the bills of fare,
though roast turkey and roast beef played
prominent parts.
The Hotel Duquesnc and Monongahela
set out the most elaborate lunches. In the
former's barroom a table 20 feet in length
was presided over by 15 waiters in full dress.
There was an elegant centerpiece surrounded
on everv hand by delicious viands ol every
sort. The bill of fare included Kennebec
salmon, boned turkey, stuffed young
pig, pork, ham, tongu glaci a la
Itusse, bonbon glaci, celery olives,
cucumbers, etc Several hundred men par
took of the lunch, which run from 10 A. M.,
to 2 P. M.
Tb lunch set forth by the Monongahela
was not on such an elegant scale, and two
colored men did duty as waiters. The lunch
was open at 10 o'clock and continued all
afternoon. It consisted of roast turkey,
hutu, roast pig, cold boiled salmon, senrimp
salad, oyster compot, chicken gumbo soup,
fricasseed chicken, tomato sauce. Their
center piece was in the shape of a pond, with
gold fish swimming about in the water.
The lunches set out by the Anderson,
Schlosser and Seventh Avenue hotels were
of the solid sort, consisting mainly of roast
beet, roast "grunters," turkey, salads, etc
It is needless to say that all the
lunches were well patronized. At
the Durjuesne and Monongahela the
barrooms were crowded so that
there was little comfort for the lunchers, but
at the Schlosser they sat down at the tables,
where the waiters served the lunch.
The bills of fare at the different hotels, as
mentioned yesterday, were the best for many
Christmas days. The Schlosser and
Dnquesne prepared no elaborate bills of fare,
but served numerous small parties private
dinners. The former served 15 private din
ners, at which several dozen tarrapin were
on the list
behind"thescenes.
Santa Clans Invades the Dressing Booms at
the Theaters Maggie aiitchcll Remem
bered by ner Company Manager "Wilt
and Williams Receive Christmas Gifts.
Maggie Mitchell's dressing room at the
Bijou was a bower of beauty when she
entered it yesterday afternoon for the
matinee performance. The walls were
masses of holly and evergreen, and around
the mirror was a wreath, making an ex
quisite frame for the pretty picture the
popular actress saw when she stood before
it. "Merry Christmas, Merry Cricket,"
stood out from a bank of holly, the letters
being worked in red everlastings upon a
background of white. Below this
was the Christmas token from her
companv. It was au elegant set of knives
and forks. The knives were finished in
pearl, and the solid silver and elaborately
carved forks bore the letter "M" upon the
handles. Accompanying the gift were some
verses written on behalf of the company by
Mr. Ed. Poland, one of.the brightest young
men of his profession. They were in the
same meter as Miss Mitchell's famous song
in "Fanchon," and were cleverlv engrossed
by Mr. Poland, a cricket figuring promin
ently in the illuminations. The verses were
as follows:
.Merry Christmas. Merry Cricket
We now wish you. one and ail;
See the legend gaily pictured
There before you on the wait
Our little gift, we pray accept it,
For 'tis permeated through
"With affection true and earnest
Tendered on this day to you.
May the brightness of the metal
Gleaming from each polished knife
Symbolize the joy and gladness
To be j ours throughout your life.
Solid as a lofty mountain.
Brilliant as a glowing flame,
Latting e'en as is tradition
We bespeak will be jour fame.
Many tributes will be offered,
None can be, though, more sincere.
Or with more good wishes laden
Than our tribute offered here.
Wo wish that each recurring Christmas,
As it glides into the past
Will to you bring blessings richer.
Rarer, greater than the last
Miss Mitchell was delighted beyond
measure and lavish in her expressions of ap
preciation. And it was not a one-sided
Christmas for the company, for each mem
ber received yesterday morning some hand
some gi't as a token of Miss Mitchell's es
teem. For years she has made Christmas a
day to be remembered by her company, but
none will be recalled with greater pleasure
and warmer sentiment than that of 1890 in
Pittsburg.
Christmas paid a bappy visit to the Opera
House. The stage carpenter and the c.is
man presented Manager E. D. Wilt with a
gold-headed cane, and a number of the other
employes made him handsome presents.
One of them was a magnificent Masonic
emblem in a new and unique design.
Peter Schwartz, the leader of the orches
tra, was given a big plusb chair.
At Harry Williams' Academy his own
company, which is playing there this week,
presented him with an oak desk and a
pretty French clock made of Mexican onyx.
Each employe was given a turkey or a box
of cigars by the manager.
The presents received by Harry Davis
from the employes of his Fifth avenue
museum and billiard, hall were mentioned
yesterday. There will be more festivities
there New year's Day.
A bright $20 gold piece was the present
each of the attaches of the World's Museum
in Allegheny received. Business Manager
Keenan and Manager Connor were each
presented with 50. Mr. Keenan was also
given a diamond pin and scarf and Mr.
Connor was the recipient of a valuable
meerschaum smoking set
KEWSB0YS DIHE 05 TTJBXEY.
They Present Their bun day School Teachers
"With Handsome Hymn Rooks.
Christmas was celebrated at the Newsboys'
Home iu the manner observed iu other
years. At noon there was a turkey dinner
which was enjoyed by about 70 boys, who
filled themselves with a bountiful supply of
turkey, pie, etc. This dinuer was the result
of contributions by S. S. Marvin, Charles
Lockhart, H. K." Porter, J. P. Hanna,
J. I. Buchanan, E. A. Kitzmiller
and James W. Drape. Alter the
dinner each of the boys was given a hand
some box of fine French candy, a gift from
A. D. Ache & Co.
In the evening there was the customary
Christmas tree, the decorations for which
were contributed by J. B. Youngson. This
was under the charge of the Sabbath school
teachers' who also lurnished some music and
singing.
A pleasant feature af the exercise was the
presentation to each teacher of a handsome
book of Gospel Hymns, the presents having
been purchased by a joint contribution from
the boys.
HAD A METROPOLITAN HOLIDAY.
Mutual Gift-Making by tho Employes of an
Insurance Company.
The Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany people in this city have had quite a
metropolitan Christmas time of it To start
with, Dr. Wightman on Tuesday eve ban
queted the agents and assistant superin
tendents at the corner of Forty-fifth and But
ler streets, at which speeches were made by
Agents Armstrong, Winsted and McGinley
and Special Agents Marts. Dozzer and
Stevenson, all winding up by a rising vote
of thanks to the doctor. ,
Next, the agents, as a body, presented Su
perintebdent A. J. Emptage with an ele
gantly carved antique oak table. The Su
perintendent finally wound up this part of
the entertainment by presenting each mar
ried man with a turkey and each single man
with an elegant scarf. The array gave the
office the appearance of a commission house
IN THE SECOND POLICE DISTEICT.
Messrs. TVliltehonse, Mercer and Snyder
Kcmfcmbcred by Friends.
Inspector Whitehouse, of the Second
Police District, yesterday morning, was
presented with a handsome gold watch and
chain and a locket, an emblem oi the Jr. O.
V. A. M., by friends in the East End.
Captain Mercer also received a present of
a fine watch and chain from friends.
The night force at tte Nineteenth Ward
Station presented Lieutenant George Sny
der with a dressed pig.
A CHRISTMAS MARRIAGE.
Two Hearts United in the First Presbyter
ian Church, Allegheny.
Christmas day will henceforth be imbued
with an additional interest to Miss Lotta M.
Jones, daughter of Mrs. Fannie Shirk, of
Center avenue, Allegheny, and Mr. Edgar
L. Brown, as they were joined in the bonds
ot matrimony last evening st 8 o'clock.
