THE HTTSBTJRG DISPATCH,' SUNDAY, MABOH 22. 189L
AREVIEWOFSPORTSr
President Kramer's Admission of the
Association's Object in Caus
ing Dissension.
A FEW WORDS ABOUT MR. O'CONNOR
Borne Interesting Features of the State
Billiard Tournament Jest Fin
ished in This City.
aHE SHOOT1KG OP LITE PIGEONS.
Prcrpects of Btttlce Accrg the LtsJig Pigiliits K&
Aukffs's Fulm.
Grip, I don't mean onr genial and fair
tninded police magistrate, but that kind of
grip that is knocking almost everybody out
'just now nearly prevented our weekly talk
or chat to-day. But we are on deck, though
ft little "out ol condition." Taking every
thing into consideration sporting affairs
have been very quiet daring the week just
ended. There is not any material change in
the baseball situation, although there are
lots of rumors to the cfLct that a com
promise is to be effected. President Kramer,
the new magnate at Cincinnati, has declared
himself on this compromise feature, and ac
cording to the newsnaper reports of what he
aid he has made quite plain what the ob
ject of the American Association is. Mr.
Kramer states that there can be
iiio compromise having for its object
the ejectment of the Association club
from Cincinnati. This is extremely frank
on the part of Mr. K. We now know ex
actly and beyond all doubt that all the
trouble and nonsense has been caused by
the Association entirely because the mag
nates of that organization wanted to oust
the League from that city and put an Asso
ciation club there. Mr. 1C, or rather,
President K., in his gusbin; frankness
shows that be is quite new in the business
and gives "away" completely the real
policy of himself and colleagues. And now
that the public has been told of what the
real object of the Association is there need
he no hesitation in declaring what should
be done with those very undesirable
Schemers. If the good people of Cincinnati
Kre inclined to support such rabble and
such an unprincipled and untrustworthy
lot of characters I am very much disap
pointed in Cincinnati. The intelligence of
that community will, I'm sure, prompt
it to go in the right direction
and support what is best, what is
truest, and what is most conducive to the wel
fare of the city. Personally, I have never
looked upon the present trouble as a fight and,
therefore, there can be no compromise. Tbe
rabble of tbe Association have arrogated to
Iberusehes tbe right to break away from all
Agreements and try to capture League tem
!or. Tbe only way that tbis can be stopped
1 for tbe Atociatlun tn surrender or fur tbe
Jieague to wipe n clean out. Why a comprom
ise on tbe part of the League Mould simply
mean that tbe League, f vn in its oun estima
tion, was no stronger than tbe Association.
'J be National League cannot, with any dignity,
make any compromise; tbe Association, as tbe
Hggressur, must be compelled to make amends
for its very unjustifiable conduct.
Aftiin. or the. Local Club,
Matters regarding the local club are not pro
gressing as favorably as might be expected,
i Our local magnates are too busy in taking care
of tbe interests of the world at large to spend
much time at home. As a result borne affairs
aie completely at a standstill; indeed, tbey
bave gone sligbtly back. It was not because of
any good work on the part of our leading offi
cials tbat Third Basem Keilly was not taken
away to Columbus during tbe week. Tbat gen
tleman's honor alone Lent him from succumb
ing to tbe scheming inducements of Bcbmelz.
Mr. Beiliv is a stranger here, and naturalU
Mould feel bis snrroundings strange, and tbis
would tend to prom.'t him i lend a willing ear
to tbe schemes of Scbiuelz. bull ilr. lttilly
chose tbe honorable path, and it is to bis credit.
A plajer of tbat Mud is to be admired
and should be wautto leave .be club honorably
vbylet him do so. I am very glad, indeed, tbat
the local club ha come across a man like Mr.
Jteilly, and if be is as much of a pUjer as beis
a gentleman he will be all right. It is also un
lortunate that trouble has cropped up with
Jimmv Galvin. 1 am one who tbiiiks tbat tbe
club would lose nothing bv keening Jimmy. He
isafaitbtul plajer. and I am cunfideut ibat
this year be will be a good man. 1 have an idea
that Galvin uo Id have been signed ere no
had President O''eil been attending to tbejn
terebts f the local club. There are so many
uncertainties iu baseball nuwadajs tba. it
would seem wise to start the season with a
good stock of men.
The Southern Trip Project.
