W srjw wwFr??' THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. J"RIDAY. JTJ1T 81. 1891. IT.TOMGEADUATES. The Eeasant Midsummer College Commencement at Alliance. A HUNDRED DEGREES COXFERRED. HcK'eesporfs Mayor Cleaning Out Speak lasies and Poker Joints. MINOR NEWS FROM THE THREE STATES fSrECIAI, TKLEGKAMS TO THE DISPATCH. 1 Au.ia-e, July 30. Tho regular Com mencement ot Mt. Union College i always looked forward to with pleasurnblo emo tions, and tho Commencement of "91 lias not been an esception.unles-s an unusual gather ing of old student, alumni and graduates with their friends and relatives by the hun dreds bo counted an exception. Standing room could not bo had half an hour after tho opening. The dedication of the Morgan Observatory and Gynmabium nasthellrst thing on tho programme. Hon. Lewis Miller, of Akron, President of tho Board of Trustees, presided at tho service-, m hile unon the rostrum sat Bishop Vincent. Tr D. II, Moore, editor of the Western Ciminu Advocate; l'icsident Marsh, trustees or the institution and visit ing committe- from vaiious patronizing conferences. President Marsh gave a his torical sketch of the new gymnasium, which is said to be one of the finest in the country, oosting nearlv $13,01X1. It is a brick and steel structure, and ha been fitted up with the kest known appliances for health-giving exercises. Bisliop Vincent followed m a masterly address, giving his views of a sym metrical educatiou,Uwelling especially upon thoneccssitv of developing the bod v as well as tho mind. Upon Dr. Moore, of Cinein jiati, developed the woik or raising J2.5C0, the amount required to liquidate the debt of the gymnasium. In 15 minutes the entire amount'w as subscribed, and the gentleman retired amid hearty cheers. Mrs. T. R. Mor gan. Sr., afthis citv, who has gi en so gener ously for the build'ingand alter whom it is named, then delivered an address. Then followed the dedicator- services proper bv Bishop Vincent. At the con clusion ol'the dedication Lieutenant Evan M. Jolin-on, Jr.. and the college cadets gave a lino military drill m tne presence oi sev eral thou-and spectators. At 2 o'clock this afternoon the graduating exercises began bclore a great concourse of friends and visitors that filled the halls to overflowing. Among the graduates w as El wood Curtis liumaker, of Oakland, Pitts burg, the subject of whose oration was "The Bndgo of Lite." Among the five honorary degrees conferred was that of D. D. upon Ilev. IV. It Connor, of Allegheny. The num ber of graduate fiom all departments of the college was 152. and the number of de grees con lerred was 107, tho whole number or-tndentsinattendanco during the year being 5S7. To-night the exercises closed with the an nual contest between the two literarv so cieties. The Bishor- Vincent prize of $20, to be given to the best graduating address, both in point of delivery and composition, was awarded by a committee to William Sherman, Koblnson, of Edinbui-g, O. The honors of the class in scholarship, composi tion and oratory ore awarded by President Marsh as follows: First honor, Frank I. McClure, Xeuton Falls, O., second honor, William S. Bobinson; third honor, T. 11. Yates, Harlem j-prlngs, O. The trustees oi the institution held an ex ecntlve session to-night, and decided that they would make a few changes in tho faculty for next vear, w hich changes w ill bo announced in due time. Tho fall term of tho college begins August 2i BANDITS EAID A VILLAGE. They Tlob Ten Houses Itefore Driven Away by the SurprNed Citizens. Wn.KFSBtr.UE, Jnl : The little town of Catawiss-i is in a ferment over tho bold depredations of a gang of robbers that has kept that locality in a stuto ofteirorfor t-ome time. At midnight last night an organized gang of about 23 men entered the town and began boldly breaking into tho houses. They were all well armed. Ten .nouse wcie entered aim considerable prop- 1 erty taken before