8 THE: PITTSBURG DISPATOH, SATURDAY. FEBRUARY. 28, 189i n A VEHY DULL MONTH. While Money Is Still Easy Indica tions 1'oint to Stringency in tlie Future. COLLECTIONS YE HI DIFFICULT. The Glass Trade Is Fair, Coal Dull and Iron Improved on Account of the Great Coko Strike. CLEAEIXGS ASD FAILURES DECEEASE. nditrt:t' tad Una's Btpoiti From All Luting Cities and Sections. rrtCIAt. TII.EGRAK TO 1UI DISrATCH.l New York, Feb. 27. Special telegrams to Bradstrecl's indicate that the total vol lime of general business transacted during February has not equalled that during an equal number of dars in January last. The only cities which report anything like gen uine activity in the movement of staples from the hands of wholesale merchants are Cincinnati, where high water has inter rupted the movement of late, and boots and ihoesare only in fair demand; St. Louis, rhcre cotton and pig iron are weaker and live stock lower in price; at Kansas City, where there has been heaviness in the cattle and hog market, and at Chicago. The check to business, owing to floods and back floods or impending overflows, has been quite noticeable through the Central "Western and Southern States. If continued 5n Louisiana, the effect on general trade may be considerable. Sugar at Xew Orleans is affected by the approach ot the date when the new law respecting imported sugar goes 5 nto effect. fcugar. Coffee and Dry Goods. .Kenned is l-16c higher at the East. He fners are changius from a duty-paid to a bonded sugar basis. Coffee is in fair de mand, Rio being J,c higher, but teas and other staple groceries are in less active de mand. Drygoods arc in only fair demand East, owing to storniv weather, but sprint: trade in ginghams and in brown and bleached cottons has been good. Prints are weaker and dull. Woolen dress goods are in fair demand, as are men's wear woolens. Do mestic wool is not active, and stocks are only moderate. Cotton is dnll and un changed. Philadelphia manufacturers of woolens report the demand moderate. The demand lor pig iron is generallv re ported unchanged, with only favorite East ern brrnils firmly held. Philadelphia ad vices are now contradictory, some announc ing an advance of 50 cents ner ton on lower grades on an improving demand, in the face oi a curtailed output since January 1 amounting to about 100,000 tons per month. Coal prices continue demoralized at the Ila'U and late industrial disturbances of consequence show no signs of disappearing in the near future. Tewcr Husiness Failures This Week. Business failures in the United States this week number 218, against 243 last veek, and 190 this week Jast vear. The lotal from Januarvl to date is 2,522, arainst 2,543 last year. Leading domestic money markets gener ally are ea-v, with time and call rates low. Jin exception is noted in Boston, where the demand has remained quite active, and rates are a trifle higher. At New York call loans have averaged about " per cent, and time4U. Mercantile collections have im proved sllchtly at various points, but early and favorable Bpring wcatner is awaited to Btimulate collections. The heavy loss of specie shown by the .New York bauks last week was due to large gold shipments Feb ruary 14, the first day of the week lor which ihe statement was issued on February 21. Sharp speculation is excessively dull, although prices of a majority of stocks re main firm, and even show a slight advanc ing tendency on the prospective adjourn ment ot Congress and the belief that the im provement in western railroad affairs will ultimately create an advance. Hank Clearings Less Than Last Year. Bank clearings at 56 cities tor the week ended Feoruary 2G are 5821,482,612, a de crease irom this week last yearoi 18 per cent Kew York City's clearings are 28 per cent less than for the like period last year. At 55 other cities the loss is S-10 of 1 per cent. "Wheat has advanced slightly on the con tinued demand for cash wheat, on the re 'ported shortage in and renewed demand from France, a belief that the United King dom will have to bny more freely soon, and the evidently small supplies available for export from the Atlantic coast It is now evident that official data as to consumption of wheat per capita and reserves, as well as ihe size ot the last crop, will have to be re modeled. AVe are still shipping wheat from Atlantic ports, while it is demon strated, with official data, that we have no wheat at the East to export As reported