1 - . v G THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 189L THE RIVERS' REVIVAL A Great Incentive to the Work of the Watcnvavs Convention. GOOD OF CONTINUED EIGH WATER. Improvements of rxnrcr Streams of More Than Local Importance. INDORSEMENT OF THE LVKE CANALS Thomas I. Robert, one of the delegates appointed by Governor Pattison to repre sent Pennsylvania at the convention to be held in Evansville, Ind., to-day in tlie in terest of the improvement of the waterways of the Mississippi Valley, left the city last evening in company with B. L. "Wood and a number of State delegates and gentlemen representing the Pittsburg Chamber of Com merce and the Coal Exchange. "Whib? the general purpose of the con vention lias been Mated in The Dispatch, Mr. Iisber's detailed some information re garding its scope and importance not gener ally understood. He said it was no unusaal thing for the interests concerned in the naigation of our "Western rivers to hold thee conventions, that, in fact, they were held almost annually in some of the cities located upon the great "Western rivers but that this year there was an un usual interest taken in the tubject of river improvements, particularly in the Ohio Valley, owing to the fact that the continued high, or rather navigable waters, of the Ohio and its branches during the past few years had been followed with a great re ival in our river commerce. ot only has the coal trade from Pittsburg prospered be yond all precent so far as magnitude is con cerned, but there has been witnessed a great revival in the general freight and passenger business all along the river, and no city has been more benefited than Pittsburg. During all the summer months until juite recently, in fact a daily line of steamers has plied between this city and Cincinnati, though at present the water is too low for any but the lightest boats upon the upper end of the rier. For many consecutive months some of our wide aw ake merchants and manufac turers consigning goods to Kansas, Colo rado and Nebraska have been in the habit or shipping goods via river steamers to Memphis and other points on the Mississ ippi, at which places railroad lines not in the railroad pools which control rates from lliis city, carried to them to their destina tion. ax outlet ron sunrr,us coat "Inthesamewav,"Mr. 1'oberts continued, "onr rhcrs are of s-till larger direct benefit to us by aSonling us from Madison, Louis ville and other points an outlet for the stir-llu-of our river coal to reach the markets f tlie lake cities. It therefore is the fact that many railroad lines terminating upon the rivers far to the South and "West of Pitt-burg are concerned in the improvement of the Ohio liver, ami it i expected that among those who will meet in the contention at Eans ville will be lepreentatites of such rail road line-." And as Mr. Roberts bays : "It would be of benefit to all the railroad corporations in the country to understand that the sooner our "Western rivers are made permanently ua igable, thus tending to develop milling and manufacturing enter prises and the increase of population, the tooner will they be called upon to increase their facilities for general freight and pas senger lmsine, upon which their dividends depend." As to the particular improvements which would be urged upon the convention, Mr. Roberts t.aid he could not speak with au thority. There were, he said, about 400 rivers large and small, upon which the General Government was dividing its attention, but in his opin ion it would be wiser if first ample means w ere provided for the radical improvement of the mainstreams. "Of what use," lie asked, "is it to improve minor branches ol the Big Sandy, Kentucky, or Tenncee riers. to long as only a precari ous navigation of the main streams into which the- flowed existed?" Even the radical improtement of the Ohio itself was only fairly begun, and at the rate the Gov ernment was doing the work another gener ation would not ses it half completed. The "Western people were getting their eyes open on this question, and no doubt a difler cnt state of aflairs would shortlvbe inauger stcd.' In Mr. Roberts" opinion the Government had no right to claim sole jurisdiction over the rivers unless it undertook