The wedding was solemnized in the First
Presbyterian Church of Allegheny, iu the
presence of quite a number of friends and
relatives. '
A Colleglates' Christmas Party.
College young folks, brimming over with
fun and frolic, made tne Bradley mansion
ring with merriment lasttevening. The
Misses Cordelia and Jennie Bradley and
Messrs. Bradley were the hostesses and
hosts of the occasion.
m the churches.
Entertainments of Numerous Kinds In Cele
bration of Christmas Christmas Trees
and Candy Make the Children Happy
All Profusely Decorated With Evergreen.
Churches and Sunday schools have the
special programmes of the day when it
comes to Christmas, and they glory in the
fact that this one holiday of the year comes
wholly from a religious observance. Enter
tainments are of a various nature, though
they all strive to make it especially a day
for the little ones, for does it not commem
orate the birth of Hira who said: "Suffer
the little children to come unto Me?" Thus
it becomes a day of glad tidings and great
joy, and in many places the good old Saint
Santa Claus, instead of, filling up
stockings, loads down a Christmas tree
at the church and calls out the youngster to
be made happy as each toy is brought from
its hanging place on the huge evergreen.
In this way Santa Claus does not forget
the little ones who live in thealleys.because
he can go to the Sunday school register and
find every name there. There were numer
ous Christmas trees in the churches in the
two cities and vicinity, and there can be no
doubt that the children enjoyed themselves.
Their elders, also, appeared to like the en
tertainments, perhaps because the children
were so happy.
Everywhere the decorations were elegant,
evergreen, pot plants and flas giving the
rooms a true holiday appearance.
Some of tho Celebrations.
Itcv.Edwin Guilbert conducted the services
at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church. A
short programme was included in
the annual treat at the "Wil
kinsburg P. E. Church. A most elab
orate programme was rendered at St. Peter's
P. E. "Church. Teu young ladies took their
places in what was heretofore the boy choir.
Their robes were similar to those of the boys,
and they wore college caps in addition.
The little ones of Ames M. E. Churchy of
Hazelwood, were given their treat Christ
mas Eve. There was a general service of
song at the North Avenue Allegheny
Church last night preceding the treat The
Wilkinsburg Church had'its celebration the
night before Christmas. That of the Arch
Street Church was held yesterday morning.
Candy was the leading leature of the pro
gramme at the Bingham Street Church. At
the South Street Church a musical pro
gramme was included. The Sewickley
Church had a programme of music and
literary selections, followed by candy. The
Mt Washington Church had an interesting
service Christmas Eve.
The Christmas offerings of the Hazlwood
Presbyterian Church were made on Christ
mas Eve. The Glenwood Church held their
ervices in the Twentv-third ward school
building last evening. The Arch street (Al
leghenv)Church will not have its treat until
New Year's night The North Church held
services last evening, including music, reci
tations and addresses. The Eighth Church
held its entertainment Christmas Eve. Ser
vices were held at the Swissvale Church
yesterday. The First Church, on Wood
street, will hold its entertainment to-night
That of the McClure Avenue Church will
be held to-day. The Second Church gave a
literary entertainment on Christmas Eve.
The treat of the Thirty-ninth Street Church
was held yesterday morning, as was also
that of the Forty-third Street Church.
Many Very Happy Children.
The Seventh V. P. Church made the little
ones happy on Christmas Eve. The Fourth
Church, Allegheny, will give their mission
school a treat this morning and the regular
school will have an entertainment on New
Year's morning. The Third Church had
their service last evening and contribu
ted to the Society forthe Improvement of the
Poor. The Bellevue and West Bellevue
churches had Christmas trees last night
The Second and Third churches of Alle
gheny had their treats yesterdav morning.
The Third Ward Mission and First Alle
gheny Mission had services and treats last
evening. An interesting programme was
included in the treat at the Nintli Church,
of the Soutbside. The children of the Al
lentown Church had a gay time Christmas
Eve, aud at the same time the Fourth
Church and Wesley Chapel Sunday School
had entertainments.
At the Sandusky Street( Allegheny )Bap
tist Church a cantata, "The New Santa
Claus," was given last evening. The
Shady Avenue Church also gave an inter
esting entertainment yesterday. The Union
Mission, of Allentown, was given a treat
Christmas Eve, and the Main Church, on
South Nineteenth street, bad its entertain
ment last evening. The Sunday School of
the Thirty-seventh Street Church was given
its treat Christmas Eve.
The Christian Church of Hazelwood com
bined with the Glenwood M. E. Sunday
school, had an entertainment Christmas Eve.
The Arch Street (Allegheny) Christian
Chnrch will reserve its entertainment for
New Year's evening. That of the Chartiers
Church was held Christmas Eve.
Special attention was given to Christmas
services yesterday in all the Catholic
Churches, and the Cathedral in particular,
where solemn high mass was celebrated.
Similar services were held at Holy Cross,
St. Peter's, St John's, St Malachi's and
St James' Churches.
A Christmas treat was had at the Mc
Clure Avenue (Allegheny) Sunday school
yesterday. That of the Park Place Mission
will be made next Tuesday evening.
THE C0L0ES OF THEIR. COUNTRY.
An American Flag Presented by Orangemen
to tho Sommenille School.
The Sommervillc School No. 3, sub-district
of Minersville, was the recipient yes
terday afternoon of a very handsome Christ
mas present in the shape of a
magnificent silken flag, presented
bv Orange Lodge, No. 21, of Penn avenue.
The presentation took place at the school
house, and was a pleasant and patriotic
event The room on tho first floor in
which the exercises were conducted was
filled with pupils, teachers, and directors of
the school, the members of the lodge aud
other prominent gentlemen.
Mr. John Thrasher, of Allegheny, made
the presentation speech and defined
the relative position the Orangemen occupy
to the National flag and the country
over which it waves, which is one of
perfect lovalty. Key. Mr. Emmerson,
in behalf of the school directors,
received the flag in a few well chosen words
regarding the struggle that perpetuated the
colors of the Union, and Rev. Mr. Thomp
son followed in a brief and interesting ad
dress in which be indorsed everything said
by the preceding speakers.
HANDSOMELY REHEMBEBED.
Train Dispatchers Honor Their Chief 'With
Valuable Presents.
Mr. J. B. Yobe, the genial master of
transportation of the Pittsburg and Lake
Erie Railroad, was handsomely remembered
by the "boys of the dispatcher's, office," as
they styled themselves. They presented
their chief vith'a beautiful Mexican onyx
French clock, and an elegant solid silver
water pitcher and cups engraved: "Pre
sented to J. B. Yoke by the employes of the
train dispatcher's office of the P. & L. E.
K. E. Co., December 25, 1890."
The gentleman was very much surprised
at the gift and was overcome by the show of
appreciation manifested by bis friends. He
made a neat speech in response.
Let Them Bay Their Own Presents.
The Oil Well Supply Company remem
bered Christmas by presenting each i of its
employes with an extra week's salary, which
enabled tbe latter to purchase such presents
for themselves as they most desired.
Gave Them a Gobbler Each.
Among the firms which gave their em
ployes a Christmas present were Eberhardt
& Ober, who treated their men to a tnrkey
apiece. There were 76 of the gobblers distributed.
IRIS KRINGLE CALLS
On Thousands of Fatherless and Moth
erless Little Ones,
MAKIKG ALL OF THEM VERY HAPPY
Ninth Annual Tour of the Old Fellow
.Under Gaskj's Auspices.
MANY TALUABLE TOYS DISTRIBUTED
As he clambered to his throne in his state
coach every wrinkle on his jovial face
seemed strangely familiar. Where had that
venerable form been seen before? And
those motley garments, hung about with
jingling bells were they not ancient
acquaintances.