to liradttreet's this week, exports ot wheat (and flour), both coasts, amounted to 1,084,240 bushels, against 2,300,725 bushels in a like week last year, and 2.0SG.879 bushels last week. In the form of wheat, Atlantic ports shipped "25,000 bushels this week, against 600,000 bushels from the Pacific coast, but of flour, reduced to equivalent bushels of wheat, 5CG.O00 bushels went from the East and 180,000 bushels from the "West Dullness Rules in the Dominion. Dullness pervades almost all lines of gen eral trade throughout the Canadian Do minion, and is likely to do so until alter the elections. Commercial travelers have been called in. Opening of navigation will improve business some. Manitoba wheat is in good export demand. The Dominion of Canada reports 43 failures this week, against 52 last week, and 34 this week last year. The total number from January 1 to date is 426, against S90 last year. E. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review says: There is not much change iu the condition of trade, but there is a little more dullness ot the South and in the Kortnwest, with a little more stringency in money markets, aud complaint about slownessof collections! In general business is still hesitating. The larger cause is undoubtedly the partial loss of crops, which has left a great uianv farm ers without means for the usual purchases. At the same time the collapse of the real estate boom which 6o widely inflated prices throughout the West and South has affected business more than has yet been realized. Cotton rarmers Sorely Disappointed. To this influence is added at the South the extremely low price of cotton, which affects farmers the more because so many of them tried, by holding back their crop, to force a higher level of prices. Collections are slow at St, Louis, Denver and Omaha; easy and prompt in drvgoods, but not so prompt as before in clothing and boots and shoes at Chicago; about average at Kansas City, and satisfactory at St Paul, but somewhat slow at Detroit, while at Cleveland much good commercial paper is lentwcd, and quite a proportion of countrv u.erchauts are sending notes instead of money. At Philadelphia there are toler ably good collections in clothing and drv goods, but poor in jewelry, and extremely poor in paints. The u.oney markets, though still gener ally called easy, give signs of steady ap proach to stringency and at Omaha money is quite close; at Milwaukee in active de mand, and at Cleveland rather stringent. muc'i bein; locked in iron ore. At Boston ' uie ic.iic.ty t-f io.in.ibie lundb is noticed, ' and rates arc firm .uid higher. I licporifc i rnni ?ccuiim :ti:u uucs Southern reports generally note a lair de maud, but no improvement in trade, while Northwestern reports are on the whole less J favorable than before as to the state of busi ness. At Denver business is better and also at Milwaukee, and no change is noticed at Kansas City and St. Paul, but it is only fair at Omaha, not so strong at St Louis, quiet at Cincinnati, except that the carriage trade is active, and only fair in manufac tures at Detroit At Cleveland trade is fairly good, but brisk in hardware and man ufactured iron, and the strike strenthenspig and manufactured iron at Pittsburg. At Chicago there is some decrease in receipts of nearly all products, except cured meats and wool, and it is noted that the warm weather and low prices keep down shipments of boots and shoes to the country. Businessat Eastern cities has been irregu lar. The wool trade is strengthened by com parative scarcity, and prices of some grades are higher. The knit goods manufacture has apparently gained most Trade in cot tons is dull. Iu rubber goods trade is un settled. Condition of nttsburg Industries. The glass trade is fair at Pittsburg and light at Philadelphia. In general, at East ern cities, a marked decrease in building has caused dullness in the markets for all materials. This is in part the cause of the recent 'slough in the iron business, though the coke strike has now produced more inquiry lor pig iron aud for nearly all products oi iron and steel. Steel rails do not move, because buyers doubt tho permanence of the combi nation. Coal is dull. No change is ob served in the minor metals. There has been an advance in the average prices of all commodities, amounting to one half of one per cent for the week, but it has been almost exclusively in products of which crops were short The price