If all stories are trne there seems to be con
Siderable misunderstanding retarding tbe pro
posed bontbern trip of tbe local club. A few
days aco President O'Xeil told me definitely
tbat it had been decided to send the team to
Florida for two or three weeks. But 1 have
pince been told by one or two directors tbat
nothing at all has been settled regarding the
matter. "Indeed," said one of tbe directors, J
"l am opposed to any such a trip and I will op
pose it whenever it is proposed." From this,
then, we may concede tbat if there b to be a
bnuthern trip it will be undertaken ou Mr.
CNeil's. own resnons.bility. That the trm
would do cod seems certain and It would go a
long way toward getting tbe players Iningood
form -o as to open tbe season out well. Certainly
it would improve their team work and that is
quite a consideration. Of course there are
two sides to tbe question and much can be said
against the trip, oat after weighing tbe matter
carefully I don't hesitate to sav that a South
ern trip would be benetclal. The rlajcrs who
are to mike tip our team have not been
elected et, and ibis is a very taulty Droceed
ing, as there are several plavcrs connected
with the club that muitbe released, and iu due
fairness 10 these platers they Fbnuld be re
leased as soon as possible to give them a chance
elsewhere. I do not expert tbat tbe club will
re aio Fields it Browning or Fogarty cnuies
here, and it Browning plays here I dn not ex
pect that Fogarty w ill be needed. These aro
matters tbat all need attention.
Catcher O'Connor's Case.
Indeed, baseball Is becoming, nay. has already
become, a business in which there is little
truth, little boaoi, and any amount of trickery.
The other dav I read of a suggestion of a con
vict to the effect that tbe navy should be
manned with tbe young men now in tbe peni
tentiaries. After I bad read tbe very nervy
piece of advice 1 thought. Why not put these
convicts into tbe baseball business? I ventured
tbe remark to a friend, who replied tbat the
morality of tbe convicts would be polluted by
mixing up with the present generation of base
ball players. Now, what do jou think of an
opinion cf that kind? Unfortunately theieis
much caui to tiiinl. m my frimd does. Every
nay we are hearing ot baseball players acting
iiithemo't questionable war, and no wonder
the public has commenced to think tbey are a
lot of degraded tricksters. One of the latest
cases is that of Jack O'Connor. This char
acter Is a worthy specimen of that class
of ball playeis who are "out for tbe
Muff," whether it is tn be gotten by honk or
uy crouK. i Know wnereol .1 speak,
because I Jaw a telegram Uie other day from
tbe nun adviMng another plaver to follow bis
example; leve Pittsburg and hold on to tbe
"stuff." Tbis reminds me of a thief who ha
ulready made a good haul from omebodv'n
pocket and adviK-i a "pal" to go and do like
wise. Let ns recite the facts of O'Connor's
i-as, bectu-e if tbat clia-actenneaus to carry
out bis declarations it will become a ca-e of
prominence; in fact it must. O'Connor signed
a contract to play in the Colnmitus club. Tne
latter broke tbat contract and O'Connor was at
liberty to go where he thought at. Aftermncb
negotiation be signed to play in Pittsburg at a
salary ontrageonsly hisber than he is worth,
and was given 750 advance money. Well, after
a little refleciinc old Facan used to reflect,
you know fter looking over the situation,
aided by Coliynbus gentlemen, O'Connor came
to the conclusion tbat be would not come and
play in Pittsburg, but would keep the money
advanced bim by the Pittsburg club. To use
Ins own words, the Columbas c'ub "squared
him.
A Great Principle at Sta'-e.
Now, in this very disreputable case ofJO'Con
nor there Is a great step taken toward breaking
up tbe entire system of baseball. His conten
tion that the $750 was given to him "Illegally"
Is also nonsense. It was a legitimate transac
tion In every shape and form, which fact goes
to show that the swindling part of tbe business
was very deliberate. The Pittsburg club acted
entlrelv within their right in negotiating with
O'Connor, and tbis tact must not be lost sight
of, and tbe conduct of O'Connor is a direct
blow tn everything of an honorable nature in
baseball. I trust that my readers will under
stand that I have no lamentations to mako
about O'Connor not coming here, as far as his
services are concerned. He maybe a sterling
plaver, but for goodness sake don't let us have
any characters ot tbe O'Connor ilk in the
Pittsburg team. Hh methods of doing bnsi-ne-s
are of a kind that are not admired in this
city. Ob, no; I am not at all complain
ing about tho loss of bis services,
but what I do complain about is the
fact tbat bold declarations about keeping other
people's money such declarations as O'Connor
has made are tolerated and encouraged by gen
tlemen connected with the baseball business.