tho amazed villagers could I collect ihelr forces to repel the robbers. I Tho citizens anally gathered together, nrmed w ith e erj conceivable weapon from Winchesters to pitchforks, and drovo tho robbers into the mountains, several harm less shots were fired by the retreating party, who were not pursued very far into tho w ood. To-night tho village is being patroled ly special olliccts, but thcio is little sleep lor the citizens. TWO CASES OF CBUELTY. Parents Starving Their Babe to Death, and Two Children Abandoned. GnrEXsnuRo, July 30 Two terrible cases of cruelty arc reported from tho vicinity of West Newton, it being alleged that a young couple are deliberately starving a 3-months old babe, tho father positively refusing to allow his wife to feed the child. The babe is said to be in a fearfully emaci. ted condition. The father insists that no physician shall enter the door, preferring that the little one thould die. The other case is that of James Nicholson, hose wife died, a lew weeks ago, leaving two little children, aged 3 and 7 years. Nich olson has abandoned tho children, and, it is alleged, rUnawaj with another woman. Both cases arc in the hands of Humane Agent Cline. CLOUDS MET AT WTLLIAHSP0BT. Farts or the Town Flooded and a Bridge Span Carried Away. Willi tMsroRT, July CO. A violent wind and rain storm occmred hero this afternoon. Two cloudi met, and the result was one of the heavies falls of rain this city has known. Portions of tho town were flooded two or three foet deep The storm did much damage, the worst being tho blowing down of a span of the Maynard street bridge. On the south side of the river, where 35 houses were wholly or partially blown off their foundations, at least one honsc col lapsed before the inmates, named Fred eracy. were able to get out Mrs. Fredemcy was rendered insensible, and is still in that condition. TEE ST0EM AT GEEENSBUBG. Prult and Corn Badly Damaged, and a Church Spire Struck. GREESSEURa, July 30. The rain nnd hail Ftorm that passed over this locality to-day aid considerable damago in the surrounding country. Apples, peaches and other fruit were cut from the trees, and in some in stances the corn blades were cut into shreds. The lightning was exceptionally sharp, hut no great damage has yet been reported. The steeple of tho Methodist Church hero was strnck and the slate from the roof scat tered in every dii ection. Tho interior of the church was slightly damaged. WEEDING OUT K'KEESPOBT DIVES. Mayor Tllbroik Waging Vigorous War on Spcak-Easles and Poker Rooms. McKeesport, July 30. Mayor Tilbrook, of McKeesport, who lias been weeding out tho fcpenk-easies since he went into office, in jost cases placing tho fines as high as pos sible, has commenced another war on these ilnces, and also on the gilded pokor rooms of the city. He says ho will keen It going from to-mor row until c-ory gambling house and speak tasvlsout of existence. Ho Issued an offi cial announcement to-day, nourving the proprietors of such places that tiioy must close up. A C0NGBEGATI0N E0TIEN-EGGED. The Pastor and Every Member Leading the Church Bnildlng Struck. Jackon- C. II., W Va., July 30. The con gregation of the United Brethren Church at Cottngeville, this county, were lotten-egged Tuescay night as they were leaving the lmildii'g. All of those w ho attemptod to go home were hit by tho deciycd missiles, in cluding the pastor, some of them remained in the building until morning, being atraid to venture out. The perpetrators of tho crime are unknown. PENNbYLVANIA'S CHAUTAUQUA. Tho Assembly at Millwood Begins Its Summer Exercise In Knrncst, Millwood, Pa., July 30. This was tho opening day or the great Clnutnurjun As MMnbly. to remain in session until August 1L Tlir.ii.rli ilmm uhs not fi -rrint oiiiwd lintvi n the fiist day, the people are loported as J renfly to come In on every train to-morrow, and beforo tho end of the session tbo great est concourse of