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WM.W.ASTORDEAD.
Tlie Head of a Family "Which
Is Fast Becoming Ex
tinct Tasses Avay.
ILL SINCE WEDNESDAY.
Be Was the First of His Kin or Set to
Enter Kew Tork Politics.
LITEEAET, ALSO IN HIS TASTES.
Bis
Career Was Crowned ly the Italian
Mission Under Arthur.
TWO ELECTIONS FOR CONGRESS LOST
IiOxnox, July 1L "William TYsldorf
Astor, the head of the famous Astor family,
died here to-day.
On Wednesday last he went on a boating
trip for a portion of the day, and dnring
the excursion sharp showers came on and
he, with the other members of the party,
William TTaMor.lJ.'or.
was drenched. He returned home without
giving very much thought to the incident,
but during the evening he felt chilly and
had violent pains in the lower portions of
his back.
Sketch of tbe Deceased.
The head of the house of Astor, William
Waldorf Astor, is the first of his name who
lias been at all prominent in public life and
who has ventured into other domains than
those of commerce and society. Like his
father, John Jacob Astor, be is a man of
large phy-ique, and, although not hand
some, of striking appearance.
Mr. Astor was bom in Sow Tork City in
March, 1S18. His mother was Miss Gibbos.
a daughter of a rich South Carolina mer
chant, and Mr. Astor was her only child.
He is the direct lineal descendant of the first
John Jacob Astor who founded the fortune
or the family. William Waldorr Astor is
tbe gi cat-grandson of the original John
Jacob Astor, his father having been the
eldest son or iiliam U. Astor, w ho in turn
was. the eldest son of the family's founder.
The only remaining member of the second
generation of the Astor family 13 William
Astor.
Tiom a boy he evinced literary tas'es, and
his mothei's own pieclilectlons in this direc
tion strongly influenced htm. He was
afforded all possible oppoitunltics of educa
tion, and his early ears wore matched over
w ith the most tendersolicitude and ntTeciion
by both his patents. He had tutors at home,
and arter a thorough preparatory course he
entered Columbia College, and then, after
completing his course there, entered the
Columbia Ian school, where ho was gradu
ated in 167i Ho studied bard both in college
and in tho law school, and, although not
considered brilliant, ranked well and was
highly esteomed by his Instructors and lel
low students.
lie Enter the Legal Profession.
After Leaving the Law School he entered
the law office of Lord, Day & Lord, one of
tbe leading firms of the city, and there ac
quired a knowledge of office business which
rounded bis education. He was never
prominent at the bar, but was chiefly em
ployed in tbe preparation of cases and In
aiding his father in looking after the inter
ests, e-pecially from the legal side, of
the vast estate which he was later called
UDon to administer. He was always an om
niverous leader, and it was shortly after his
graduation from the Law School that he
began, with several young sooiety friends,
the publication ot a small magazine. This
was issued vnder the auspices of a small
soeiety, also organized by Mr. Astor and
which met at recrnlar Intervals at the houses
of its members and was called the Beefsteak
Club. For this magazine Mr. Astor pre
pared several articles, which, although
they had only a limited and society circula
tion, showed good thought and were highly
commended by older men who had an op
portunity of reading aim examining the
publication.
His mother's position as the virtual leader
of Sew York society necessarily brought
Mr. Astor into the midst of the gavottes of
successive seasons. As the heir of tbe Astor
millions he was naturally an object of inter
est to match-making mammas, but many a
trap spread for him with the gieatest care
failed to t-ecure him as a prize. He was not
over fond of society, and his height made
him appear somewhat awkward, while his
near-sightedness also gave him the reputa
tion ot being shy and timid. He was not a
graceful dancer, and seldom attempted the
i appear somewnat awKwara. wane ma
near-sightedness also gave him the renuta-
waltz, ranch less the more energetic polkn,
preferring always conversation with some
man friend or some older woman.
Mr. Astor Carerr in Politics.