In very sooth it needed but the name of
the old gentlemen, shouted in crescendo
tones by every urchin on Market street, to
confirm all suspicions. The newcomer was
none other than that prince of good fellows,
variously known as Father Christmas, Kris
Kringle and Santa Claus. He had come all
the way from his snow palace under the
northern lights to gladden the hearts of
Pittsburg's little ones.
Sleighless aud reiudcerless, no doubt, but
drawn by six spanking steeds, the old hero
was about to begin his ninth annual voyage
around the orphanages and charitable
homes of the twin cities. For St Nick has
been here, like the worthy in tbe
ballad, "many a time." Under tbe kindly
auspices of the great clothing firm of Gusky
& Co. his Saintship has visited the head
waters of the Ohio every Christmas for the
last nine years. And on each aud every oc
casion his capacious pockets have been
bulged to the uttermost extent with gifts aud
good things galore.
FORMATION OF THE CAVALCADE.
Yesterday the now famous tour com
menced outside the Gusky store, on Market
street, and Santa Claus' equipage, with its
prancing iron grays, was drawn up iu front,
and behind came ten carriages, bearing
members of the firm, lady friends and news
paper men. Still further down the street
were 25 wagons bedecked with flags and
weighted down with great loads ot Christ
mas presents.
As Santa Claus surveyed his riches, a
merry smile overspread his rubicund fea
tures, and he brushed out his long white
beard complacently. Then he took his seat,
and amid tbe cheers of the onlookers the
happy procession moved onward.
The Eidge Avenue Orphan Asylum, Al
legheny, was the first institution to be visit
ed. Sauta Claus knew that he ha"d prom
ised to be at Eidge avenue by 9:30 A. M., so
he hurried up his driver, and led tbe trip at
a swinging pace. Wherever the cavalcade
passed, sidewalks were crowded and win
dows filled with admiring faces. Santa
Claus must have been quite tickled over the
number of kisses thrown him Irom any
number of pretty lips. And with the great
old-fashioned heart which we all know he
possesses he could not have been aught but
pleased with the greeting he received from
the little ones.
In consequence of the crowds a good deal
of time was consumed In getting to the
Ridge Avenue Orphanage. However, the
institution was finally reached, and the
benevolent work ot Messrs. Gusky and their
guest began.
PLEASURE OF THE LITTLE ONES.
The entire party alighted and entered the
orphanage, where scores of neatly dressed
children were assembled, with faces radiant
from suppressed delight. Their joy did not
abate when Santa Claus the long-expected
Santa Claus tramped into the hall, with
bells a-jingle, followed by a whole wagon
load of toys. Anyone wbo had the
slightest doubts, about the pleasure of the
little ones would have found tb.cm altogether
dispelled at sight of their happy faces, and
in the midst of their cries ot anticipation
Santa Claus made himselt thoroughly at
home by shaking hands with everyone
present, and verily this was no slight
achievement, as the orphans alone amounted
to over 100.
Then tbe distribution of the gifts opened.
Not a single one of the little folks had been
forgotten. Each had a present with the
ownei's name, and each in turn was sum
moned to receive his or her share. The
children then sang some very well-attuned
choruses, after which a light refection was
served to the jolly visitor and his party.
It presently became apparent that there
were two Richmond's in tbe field I Another
Santa Claus appeared, none knew whence,
and took his seat in another stage coach,
drawn by six bay horses. This was some
what puzzling, as the onlookers had been
taught that there was only one real genuine
St. Nick. However, the two Santas did not
quarrel, and the partv divided, half going to
Pittsburg, with one Kris Kringle, the other
following the second on his rounds through
Allegheny. Messrs. William DeWolf and
J. A. Knight directed the Allegheny tour,
andWm. K. Solomons superintended opera
tions in Pittsburg.
ONE BOUND OF OVATIONS.
It would be tedious to describe in detail
the events at each stopping place. Suffice it
thai at every home and orphanage tbe chil
dren received Santa Clans with tbe utmost
joy, and his gifts everywhere cheered the
homeless and gave new life to the sick. The
following is a list ot the orphanages aud
charitable institutions visited iu Alleghenv:
Ridgewood Avenue Orphan Asylum. 930 A. ir.
Colored Orphans' Home, Greenwood avenue,
10:80 A. M.
Woman's Christian Home, Locust street,
11:30 a.m.
United Fresbvterian Orphans' Home, Mon
terey street, 12:20 P. M.
Allegheny Dav Nursery, North avenue and
Federal street 1:30 1". X.
Allegheny Day Nursery, 51 North Diamond
street, 2 r. M.
Allegheny General Hospital, Stockton ave
nue, 230 P. M.
Protestant Boys' Home, Anderson street, 3
P.M.
Home of the Friendless, Washington street,
3 SO P. M.
Little Bisters of the Poor, Washington street,
450 P. M.
Home ot tbe Good Shepherd, Troy Hill, 630
P.M.
St Joseph's Orphan Asylum. Troy Hill, 630
P.M.
The Pittsburg division visited ihe follow
ing: St Michael's Orphan Asylum, Soutbside,
1130 A. M.
Homeopathic Hospital, Second avenue, 1230
p. jr.
Children's Temporary Home, Washington
street 130 P. M.
St Paul's Orphan Asylum, Tannehill street,
2 p.m.
West Fenn Hospital. 4 P. IT.
Episcopal Church Home, Fortieth street, 5
P.M.
Little Sisters of the Poor, Bloomfleld, 6r.li.
German Protestant Orphans' Asylum, West
Liberty Borough, presents taken to Sixth
avenue and Smithfield street
Children's Aid Society, presents taken to
Dispensary building, Sixth avenue.
THE LAEGEST OF THE DONATIONS.
Probably tbe largest number of
presents was given away to
the Ridge Avenue Orphanage, the
Colored Orphanage, St Michael's Asv
lum, St. Pa'al's Orphanage on Tannehill
.street and the United Presbyterian Or
phans' Home. Not to the children alone
were presents given, for the aged in the
Episcopal Church Home, and the grown
girls in tbe Home of the Good Shepherd,
were gratified with warm clothing, shoes,
mufflers, etc. In the hospitals it was "good
for sore eyes," as Santa Claus
himself phrased it, to see the small boys and
girls crowding from beds and crutches, and
flocking around his Saintship like the chil
dren of Uameliu after the "Pied Piper."
Tbe gifts, too, were so very suitable, that
it worked as though Messrs. Gusky had
instituted inquiries as to the exact
tastes and longings of every indi
vidual little one. One chubby yonnc
ster a veteran's orphan got hold
of a miniature bass-drum, and rapped out a
Bounding tattoo upon its sheepskin bead.
Another, "sicklied o'er with the pale cist of
thought," was given a revolving-top writing
desk. The girls received model bureaus,
tricycles and books.
To say that the expenditure on the good
things must have been lavish, would be to
put it mildly. Over 2,500 gifts were dis
tributed, an"d in the case of the slightest
breakage tbe present was replaced by an
other. THE PROGRAMMES CARRIED OUT.
Singing and recitations were given at
nearly all the places visited, the children
displaying quite an amount of cleverness.
Lunch was served at St. Michael's ;Orphan
age, Soutbside, where a lengthy delay was
made. An original comedv. in German,
was played, on the tunny lilliputian stage,
at St Joseph's, Troy Hill. Father
Duffnerr presided, and eloquently welcomed
Kris Kingle nnd Messrs. Gusky's party to
the institution. He dwelt upon the noble
charity of the Gusky firm lor the last nine
years, and heartily commended the spirit
which led the successors otMr. J. M. Gusky
to continue the good work begun by that
gentleman. . N
Subsequently the entire party sat"
down to a delightful dinner, which
was done very decided justice to.