people over gathered at tho park will be in attendance. Many prominent speakers will bo in attendance. The lecturo of J. A. Brandon on "Little vs Great," which was delivered at 8 o'clock in the grand pavilion, was only the first of a series of discourses that will make this the most notable event of the year in this county. Evidence of a Suicide. McKeesport, Jnly 30. A good suit of cloth ing was found on tho river bank a short dis tance abovotho waterworks this morning and everything indicates the suicide of someone. The clothing is of foietgnmake, and in them was found a physician's certifi cate given to G. Boynton. Pennsjlvanla Pickings. . James Stewart, an inmate of the Green County Poorhouse, hanged himself Wednes day. Richard Pcgh was drowned at Plymouth Wednesday afternoon. He -was swimming when cramps attacked him. Thomas PKrFKB. of Everson, has disap peared. His w ifa and child are loft penni less and it is feared he has been foully dealt with. A 9-vear-oi.d girl fell from a tree upon a beo hive In Clinton county 'Wednesday. The bees stung her until she was unconscious and is not expected to live. A skeleton- wns unearthed at Manhelm yesterday. It was bent in such a position as to lead to tho belicr that the body had been hastily buried by some persons who had committed murder. Rrrnr.x Wilkinson fractured the skull of Mrs John IVilson at Keystone Wednesday and then cut his throat with a razor. It was reported that the two were intimate, and when the woman warned him away, ho hit her with a baseball bat. A BIG FINANCIAL FAILTJEE. John C. Avery and Ills Continental Zand and Security Co. Assigns. New Tore, July SO. John C. Avery, broker in investment securities, made an assignment to-day to Louis C. Whltton, giv ing a preference to Annie E. Avery, for $5,000 for borrowed money. Mr. Avery opened an office in this city in June, 1889, and claimed to be worth $200,003. He had been engaged for 15 years previously in money lending in the West, particularly at Denver and Kansas City, lie organized and was President of the Denver Land and Se curity Company, which changed its name March 19, 1890. to the Continental Land and Security Company, with an office at 115 Broadwav. Tho capital stock was increased at that time to $1,000,000. The management, it is said, rested mainly on Mr. Avery. A vear ago tho company claimed assets of $L 776,&T5 against liabilities of $1,410,600, of w hich $1,000,000 v. as capital stock. A dispatch fiom Xowburyport, Mass.. says the stockholders in this city of the Conti nental Land and Security Company have received notice of the company's assign ment. The offices of the company are at Boston, Xew York and Denver. Thero are a laree number of stockholders in this city. holding stock in the vicinity of $100,000. The stringency in the money market has made it impossible to make sales to meet all tho obligations of the compan' ingthe tact that in an ordl iV. notwlthstand- ingthe tact that in an ordinary market tho value of the property is largely in excess of the stocs: ana naouitics. THE DAUGHTERS OF VETEEANS. A System of Badges and Uniforms Adopted for tho Girls. rSrECIAL TFLECRAM TO THE DISPATCH. Massillosj, July so. At the meeting of the Daughters of Veterans this morning tho principal business was the adoption of a design for badges for tho following officers: One each for the National, State and tent officers, and also one for privates. Tho snb ject of National uniform was then brought up, and after mnch discussion it was decided that the mcmbeis near navj- blue cloth dresses of especially manufactured material with a coat, basque, brass buttons, plain skirt and regulation cap. Silk braid will be worn on the right slecvo by tho officers to designate their rank. Afterward a rhetorical and musical enter tainment was held, after which a general mvira the in night, Invitation wa3 issued to the public to attend installation ot onicersat u. A. it. nail