Early in October, lb77, Mr. Astor was
waited upon by a deputation of Republican
friends and politicians, who urged him to
accept the nomination for the Assembly in
his district, tho Eleventh. After some re
flection and consultation with his parents
lie decided to accept, and wa unanimously
nominated on October 3, 1S77. His candi
dacy was the beginning ot the custom of
young men of wealth and Bocial position in
ewYoik going into politics. Un to that
lime it had been considered not quite the
thine, and for days alter his nomination the
clubs were stirred by the announcement
that "Willie Astor was going to run for the
Asembly." Thodistiict being naturally a
Kepublican one and the name of Astor car-l-ymg
weight, it is needless to say that the
contest u as not particulaily difficult, and
that Mr. Astor was elected by a good ma
jority. Ho served his term at Albany creditably,
but his newness to politics and laok of ex
pel ience in talking on his feet did not ren
der him particular ly conspicuous during the
session. He won the approval, however, of
his constituents and ot the public at large,
voted right from the public standpoint on
every important question and was pro
nounced a success. On October 16, 1679, he
was tendered and accepted the nomination
to the State s-enate, which was followed in
due course by his election. His experience
in the Assembly now bezan to bear fruit,
and he made an excellent record in the more
important body.
fcoine timo before his election to the Sen
ate he had ceased to be of matrimonial in
terest to New York mammas, it having been
reserved to a Philadelphia matron and her
daughter to bear away the prize. One of
the most prominent families in the society
or the Quaker City were the Pauls, and the
daughter, Miss Mary Paul, who made her
debut in the Centcn.iial year, both from her
family's position and her own beautv. be
came at once the acknowledged belle or
Philadelphia and the bride of Mr. Astor in
1877. Three children nern Imm tn it. .wi
Mrs, Astor two bors and a gill the eldest
' wuuui, u mam naiuon, is now about 12
j ears old.
Ho Falls to Enter Congress.
In 1SS0 Mr. Astor was nominated for Con
gress. His opponent on the Democratic side
was Philip Henry Dugro, and although the
district was largely Democratic and com
paratively little money was spent, on one
side at least, so firmly established was Mr.
Astor's reputation and so energotio was his
canvass that he was only defeated by a nar
row majority of 114 votes. The defeat was
so nearly a victory that no was the more
willing to tempt fate again and enter the
contest in tho succeeding autumn, which he
did in the .Ninth District, using, nominated
on October 21, 188L This contest, in whioh
his opponent was RostreltPettibone Flower,
was one of the most excitlnz ever held in a
city district. Mr. Astor was defeated by
abuut 3,000 majority.
But defeat in this memorable contest
brought victory. The Bepubllcan party did
not forset Mr. Aster's gallant flant, and in
1832 President Arthur tendered bim the ap
pointment of Minister to Italy, which lie at
once acoepted. He sailed for Europe soon
after, and for three years and until tbe ap
pointment or his successor hy President
Cleveland, in 1835, represented the United
States at the Italian Court.
Soon after his return he besan to put into
shape the material he had gathered while at
Rome and in 18S6 published his flist inovel.
"Valentino," a story of history and romance
in Italy, which brouclit him nromlnently
before the public as an author. It Is said
that he was aided in the pi eparation of this
work by the late Allen Thorndike Iiioo, one
of his most intimate friends. Since then
Mr. Astor Zrs kept at his literary labors and
bas produced numerous short sketches and
stories and recently published his second
Swork, forza, a Romance of Milan.''
Frnonal Characteristics of Mr. Astor.
"William Waldorf Astor's chief characteris
tics were tenacity of purpose, strong will,
literary tastes, domestic attachments and
affection for his friends. His circle of in.
tiinnto acquaintances was comparatively
small, but those who know him well are de
voted to him, and he has the respect and
esteem of the community. Like bis father
and ancestors, ho was conservative, prudent
and somewhat exclusive In his dealings with
men. His home life is a happy one, and he
has always led a blameless li5a. He is a
strong Ep'lsconallan. His habits of life were
regular; ho needs and takes much exercise,
is an expert swimmer and a gotxl horseman
and gymnast.
CCCULTATION OF MASS.
Position Assumed by the tleavonly Bodies
Last Night.