of wheat has not advanced, Western receipts continuing heavv. while exports are light But corn has risen 2 cents and oats 1 cents. A speculative ad vance of over half a cent is also seen in coffee. The exports of merchandise from New York for the past four weecs have been 14 per cent less than for the same weeks last year, and imports also decreased about 10 per cent. ADVENTUKKS In South Africa from THE DISPATCH'S correspondent now with the Pioneer Torce or the British South Africa Company will bo a feature of to-morrow's issue. The Pioneers narrowly escaped des truction at the hands of the savage Matabcles. I00KS AT IT DUTEBENTLY. Mr. Kuth's VIows on tho Laramie Plains Land Company's Burst-Up. John B, Butb, in reference to the suit en tered against him by Gabler and Dunway for ?5,300 damages, alleged to have been sustained because of his connection with the Laramie Plains Land and Cattle Com pany, of Wyoming, yesterday denied absolutely the charge of fraud, and misrepresentation. He says there was no mismanagement, misappropriation or fraud, as charged, and says the company was regu larly and legally organized and managed with a view to the best interests of all con cerned. Mr. Ruth says the failure was due absolutely and unqualifiedly to shrinkage in values. He also says the vendor's lien referred to by Mr. Gabler in his affidavit of claims was too flimsy to bear the investiga tion of the court and never had an actual existence as affecting the members of this company. Finally, Mr. Both says: 'ilnstead of Mr. Dowlin and mvself not putting any money into the concern, as alleged by Mr. Gabler, we put more cash into it and lost more money than all the other stockholders com bined, outside of Messrs. Haas and Haley auu oue otuer siocKnoiaer. lie says he is amply able to substantiate bis statements in the courts and is ready to meet the issue at any time, and that cowardly and gratuitous insinuations, "offered by other parties to gain some notoriety in the case are equally baseless and unworthy of special reply." FIQUEED VEY CLOSELY. City Bureaus Find Use for Nearly AH Their Appropriations. The Controller yircerday completed a re capitulation of the warrants drawn, those paid out and those outstanding at the close of the fiscal year, ending January 31, 1891. He was not pleased to find on footing up the totals for the various bureaus of the city government that almost every one had en tirely used up its appropriation, and that consequently there would be less than $2,000 that would so over into the sinking fund. The previous years the yield to the sinking fund has been" much larger than this, but while surprised that the amount is so small this year the Controller blames nobody, as he says the bureaus simply figured close, aud used nearly all they received. The Fire Bureau, for instance, turned in a balance of SI 44 this year that had been unexpended from its appropriation. From some sources the balances were considerably larger, while in others the appropriation had been ex ceeded. The total represented by warrants drawn during the year was 54.421,374 99. Warrants paid footed up ?4,285,380 37, leaving at the close of the year 5135,994 62 of outstanding wairants. This represents the major part of the deficiency of the year, which amounts to 5192,000 or a little more than half what the deficiency was last year. Canadian cleegy in politics. The Catholic Hierarchy Take an Active Hand, Though Divided. Moktkeal, Feb. 27. The Koman Catholic clergy have entered into the elec toral campaign with as much political bias aud vituperation as the laity. The hier archy is divided into two distinct camps the Cardinal at the Quebeo Laval Uni versity and his followers being opposed to Sir John, while the Monseigaeurs, of Three Eivers, Montreal and other dioceses, are actively supporting bim. Archbishop Fabre's recent pastoral in favor of British connection and denouncing unrestricted reciprocity as a road to annexa tion, has raised the ire of the Quebec Liberal clergy. It it. said on the authority of one of the professors of the Normal School at Quebec that this pastoral, as well as Bishop "O'Brien's letter, in which he espoused the cause of Sir John Thompson in Nova Scotia, is now on the way to Borne to be submitted to the Propaganda. The same authority says that numerous bishops and priests have been severely disciplined by the Cardinal for using undue influence in the campaign. VIRGINIA THE BONANZA