to- which attracted a large crowd. TOO WET FOB BATHING. President Harrison's Ilegular Plungo Pre vented by tbo Rain. rSrECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE nlSFATCn.l CrE Mat, July 30 The President has been in tho house the entire day, with tho exception of this afternoon a little while, when ho took a walk with Mrs. Dimmick along tho board walk half way to Capo May. During the morning he wns considering pardon eases, but took no official action on them. At noon there was too much rain, and tho President was prevented from bath ing. This afternoon lie napped awhile, and nt dinner to-night cntertainpa Secre tary Proctor and William V. McKean, of Philadelphia. About 1 o'clock a fishing club of Philadel phia, which is composed of local politicians, v. hile riding by, fired a salute of seven guns. BIG DEBT INTEREST. A Seml-Anntml Warrant for S22G,G28 73 Drawn by Treasurer Bojer. rsrrciAL tkmaham to tiie dispatch, i Haukisbueq, July 30. State Treasurer Boyer to-day drew a check for $226 G23 75 for tho semi-annual interest on the State debt, which is due next Saturday. Edward II. Williams, of Philadelphia, and William II. Barnes, appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the declination of Robert l'itcairn, of Pittsburg, have also declined appointments on tho Pennsylvania Board of World's Fair Managers. No ono having yet been appointed to Bardsley's place, there are now three vacancies, which will proba bly be filled at the meeting of the board on August 13. Watchorn's Appointment Legal. IFPrCIALTELKGnAM TO THE DISPATCH. IlMiRisncno, July 30. Attorney General Hcnsel in a formal opinion declares that Factory Inspector Watchorn's appointment is perfectly logal, and that he is entitled to his salary. Hamilton's Midsummer Sale. Don't miss it. Pianos, organs and small musical goods at very low prices. 1)1 and 93 Fifth avenne. A Big Linen Sale To-Day. Odds and ends on center table must go at half-price. Jos. Hokne&Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores. Preliminary Season. First early fall opening of neckwear Friday and Saturday this week. Kevcr such a display made in this citv. "Will Price, 47 Sixth st Kew black ground India silks 51 a yard to-day. Xo such values ever before offered. ' Jos. Hokne & Co.'s Pcnn Avenue Stores. Hamilton's Midsummer Sale, Don't miss it. Pianos, organs and small musical goods at very low prices. 91 and 93 Fifth avenue. ana a xtraef NATURAL FRUIT FLAVORS. Vanilla Of perfect purity. if1"?1 "I f 8Teat strenh Almond Zj Economyln their uso Rose etc-r) Flavor as delicately end dslicJouslyas the fresh fruit' jvao-iiwjfd X? DELICIOUS vi; Flaorin4 FTJIMaTTJKE AND CARPETS. Special Midsummer Bargains. We are offc-ing surprising good values all through our mammoth establishment. Contemplating buyers of fumitnre, carpets and bedding will certainly look to their own best interests by looking through our superb stock in the above line before pur chasing. Henry Bergek, 642 and 644 Liberty street, corner Sixth avenue. D Any Barkeeper Con Tell Ton That Iron City beer is more popular than ever. It is kept up to standard grade. Telephone 1186. B. & B. "Won't take long it will pay to peruse our column ad. this paper to-day. Boggs & Buhl. Marriage Licenses Issued Yesterday. Name. Residence. J Paul Rash Allegheny 1 Petnmclla Patkn Allegheny JTheraas Manning Blrthrsdale 1 Louisa Weijle Uljtbeidale 5 Albert Felker McKeesport J Bertha Redman McKeesport I Frederick K. Grace Pcnn township l Emma J. Scott Peiin township J William M. Goodwin Tarentum I Louisa C. Marshall Tarentum 5 Elijah Kaines Tavlorstown J Ellia J. March Tavlorstown j John Bronder Baldwin township I Mary B. Mascnug lijldwln township ( Jo-eph B. Rnotash Alleghenv Katharine Helm Allegheny j John A. Klefor EastCoiumAiigh J Mary Reed East Conemaugh 1 James J. Joyce Pittsburg I Maude E. Altenbsiigh Pittsburg i Robert Wallace Lincoln township I Caroline Smith McKeesport I Milton Luby Pittsburg I Ida Mitchell. Pittsburg DIED. ALLISON At the Aged Woman's Home, Wilklnsburg, on Wednesday, July 29, ISM, at 11:30, a. si.. Miss J axe Allison, in the 73d year of her age. Funeral services at the Home on Friday, July 31, nt 2 p. m. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend. S ASDELL On July 29, 1S91,' at 5:30 A. M., Geohqe Aspell, n the residence of his nephew, David Lennox, Mount Eose station, W. P. B. R., in his 69th year. Funeral from W. P. depot, Federal street, Allegheny City, on Friday, July 31, at 1:S0 p. m. Friends "of the family aro respectfully Invited to attend. 2 BBESNAN On Thursday, July 30, 1891, at 5 a. si., Molly, daughter of Matthew and Honora Bresnun, deceased. Funeral on Saturday, Aueust 1, from her late residence, 31 Franklin street, corner of Kim street, at 8:30 A. xr. Services at St. Paul's Cathedral at 9 o'clock. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend. Kalamazoo and Paw-Paw-, Mich., papers please copy. DOUGLASS At Strickersville, Pa., on Tuesday, July 23, 1891. Miss Bachel Virginia Douglass, r. Notice of funeral in evening papers. EBEETS On Wednesday, July 29, 1S91, at r. M.. Bosana, wife ot Anthony berts,aged 69 years, 3 months and 22 days. Funeral on Friday at 9 a. k., from the resi dence of her son-in-law, James Diven, corner of Bluff and Magee streets, Pittsburg, Pa., thence to proceed to St. Michaels R. C. Church, Southside, where services will ho held. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend. 3 FITZGERALD On Thursday morning,' Jnly 30, 1891, at 7 o'clock, John Fitzgerald, aged SO years. Funeral from his late residence, No. 24 Tunnel street, on Saturday horning, at 9:30 o'clock. Services at St. Paul's Cathedral at 10 a.m. Friends of the family are respect fully invited to nttend. 2 FBICIC At Cressos Springs, nt noon Wednesday, Julv 29, 1891, Martha Howard, daughter of II. C. and Adelaide H. C. Frick, in the 6th year of her age. Funeral services from Lilac street, Shady sido, Saturday, August 1, at 4 o'clock, P. St. Interment private. KANE On Wednesdav. Jnly 29, 1891, at 3 p. si., Joen P. Kane, in his 34th year. Funeral from his late residence, Wilmerd ing, Friday. July 31, 1891, at 8 a. v. nigh mass at St. Coleman's Church, Turtle Creek, nt 9 a. m. Friends of the family are respect fully invited to attend. MITRRAY On Wednesdav. Jnlv29. at 3a. it., Felix A., son of Felix and Margaret Mur ray, aged 18 years and 11 months. Funeral lrom tho parents' residence 12S Bedford avenue, on Friday, at 8:30 A. si. High maps at St. Paul's Cathedral at 9 a. si. Friends of the family aro respeotfully in vited to attend. 2 O'CONNOR On Wednesday, July 29, 1891, at 3 45 p. si., Catherine, mother oi Patrick O'Connor, aged 86 years. Funeral from the residence of her son, 5311 nay street, near Highland avenue, East End, on Friday, July 31, at 8:30 a. st. Services at Sacred Heart Chuich, at 9 A. si. Fuends of the family are respectfully invited to at tend. 2 PHILLIPS On Thursday, July 30, 1891, at 11:33 a. si., Mrs. Rebecca M., relict of Will iam Phillips, in the 01st year of her age. Funeral from her late residence. No. 48 Nixon street, Allegheny, on Saturday, at S v. si. Friends of the family aro respectfully invited to attend. 2 STEEN Entered into rest Tuesday, July 2S, 191, at 9.30 p. St., at his residence at Mans field, Pu., David Steen, in the 77th year of his age. Funeral on Friday, July 31, 1831, at 3 p. si. Friends of the family aro respectfully in vited to attend. Train leaves Union depot at 1-03 p. si. and 2:03 p. si., city time. 2 SNYDER On Thursday, July 30, 1891, at 4-30 p. si., Frakces Mathilda, beloved daughter of J.Edward and Mary Snyder, aged 17 years 2 months 10 day. Fnneral will take place from her parents' residence, No. 193 Lowry street, Allegheny, Saturday at 8.30 a. m. Requiem mass said nt the Church of the Most Holy Name. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to at tend. Baltimore, Md., and Washington, D. C, papors please copy. 2 WniGnAN Suddenly, on Wednesday, July 29, 1801, at 10:43 r. si., May Grace Whiq- ua, w iuow oi me laic oiuwun u niguuij, in her 70th year. Funeral from tho residence of her son, John G. Whighan, McKeesport, Pa., on Sat urday, nt 3 p. st. , WOOD On Wednesday, July 29, 1891, Ger trude Eliza, infant daughter of Benjamin nnd Mary Wood, aged 17moDths and 13 days. ANTHONY MEYER, (Successor to Meyer, Arnold & Co., Lira.,) UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMEE. Office and residence, 1134 Penn avenue. Telephone connection. mvl3-34-siwrsu JAMES M. FULLERTON, UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER, Offices: No. 6 Seventh Street and G234 Penn Avenue, East End. Telephone 1133. mylO-12C-wrsu FLORAL EMBLEMS. ORCHIDS AND EOSES OF RARE BEAUTY. A. M. & J. B. MURDOCH, BIO SMITHFIELD ST. Telephone 429. de9-92-Mwy FLOWERS ARE CHEAP DUBING THE SUMMER. We furnish at very low prices the choicest fresh flowers looso or arranged in any de sired form or emblem. Telephone 239. JOHN H. & A. MURDOCH, jj-3-srw 60S Smithfleld street. -pEPEESENTED IN PITTSBURG IN 1301. Assets - - - $9 071 696 33. INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA. Losses adjusted and pnia by WILLIAM L. JONES, 84 Fourth avenue. j yI9-101-p NEW PUBLICATIONS. The Midsummer Holiday Number of i The Century ! will be ready Saturday, August ist. Double frontispiece portraits of the German Emperor and Empress. Light illustrated articles, and five complete stories. A great summer issue. On every news-stand Saturday, August 1st. .--b'''''r'''V.- J 31-47 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Ibbt. cut glass FinST PBIZE HIGHEST-A"WAIU AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION. Superior to all others in Brilliancy and Fine Cutting. Most suitable for Wedding Gifts. SOLE AGENTS IN PITTSBURG. SHEAFER & LLOYD, JEWELERS, Telephone 1933. 37 FIFTH AVE. JyB-srw A TWO-FOOT RULE. This is not precisely the kind of a- two-foot rule followed at the store ot C. A. Verner. Our rule is to inclose two feet in the neatest and most com fortable shoes ever made at prices which are within the reach of every purchaser. That's why we recom mend our FOOT -FORM SHOES. $3, $4, $5, $6. C. A. VERNER, Fifth Ave. and Market St Jy27-xrwT O-a shoes are the low prices now prevailing at HIMMELRIGH'S. Two lines, staples in every sense of the word, are this week's shin ing lights. , THE FIRST Are those Ladies' fine Kid But ton Boots, reduced from $2 50 to $1 75. No truer statement ever found its way into print than this. The shoe is such an admirable one that we are anxious they should find their way among trade buy ers. Big trade on them now. Always room for a spread. Our LADIES' KID LACE Is the other shoe worth speaking of. The style of this shoe is at the top and has had a large sale. No reason that they shouldn't adorn Ladies' feet in greater numbers. The price has been lowered from 3 to $2 50. This is a TEMPTING FIGURE for so grand a shoe and we an ticipate a BRISK DEMAND. Our house supplies thousands yearly with elegant footwear. Those who desire to make a change will find it to their in terest. 430-436 MARKET ST. Braddock House, 916 BRADDOCK AVE. Jy2S-wrau THIS IS NOT Btrlldnp; a match and calling it an ILLUMINATION. IT IS A genuine mark-down of salable goods. 75C PER YARD Best quality of TAPESTRY BRUSSELS. 