to maintain and improve them for the benefit of couSncice. On the 9G7 miles of the Ohio merthe Got eminent, since lbt a period of near j TO ears has spent lesi than ?fi, 000,000. while the alue of the commerce annually borne upon its waters amounted to liuiiUreds of millions. Pittsburg alone Coated more boats upon these rivers than tlie united marine tonnage of any tli"" cities in America, and if Pittsburg was ot a loud speaker in the convention, she lu.. telf was to blame. LAKE CANALS TO BE INDORSED. As to canals to the lakes, Mr. lloberts said lliat he entertained no doubt tlie convention would indorse the resolution adopted by the Pennsylvania Legislature, which requested that Congress provide this winter for ex amination, and report upon the project by the United States engineers. "It so ap pears," he continued, "that no project if internal improvement, no matter how important, can well be introduced in Con gress, upon which official report has not been made. The President will no doubt be urged to recommend such action in his message to Congress. Enough concerning the canal has been demonstrated to show that besides the Beaver route to the lakes, none other exists, excepting the Hennepin, reaching the lakes at Chicago, upon which large tessels can pass from tlie interior riveis to the great lakes. Both these ca nals should be completed. If they were completed a grand inland circuit of naviga tion w ould extend from Pittsburg to Lake Eric, Detroit, etc, to Chicago, from whence the return toyage could be made via the Illinois" river canal to St Louis, Cairo, Louisville and Cincinnati. GOOD WORK TOE A GOOD PURPOSE. ''To refer to these projects as simply dim visionary schemes for the serious attention of the people of the future is not encourag ing, but such croakings emanate only from those who persistently shut their eyes to the facts. To suggest that the Government make an official investigation of its feasi bility, cost and commercial importance, is a proposition to which no reasonable objec tion can be urged. "All this seems to be slow work for a good purpose, but it will not be always thus with our great tchemes for river and fJiip canal improvements. It will come with us as it did in Prance and England, where it has been discovered nt last that there is a natural limitation to the capa bilities of railroads, and hence the impetus given ship canal projects." A Pittsburger Knocked Ont. XnwnCKOii, X. T, Oct., 13 f Special A fight took place this morning at W urtzboro between Billy Murray, of New York, and Mike lynch, of Pittsburg. Murray won after a short but fiercely contested battle. The match was made in this city some wteksasoand was for $500 a side. Murray's backer was Tom Mai fn, of Xewburgh, and l.jncli was backed by Bob Stetson, a well known Philadelphia bookmaker. Lynch weighed In at 110 pounds and Murray at 111 the first also having the advantage in height and reach. The contest was about oteii up to the -fourth round. From tint time on Murray had the best or it, and m the biith touud he knocked Lynch out. W SENATE CAUCUS. Continued from Jim page. there is no means provided by existing laws to enable the Auditor General and State Treasurer to ascertain what amount of money had actually been collected by said treasurers until after they had made their aunual statement at the end or each year. Upon these subjects the committee rerers more particularly to the testimony of tho Auditor General and State Treasurer; and these alleged defects in existing laws will bo treated more fullv by the committee in its final report, accompanied br such recom mendations as it can make with a view to remedying these dcrccts. The evidence further shows that after settlement bv the Auditor General and State Treasurer of the taxes on personal propet ty, due bvthe countv of Philadelphia lot the j car 1890, and while John Baidsley was largely in arrears,he paid into the State Treasury $151,090 on account of tho tax on personal property due from the county to the State for the year 1S90, and requested, ns an accommodation to the city, by reason of its need of money, resulting lrom the string ency of tho money market, consequent upon thn recent nnnfc "that tli sum should be ro- tured to tho