"What the astronomers term the occupa
tion of JIars occurred last night about 12
o'clock. Mars is said to be in occultation
when the moon passes between her and the
earth, thus hiding her from view. This is
the position assumed by these bodies last
night, though it was not observable from
Pittsburg, owing to the fact that the moon
was too low in the horizon. From most
points from which the phenomena could be
observed it required about an hour for the
disc of the moon to pass over Mars. The
occultation occurs at irregular intervals and
denends upon the changing of the orbits of
the earth and Mars. Scarcely a year passes
but that some ot the larger planets are oc
culted. From the astronomer's point ot
view, however, these phenomena are of lit
tle importance.
Occultations of Jupiter and "Uranus will
take place this month, but the occurrences
will nof be risible from Pittsburg.
Brought Hack for Horse Stealing.
Special Officer Pat Corrigan will leave
for Bridgeport, O., this morning to bring
John Baker, who has been arrested there
tor horse stealing, back to Pittsburg. On
July i it is alleged that Baker stole a valua
ble norse from the stable of John Stumpf,
the Thirty-first ward dairyman. He was
arrested in Bridgeport yesterday by the
marshal oi the town.
Mr. Lander's Recommendation.
Mr. J. A. Lander, a prominent citizen ot
Clarksburg, Mo., and widely known in tbat
State, says of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy: "I have seen its
good results and can recommend it" For
sale by druggists. luwihsu
Excursion to Atlantic City
On Thursday next, July 14, via B. & O. R. B.
Kate, $10 the round trip, and tickets good 12
days. Trains leave Pittsburg Sju . and
9.20 p. 21.
Out of town visitors If you have a suit to
be cleaned or piessed leave them at Clias.
Pfeiler'e, the men's clothing cleaning offices,
4(3 Smlthficldstieet, Pittshuig, 100 federal
street, Allegheny. Tela. 20l, 3469. ttsu
Kxtraordlnary Purchase.
800 pairs chenille portieres regular $6 qual
ity, to go this week at $3 93; 1,000 chenille
covers, 6-4 with fringe, at 69c, at Thornton
Bros.' Cuah Store, Allegheny.
YolksDran.
Made from pure malt and bops by Eber
hardt & Obcr. The gi eat hot weather drink.
Bottled or in bulk. On tap at all first-class
restaurants and saloons. ttsu
Saddle horses, trotters and pacers will be
sold lit Arahelm sale Thursday, July 14.
De Witt's Little Early Bisers. So griping
no pain, no nausea: easy pill to take.
Bcoixe will dispel any unpleasant odor
around tbe kitchen sink at tbe same time
banish roaches, water bugs, etc., for all
tlioo. 25 cents at all dealers.
Fun
For
Two.
All children enjoy a drink of
Hires' Root Beer.
Bo does every other member of the family.
A2S cent package makes S gallons of this delicious
tfrlnk. Don't be deceived if a dealer, for the sake
of larger profit, tells yon some other klrd Is
Jest as pood" 'tis false. No imitation la as good
as tbe genuine Hikes'.
ALli II XUS
FIELD
GLASSES
All Prices.
STIEREN
544 Smithfield St
mv27-TTs
f'Y5mSk
bio
DIAMOND
Healthful, Agreeable, Cleansing.
Onres
Chapped Hands, Wounds, Burns, t
Removes and Prevents DaadruS,
AMERICAN FAMILY SOAP.
Bit for General Household Ust
I Too Fond of Shootlnor.
Louis Neal Was given a hearing before
Alderman Succop yesterday on a charge of
violating city ordinances. Neal resides in
the "West End, and it is said he has been
shooting off a pistol before children and
laughing- at their fright. He was fined H
and costs.
Found not
lately, but 25 years
ago something
that perfectly and
permanently cures
Catarrh in tbe
Head. It's Doctor
Sage's Catarrh
Reiriedy and
where everything
else fails, that
cures. Tho worst
chronic cases yield
to its mua, Boom
ing, cleansing and healing properties. See
If yours won't The makers of this Remedy
say it will. And they make yon this offer: ft
they can't cure your Catarrh, no matter how
bad your case, they'll pay you $500 in cash
and they mean it.
Here are some of the symptoms of Catarrh j
Headache; obstruction of note; discharges
falling Into throat, sometimes profuse,
watery, and acrid, at others, thick, tena
cious, mucous, bloody, putrid, and offensive;
eyes weak, ringing m ears, deafness; offen
sive breath; smell and taste impaired, and
general debility. You won't have all at
once ; probably only a few of them. But you
won't nave any of them, if you'll take "Dr.