OF "THE FUTUKE. The Coming Iron District of the Unit op States. For maps, reference book, pamphlets, etc., descriptive of the wonderful mineral and agricultural resources of the State, apply to agents of the Norfolk and Western Bail road, 290 Washington street, Boston, 303 Broadway, New York, 1428 Pennsylvania avenue, AVashington, or General " Office, Roanoke, "Va. REAL ESTATE SAYINGS BANK, LEIL 401 Smithfield Street, Cor. Fourth Avenue. Capital, 5100.000. Surplus, 5G9.000. Deposits of $1 and upward received and interest allowed at 4 per cent tts SI OO Until Slay 1 S3 CO. 12 cabinet photos, or one life-size crayon for 53 50 at Auirccht'a Elite Gallerr, 516 Marnet street, Pittsburg. Use elevator. JIotiiekS will find Mrs. Winslow'a Soothing Syrup the best remedy for their children. Big Bargains in Books. Pratt's great annual sale will soon close for the year at 428 Wood street. Now is the time to buy good books and fine Bibles and albums at half price. Will Urico t)icn,s new neckwear every Saturday. The largest assortment in the ciiy. 47 Sixth stkeet. Men's underwear, gloves and hosiery. James b. Aiken & Co., 100 Fifth ar SHOULD BUY BONDS. Arguments Before a Full Bench on the Question of Properly I5YESTING TflE SINKING FUND. W. J. Howard Objects' to the Money living Idle in the. Hanks. P0WEE TESTED IN THE CITI COUNCILS The contention of W. J. Howard that the sinking fund of the city of Pittsburg should be invested in bonds and thereby produce a revenue instead of lying idle iu the city de positories, was argued in Common Pleas Court Uo. 2 yesterday, with Judges Ewing, White and Magee on the bench. Howard asks that the Court appoint a commission to take charge of the sinking fund, and requests that the city of Pitts burg, Controller, Treasurer, Finance Com mittee and the city depositories be restrained from any further use of the fund. George Shiras, Jr., representing the city deppsitories, opened the case by stating that the money was deposited in the bauks in good faith, and was regarded by tuem as a sacred trust. The money was not used for investment or selfrgatn; therefore, there could be no conspiracy, and the case, as against his clients, should bj dismissed. Thomas CarnahaD, representing the city, held that the bill was defective, as it did not include the entire City Council as defend ants, as Councils authorized the action com plained of. Mr. Carnahan continued: Beyond tho Tower of the Court. The Court has not the power to take away legislative power vested in a municipal body. If tbere is any breach of trust, the Court can interfere, but it cannot annul the powers vested in Councils. The depositing of tho sinking fund in the city depositories is a legal contract. Tbe question is, how far the Court can go in inquiring lcto the motive of Councils in pass ing legislation. A mero naked allegation of fraud cannot stOD this. The charge of mistrust shows a total misapprehension of the sinking fund operations in the city. J. nereis nomine in the law which in any manner places tho dis posal of the sinking fund outside City Councils, and yet tbe Court is asked to appoint a com mission for tbe investment of this fund, and Councils is not given an opportunity to be heard. Judge White interposed to say that Coun cils were not accused oi fraud, bat of neglect of duty. Mr. Carnahan continued by declaring that the sinking fund is being steadily in vested in bonds, $400,000 having been so in vested within the last two years. All the money had not been invested because there had been no opportunity to place it. This was not a breach of trust, and such an allegation had not been sustained. Wanted the Suit Thrown Out. "The bill is not filed in good laith and should not be allowed to stand," Mr. Carna han went on. "It was filed for the purpose of attacking certain individuals and cor porations, and was not filed by the plaintiff as a taxpayer or in his interest." Johns McCleave, representing Mr. How ard, stated that "tbe bill is that of a tax payer of Pennsylvania, a State represented in the Senate by a man, if not of a silver tongue, of the silver pool. It is filed by a citizen oi the State, not of Delaware, as has been stated. Then he went on to say: Tbe sinking fund tax should be applied solely to the purchase of londs. It Isalleeea that the city collects $3)0.000 annually and appropriates it to tbe sinking fund, and that tbe fond has an additional income of 400.000. On January, 1890. there