city on account of its share of one-third of the tax, to which it was entitled under section 1G of the act of June 1. ltS9. This request was granted, and the sum wa accordingly returned to said city in payment of the one third tax to which it was entitled Hail o Bight to Pay It. It appears that this sum was not embez zled by him, but that it was turned over to said county. Although the State, therefore, did not loso anything thereby; the commit tee is of opinion that under tho law the Au ditor General and State Treasurer had no right to pay over the sum to the county un til it had paid into the fetato treasury tho full amount of the personal property tax for which it was liable for said j ear; and that until this was done the county had no legal right to demand or xeceiveany part of the one-third of said tax which the law required to be returned to it. The evidence lurthcr shows that at the close of the jearlSSO the State Treasurer, finding that the balance in his hands be longing to the general fund would amount to about $3,000,000. or w hich amount about $420,000 would, under the "Humes Act," be re quited to be paid into the sinking fund, and in order to at old the necessity of turning ocr the sum to the Einking fund, and to make it available lor tho general fund, on December 31, 1S90, paid three warrants amounting to $420,OJO drawn upon the State Treasurer by the Superintendent of Tublic instruction on account of the appropriation for the schools of l'hiladelnhia county for the school year ending Juno 1, 1S91, which appi opriatibn was not b law available un til pfter the end of said school year. Mr. Bo er testified that in taking this course he lelied upon the assurance of the cashier. Mi Liveey, foimeily State Treasurer, that the money could be law fully paid to the citj on account of said appropriation before the end of the school year, and that it had often been done before.and that he believed that he w as acting for the best interest of the Stata by endeavoripg to keep the gen eral fund sufficiently large to pay all appro pi iations that would be made at the next seion of the Legislature, so that none of the state's w nrrants should be dishonored. Bat Bardslcy Uagged the Boodle. This money appears to have been subse quently embezzled by Bardsley, but as it w as a payment made to and received by the treasurer ot the city on account of tho school appropriation, the loss fulls upon the city and not upon the State. The Legisla tuie at its last session found It necessary to repeal the "Humes- act" because it was found to result, if strictly followed in un wisely, xeducing the general fund by pay ing nionev into the sinking fund where it was not needed, said fund being alreadyam pH provided for by law. The e idencc shows that the apparent loss to the Mate by tho embezzlement of said John Baidsley amounts to $sG,030 SO of tax on municipal loans, $3G7,C04 IS ol license money and $172,013 11 ot tax on personal property. The actual loss, however, w ill be considerably less. As to the tax on personal property, one third if this amount, or $106, 0.7 0, actually belonged to the city, and a suit is now pending by the State against the city to recover the whole of this balance, the State authorities contending that the county of Philadelphia is legally bound to pav the whole sum to the Mute. The State authorities are also seeking to jecover back fiom the Keystone Bank and other parties the moneys collected by said Bardsley from licenses and tax on muni cipal loans, and in addition the State has a bond of $120,000 to secure the same. The Situation Demands Prompt Correction. In conclusion from tho evidence already taken the committee is of the opinion that the customs which have prevailed in the State Treasury and Auditor General's office for many years and under many admlstra of not compelling county treasurers to make returns and payments at the time specified by law, whether the same be not due to de fects in existing laws is one that demands prompt correction and a thorough revision or the laws on this subject so as to compel the State authorities to enforce the law, and making it a crime for a County Treasurer to tail to make returns and payments within tho time prescribed by law. With