It may be mentioned that the person who
most thoroughly enjoyed the feast was the
hero of the day, Kris Kringle himself. To
assist his eating pbwers, tbe grizzled S.inta
unwisely removed his patriarchal beard.
Instantly a shrill juvenile voice was heard
to exclaim, in rather disappointed tones:
"Why, that is not Santa Claus at all.
That's only lialph Samuels." Whether
the little one had guessed rightly
or not, the writer does not feel
bound to say. At any rate, Santa Claus
made up for any deficiencies by dancing an
admirable break-down for the benefit of the
St Joseph's children.
SOME OP SANTA'S COMPANIONS.
The Troy Hill Orphanage was the last of
the institutions visited, nnd after dinner
the now thoroughly tired friends of Kris
Kringle returned to their starting point
Among those who were with" the
Pittsburg contingent were: Messrs. William
De Wolf, J. A. Knight, Jacobs, Mark
Gusky, Kauffmann, Prof. Lodrenia, Mrs.
Rev. Dr. Black, of Peoria, 111.; the Misses
S. Guckenheimer, Goldschmidt and A. Op
penheimer. Of the Pittsburg division were:
Kev. E. E. Donehoo, Messrs. K. Solomon,
J. Sulzbacher, Mrs. Solomon and Miss
Katz. Quite a number of other ladies and
gentlemen accompanied both expeditions.
It was real Christmas weather as the
Allegheny cavalcade set forth upon its re
turn voyage. Light snow fell upon Santa
Claus' broad shoulders, nnd there was a
breath of his own frozen norlhland in tbe
air. The carriages rattled merrily along
the frozen streets, and through the snow;
over the bridges, whence St Nicholas could
catch a glimpse of drifting ice and gloomy
water, to Market street again.
At the Gusty store, all was bustle and
excitement. Nearly the entire force of em
ployes had assembled to welcome
back the parties, and the rival
Kris Kringles had a friendly bout
of fisticuffs, "just to warm themselves
up" alter their long journey, after which
they bade goodby to all their friends, and
set sail tor Lapland via Market street and
Fifth avenue.
SUED BY HIS SON-IN-LAW
For an Attack Claimed to Have Been Mado
on Christmas.
John Gavousky yesterday entered bail
before Alderman Beiahauer, for his appear
ance at a hearing on Monday, to answer a
charge ot assault and battery preferred
against him by James Wacknuck, his son-in-law.
The allegation is that Gavousky went to
Wacknuck'shouseon Eureka street, Thirty
first ward, and tried to borrow,, $50. Being
refused the money, it is alleged that he at
tacked both Wacknuck and his wife. Wack
nuck has several severe wounds on his head
which he says Gavousky put there.
An Aged Lady's Christmas Day.
Mr. Joseph It. Hunter spent his Christ
mas .with his mother at Little Washington.
Mrs. Hunter is now in her 93d year. She
has been in ill-health lately, but has almost
recovered. Though nearmg the century
line, Mrs. Hunter still takes an active in
terest in worldly affairs, and her mind is as
clear as that of a woman of 25.
V. & B.
To-day, beginning at 8 A. M.. we will
make a gift sale of fancy goods, patterns,
etc, left over. This bargain opportunity
will scarcely last more than one day possi
bly two. Boggs & Buhl.
Ladies suffering from nervous afflictions find
quick relief In Parker's Ginger Ionic. I'arLcr'b
Hair llalsain aids the hair growth.
proposals.
PROPOSALS FOR CONSTRUCTING
steam snagboat United States Engineer
office. Savannah. Ga.. Sec L 1890. Sealed pro
posals in triplicate for building a steam snap
boat and for furnishing material and macbinerv
for same will be received at this office until 12
o'clock M.. city time, on the 30th DAY OF DE
CEMBER, 1830. The attention or bidders Is in
vited to the acts of Congress approved Feb. 26,
1885, and Feb. 23, 1SS7, Vol. 23, page 332. and
Vol. 2i, page 411, Statutes at Large. For all
necessary information apply to O. M. CARTER,
1st Lieut, Corps of Engineers, U. S. A.
del2-84-iy3,14,15.28,27
Office of T
ALIEGIIEXY AND PEURYSVILI.E '
Turnpike Road company. f
Allegheny, Pa., Dec. 18, ItsSO. J
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL HE RE
CEIVED by this company until DECEM
BER 31 for the delivery of sixty thousand
(CO, 000) feet, face measure,thrce-inch white oak
planks, eight (M icet lung, suitable for plank
road purposes. Said plank to bo delivered
during the months of April, Mav or June, ltUl.
on the Allegheny wharf, freo of wharfage and
measuring. The company reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
J. N. DAVIDSON,
de2i-I6-D Secretary and Treasurer.
BUSINESS CHANGES.
VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
JN firm ot Gilford & Sheeban is hereby dis
solved, and that I will not be responsible for
any bills contracted by the firm of Giffbrdab
Sheehan on and after this date, Deepmber 22.
1S90. WILLIAM L. GIFFORD.
llc2G-S5
THECAL NOTICES.
J031AH COHEN, Attorney-at-Law,
85 Diamond st
TESTATE OF HKNRY KAMPHANS. DE-
Vl CEASED. Notico is hereby given that
falters of administration on the estate of Henry
Kamphans, deceased, have been grained to the
undersicned. to whom all persons indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment, and those having claims against tbe
same should make tbem known without delay.
A. ISRAEL. Administrator,
deS38r 85 Diamond St.. Pittsburg. Pa.
VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN
JLt application will bo made to the Court of
Common Pleas Nn. 1 of Allegheny county. Pa.,
on SATURDAY.January 3,18ai,at 10 A. M..or as
soon thoreafter as the same can be beard under
th corporation act of 1874 and its supplements,
for a charter for an Intended corporation to be
called "The Junior Order of Red Men." the ob
ject and character whereof is ibe maintenance
of a society for fraternal, beneficial and pro
tective purposes to lis members from funds
collected therein, including sick relief and
mortuary benefits. The proposed charier is on
file at No. 65 of March term. 1891.
dcll-17.Th H. BRADY WILKINS, Solicitor.
OFFICIAL riTTSBUKG.
DEPAHrMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, 1
PlTTSUUKG, Dec 3, 1SU0. f
SEALED PROPOSAL WILL BE RECEIV
ED atthe office "f the CItv Controller until
2 o'clock- p. jr. on FRIDAY, December 26. 1S1K),
for the erection ot a jrarbaco furnace on lot
owned by the city of Pittsburg on .River St.,
Nineteenth ward.
Specifications and alt Information can be ob
tained from Charles BtckeLarchltect, Hamilton
buildlnoSl and 3 Filth av.
Proposals most be accompanied by bond in
double tbe amount of bid, with two sureties;
said bond to be executed before tba
Mayor or City Clerk. The Department of
Awards reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. J. O. BROWN.
Chief Department of Public Safety.
de3
PATENTS.
O. D. LEVIS, Solicitor ot patents.
181 Fifth avenue, above Smithfield, next Leader
office. No delay. Established 20 years, se26-13
IS-Display advrrlisrmenli ojie dollar per
tquareorone insertion. Classified advertise'
merits on this page, such as Wanted, For Bale,
To Let, ete ten cents per line for each inser
Hon, and none taken for less than thirty cents.
Top line being displayed counts as tico.
THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH
BUSINESS OFFICE,
Cor. Smithfield and Diamond Streets,
ALWAYS Ol'UN.