was over $1,000,000 lying in the city depositories uninvested. In 18S3 tbere was an act passed reautring that ordinances should ba Eassedfor sinking fundsand the money should e used in tbe purchase ot city bonds. Power Given the City Controller. In Pittsburg no attention was paid to this act until 1888. when au ordinance was passed and the Controller was authorized to make Invest ments under the direction of tbe Finance Com mittee. The ordinance was passed for tbe par ticular purpose of allowing tbe Freehold Bank to become a city depository, and it did become a city depository shortly after. Tbe Controller was then forbidden to purchase unless at'an in terest of 3K per cent This was for the purpose of allowing these banks the use of tbo money for self gain, and that lias been followed out. Tbisjfundincreafedatthe rate of $250,000 per year, and is being used for investments by bants. The action on tbe part of tbe Finance Committee was corrupt, and this tbe bill filed tries to overcome. What is wanted are trustees for the investment of the fund, and the court has the right of jurisdiction in the matter. Mr. McCleave here quoted a number of cases as far back as 1816 to show that the courts had the power. Continuing, he said that there was nothing on the statutes that could stop the citv of Pittsburg from put ting its hand into this fund and using it for any purpose, just as had been done before. It was the duty of the Court to remove un fit and incompetent trustees. Time for the Court to Act. Surelv the law must not stand idly by until the money is being wasted before action is taken, and when it is clearly shown that they are using the money for corrupt practice and against tne wishes ot the tax payers. The act of 1883 specifically states that the money shall be used for the pur chase of bonds, and that the Controller shall use it, not by the discretion of a committee composed partially of convicted criminals and receivers of stolen goods. What the bill asks is the safe keeping of this fund and the restoration of what has been lost by mismanagement. As to the conspiracy on the part of tbe banks, that is proved by the giving of the funds to the banks for investment, instead of the city getting the benefits. Their answer of having no legal right because the bill is for the pur pose of harassing certain parties and cor porations was au unloosed for confession that some persons or corporations are being benefited by the city's sinking funds, and is additional reason for the appointment of a commission. After hearing Mr. McCleave an adjourn ment was made until 9 o'clock this morning, when D. T. Watson and City Attorney Morcland will close the argument in behalf of the city. "THE COSMIC BEAN," by FranliR. Stock ton, begins SUNDAY, March 8. The old and the young will thank THE DISPATCII for this coming literary treat. Keuvous debility, poor memory, diffi dence, local weakness, pimples.curedbyDr. Miles' Nervine. Samples free at Jos. Fleming & Son's, Market st. s Buy Yonr Boy a New Suit. This morning wc will sell 300 boys' fine cassimere and worsted suits, sizes 4 to 14, for 52 25 each. We can't promise you'll get one if you call alter 12 o'clock, noon. They are great value for the money, indeed. P. C. C. C, Pittsburg Combination Clothing Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the Court House. Will Trice Opens new neckwear every Saturday. The largest assortment iu the city. 47 Sixth stbeet. Tho People's Store, Firth Avenue. Charming styles in new spring jackets for ladies aud misses. Great bargains in plush Jackets, sacques aud wraps to close. Campbell & Dick. PATTI MEETS GLADSTONE. It recently happened that Mr. Gladstone and Madame Pattt were visiting Edinburgh at the same time, and tbe great artist met tbe great statesman. A question of the greatest import ance to the one as a singer and tbe oilier as an orator, fias discussed atsoino length by them tho proper management ami pirscrvation of tbe voice. It was agreed between Ibem that the Soden PastlHt s (trches).were of tho great est Wnent to them, nut onl as a voice tome but as a romedy for coughs, colds and hoarse ness. 