65C PER YARD Good quality of TAPESTRY BRUSSELS In Elegant Patterns. CHINA MATTINGS. Good Fancy at $5 SO for 40 yards. WOOD ST. CARPET HOUSE. GlNIFF&STBINEHT.Lto., 305 Wood St. Jj-23 IP M LEADING TOPICS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. BalTwittoieEiistM Take any electric or cable car and ride through the handsomest part of -Pittsburg to VINCENT & SCO! i'S CARPET AND UPHOLSTERING HOUSE. We carry a complete line of all grades of Carpetings and sell them at a lower price than any house in the city. FuRHITUBE BEHPHOLSTERED. Feathers, Mattresses, Etc. &o SCOTT, 6023 PENN AVENUE. EAST END. je20-awj ATTENTION, WHEELMEN! STOCKINET BICYCLE SUITS! Of best grade, including Coat, Pants, Gloves, Cap and Belt, always in stock. Also, a handsome Helmet, for Summer Wear, Price 75c Our prices will surprise you on tliese goods. Clubs supplied at very low rates. Umbrellas Re-Covered in One Day. Best Gloria $1 50 Satin de Chine (now) 2 00 Corona, warranted 73 Best Silk 3 50 Small Repairs While You Wait. PAULSON BROS., 441 Wood Street. Jy2S-iiWT IS I? You may think it strange that we put this question to you. It is all-important that we should remind you of our promise that the Over coat you bought from us last fall or winter, if such a coat should need any repair, NOW IS THE TIME for you to bring it to us, and we will repair it FREE OF CHARGE., & nTfcK -YVfifirtT 5urT. 'i&t1"" We are selling Light Suits at Light Prices. Never before have we been able to offer an article that in point of durability, quality and finish begins to match our n, 112 ID SIS SUITS. Look to your own interest ! See these excellent values. Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters and Furnishers, 954-956 LIBERTY STREET. JyI0-63-Mwi,su PBTJIT 0AIRS. JELLY GLASSES, EXTRA GUMS AXD TOPS. GEO. K. STEVENSON &CO., SIXTH AVENUE. Jyli-itwjr 1 0 'g Jzfe--1 iML tm1KM ga NEW ADVEETTSE3IENTS. B. & B. 10-ME! THIS Friday nil Saturday, ON SECOND FLOOR. (Take elevator.) A sacrifice that will be historical and interesting. Thousands will get the bargains. Loss will be great, but when WE CLEAR OUT A SECOND FLOOR it's done in.such a manner, and at such prices there is no ques tion about results. One lot Ladies' Striped Cheviot SHIRT f AISTS 35 ioo Ladies' Figured and Striped Percale SHIRT WAISTS, all sizes, One large assorted lot Ladies' SHIRT WAISTS Fine Laundried Percales, Fine Crepe Cloths, Fine Oxford Cheviots, Were gi.25, S1.50 and S1.75, 111 at 75 High Cost ZE Black Gloria Waists, Silk Waists and Scotch Flannel Waists, All fine goods, at reductions that will make them go. One table Striped and Checked FLANNEL BLAZERS, $1 50. One 'table CREAM BLAZERS, $2 and $2 5- One large table Ladies' fine CHEVIOTTE BLAZERS, black and navy, only sizes 36, 38 and 40, $2 50. One large table Ladies CHEVI OTTE BLAZERS, blacks, navys, tans, 5 each goods were 8 50 to $12 50. One lot Ladies' Gold Tinsel Braided, $1 50 not one-third value. Large rack full of LONG CAPES in Tans and Beiges in Ladies' Cloth, Castor Cloth and Natural Camel's Hair, $2 50, 3 50, $5 and $6 50, Desirable for street or driving half values will do effective work with these and in short order. CHILDREN'S J White Dresses, Summer Woolen Dresses. Children's Wraps, Misses' jackets and Blazers, All out on tables to share the same fate as to prices this Friday and Sat urday. Several hundred Black Silk Entirely too many we're going to lose some ' profits and sell a big lot of them in the next two days. Prices for full size Fichus, $2 50, 3 50 and up to 25. Three large lots at $5 each that are handsome and remarkable. 100 of two kinds extra large size, with rich and elaborate silk embroidery; also black beaded and embroidery, $6 50 worth usually gi2 to 15. One lot Black Silk Crepe de Chene Embroidered Fichus, Rich, handsome goods, At 12 50. Were imported to retail at $25. A SECOND FLOOR SALE FOR TWO DAYS WORTH ATTENDING. BOGGS & BUHL, ALLEGHENY. law Slier Capes Jy3i NEW ADVEitTISElEENT3. DROPPED -TO- $12- A lot of men's stylish Summer Snits have been reduced to this low price. The cheap est suit in the lot is worth S15, and more than half are regular 516 and $18 grades. Materials are Cheviots, Cassimeres and "Worsteds, well and stylishly made, and at $12 are decidedly genuine bargains. "What do you think of S2, ?2 50, ?3 and S3 50 light-colored Stiff Hats being reduced to 51 50? and of 50c, 75c and 51 Straw Hats being reduced to 25c? Battling