BRANCH OFFICES AS FOLLOWS, WHERE
WANT. rOlt SALE, TO LKT. AND OTHER
TltANSIET ADVERTISEMENTS WILL HE
RECEIVED U1'T0 91. M. FOR INSERTION.
Advertisements should be prepaid unless adver
tisers already bare accounts with Tub Dispatch.
FOR THE SOOTHSIDE, NO. H13 CARSON
STREET. TELEPHONE NO. 0022.
FORTHK EAST END, J. W. WALLACE, CI2I
lENN AVE.
PIITSBUKG ADDITIONAL.
THOMAS 31CCAFFREY. MOD Butler street.
EMIL G. STUCKEY, 24th street and JPenn ave.
ALLEGHENY.
A.J. KAEliCHKK. 5D Federal street.
II. J. MctntlDK. Market House. Allegheny.
F. H. EGGERS SON. Ohio and Chestnut sts.
THOMAS MCHENRY, Western and Irwin aves.
G. W. HUGHES. 1'ennsilvania and Beaver aves.
FERRY M. GLEIM. Rebecca and Allegheny aves.
WANTED.
3fale Bell'.
BILL CLERK-AN EXPERIENCED CAKE
aud cracker bill clerk: ood wastes to rlslit
Scrson: communication strictly cunfldcntinl. Ad
rcss E 4, Dispatch oKce. de:S-17
COLORED MAN TO ACT AS PORTER IN A
wholesale shoe house. Applv Friday morn-luc?-tlI0iIMilib"T
ST., city. Must come well
recommended. deIS-87
CUTTERS) AN1ITA1LORS-THE CLEVELAND
Cutting School, now In the twelfth year, had
a larger attendance lor IS) than ever belore. and
Indications point to its belnc crowded during the
entire winter of 1891. "What Is the reason?"
Simply this, cutters produce better reults with
the A. D. Rude New Method than by anv princi
ple of cnttlne taught. del8-95-Thrssu
r1UTTfcR-CONTROLLlJ.G FINE TRADE IN
Western Pennsylvania, by Chestnut street
(Philadelphia) tailor. Addres. TAILOR, P. o.
box 1592, Philadelphia. de26-0l
FIRST-CLASS WHITE COOK-MUST I1AVE
No. 1 reference. Apply BRUNSWICK BIL
LIARD HALL, hi Diamond st. de2G-:i
MAN-A GOOD AND SOBER STICK CANDY
man: good wages and steadv Job. J. KRAUS
&SONS, lSJWatcr St., Cleveland. O. d, 25-56
PRESSMAN A GOOO JOB PRESSMAN; ONE
who understands Hoc and Gordon oreses.
Address DAILY INTELLIGENCER, Wheeling,
V4 . Va. deZ5-T7
SALESMAN-FOR "NEW YEAR-SALARY
. and expenses paid. Address with stamp,
SUMATRA C1GAP. CO.r Chlcazo. III. de26-2i
SAWHAKKKS-FIIUR SM1THERS FOR
lareand small circular itork; good pay and
steady job for first-class men. Address, with
references, T. 47, care Lord & Thomas. Chicago,
HI. deJ6-92
STENOGRAPHER AND TYPEWRITER-ONE
with exnpritnce who will do office -work when
not otherwise engaged, middle asre preferred;
state salary wanted. Address E 5, Dlpatcu
office; de.S-18
YOUNG MAN AS STOCK-KEEPER AND
packer lu a wholesale notion house. Address,
stating age. experience and reference: none but
experienced need answer. Address D. u. care
Dispatch office. de3-93
Female nelp.
GIP.L-FOR GENERAL HOUSEWOKK-AT
1815 BLUFF ST., near Mlltenberccr; good
references. de2T-G
GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSE WORK. AP
piy at No. 31 Boyle St., Alleeh-nv. No
washing. dcIG-l,
GIRL FOR GENERAL HOUSK.WORK;
small family; wages $4. 119 Center av.
de26-10
LADIES AS AGENTS TO GO FROM HOUSE
to house with our wall paper samples: pretty
goods, lowest prices, nearly half profit. Send IS
cents in stamns for outfit to F. H. CADY. 3X
High St., Prorl'dcnce, R. 1. de26-93
Agents.
AGEN'TS-TO SELL AND EVERYBODY TO
use Dr. O'Keefe's 25 cent pills. Good as
gold. Dr. O'Kcere's liver pills, cold or catarrh
pills, cough pills, illarrhcea pills, dyipepla pills,
rheumatism pills, hpadache pills, skin eruption
Sills, worm pills, kidney pills, leucorrbcea pills,
ackachepill. eye pills, teething pllb. asthma
pills, croup pills, sore throat pills, nerve pills,
nervous debility pills. whooping cough pills, non
cathartic pills, malaria pills, piles nllls. Price,
25 cents: Urge bottles tjl. DU. o'KLEFEA CO.,
Homeopathic chemists. 34 Fifth av.. Plttsbnrg.
Will move to 708 bmithflcld St. April I. Ic23-49
Malo nnd female Help.
BUTLFU FOUR FARM HANDS. TWO TEAM
SI ERS. child's nurse, oooks. chambermaids.
ICO house girls. 20 for hotels, dishwashers and
pantry girls., women cooks for hotels: 15 to 112 per
wick. MEEHAN'S AGENCY, 545 Grant st.
de22-D
Situations.
SITUATION -BY EXPERT STENOGRAPHER
and typewriter; three years' practical ex
perience: references from recent employers. Ad
dress D 8, Dispatch office. de26-34
STENOGRAPHER AND TYPEWRITER
experienced lady will accept position In Pitts
burg or neighboring town: law office work pre
ferred; rclerence jrlcn if desired. Address 0. 8,
Dispatch office. dcSl-70
Rooms. Houses. Etc
ROOM FOR LADY IN PRIVATE FAMILY,
with or without board; give location and
terms. Address D. 7, Dispatch office. de25-47
MAN WITH CArir.VL TO INVEST IN THE
ATRICAL company. Address E. T. Dis
patch office. deiM
PARTNKR -MAN IN ESTABLISHED MANU
FACTURING business: only house of thii kind
wist or N. Y.; unlimited demand for goods; sale
cash; monev required to enlarge business: will
give position and Interest to pal tr with 1.000 to
fl,5CQ: ean be Investigated in two hour-,; Imme
diate action necessary; don't ansvreruulcss you
have the money: mean business, and can net Tor
jourseir andatoncc. Address, 3 days, E 2, Dis
patch office. de:ii-7
PARTN ER WITH $5,000 BY A REPRE
SENTATIVE of nn F.ngllsh Portland ce
ment firm to assist In establishing an Import bus
iness; brand or cement well known lu the States.
Address CHAs. R. GOSTHUG & CO.. Cement
Manufacturers, Bellalre, O. dec! 1-3
Financial.
MORTGAGES ON CITY OR ALLEGHENY
county property at lowest rates. HENRY
A. WEAVER CO., 92 Fourth avenue. mb2-D
rfO LOAN5500,O0O, IN AMOUNIS OF $3. (XX)
JL and upward, on rllv and suburban property,
on 5 per cent: also smaller amounts at G per cent.
BLACK & 1JA1RD, 9a Fourth avenue.
sc21-dJ6-D
T
10 LOAN f20O,0CO ON MORTGAGES flOO
andnnward at 6 per cent: 6m 000 at4K ner
cent on resldcnics or business property, vacant
lotsor farms. S. II. FlltNCH, IS Fourth ave.
Miscellaneous.
ALL TO USE JONES' BEDBUG l'ARALYZER
Jones' Magic Roach Powder: contains lib
poison: roaches banished oy contract; satisfac
tion given or no nay. Prepared by GEO. W.