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All-wool Scotch plaid suits made in the latest styles with high shoulders and draped skirts, $8 50. The figure named would barely cover the cost of making. Of course, we haye many other styles at higher prices if you want them. Don't fail to see our display of novelty suits in plain broadcloths. Silk warp cashmeres and ca'mel's hair cloths are also very fashionable. Prices range from'Sio 50 up to $$5. Wherever your taste leads we promise a saving of about 50 per cent quite an item in your expense account. FOR MOTHERS' EARS. ' We want every mother whose attention may be attracted by this ad. to examine our assortment of Children's Cloth Reefers. They come in sizes 4 to 14 years, and are jauntily trimmed with brass buttons, anchors and gold cords. Prices are from $1 15, $1 25, $1 45, $1 75, Si 95 and upward. All the fashionable shades Navy, Tan, Brown, Drab, Gray and Black. (VISSSES' It's worth a day's walk to see our beautiful display of Misses' Jackets. 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E, FERRETT, Agent, 372 Pearl Si., New York. anS-DO 3 A3IUSEMEXTS. fjARKi DAvTSnayTuAVEUi:, au- XI SEUJI Woi-k of February 23. Mr. and Mrs. (Shields, tallest man and woman llvinc Five days of I astinsr tor Elmer Collins. CAia'S 1890 II "VfvHS 4JVVt UVVU A vu tbf w v X ,'jOf -4C.4-04-l, vBmf-Ji t A FEAST. JACKET fe2-TTSa AMUSEMENTS. 3rttA3TJD OPERA HOUSE. NEXT WEEK. Pflr. RICHARD MANSFIELD And his New York Stock Company, nnder the direction of Mr. A. F. Hartz, in BEAU BROMMELL. Wednesday Matinee. March 4 Prince Karl Saturday Niftht, by special request, DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE. Prices, Si 60. SI, 75c, 60c, 25c SEATS NOW ON SALE. Ie2S m.ci a tvt r- opera HOUSE ALL WEEK, Matinee Saturday. Thursday, Friday. Saturday, Matinee and Night, DOROTHY. J. C DUFF COMIC OPERA COMPANY. Next week, Richard Mansfieia In BEAU BRUMMELL. fe20-4 DTJQ,TJES3iTE, Pittsburg's Leading Theater. Hoyt's Satire on Snpertti tion. TO-NIGHT. LAST MATINEE TO-DAY. A BRASS MONKEY. Next Week George Thatcher's Minstrels. fe2S-61 fTa f j! ,- r O- gjp- THEATRE To-night, Matinees. MR. BARNES WEDNESDAY ot and NEW YORK. SATURDAY. March 2 Gus Williams and John T. Kellv in "U and I.i f e23-6 VERESTOHAGIN. BY REQUEbT The World-Famed Rasiian Exhibition Con tinues THIS WEEK. CARNEGIE LIBRARY', Allegheny. 10 A. M. to 10 p. M. 50 and 25 cents. Yon will never have another oppor- : ; tunitr to see this marvelous collec- : ; tion of pamtiugs and curios. : fe2i31 HARRIS' THEATER MRS. P. HARRIS, R. L. Britton T. F. Dean, Proprietors and Managers. Every Afternoon an a Evening, The Mnsirnl Farce-Comedy, STRUCK GAS. Vel: Mircli 2 -Lights and Shadows." ft2i 9J-TTS HARRY WILLlAMb' AOADEMx To-Night, Matinees Monday, Tuesday, Thursday anil Saturday. THE METEORS' VAUDEViLLE COilPAMXV "'sSisll'Sk' A" NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Willi 1 DISEASE IN CLOTHING!- The Sweat Shop Factories in New York Investigated ! Facts for Clothing Buy ers to Ponder Over and Consider. From tho Pittsburg Dispatch, February 22 New York, Feb. 21. During the past week the rcpresentativo of the Clothing Operatives' National Union of America, from Boston, has been industriously investigating the condition of the "sweat shops" in ,tbis city for the pur pose of proving that they are such as to trans mit tbe germs of all sorts ot Infections diseases in the garments that are manufactured in them. John Crowley, tho Secretary of the nnion, who was foremost in tho crusade against New York clothing, thinking that if tbe matter ever came before the Legislature he would be called upon to testify, decided to mako an investigation on his own account. He has done so, and secured the services of Dr. George C. Htiebeling, of this city, who has pre pared an affidavit, which concludes as follows: Relying on tho facta above related, affiant finally declares that in his opinion the dust, filth and dirt accumulated in the "sweating dens" he has visited and examined, contain tbe germs of the prevailing Infectious diseases, such as diphtheria, scarlatina, measles, erysip elas and smallpox, and that tbe clothing manu factured in these shops is impregnated with such germ?, and consequently miy transmit and spread the aforesaid disease to persons who handle and wear it. Comment on the above is almost unneces sary. Were Pittsburg clothing buyers to pause and reflect upon tbe awful risks tbey assume beiore investing in the "sweat shop stall" now handled bv Pittsburg circus con cerns there might in futnre be fewer cases of lutectious diseases with mysterious origin. HOME-MADE CLOTHING IS OUK HOBBY. New spring overcoats I New spring suits I New spring pantaloons I Cut by Mr. Sailer ana