good values also in Trunks, Valises, Summer Coats and Vests, Outing Shirts and thin Underwear. CLOTHIERS, TAILORS AND HATTERS, 161-163 Federal St., Allegheny. Jyl9-wirsu ' J vIllisilBlflli tt ALASKA." LADIES Having Seal Garments to repair or to be changed to CAPES, VIS 1TTES, WRAPS or JACKETS should send them to us at once. Spring and Summer is the proper time to have all .Fur work done. Our prices are less now Than in fall. "We can give your work More attention now Than mfalL J. G. BENNETT & CO., Leading Hatters and Furriers, COR. WOOD ST. AND FIFTH AVE. PITTSBURG, PA. JylD The chance of a lifetime. Our store (corner Sixth street and Penn avenue) is leased to other parties, and we give possession Sep tember 15. The people who are acquainted with our good qualities and low prices are buying our clothing for their needs to-day and heavy suits for next fall and winter. The most unheard-of bargains in worsteds and dress suits -just such as are wanted every day in the year. Next comes clothing made to your measure. 25 per cent off the price. It counts Iargei The discount is very large. Note this solid fact: Prices here below all other dealers to begin with, and now an extra 25 per cent off. Our friends far and near have heard the news and are getting their bargains. f! Nothing- Resei-ved. Everything must go. ill Cor. SM St. "TAN SHOE SALE ! SPECIAL DRIVE, HALF PRICE. TAN OXFOEDS, TAN BOOTS, TAN SPRING HEELS. Russett and Tan Goods in all Shades. Laird's Retail Stores, 406, 408, 410 MARKET ST: 433 WOOD ST. E:vrMiei3 ivetvv stock. SURE TO PLEASE YOU. ence In the buslness,andacloso studyof the tastes of the community, onuble Ecech to say with authority that ho can please jron in Honsefurnishings. This week your attention is called to Keech's superb line of KtI3PiIIGE;ieA.TOieS, embracing all sizes anu sivics. jreruup inducements this wecK to Duyers. the cause of sDOiling more meats and vegetables than the price of a new. ALL GOODS, FURNITURE, CARPETS, Etc., AT GREATIT REDUCED PRICES. CASH OR CREDIT. KEECH'S MAMMOTH HOUSEFURNISHING STORES, 923, 925 AND 927 PENN AVE., - NE'AR NINTH STREET. Open Saturdays till 10 r. x. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SlffitlLLIM! We are prodncinc tlie latest novelties In Summer Jllllincry nt half original prices. If you want to freshen up your summer hat with a bunch of fresh flowers yon can secure the same at a very low price, as we have marked a large lot of flowers down to 50c, 75c and $1 a hunch, less than (ori tha price, in many instances. We desire to direct your attention to our GLOVE DEPARTMENT. All styles In Button, Laced and Mosqne talro shapes. Gentlemen's Glove3 a specialty as well as Ladles'. A special bargain in Ladies' Silk Gloves, worth COc to 73c a pair, at 23c a pair, on our Ladies' Glove Counter. Extra bargains in Ladies Kid Gloves In . 5V, 5 and 7 and 1H at 73c a pair, goods thas sold at $1 50 to $2. LADIES' BELTS AND WAISTS. As the ladles all know, helts are very fash ionable this year. We have a large variety in all prices, from 25c up. You will find thesa in our Notion Department on top of the cen ter cases. Bagains in Ladies' Waists on tables in center of store. $1 50 and $1 75 Waists at $1, in sizes 33 and 40. Cheviot and Percale Waists at $1 50. rednced from 13, and at $2, rednced from $2 50, $2 75 and $J. See other bargain b when yon come to the store. A lot of Boys' and illsses Finest French Flannel Waists at $2, rednced from $2 0, $3 and 3 25, all sizes from 1 to 13 years. HORNE&WARD, 41 Fifth Avenue. jy31-D . 20 PER GENT BISCOUHT FRIDAY AND S1TUB1I DULY -ox-Refrigerators, Window Screens, Screen Doors, Lawn Mowers, Garden Hose, Garden Sets And other summer specialties. FLEISHMAN & CO., 504, 506 and 508 Market St. Jr3i NT NT, n 1. ana pun A7a Jy30-o Jc23-3rwsn you ureu a nuw oitu ins uiu ono may 09 Extraordinary CASH OR CREDIT. Jv27-mryi.-' 4
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