JONES. 222 Federal st.. Allegheny, Pa. Soldby
all first-class druggists. Residence No. 80 Mon
tcry st. Jyll-LI-MWi'
EVERY LADY-WISHING TO BE HER OWN
dressmaker to call at 616 Penn ave. fon
?oslte Home's stores) and Investigate MADAME
LESUER'S ladles' tailoring sys.cm; no risk;
parties responsible: school now open. no!9-23
FOR SALE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE.
East End Residences.
HOUSES-1N LOWER PITTSBURG; ALSO
In Allegheny City: houses valued from
2. U00 to $5. 000. For such properties we haTe pro
pectlve purchasers. Owners arc requested to call
on us. W. A. HERRON & SONS, 80 Fourth av.
de23-79-23,24.20,27
E
AST END RESIDEXCE-ON ONE OF THE
best streets, with eastern exnosure. new 2-
slorr brick, all nossible convenieine. handsomely
papneil. . Immediate possession. BAXTER.
THOMPSON Jt CO., 162 Fourth ay.
de2l-ll2-MWSu
1 d OOO SHAD YSIDE RlIDENCE-ON
OLUI most promlpcnt asnlialtum paved and
bewend residence avenue In the E. E.. compara
tively new aucfvcrv substantial dwelling, con
taining 12 rooms and reception hall: two hith
rooms, w. c's.. etc.: the entlredwelling elegantly
finished In hardwood. In fact was constructed
with a view to solidity, comfort and elegance re
gardless of expense: tot 702on feet, with snbstan
tial carriage house on rear; this property must be
sold at once owing to Immediate removal from
cltv of ownir; terms to suit purchaser, s. V.
IllPPLE Jfc CO., K Fourth av. de21-40-Tur
S OOO-ON WARD STREET. FOURTEENTH
fjl ward. Oakland, two-story brick and maii
sird, eight rooms, hath, hot and cold water,
l.w.c. laundry, electric hells. Queen Anne porch,
both gaes. marble mantles. iot25aIG5; usplendid
home. MCLA1N &ZUGSM1TH, 43? Grants!.
de-JO-rC
QfT OOO-CORNER ELVVOOI) AND EDWIN.
O ? one sqnare from Highland av., lot 50x120
nud complete new honse. eight rooms, hath, re
ception lull, liundrv: n't modern conveniences:
a erv deslrahlo and chlap property. '1HOS.
LIGGETT, 71 Diamond st. de..57-WFs,!u
ffJ4, 300-0'HAB ST., NEK FIFTH AV..
Jyt' 'ot 10x120 and home or seven rooms, bath,
laundry, etc.: all modern conveniences .id
sewered: tills property Is offered below coal on ac
count of owners le&vlug Ibe citv. THUS. LIG
GLTT. 71 Diamond st. de20-57-wrssu
30O-WHITT1ER ST.. NEAR LARIMER
i9 av.. nice frame dweltluirof s rooms nnd
finished attic, front and back porches, city
water, good eellar: lot 22x130.. (A(K). BLACkl
4 BAIRD, 95 Fourth avenue. v dc7-47-I6,26
TQ 300-EDWIN ST.. NEAR S. HIGHLAND
JDOt av.. a 2-story rrame dwelling; of C rooms,
hall, natural gas. etc.; papered and painted
throughout: lot 25x120. ASM. BLACK .t BAlltD,
83 Fourth av. uoS0-T7-del-lV26
FOR SALE-I3IPROVED REAL ESTATE.
City Residences.
HOUSE-A VERY GOOD I'OUSE OF SIX
rooms. lot 23x114 feet, on Lombard St.,
Eleventh ward: price only p,2CU. See W. A.
HERKON SO.Ng. 80 Fourth av.
deZS-80-23, 28,29
Q-l T OOO-NINTH ST. PROPERTY: LOT20X
O LO' CO. with three-story brick building;
com enlcnt term". A. LEGOATK&SON. 31 Fed
eral st, ; after January 1 108 Fourth av. de25-76
Allecheny Residences.
Q- "T OOO A COMBINATION HOME: CITY
JL09 and country: Observatory Hill, Second
warn, Allegheny: lot 123x135; excellent house, 12
rooms forest trees, lawn, garden, scenery; a
charming home: electric car to near door: will be
delighted to show this to any person sighing for
Serfection on this mundane sphere. A. LEG
ATED SON, 31 icdcralst.; alter JaDuary 1 108
Fourth av. de25-76
CJOK OOO-SUPERIOR RESIDENCE, NORTH
3iiOl av Third ward, Allegheny: will take
pleasure In exhlhltlng this dwelling to any one
who can appreciate irood things; very lfberal
terms. A. LEGOATE SON, 31 Federal St.;
after January 1 108 Fourth ay. de25-76
CM OOO-NO. 2S5 LACOCK ST.. FOURTH
Ott? ward, Allegheny, brick house 8 rooms and
attic (A35.) See W. A. HERKON & -ON, 80
Fourth av. de21-30-MWr"
Suburban Residences.
Q-1 Q OOOl DELIGHTFUL RESIDENCE IN
OJLO' the aristocratic borough of Emsworth,
the home of literature and art: two acres ot
primeval forest as yet uneen by Stanley, and a
substantial brick dwelling of IS rooms; fit for any
member ot.the 400. A. LEGHATE&SON. 31 Fed
eral st.: after January 1 108 Fourth av. de25-76
FOB SALE LOTS.
City Lots.
FULTON ST.-S2.500-CHOICE LOT, 21x100. TO
20-root allev: house 4 rooms. CHARLES
SO.MERS i. CO., 313 Wood St., C019 Penn av.
de23H3-Tuv
if OT PURCHASERS. SCHENLEY PARK
JLi Land Co. are selling best and cheapest low
In city. PETER SHIELDS. 533 Grant st.
delO-51
East End Lots.
G HAZIER ST.. BRUSHTON-LOT 40137 FT.,
tor $i)0: also oifb same size at $6uu: these
prices arc low. BROWN SAINT. 512Bin!tlnleId
street. de24-9-2S,24,26
OQU1RREL HILL ONE ACRE OF THE F1N-
OM Itlng laud In the Twentv-third ward,
suitable to be subdivided Into lots, and sold at
treble the nrice that It cau be bought for. IRAM.
BURCHFIELD, 15S Fourth av. de!2-8S-D
Manufacturing Sites.
FREF-BUILDING SITES TO MANUFAC
TURERS who wilt erect 'hereon works
within six months. Address LOCK. BOX184, Al
liance. Ohio. de2l-U
Tarms.
TJTiAKM 230 ACRES, VERY BEST OF SOU
1" good frame house, large, new barn and other
buildings, tine fruit and water; no better place in
every respect: on Pennsylvania road: one-half
mile from good town a id station ED. W1TT1SH,
410 Grant st. Pittsburg. de2S-D
1TIARM 215 ACRKS IN PLUMB TOWNSHIP.
? one of thebet farming dls'rlcts or Allegheny
county; good dwelling; very large barn: near A.
V. R. It. : rent SWO per year ana taxes. See W. A.
HERRON Jt SONS. SO Fourth av. de28-8SMWt
ORANGE PLANTATION-FOK SALE OR
exchange: a very line one of 280 acres. In
Southern tlorlda, on -nhlch arc fine buildings
and a large orange orchard, all tropical fruits can
be raised tliere: climate healthful: no lung dis
eases there, or Bnght'9 disease: vegetables of all
kinds can be raised there every month of the
Tear; price. M,w. Apply at once to w. n.
pii.vr.auj &. i;u.. iwrniuav.
del9
ron sale business.