regard to the present system of depositing State lunds the committee is of the opinion that the laws relating to the same should bo speedily changed, as the system has long outlived its usefulness, and that a law should be passed directing the Governor.Auditor General and State Treasurer to jointly designate the de positories, and no depository shall receive a deposit of State funds unless said bank shall deposit with the state Treasurer either national. State, county or citv bonds equal in amount of said deposit. The committee is further of the opinion that the present laws which make no pioper provision for the transactions of the Auditor General's department and provides no suf ficient check on the management of tho same, shall be changed so as to authorize the Governor at any time to appoint a com mittee of experts to investigate the manage ment of said department and of all other State departments, and provide for the pay ment of said experts. and was readdressed and remailed to Chair man Smith at Philadelphia, which he says explains the postmark. M'CAMAKT MUCH COHCEHNED. Stenographer Burke's Explanation. Haerisburg, Oct. 13. Special. John Burke, who has taKen the place of his brother as stenographer for the Investigat ing Committee, says that his brother has been unfairly treated in regard to the testi mony which he is supposed to have carried off with him. He says the testimony was mailed from Ann Arbor, Mich., to Senator Smith at Harrisburg. It was, he says, opened here by a member'of tlie committee, To Build Up Your System and restore Your Strength Invigorate your Liver and Purify Your Blood Strengthen Your Nerves and Give An Appetite Take that excellent medicine Hood's Sarsaparilla Tlie Republican leaders Bold a Consulta tion Upon the Investigation. HARRlSBURG.Oct. 13. jeoa?. United States District Attorney Lyon arrived here this afternoon, and during his stay was closeted with Treasurer Boyer, Auditor General McCamant, James S. Fruit, of Mercer, and other prominent Republicans. Mr. Boyer seems to be giving the investi gation but little concern. McCamant, however, is looking thin and worried. His friends are considerably concerned and are doing all in their power to relieve him. The Governor and his Cabinet, with Sen ator Boss, Mr. Fow and other Democratic Senators, are at midnight and 'have been since early in the evening .closeted in the Attorney General's office. They refused to say what thev are considering, but it is pre sumed that they are polishing up Mr. Fow's minority report of the investigation. The Investigating Committee met in the Senate Chamber to-night, but examined no wit nesses and disposed of no business. They will meet probably for the last time to-morrow morning and then will turn their work over to the Senate. NEW ADVEKTISEMENTS. SPECIAL NOTICE. Ruben's stores will be closed t'o-morrow (Monday) all day. Re open Tuesday morning. THE SWELL HAT OF THE SEASON IS RUBEN'S CHAIEMAN "WATBES MISTAKE. He Asks Democratic Senator Hall to Ad dress a Republican Meeting. Harrisburg, Oct 13. Special. Sena tor Harry Hall, of Elk county, to-day re ceived a polite letter from Chairman "Watres, asking him to address a Republican meeting at Chester next week. Senator Hall is a confirmed Democrat, but he has answered the State Chairman, agreeing to address the Republican meeting with some good old Democratic doctrine. The incident created considerable merri ment about the Capitol to-day, and the mis take is considered as much of a joke as the request made by Chairman "Watres for cam paign money on "V. S. Guffey, the Pittsburg Democrat. INSPECTING THE SYSTESL President Roberts and Party Making the Annual Examination of the Pennsy. President George B. Roberts and the officials making the annual inspection of the Pennsylvania system arrived in the city last evening. The party numbered 1C0 and was distributed through the different hotels, President Roberts and the ' prominent officials lodging at the Duquesne. Most ot the visitors passed the evening at the theater. The party arrived from Altoona in special trains to which were attached the usual in spection and observation cars. They will leave this morning at 8 o'clock for Cincin nati, 313 miles, thence to Terre Haute, 214 miles; to