Were a man to receive money from me In part
payment of a salary I was to pay bim to do
work for mc, and bo was to neitberdo the work
nor return the money and go and work for
somebody else, 1 would certainly call tbat man
a scoundrel and a swindler. He would not be
fit for good society, because if be did that he
would certainly pick my pocket It be had tbe
chance. If there are any such characters in
tbe baseball business they should be forced out
of it. To jump a contract may be bad euough,
but to keep mnnevtbat belongs to other people
is certainly stealing beyond dispute. I repeat
that an investigation ouzht to be made, and if
it is discovered tbat any characters of tbo kind
Ibae just named are found in baseball they
should forever be banished from the business.
The Billiard Tournament.
Probably nothing of a sporting kind ever
held In tbis city has ended so satisfactorily as
the billiard tournament which came to a close
last night. During the last year or two it has
been admitted generally tbat billiard playing
was increasing in popularity in Pittsburg, and
If there were ever any doubts on that score
they have been dispelled curing tbe tourna
ment. Some of the finest audiences I have
ever seen In Pittsburg have attended the tour-
mem; cvory class, Irom tne artisan to tne mill
ionaire, has been represented, and the ladies
have been present in considerable numbers.
Tbis all shows that the game is a popular one
here; in fact, Mr. McLaughlin, the State cham
pion, informed me tbat the tournament was
certainly a greater success than that in Chi
cago. This indeed, should be highly satisfac
tory to Mr. George Mejcrs, who has worked
like a Trojan to have everything
right, and let me also remarK ir.ai
tbe first contest for tbe Stroup emblem,
should be highly satisfactory to the donor,
ilr. J. C. Stroup. 1 am sure the latter deserves
to have lots of good contests for tbe trophy, as
it is beyond doubt tbe handsomest of the kind
I have ever feen. I observe that Sir. Strouu is
ono of tbe best patrons of the higher grades ot
sports we bavo in tbe city. Would tbat w e had
more like bim, and then there would be some
hope of having sports combined with refine
ment. I trust be will live to see many an ex
citing argument for the trophy ,ho has given.
The plajing in the tournament was not bad. al
though, gcneral'y speaking, it was not good.
The local contingent did not play cp to their
best form, but many exenses can be offered in
behalf of them, because Messrs. Walker and
Boschert bad bad verr little practice, and Mr.
Dodds was sick during the entire week. I ex
pect tbat a match between Boschert and Dodds
win do tne result.
Live Pigeon Shooting.
On several occasions I have bad a few words
to say in defense of legalizing live pigeon
shooting. Borne time ago-, it will be remem
bered, when some gun clnb members In Phila
delphia were arrested at the instance of tbe So
ciety lor the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,
I argued that there was not as much cruelty
about It as there was in the ordinary citizen
going hunting and blazing away at everything
tbat flew in sight. Well, newspaper readers
will have ere now learned tbat the Supreme
Conrt has taken a similar view of tbe matter, so
that there is nothing to fear In that direction.
Bat there is also a hill before tbe State Legisla
tuie to legalize live pigeon shooting,
and it has passed its -second reading. I
hope it will pass without any serious opposition,
because even from a humane standpoint it is
better for expert shot to shoot at live pigeons
than absolute novices to go into fields and up
mountains wounding wild animals or half scar
ing them to death. I would like those who op
poso Ine pp.-eon shooting to point out to me
why all shooting of live birds under any cir
cumstances should not be stopped if live
pigeon shooting by gun clubs has "to be pre
vented. I am sure tbis proposition is simple
enough and I shall be quite willing to deal witb
the arguments of onr bumane friends. L-t me
go a step farther. If our friends reach tbe
conclusion that all shooting of birds should be
abolished, let them explain to me why all
killing of birds or fowls should not be
done away with. Speaking of live pigeon
sbootmg reminds me that trap shooting gen
erally is more popular in America to-day tban
it has ever been. There are more shooters and
of a better quality. We needn't go away from
home to prove this, because our numerous
local gun clubs never were in a more flourish
ing condition. Of course there has been lots of
"hustling" done by tbe members of the Herron
Hill and other gun clubs, but they are now
reaping their rewards. In a few weeks' time
we will be having uur great annual tournament,
promoted by Me-srs. K. E. Shaner, Crow, Rich
ardson. Davison and Hostetter. The affair Is
sure to be a great one, and I will not be sur
prised if all the leading wing shots in the
country are here.