Business Opportunities,
COAL FLOAT-W1TH VERY LARGE CITY
trade, tlnshop grociry stores in both
cities, S30O to 5,000. restaurant, livery stable,
bakeries, cigar stores, drug stores, butcher shop,
shoe stores, book ami stationery store, nulk de
pots. SHKFARD & CO.. 131 Fourth av. de20
Business Properties.
BRICK HOTEL-1N EASTERN OHIO. OF
about 40 rooinand fully furnished: bar sales,
J9. OOO per year, and other receipts. $7,000 per year;
good-sized barn. Icehouse, and all conveniences:
price S2VJO0: might take some good real estate In
part pay. J. 1L STEVENSON 4 CO., lOOHflh
avenue. uoIS"
FOR SALE-MISCELLANEOUS.
Machinery and Metals.
BARGAINS IN SECOND-HAND ENGINES
and boilers, one 14x30 in., one 12x24 In., one
KxlS lu., two 10x2O In., one 12x12 In., one 10x12 In.,
four 9x12 In., and large lot of smaller sizes;
mounted portable engines Stol2h. p., shafting,
pulleys, pumps, governors, etc. J. S. YOUNG,
23-25 Park way. Allegheny. Pa. oc30-D
HOISTING ENGINES. DERRICKS AND
derrick forgings, steel hoisting and guy
ropes in stock: stationary engines and hollers,
sheiirs. clay and ore pans. etc. THOMAS CAR
LIN'S SONS, Lacockand Sandusky streets, Alle
gheny. Pa. au5-35-jiwr
THE TAYLOR-UECK AUTOMATIC AND
compound engines for electric light and
railway service: engines and boilers lu every size
and stvle: saw mills and wood-working machin
ery. HAKMEb MACHINE DEPOT, 98 First av.,
Pittsburg. Pa. no26-D
rpHE PORTEIt & DOUTHETT CO.. L1M., DAK
I RaGH st. and River av., Allegheny, Pa.,
engines, boilers and castings, itepalrlnzpromptly
attended to. de2-
Miscellaneous.
T70U A CHRISTMAS PRESENT NOTHING
1 would please so well as a light running New
HomeMewtng Machine: you want thebest.and
the Ae llomellllstheldeitlevery time; will make
a special reduction until Christmas: open every
night, at 11. C'ARTLK'S. 19 blxtli st,. two doors
below Bijou. del2-I3-Mwr
PERSONAL.
PERSONAL-HOLIDAY BOOKS-ARE YOU
In It for special bargains? Come and be con
vinced. riCANK BACON & CO., cor. Smith Held
St. and Third av. deli
PERSONAI. FINE BOOKS-WE HAVETBE
finest collection of finely illustrated boot b
In Pittsburg: bcautirnIblndlngs:loTvprices;come
and sec them: hundreds of books for presents.
LEVI'S BOOK STORE, 900 Liberty St. del2
PERSONAL STANLEY' GREAT BOOK,
in Darkest Arrlca." as written by himself
and published by Clias. Scrlhner sons. Is the only
authorized, genuine or reliable account of this
great explorer' icccnt Journey athwart Africa.
'I he immene Influence his discoveries must exer
cise upon the lnture makes It a most desirable
holiday present for the young. For ibis purpose
copies will be delivered Iree ot express charges to
any pa-t of Nortbwestcrn Pennsylvania on re
ceipt orprlce. viz.: Cloth binding. 7 SO; library.
CO; hair morocco, ill; full morocco, tJ15. per set of
two volumes. Address the LOCAL AGENTS, or
P.J. FLEMING CO., General Agents. 77 Dia
mond St.. Pittsburg deI9-TWTFt-sn
LOST.
LOST-A GOLD WIRE BRACELET, ON
Fifth av., between Halkcttand Danagusts.;
reward given If returned to 3504 FIFTH AV.
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J' OST OR STRAYED-FROM ROBINSON ST.,
J near Craig, a small white poodle bitch, on
1 nesday evening, Dec. 23. fJ reward If lert at 74
ROBIN rON ST.. Allegheny. de28-l
rOUND.
FOUND-A LARGE LOT Or WINTER
clothing belonging to residents of this city
was round hanging in the rooms occupied by
DICKSON, the tailor, 65 Filth ave., upstairs,
altered, cleaned and repaired: the owners should
call for tbem. as Dickson requires tbe room.
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ELECTIONS.
THE KEYSTONE BANK OF PITTSBURG
Tho annnal election for Directors of this
bank to servo during the ensuing year will be
held at the banking house. 106 Fourth av.,
Tuesday, January 20. 1891, between the hours
of 11 A. 31. and 1 P. il. J. H. HAYEn, Cashier.
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The Exchanoe National Bake, i
Pittsboko. Dec. 11. 1800.
ELECTION THE ANNUAL ELECTION
for directors of this bank will be held at the
hanking honse. No. 48 Fifth avenne. on TUES
DAY, January 13. 1HI1, between the hours of 12
and 1 o'clock. P. JL A. LONG,
dcli-97-D Cashier.
First Nation at. Bank PrxTSBURa. Pa. (
Pittshuko, Dec 11. loflO,
ELECTION THE ANNUAL ELECTION
of nine director for the banic'to serve for
tue ensuine year, will be held at the banking
houc. corner Wood streefand Fifth' ave., Jan.
13, 1S31, between the hours of 11 o'clock A. M.
and 1 o'clock P. if. J. D. SCULLY, Cashier.
del2-S8-D
Office op
monoxganela navigation company
PlTTSBUKO. Dec. 17. lfS(i
f flVTTnV Tilt" IVVlTiT IPPTTVI1
III of the stockholders of tho Monaocabcla
Navigation Company for the election of officers
and managers for tbf ensnine year, and other
business, will ho held on THURSDAY, the 8th
dav of January. 1631. at 2 o'clock, p. M., at the
office of said company. No. S Wood st Pitts
burs;. W. BAKEWELL, Secretary. UelS-CT-D
AMUSEMENTS.
TvUQ,UESNETHEA.TER. EXTRA!
JL (Pittsburg's Leading Theater.)
Besinnint Monday Evening. December 29,
Matinees New Year's Day and Saturday, a
Rattllnr. Roariug Occasion of Fun, Wm. Gil
lette's companion play to "Tho Private Sec
retary, ALL THE COMFORTS OF HOME.
By Mr. Cbas. Frohman's Comedy Company.
Seats at theater and at Hays', 75 Fifth av. 25c
and SI: general admission, SCc de26-21
TO LET.
City Kesidcnces.
DWELLINGS-IN ALL PARTS OF THE'
city and suburbs; send us tout name and
address, and we will mall you our rent list regu
larly until April 1 free ot charge. BLACK &
BA1RD. 95 Fourth av. de!7-20t
KESIDENCES-S MINUTES' WALK FROM,
postoSce on Fifth av.: cars; 2 rows of ele
gant stone houses. 9 large rooms, reception ball,
front porches, and ail tbe latest Improvements;
handsomely papered. BLACK & BA1KD. 94
Fourth av. deS-11-Dt
East End Kesidcnces.
EAST END RESIDENCES-SEND TJS YOUK
name and address and we will mail yon our
rent list regularly until April 1, free or charge.
BLACK Jt BA IKD, 95 Fourth av. de!7-2ut
AUegheny Itesldences.
DWELLINGS-IN ALL PARrs OF ALLE
GHENY and suburbs; send us your name and
address and we will mall you our rent list regu
larly until April 1 free of charge. BLACK &
BAlKf, 0.3 Fourth av. de!7-20t
Business ITopertles.