bt. Louis, lbs miles; to Chicago, 282 miles, spending Saturday and Sunday there. Thence the trip will be continued to Powers, Iron Mountain, etc., to Marquette, to "Port Wayne, returning here again on Thursday, the 22d, leaving on Saturday for Philadelphia. The entire distance covered w ill be 2,072 miles. The cost of the trip will be S12.000. A LITTLE BABY'S SKIN And Scalp Covered With Sores. A AVomlerfullj- Rapid Cure by the Cuticura Keuiedies. I havo used your Coticuha Remedies in two cases where it proved to be successful. The first was in the case of a boy a year and & half old. Ills face and body were In a terrible condition, the former being completely cqvered with sores. I took him to the Massena Sulphur Springs, but lie did not Improve any. I was then adtlsed to try the Cuti cuba Remedies, which I did. He toot one and one hair bottles of Ccticuka Resolvfst, when his skin was as smooth as could be. and Is to-day. I used the Cuticura on his sores and the Cuticuka Soap in wasblne him. He is now five years of age, and all right. The other cae was a disease of tlie scalp, which -nas cured by cashing with the CUTI CURA Soap and rubbing in the Cuticura, one bot tle of Cuticura Resolvent being used. It is sur prising how rapidly a child will lmpnn e under this treatment. JOI1N. E. BERO, Hogansburgh, N. T. Itching and Burning Skin. I have been afflicted since last March with a skin dlseabe the doctors called eczema. Sly face was covered with scabs and sores, and the Itching and burning were almost unbearable. Seeing your Cuticuba Remedies bo highly recommended, con cluded to give them a trial, using the Cuticuka and Cuticura &oap externally and Resolvent internally for four months. I call myself cured. in graiuuue lor wnicn I make this public state- liroad llrook. Conn. mcut. Why Suffer One Moment From torturing and disfiguring skin diaetses when a single application of the Cuticuba Remedies will, in the great majority of cases, afford Instant relief in the most agonizing or itching, burning, scaly, crusted, pimply and blotchy skin, scalp and blood diseases, with loss of hair, and point to a speedy, permanent and economical cure, n hen the best physicians and all other remedies fall. Sold everywhere. Price, Cuticura, 50c: Soap, 2dc; Resolvent. i. Prepared by the Potteb Dnco and Chemical Corporation; Boston. jf-Send Tor "How to Cure bkln Diseases," 61 pages, 50 Illustrations, and 100 testimonials. DIDV'C sk,a and Scalp purified and beautified HO I U Soap. Absolutely pure. Free from Rheumatism. In one xnlnnto the Cuticura Anti-Pain Plaster relieves rheu matic, sciatic, hip, kidney, chestand muscular pains and weaknesses. wssu DISEASES OF WOMEN. Some of the symptoms from which nuny women suffer aiea naln on ton of the lienrl and back of the neck, extending down the spine, pain across the small or the back, draggins weight and pain across the abdo men, a tired, weary feeling, daik circles under the eyes, cold hands and feet, palpi tation, nervousness and despondency. The physicians of the Catarrh and Dys pepsia Institute have ior years maue a spe cialty of this class of diseases. Their medi cines are nosltivelv curative nnd so nre. pared that the patient can use the treatment herself at her home. If you cannot call, wiite for their question sheet. An educated ladv in attendance. CbNSULTATION FREE. Office hours, 10 A. m. to 4 r. St., and Cto 8 p. m.; Sundays, 1 to 4 P.M. DYSPEPSIA INSTITUTE, 323 Penn Avenue, Pittsburg, Pa. OCH-MWI V "IT Bill DOUGLAS & MACKIE. REMARKABLE VALUES IN BLACK DRESS SILKS. Mack Armurc Silkst 20 inches wide, 75c, regular 51 quality. Black Faille Francaise Silk, 24 inches wide, at 51. Don't fail to see this bargain. Hlack Bengaline De Soie, the newest Silk Fabric, at SI 25. Black Peau De Soie, 24 inches wide, at 51 25, worth 51 75. Black Gros Grain Silks, every yard guaranteed, at 75c, 87c, l and 51 25. The best values ever offered. OUR CLOAK DEPARTMENT Is stocked to overflowing with the latest NOVELTIES, at prices it will pay yon to inspect before you buy, and we will save you money. DOUGLAS & MACKIE, 151. 153 AND 155 FEDERAL ST.. ALLEGHENY. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. FALL STYLES CARPETS AND THE BEAU BRUMMEL, $2 40, $2 90, $3 40. Of all the diversified styles out this season, not one is ns piononncedly original as En ben's "Beau Brummel." Its lines are at once unique and graceful, combining elegance with style. This happy blending of beauty and tone will certainly enhance the appear ance of the wearer, a matter not to be over looked by any means. Our run on the above shape has been simply phenomenal, and that in the face of the great success which our two other popular shapes have met with this season. Come and try a "Beau Brum mel;" it'll become you. RUBEN, The Hatter and Furnisher, 421 and 423 SMITHFIELD STREET. OCll-WFSU Don't be Humbugged by the fictitious claims made for Porous Plasters that cure before they are applied. Use Benson's, a scientific preparation that gives prompt relief and Is Indorsed by over 6,000 reputable Physicians and Drucglsts. Get the Genuine. Wall Paper In all the new choice styles and latest colors at prices that will please you. We have carpets from i2c a yard up to the finest Wiltons; also, a large stock of Wall Paper, Lace Curtains, Curtain Poles, Window Shades, Linoleum, etc. A special offer in Lace Curtains; a lovely gilt-trimmed pole given away with every pair of Lace Curtains costing from $2 a pair and up. Call and see our stock; it will pay you. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. rCVS GEO . HI. SAIN 136 FEDERAL STREET. ALLEGHENY. Jy22-MWT . s t v v- ?ry r 1 yima. - ! k in rmt. Y? S-2tVS-v m. rv. rcs-vi 1 s 1 ri&m THE GENUINE ENCLISH SEAL COLORING Which is so greatly desired for seal gar ments, wo are prepared to supply for all patrons ordering their seal fur wraps re dyed. We employ experts to reshape old seal coats and sacques Into the present fashion able shapes. Inspection of my no w "Princess" Cape is invited. -jTsrsr. KXtm i ! n i' n i . i m&iy&ftw SvirA UP STfcCAH, We have something the public are pleased with and tnat is VOLTAIC DIAMONDS. They defy experts I Retain tb eir luster in wear 1 Brilliant and prismatic 1 Every stone warranted. Set in Kings, Pins, Studs, Ear drops, etc. They are patented. B. E. ARONS, Jeweler, Sole Owner. - - 65 filth Avenue. ocll-134 BISQUE OF BEEF. A LIQUID FOOD.- Gives health and strength. For Dyspepsia, loss of Appetite, Physical and Mental Exhaustion and Overwoik, makes pure blood and refreshing sleep. Practical Hatter and Furrier, 707 Penn Ave., Pittsburg. Mall orders promptly attended to. ocll-wsu Tones the entire system. An ordinary doso of a wine-glassful equal to ounce of nutriment. Ask druggists and take nothing but BISQUE OF BEEF. $1 00 a bottle or six for $5 00. ocG-43 io77ll ABTIST AND PIIOTOGEAPHEB, 16 SIXTII STREET. Cabinets, $2 to $4 per doze,; petites, $1 per dozen. Telephone 175L aDS-73-uws-aa "i fefe CLOTHING ! Go search the world from pole to pole, And scan the planets as they roll . In grandeur through the realms of space And you will never find a place, Where Clothing just as good and nice As ours sells at such a price. ' The man who lives up in the moon, Will tell you, and that very soon, There's no such bargains in the skies As those we daily advertise. Anyone who has looked at our stock of FALL CLOTHING will make , the same statement as the man in the moon. We have the best assortment of Men's Suits, $8, $10, $12 to $30, Overcoats, $10, $12, $15 to $40, ' Boys' Suits, $5, $8, $10 to $20, Children's Suits, $2, $4, $5 to $15. Children's and Boys' Overcoats. EDCCI ITDCC ! In our Boys and Children's Department with lllLu! intEL I eveiT $S purchase goes FREE the greatest novelty of the age THE MUSICAL BELL TOY. HATS I Don't wear a shabby hat when you can buy a new one of us for a small sum. We have all sorts, sizes, shapes, as well as all the grades the people use. We have the silk hats for dress, derbys for business, slouches for rougher wear, and caps for any service. The manufacturers have to hustle to fill our orders, as we supyly an immense trade. Drop in and take a look at the new browns that are all the rage for fall wear. The Dunlap, Youman, Miller shapes at 1.50, 1.75, $1.90, $2.00, 2.50, 2.90. EISNER & PHILLIPS, & rfrS TJJNTIODST CLOTZHZinSTG- HOUSE, COR. FIFTH AVE. AJSTD WOOD ST. oclt-61 AUFMANN AND DEPOT. SOMETHING HI HEARD I j1i I M ! Ill M 1 I lffljGflftC FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY w ns $5 Worth S10, $11 and $12. ASTRAKHAN THIMMED JACKETS. Made of Black Beavers and Chev iots, WITH FULL ASTRA KHAN SHAWL COLLAR, YES, ONLY Ladifs who didn't intend to buy such Jackets, because the price is too high, will now change their minds. Come quick, however, as these fine Astrakhan-trimmed Jackets at $5 will go like hot cnlccs FACTS MTI REMEMBERING THAT we show first-class, serviceable, plain Cloth Reefers, regular $6 garments-, for only $4 50 TH AT our gio line of fine all-wool, tailor-made genuine Astrakhan and Cape Seal Trim med Jackets beats in quality, make, style and variety any 15 line shown in the two cities. THAT our $15 line of extra fine, genuine Astrakhan, Mink, Monkey, Beaver and Electric Seal Trimmed Jackets are more than the equal of any 25 gar ments offered in the city. OUT-OF-TOWN I H 9 IS 1 WmB 11 1,200 Good Children's Reefers, made of plain blue cloth, with brass buttons, at only THIS GOLD WEATHER, LADIES, Will make you think of $2 50 Worth $2.50 and $3. No time to hesitate if you want one. Think of it! Only $1 25 for a Girl's Reefer Jacket just the thing for school and street wear. Another and Finer Lot, These Girls' Reefers are made of first-class blue and tan cloths, in different shades. Can't be secured anywhere for less than $4. Come this week and get one at $2 50. Mothers, Don't Forget THAT we exhibit a magnificent variety of Misses' Fur-Trimmed Reefers, in Astrakhan, Persian Lamb and Lynx beautiful Par isian and Berlin novelties suit able for youthful faces and forms. THAT Ave display a bright and sparkling variety of Misses' and Children's Newmarkets and Gretchen Coats, sizes 4 to 14, at j4,$5 and forfinest upto $10. THAT we show a dazzling and brilliant assortment of Chil dren's Short Walking Coats, In fants' Plain and Embroidered Long Cloaks, etc., at prices WARM UNDERWEAR And, if you will just take the trouble to call and see our stock we shall be pleased to show you all the well-known grades at prices far below those of other stores. We mention these few items: AT 24c Ladies' close-fitting Egyptian Cotton Vests, warm and durable; wort 50c. AT 44C Ladies' fall weight improved Merino Wool Underwear; well worth 65c. AT 50C Ladies' best nat ural Wool Underwear, soft and comfortable; regular price, 75c. AT 75c Ladies' pure San itary Wool Underwear, sik fin ished; regular price, $1 2 AT 89c Ladies' extnPflne quality Jersey Ribbed Under wear, choice goods; sold in dry goods stores at $1 50. AT 98C Ladies' best med icated Scarlet Cashmere Wool Undenvear; worth $1 50. AT 98c Ladies' finest En glish Camel's Hair Wool Under wear, guaranteed not to shrink or irritate the skin; sold every where at $ 1 50. ALL kinds of Ladies' fine Silk and Silk Mixed Undjrwear at money-saving prices. COMPLETE line of Children's and Infants' Underwear. UK IT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! WML m. OUB AUTUMNAL MILLINERY FETE This important an,d interesting event caused thousands of Ladies to visit our Millinery Parlors last week, and all were agreeably surprised at our liberal and enchantingly beautiful display. Ona case filled with lovely toqnes seemed to attract special attention. "Those must be the French Pattern Hats, sure," was the remark of many a lady lost in admiration of these marvels of the milliner's art. But they weren't French hats at all were our own handiwork made right herein our own workshops. This incident merely shows how closely we match Parisian Mil linery. Just while we write, another lot of French Pattern Hats is being unpacked they're the latest novelties from gay Paris. Ladies who were here last week had better come again to see these new arrivals they're beauties defying description. Onr prices, too, are a continuous sonrce of surprise to overybody. Our $5, $7 and $10 lines of bonnets, hats and toques are right up to the top notch in style aud equal in quality to those shown by other millinery houses for 50 per cent more money. See our line of Mourning Bonnets and Juvenile Hats. matchlessly low. PEOPLE VISITING THE EXPOSITION ARE ESPECIALLY INVITED TO CALL. 11 iTiiaaiifoiiii. A o" if ivc -A. isr nsr s' FIFTH AVENUE AND SMITHJBIELD STREET. OC13-MWT ,. -rig, gg
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