The Six-Day Race.
Judging from tbe newspaper accounts the
six-day go-as-you-please affair has been a rank
failure. I am not at all surprised at that, be
cause I have long entertained the notion that
these six-day wobbles have lost their charm.
IHiey may still have an influence in some cities
where they are a novelty, but in the leading
Eastern cities tbey are killed for a long time to
come. I am not sorry tor it because the cruel
rftorts of the contestants really proved Very
little, and a a rule there is nothing ennobling
iu them. Of course there was a time when a
six-day pedestrian contest was all the rage, but
tbe public toon became satisfied of them, much
sooner in England ban in the United States.
But nhrn men like Row ell, O'Leary and Little
wood disanpearcd fiom tbe scetie tbe public did
not seem to care about taking any more inter
est in the contes's. The failure of the New
York affair will. I think, settle all contents of
be kind for some time to come in that city.
Tbe greatest sufferers in the present instance
aill be tbe contestants, as it theyare depending
on the receipts their sbaro will be very, very
small.
Among the Pugilists.
During the week there has been little or
nothing doing among the pugilists. There has
been no contest of note, and nothing definite
bas been donetonard arranging any prominent
contest in future. We have once more been re
minded tbat Slavln and Mitchell are coming to
this country. I confess tbat I am at a loss to
know what to make of these two very windy
men. So far as 1 can see their only ambition
is to get themselves before the public. One
night we have them battering each other to
death, -and tbe next night they are hand in
band livelier collecting money from wealthy
victims, who pay to see them box. It is lion
quite clear that all this alleged figbiiiig and
"scrapping" between tbe pair has been only for
.he purpose of drawing public attention to
them. And now tbey Intend to come to tbe
United States together. I trust tbe renort is
not true, for I fail to see what good they can do
here. There is no chance of a contest between
Slavln and Sullivan, and I am of opinion tbat
blavin is quite aware of tbat. Of course, if
Slavln were to come here he might secure an
engagement againt Jackson, providing the
latter defeats Corbett. But even taking all
this into consideration, 1 do not think that a
trip to this country by Mitchell and Slavin will
be a very profitable one.
Kllraln's Aspirations.
Since Jake Kilrain defeated Godfrey tbe
former bas once more Issued his sweeping chal
lenge, which is to tbe effect that be is ready
to fight anybody in tbe world. Certainly.
Why should Mr. Kllraln confine himself to any
narrower limits than tbe earthf He has won a
victory, and that is a very rare occurrence with
bim. True, it rook him 41 rounds to "do up"
tbe colored man, Godfrey, but it was a victory,
'all the Eioif. Now, for once. let mc emi-pea
my opiulon of Kjlraiu's abilities as a pugilist; j
iuai is, uy comparing uiui wiiu oiuer men. lie
bas challenged tbe world. Here is a list of
men anyone ot whom 1 think can defeat him:
Joe McAuliffe, Corbett, Jackson, Slavln, Sulli
van, Joe Goddard, Charley Mitchell auu Choy
Inskt If any of uiese men were going to fight
Kllraln, I don't hesitate to say that tbe odds
would be against tba Baltimore man. Why, the
luea oi a man (anting auoai uguting anybodv
In tbe world when it took bim more thau 20
rounds to finish a played-out man like Godfrey;
1 mean, that after 20 rounds had been fought
Godfrey was no use. and yet -4 rounds more
were needed for Kilrain to finish theconsesr.
Kilrain bas ever been au over-rated man, and
it is certain that his present challenge is merely
for advertising purposes.
Hall Still Unmatched.
Jim Hall is still unmatched, and it seems to
me tbat there will be some difficulty before be
secures an opponent, witboutbis friends become
a little more liberal. Hall's backers and tbe
California Clnb want a man for htm, but tbey
want to pick that man. During the week Hall
has offered to fight Reddy Gallagher and allow
the latter to scale I6S pounds. Now, this is
somewhat strange, when Hall can have an en
gagement with Ed Smith, ot Denver, at 153
pound . I saw Smith the ot.tr- day, and he will
U only too glaa tn have a "go" at the Auitial
iau at middleweight limit. Ihe question is,
why will Hall not accept Smith's 'offer? It
seems to me as if Hall is determined on select
ing his man. Amid the talk of a con
test between Hall and Gallagher
tbe litter's backer, or alleged backer,
Is quoted as saving that if a battle Is not ar
ranged between Gallagher and Hall. Gallagher
will fight any middle eeljihc in the world, bai
Hall and Fitzsimmons. If there is any truth In
this statement lean positively assure tbe friend
of Gallagher that tbey need not wait a single
day for a match, as Ed Smith is quite ready to
fight Gallagher at middleweight for $2,500 a
side. This statement I now make is absolutely
true, and it is to be hoped tbat for once Galla
gher and his backers will get down to business,
for Reddy bas certainly talked more abont
fighting and done less of it than anybody I have
ever known. '
Prltchard and Fitzsimmons.