STORES AND BUSINESS ROOMS IN ALL
parts of the two cities and suburbs: send your
name and address and we will mall you our rent
list regularly until April 1. free of charge.
BLACK BAlRD. 95 Fourth av. del7-20t
WAREHOUSE ON FIRST AV. NEAR
Grant st.. suitable for manufacturing pur
poses or storage. Inquire H. J. HEINZ & CO.,
First av., city. dc21-37t
Offices. Desk Boom, Etc
OFFICES IN GERMANIA SAVINGS BANK
Building. Wood and Diamond sts.: singly
or In suits: all modern Improvements and low
rent. Inquire at THE RANK. oc23-Pt
CHOICE PROPERTIES.
$5 oo PER ACRE $5 00.
A little money for a great tract of land, rich
In timber and mineral?, morcrapidly and surely
growing in value than any other commodity in
reach of tbe investor.
1,500 ACRES
Under a dense growth ot timber worth many
times tbe cost, and promising; in iron and coal.
A section of West Virginia just entering upon
great dovelopment under the impetus of new
outlets projected and building.
We are ready to accompany Intending pur
chasers to tbe ground.
CHARLES SOMERS &. CO..
de25-S9Tnrsu 313 Wood st, 6019 Penn ave.
BY A. LEGGATE & SON,
8 SMALL HOUSES AND LOT, SECOND
WARD, ALLEGHENY, AT AUCTION.
On Tuesday, December 50, at 2 o'clock, will
be sold on the premises. No. Ill Webstersireet.
corner Graham alley, twosrjuares above North
avenue. Allegheny, lot 20x110. on which are
eight frame dwellings, four rooms each, front
ing on Graham allev. Yearly rents. $720. Taxes
and water $74 a year. Special attention Invited,
as a bargain will be given.
A. LEGGATE & SON,
AUCTIONEERS,
31 FEDERAL ST.. ALLEGHENY.
After January l'No. 108 Fourth avenue.
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AUCTION SALES.
ORPHANS' COURT SALE-ESTATE OF
Elizabeth Holt, deceased.
Property Situated on Walnut and
Emerson Sts., 20th Ward.
By virtue of an order of tbo Orphans' Court
of Allegheny county, made on tbe 17th day of
December, 1S90, at No. 233, June Term. 1S30. the
undersigned will sell at
Fublic Sale on the Premises,
MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1891,
AT 3 O'CLOCK P. M.
subject to the lien of first mortgages:
All those two contiguous lots of ground, situ
ated In tbe Twentieth ward of the city of Pltts
bnrg, in the county of Allegheny and Stato of
Pennsylvania, bounded and described, as fol
lows: The First Beginning on tho southerly side ot
Walnut street, at a point 331 7-10 feet west from
Shady avenue, thence south 53 30 20",west79 64
10O feet along tbe southerly side of said Walnnt
street to Evans avenue (now Emerson street),
tbence along the Una of said Evans avenue)
(now Emrson street), south 22 3' 40", ease
110 9-10 feet; thence north 64 41', east SI 1S-10O
feet; tbence north 10 31', west 130 45-100 feet to
tbe place of beginning.
The Second (being triangular in shape) Be
ginning at a point where the line of property of
Joseph Woodweil intersects Walnut street, be
ing tbe same point of beginning above de
scribed in first piece at tbe line of property
conveyed to O. J. Parker: tbence along tba
same south 37 26', east 128 12-100 feet to the
line ot Sellers street: thence along Sellers
street, soutli 03 41' 40", west 57 04-100 feet,
more or less, to line of land first above de
scribed; thence along the same 130 feet, mora or
less, to the place of beginning.
Said sale to be for cash. 10 per centum of
which is to be paid upon tho day of sale, and
tbe balance when tho sale shall have been con
firmed by the court. DAVID SHAW,
Executor of the estate of Elizabeth Holt, de
ceased. W. A. HERRON 4 SONS.
Agents, No. 80 Fourth avenue.
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GEO. H. ClUAILL, Attorney.
S3 Diamond street, Pittsburg.
ORPHANS COURT SALE-ESTATE OF
Mary Mueller, deceased. No. 9 September
term 139.'. (In partition). By virtue ol an
order of the Orphans' Court of Allegheny
connty, tbo underiigncd will expose to pnbltu
sale, on the premises. WEDNESDAY, Jan
uary 7, 1591. at 2 o'clock r. 31.. all that certain
tract or parcel of land situate in Ross township,
on Lowry's run, near Perrysville, Allegheny
county. Pa., hounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a post In the center of a pnblic
road on the line ot lands of Joseph Nock at tbe
corner of land of Tbomas Uartman. thenco
down said road along Thomas Hartman's Una
south 30 east. 20K perches; south 55 east, 23
perches; south 02j oast. 22 perches; south 64
east 23 perches to the line of lands of John
Nock: thence along John Nock's line north
east. 53 parches to a post and small pine at the
corner oi land of Joseph Nock: and thence
along Joseph Nock's line northTSTK" wesr,72
perches to the public road, tbe place of begin
ning, containing 15 acres and 22 perches, on
which are erected onetwo-story dwellinghonse,
barn, wine cellar and other outbuildings. This
place is well watered and has planted on it an.
orchard of all kinds of frnit trees and berries,
and a bearing grape vineyard of 4,000 vines, in
good condition.
Terms of sale One hundred dollars In cash.
on day of sale and the balance on confirmation
of sale and delivery of deed. W. A. HOLM AN,
Trustee, 156 Fourth av., Pittsburg.
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HANDSOME BRASS BEDSTEAD. FINE
furniture and carpets, elegant dinner ser
vice and decoratod toilet suit', etc.. at auction.
FRIDAY MORNING. December 26, at 10
o'clock, at tbe rooms. No. 311 .Market st. Par
lor suits, easy chairs and rockers in English
rug, fine plashes, broadcloth, tapestry and hair
clotb. leather couch, fine pictures, center
tables, line corner cabinet, fine dinner service,
decorated toiletware, walnnt, oak and cherry
chamber suites, wardrobes, cabinets, chiffon
iers, bedstead. Dnreaus, washstands. cbeval
glass, hall, room and sialr carpets In moqnet,
velvet and body brusels; brass bedstead, cost
$300; bookcases, ball racks. leather chairs, side
boards, extension table, dishe?. and glassware.
HENRY AUCTION CO.,
de25-73 Auctioneers.
AUCTION SALE
H. B. SMITHSON.
Real Estate and General Auctioneer, room 53,
Eisner bonding. Fittb and Wood street. Sales
of jewelry and merchandise at stores. Furni
ture at residences promptly attended to.
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REMOVAL.
:r c. iivniXjiiiEiR,,
House and Sign Painter, has removed from
135 Third avenue, to
73 SLXTH AVENUE.
Opposite Third Presbyterian Church. Special'
attention elventn tho handling of plate glass,
cutting and drilling. Repairing windows, sky
lights, etc. Honse painting and glazing in
all Its branches.
ocll
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P IAN Ob,
ORGANS.
And all manner of Small Instruments
XT
HAMILTON'S. OC23-6C-D Fifth avenue.
AF. SAWHILL.
ACCOUNTANT.
1S7 Federal street, Allegheny. Pa.
Attends to opening or closing books, correc
tion of errors, or anything in the Use of
accouniing. deS-54-O
CHRISTMAS PLUM PUDDING
Fruit Cake and Mince Meat,
Mixed Caudles and Chocolates. '
GEO. K. STEVENSON t CO,
delS-nwi- Sixth avenue.
For Amusement Advts. See Eighth Pagev, ,-
u iii ijii 1 1 ijf-': i -( i -i-'mwmsMi