made for us by Pittsburg union tailors. Compare our S10. S12 and 815 home-made suits or spring overcoats with the Eastern made tenement house stuff and we'll take chances on your decision. ALLER&CO., Pittsburg Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers, Cor. Smithfield and Diamond Sts. fe21-Tu3 OH MY HEAD, MY HEAD. Teebible Suffering caused by Ca tarrhal Neuralgia, Described bt Mr. T. J. Ehrhart. Relieved Almost Iu- STANTAHEOUSLrBYDR. BYERS1 IMPROVED Catarrhal Treatment. Mr. Ehrhart. a plasterer by occupation, makes tbe following statement concerning his recent suffering and the prompt relief given mm Dy ur. cyers: "My trouble came on about one year ago," says Mr. Ehrhart. "with neuralcic pain over tbo eves. My nostrils would clog up. first on one siue ana tnen tne otner, ana during ins night there was a continual dropping of mucus into my throat, causing me to hawk and spit constantlv with annovinrr roaring in the ears. After awhile my stomach became affected. I naa a uau taste m my inoutn in tne mornings, my appetite left me. and what little I ate cansed a bloated up feeling and general dis tress. I often got such dizzy spells I would stagger, and, although I slept pretty well. I wonia get up in tno morning more tirea man when I went to bed. 'm&fcv Mr. T. J. Ehrhart, No. 9 Qarland Alley, City. "Two weeks before consulting Dr. Byers all these symptoms became acgravated or a cold, and the day I called at his office I suffered such agonizing pain I bad to bold my head in my hands aud groan. After a careful examination the doctor told mo the pain was caused by a catarrhal inflammation of tho nasal mucus membrane. He gave me a treatment at onco and some medicine to take home. The pain was considerably relieved at once, and when I awoke in the morning, was gone entirely. I had but one return since and that in a modi fied form, which the doctor relieved as quickly as before, and under bis careful treatment all tbe other symptoms have disappeared, and I am gaining in strength and flesh daily." TREATMENT S3 A MONTH. KEDICISE IN CLUDED. The public will please note tbe fact that Dr. Byers is in personal charge of his large and in creasing practice. By his careful and con scientious treatment it has grown to such pro portions that be sees from 60 to 100 patients daily, and as this demand on bis strength is very exhausting, be begs patients to observe office hours very closely in order to allow him time forrestand recreation. Office No. 421 Penn av. Established 18S3. Specialties, catarrh and all chronic diseases, including nervous, blood and skin affections. Patients treated success fully by mail. Send for question blank. Hours, 9 A. St. till i V. M.; 7 P. M. till 8 P. M. Sunday, forenoon only. fe'JS-ssu FE1CK BROS,, 21 SIXTH ST. Surgical Instrument Establishment. Specialties: Scientific fitting of TRUSSES, aopliances for DEFORMITY and ARTIFICIAL LIMBS. Largest stock of surgi cal instruments in Western Penn. Large illustrated cata logue free to physicians. del8-99-TThS3 LIEB1G For improved and economic cookery. Use it for Souds. Company s Sauces.Made Dishes. (uaine. fisn, etc.) The purest meat Dreparation. Con- tains no added salt. Is cheaper and of tiner flavor than any other stock. EXTRACT One pound eana' to JO pounds Of lean beef of the value of Libout 57 50. Genuineonlywith Justus von Liebig's signature as shewn. ja31 && t & 2,XQlL7Cs3a S3C.SIX. IK ALL lliK WOULD TIUJKK IS DCT 0.'K CUEE. DR. HAINES' GOLDEN SPECIFIC. It can be iiiven in a cup of coffee or tea. or In articles of lood. without the knowledge of thop.i tlent. It necessary. It Is absolutely harmless and willeOcctanermanentand speedy care, wbether the patient Is a moderate drinker or an alcoholic wreck. IT NEVEB FAILS. It operate!, so quietly and with such certainty that the patient undergoes no Inconvenience, and ero he is aware, his complete reformation is effected. page book iree. To lie had of A.J. ItAMvIN. biitli anil Venn st., IMttibnrg; K. IIOLKEN & CO.. 13 I'cilenl 8t.. Alleglirnv. T.-.ide supplied by 01.0. A. KJ.I.Li CO.. l'ltts burj.'