It Is now in order to have lots of talk about a
match between Ted Pritcbard and Fitzsim
mons. Of course, the former has issued a chal
lenge which I consider bona fide. At least, I
am fully persuaded that tbe Britishers are
quite ready to back their man against the Aus
tralian. One thing, height, bas never bad any
terrors for the English fighters; weight has al
ways been the question. So that the very fool
ish notion now prevalent In America,' to the ef
fect that height is tbe great thing, Is not much
thought of in England. I confess that I would
like to see a battle arranged between Pritchard
and Fitzsimmons sooner tban between any
other two men. But I am very much inclined
o tblnk that Fitzsimmons will be in no hurry
to fight anybody to a finish-; that is, anybody in
bis class. He has the old excuse of
engagements and all the talk in;the meantime
will onlv help his engagements. I would like
to see Fitzsimmons tested, because I have not
by any means made up my mind aa to whether
or not be Is a pugilistic wonder. He is a good
man, no doubt, but there are other good men
who can get Into the middleweight class. It
might be more interesting still if Hall and
Fitzsimmons would fight and let the winner
tackle Pritcbard. This would simplify matters
exceedingly. But whatever is done I do not ex
pect that Prltchard and Fitzsimmons will get
together before next fall at soonest.
Joe McAullfle's Failure.
A few nights ago Joe McAuliffe failed to
knock Jim Daly out in six rounds and this has
encouraged the hopes of the friends of Pat
Fan-elk Although I am not prepared to ex
press a definite opinion regarding Farrell's
abilities just now, I am inclined to think he' will
be a more difficult man than Daly to knock
out. But I may have more to say on tbe ques
tion next Sunday." I know tbat Farrell Is very
confident of stayine in front of McAuliffe ten
rounds, and if be can do that he will earn quite
a reputation to start with. The contest will
take place to-morrow night week and I am in
formed that Farrell is fast getting into first
class coudition. I know be has been working
very hard and he is likely to enter tbe ring in
very good condition as far as his wind is con
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DR. HARTMAN ON CATARRH.
The Fallacy of Catarrh Cures,
The fatal mistake which so many physi
cians, of all schools, make in the treatment
ot catarrh Is, that it is regarded as a local
disease and not a systemic disease, If the
pstient has catarrh oi tbe nose or throat,
sprays and gargles are, used; if the catarrh'
it in' the larynx or bronchial tubes, inhalents
are used; if the catarrh is in tbe stomach,
medicine is swallowed; if the catarrh is in
the bladder or urethra, injections are re
sorted to; hoping in each case to cure this
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act spot where the disease is located.
While it as n fact that sprays, inhalents,
gargles and injections are often helpful in
the treatment of a case of catarrh, they can
never accomplish a cure. Catarrh is a
disease of the system, which manifests itself
in some mucous membrane, oltenest of tbe
nose, throat, bronchial tubes or lungs but
frequently of the stomach and bowels, and
again of tbe urinary and sexual organs. A
persistent nse of Pe-ru-na according to the
directions ou the bottle will remove the
catarrhal taint from the system, after which
the diseased part, wherever located, will
soon recover. That this is the correct theory
of the treatment of catarrh is amply proven
by the multitude of testimonials that are
constantly pouring in irom all parts of the'
country.
Catarrh in all stages and varieties, colds,
coughs, bronchitis, la grippe, catarrhal dys
pepsia, all yield, surely and permanently, to
the curative virtues of Pe-ru-na.
John B. Bisley, of Merrimac. Wis., write,
July 3, 1889: "I received in December last
one of Dr. Hartman's 'Treatise on Catarrh,'
and after a careful perusal of it I concluded
to give his remedy a trial, as I was afflicted
with nasal catarrh. I did so and gained
eleven pounds in weight tbe first month,
with a steady increase iu health and vigor
that has been permanent so far, with but
very little symptom of catarrh left. His
rehiedies are the only ones I have ever found
able to give me any relief.'.'
The following cases need no comment, save
that each one was cured by taking Pe-rn-na
simply, without any local treatment what
ever: Flint, Mich., March 2, 189L
Davison, Mich. My wife has suflered
with catarrh and chronic headache. One
bottle of Pe-ru-na was a great relief, but
three bottles have cured her so that she does
her own work without auv trouble.
T. H. Gbidlet.
Flint Citt, Mtch-I had a very hard
cold; could hardly speak; also la grippe.
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Suits of quiet, dark shades or plain solid. colors are here in hundreds. Tricots, Diag-
onals, Worsteds, of course, but -also scores of other materials, which you
may probably prefer. Also confirmation Hats, Neckwear, Shoes,
: :: etc, all here under one roof :: ::
ATTT) 1T AIT OT?Ti,T?T? TlTPT enaes those who cannot conveniently visit our store to avail them
J .U Xt llLxi.1 JJ VXi 1 Jjlt U Hix L selves of our facilities to serve them. All orders by mail will receive
Took one bottle of Dr. Hartmau's Pe-ru-na
and put in oue-halt pound of rock candy
-and found almost immediate-relief, and
was well inside of one week.
Melissa Keene.
Goodbich.Mich. Am taking Dr. Hart
man's remedy for chronic catarrh and
rheumatism, and find it helping me more
than anything I ever-tried.
Mrs. Mabt A. Beelet.
Soxfhtjb Spbinqs, Tex, Feb. 16, 1891.
Peruua Medicine Co. Sirs: I have used
Pe-ru-na in my family first for my wife in
lung trouble. She bas been greatly bene
fited; has passed over the winter so far, witb
a great deal less trouble than for years. I
have, alsofound if of great benefit in two
cases of la grippe in my family. I have
'found great benefit myself iu kidney trouble,
and think a bottle or two more will set me
allight. Bey. J. C. .Randall.
SuLPnuB'SPEiNGS, Tex., Feb. 18, 1891.
I hereby certily that I was cured of a very
severe cough by one bottle ol Pe-ru-ua alter
having used two prescriptions from my
family physician and one other cough
remedy to no advantage.
E. E. McKinnet.
Wynne, Ark., July 26, 1889.
Dr. S. B. Hartman. Columbu. O. Dear
Sir: My wile having suffered for twelve
months with what tbe best medical skill in
the country called "Bronchitis," and, find
ing no relief, I pnrchased two bottles of
Pe-ru-na, and now she is nearly cured.
James W. Halk.
Indeiendence, Mo., Aug. 2, 1890.
The Peruna Medicine Co. Gentlemen: I
had been afflicted for fourteen years with
nervous debility and chronic catarrh. I
had tried three of our best physicians, but
failedito get any relief. I have taken five
bottles of Pe-m-na iu connection with
Mnn-a-lin, and feel entirely well, but in
tend to keep taking it for awhile. I know
that Pe-ru-na has saved my life.
Yours Eespectfnlly,
Mes. DlCY A. LETTI3.
It is needless to attempt to give only the
vaguest outline of the wonderful success
which Pe-ru-na has met with in tbe cure
of catarrh. This success is entirely due to
the fact that Pe-ru-ua eradicates the dis
ease from the system instead of temporarily
relieving some disagreeable symptom.
A valuable treatise on catarrh by Dr.
Hartman sent free to any address by The
Peruna Medicine Company, Columbus, O,
Amusement advertisements
appear on fourteenth page.
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scores oi novelties any
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PROF, KOCH RECOMMENDS
the Soden Mineral Pastilles
(Troches, made from tbe Soden Springs,
Frankfurt, Germany)
FO SORE THROAT
CATARRH, COUGHS
AND COLDS,
as the best and most effective
remedy.
Dr. Koch said: "A cough for
which I tried many other medicines,
Which had not the slightest effect,
soon became better and has now
entirely disappeared by the use of
the Soden Mineral Pastilles."
The genuine Soden Mineral Pas
tilles must have the testimonial and
signature of Sir Morrell Mackenzie
around each box. Price 50c
Soden Mineral Spring Agency,
6 Barclay Street, New York.
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SODEN iMINERALi PASTILLES.