. l'i. nirli-lJ-TT.s MM AY, aoasita. Fine DYEING AND CLEANING. S6 Sixth Avenue. II mimmmw OF BEEE. EFfe8EIBaEfgBiyE NETV ADVERTISEMENTS. YOUR NEW Where will vou buy it? There's everything in our 53 and $4 Hats that you'll find in other deal ers' $5 Hats, excepting tho high price hatters' label. The quality and style are there If the label is not. Hardly think you're particular about the lat ter, if we save you $1 or $2. Our Youman Is THE I c VJV v Vn Hat of tne Spring Sca on, while our "East Ender" see cut also has a large number of ad mirers and THE "KAUFMANN." THE "KAUFMANS" HAT 'LL BEAT 'EM ALL. This hat is manufactured expressly for our trade it's therefore a distinct "Kaufmann." It will, we are certain, catch the nobby dressers of the town before many days. OUR SPECIAL SALE OF FINE HATS AT $1.39 WILL BE CONTINUED UNTIL TO-NIGHT. Only about 50 dozen of them left just enough to last for another day. Remember, these are fine and stylish Derbys, in large and small shapes, round and square crowns. No hatter in the city can duplicate them below $. Take choice to-day for j5i 39. NEW SPRING STYLES OP BOYS' CLOTHING! Are now all in, and mothers having boys to clothe will certainly find it to their advantage to call and look at the thousands of novelties. OUR SEASON OPENER, $4.98 They are Combination Suits, which means that with each Suit come two pairs of Pants and a nobby Yale Hat to match Suit. The materials are exquisite and highly fashionable Cassimeres and Cheviots in mix tures, inte'rwoven and subdued plaids, checks, etc. Some are pleated in a most artistic manner, while others are corded very tastefully. They wouldg be cheap at $7, but, if you come to-day, you can take your pick for $4 98. Of course, no charge is made for the extra pair of Pants and Hat which go with each Suit. Customers are asked to report at our office any salesman who does not give the entire outfit. FI?,EEI We have about 800 of our popular "TIDDLEDY WINKS" Games left, and will give one gratis To-day with every pair of Lady's Shoes or every Boy's Suit KAUFM ANNS' Fifth Ave. and Smithfield St on. TVEIX SUPPLIES. IRELAND & HUGHES, F0RGEAND MACHINE SHOP -AND MANUFACTURERS OF- Oil and Artesian Well Drilling j and Fishing Tools. Corner Twonty.first Street, and A. V. B. B Telephone No. 1222.' PITTSBURG, PA. Jil-3-D AJAX ENGINES -AND- Corry Boilers. The Alax is the stroneest, quickest, most durable and economical Oil Well Engine eTer made, and is the onlyengine baring the right to use the Bliss patent posltiTe reverse gear. All others usinj; such reverso are infringing upon our rights. OVER 5,0t)0 NOW IN USE. The Corry Boiler is tbe larsest. strongest, best-constructed and most economical in the oil country. We use only tbe best material and workmen, and guarantee our wort. 0er 2,000 in use without one blowup. Offices in Pittsburg, Washineton and Butler. Alwaja write or telegraph to Corry Office. JAMES M. LAMBING, SOLE AGENT, CORRY, PA. fe-ll-D MANUFACTTJP.ERS OF Portable and Stationary ENGINES AHD B0ILEES, Works at Oil City, Pa. . W. S. WATSON, Agent. Office, 108-FourthAv PITTSBURG, JPA. Correspondence solicited. Prices on ap plication,- Jalxis CityBoiler Works SPRING HAT wearers, but THE"EAST ENDER" NEVER SOLD BELOW $7. OIL TTEXI. SUPPLIES. Artesian Wells. For household and mechanical purposes. Prices on application. 4JAKEAGH PURE WATER CO., ja31-43-D 107 First ay., Pittsbnrr. HAYS & TREES, ' CONTRACTORS. We make a specialty ot bnllding NATURAL GAS LINES and WATER MAINS. Room 27 Schmidt Building, Pittstrarc. Pa. Correspondence solicited. fe2I-55 TT3 OIL WELL SUPPLY CO,, ' LIMITED, 91 and 92 WATER ST,, PITTSBURG, PA. noS-53-TT3-E08u Steffi K.I Pni I-, IUdies ?n1 mv $?0? -'boys Wrai GENT waSn W- L. DOUGLAS 4Q H O 8" Sen for GentEmiln. ranted, and so stamped on bottom. Address W.I1.DOUGI.AS, Brockton, Mass. Soldo IJ. Carter, 71 fifth are. J. U. Jfrohrtng;. 389 iflrUi are. H. J. Jfc O. M. Ltnf, 4j)X Butler st. . C Upeiber, isa Canon n. Henry Kouer, Alle gheny. E. O. HoUman. Allegheny. Jyl-TTg KSTABUSIIED 1870 BLACK GIN TOR THE KIDNEYS, Is a relief and sure cure lot tha Urinary Organs, Grarel and Chronic Catarrh of tha Bladder. Tha Swiss Siomaoh Bitter are a sura euro for Dyspepsia. trade MARK Liver Complaint and erery species of indigestion. Wild Cherry Tonic, the mo popular prepa ration for enro of Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis anil Lung troubles. Either of-the aboTe. Si per bottle, or 6 Xnr'15 If yourdrucgist doe not handle tbee good write 10 Wil. F. ZOELLER, Role MTn. , di-J0-8-TT3 Pittsburg, Pa. f A M"r"r TUMORS cured. So I A III 9 L L? Knife. Send for testtmou- Vril lULI I gjjKiazara t.,UuffaIo.N.T, mfcuM3-Txsn tRgg mm k3 1 V A. suilS-SO-TXS ,rittsDur.i' -'"- ii imf J&ttnaiSffl'ifffifM? --i -&&& 'W"
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