SOLD BY
JOS. FLEMING 4 SON,
412 Market street,
mh!9-S2 Pittsburg.
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Tarrant's Extract of'
Cuhebs am! Copaiba, the
best remedy for all dis
eases of tbe iirinary or-
lana. its pnrtame lorm.
freedom from taste and
meedyacMon(freanently
curing yi three or foun
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time man any otner pre
paration), make "Tar
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Ino has rcu btrip across fac- ot label, with sig
nature of Tarrant & Co., New York, upon it
Price, 1. Sold by all drospsts. ocl9-6Z-Su
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and TUMUKS cured. No
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BOYS' CLOTHING.
Our Boys' Department has always been a popular one.
If its popularity is not much increased this season it will
not be the fault of the' stock.
The royal assortment of Clothing for the Little Ones,
both in Kilts and Short-Pant Suits is a picture well
worth looking at
Scores of 'novelties are here in Two and Three--Piece
Suits, Reefers, eta
IN SH0ET-PANT SUITS.
A Two-Piece Brown Scotch Cheviot, with blue invisible
plaid, is one striking novelty. A Three-piece Brown and
White Cheviot,- with vest, the coat silk faced and made
in the very latest style is another.
intelligent attention.
NEW ADVEBTISEJIEXTS.
PICKERING'S
GRAND - OPENING !
Our GBEAT BPEIKG OPENING of Fine Housefurnishing Goods will POSfc
XIY-ELX tasa place
TO-HORBOW.
We are prepared to show onr PATRONS and the GENEEAI. PUBLIC a line of
FURNITURE, CARPETS, etc., etc., as fine as anv ever before displayed in WESTERN
PENNSYLVANIA.
We do not follow la the wake of some of our competitors, and quota prices at which
it is not the intention to sell the goods, nor publish cuts of TOY FURNITURE and clap
trap goods which are of no value to anyone.
We do not promise to sell yon Bedroom Suites at $12 and $14, nor Parlor Suites at 20(
nor do we promise to sell Bndv Brussels Carpet at 6Se per yard, BUT "WHAT "WE DO
PKOMISE is to SELL ALL OF THE ABOVE GOODS at prices CHEAPER than ANY
of our more PRETENTIOUS COMPETITORS. Come to our
GRAND OPENING-,
Be shown through onr
SP'.OIOTJS STORES,
Examine csrefnlly enr LABGE and ELEGANT STOCK of
Parlor and Bedroom Suites, Dining Room Sets,
Folding and Fancy Beds, Stoves and
Ranges, Carpets, Rugs,
And onr complete stock of Houiefnrnishing Uoods, and see for yourself that what we say
is true. ,
During MONDAY each lady visiting onr stores will be given a Handsome and Use
ful BASKET SOUVENIR.
Beginning Monday and continuing until April 1 onr stores will be oneu until 8 p. at.
Saturdays, 10 P. M.
Come to the SPBING OPENING and get your BASKET.
PICKERINGS
COR TENTH ST.
300 TO 400
MARKET STREET.
J9-A11 tbis week we will continue to give tree with every sale or 3 SO
and oyer in Bovs' Clotbinr. a complete Flsninc Outfit, con-
tatnlnc flsbine rod, reel, line, books, float and sinker.
AND PENN AVE.
rah2 2
NEITHERSMOKED GLASS
NOR TELESCOPES NEED
ED TO VIEW IT. ELE
GANT OBSERVATIONS
MAY. BE MADE WITH
THE NAKED EYE.
. SH0E8.
If we were asked to sum
up in a single word the
reason for otir success in
building up an immense
trade, our answer would
be "RELIABILITY."
We won't sell shoes that
are not reliable and that
we know will not give sat
isfaction. The immediate
profit in such a transac
tion is nothing compared
to the permanent injury
sure to result. Shoes for
all ages and both sexes.
An immense stock of
shoes that will bring you.
back for more.
sprTng
TROUSERS.
We have thousands . of
pairs of these useful gar
ments awaiting your
choice. The styles this
spring are certainly beau
tiful. Gentlemen, your
boss tailor could not turn
out better trousers, nor
are there any nobbier pat
terns made than we are
showing this season. New
and elegant designs in
strides and checks. Hand
some Shepherd's Plaids,
patterns which the pen
cannot describe, and mix
tures, which you must see
to appreciate. All the
latest fads with regard to
make up. If Dr. Mary
Walker could only see
ottr prese?it assortment
what an easy customer we
would have.
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