Sage's Remedy.
OF PRICES OF
LADIES'
J
-AND-
HERE THEY ARE :
COLORED JACKETS,
In Serges, Broadcloths, Kerseys,
Flannels, Diagonals and mixtures; in
Reefer, Blazer and Box styles, all
colors and all sizes. Former prices
$6 to 15, to be sold now at
Sj$3,
Also,- in the finest cloths made, Reef
ers, Blazers and Box Coats, like the
others, the very best shapes of the
season, all handsomely lined with
satin or changeable silks, all colors
and all sizes from 32 to 38, with a
few larger; former prices $15 to 30,
all now.
5.
Such reductions were never heard
of on perfect and fashionable eoods.
Also a lot of LADIES' WRAPS of I
Black Silk, Black Lace and Black (
Cloth, to De closed out at
$5, $7 and $10 Each.
These prices are not one-third their
value.
A large assortment of
J
All sizes and all colors, at
Sl.OO,
Reduced from $3.50.
AND A
All good styles and colors, now
25p3
Reduced from 75c.
These bargains are all on first floor
of Cloak Room. s
JOS. HORNE & CO.,
609-621 PENN AVE.
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Wallace Optical Co.,
MANUFACTURING OPTICIAN,
a4 pestj avenue.
Our ar seeing and reading glasses com
bined are the most satisfactory ever worn;
indispensable for home, office, public enter
tainments and shopping. ap21-TTsu
IT IS A DUTY yon owe yonrselfnnd fam
lly to set the best value for your money.
Economize in your footwear by purchasing
W. JLi. Douglas Shoes, which represent the
beat ttalue for prices asked, as thousands
will testify.
tar-TAKJB '0 SUBSTITUTE. ffil
W. L. DOUGLAS
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JACKETS
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$3 SHOE CENT?e?MEN,
THE BEST SHOE IN THE WORLD FOR THE MONEY.
A genuine sewed shoe, (Aat tWI not tip, fine
?alf. seamless, smooth inside, flexible, more com
ortable, stylish and durable than any other shoe
ever sold at the price. Equals custom-made shoes
costing from M to S.
C4 nmtSJ Hand-sewed, fine calf shoes. The
P most strUsh, easy and durable shoes oversold
at tbe price. Theyequalrtn Imported shoes costing
fromStoia.
WAU other trades of the same high
standard of excellence.
CAUTION. Beware of dealers' substituting
shoes without W. I Douglas name and the price
stamped on bottom. Such substitutions are fraudu
lent and subject to prosecution by law for obtaining
money under false pretences.
W. t. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. Sold by
D. Carter, 71 Fifth avenue: J.N.Frohrliif.389 Fifth
avenue; H.J. A O. M. Lang, 4501 Butler street,
Pittsburg; Henry Eoser, So. 103 Federal street;
. G. Hollmun, Xo. 72 Kcbtcca street, Allegheny
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IT HAS COME
TO THIS:
We still have an immense stock of
MERCHANT TAILOR - MADE
CLOTHING on hand. In order to
reduce this stock before we com
mence our rebuilding, we offer it at an
Never before equaled. We will not
quote prices, but ask you to call and
be convinced.
All alterations to improve a fit free.
OPPOSITE CITY HALL.
JylO
A BARGAIN,
Can be had
partments.
in any of our many de-
Bargains in Bedroom Suites.
Bargains in Parlor Suites.
Bargains in Bedding, etc.
Bargains in Stoves and Ranges, the
largest selection in the city.
Bargains in Refrigeratms.
Bargains in Baby Carriages.
GASH M CREDIT IN EVERY DEPAHTMEBT,
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307 WOOD ST.
ap-7TT
BUY YOU It 8PECTALCES AT
Tlie Reliable Ojpt3.oia.xi.
Orti
ITree.
. es x.zaininea
Artificial Eyes Inserted.
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CHESSMAN'S SI.M SPECTACLES
Are recommended by all who bare
tiled them.
CAN NOTBE DISTINGUISHED
kFROMTHE NATURAL,
CHESSMAN OPTICAL COMPANY,
42 Federal street Allegheny, Fa.
Je21-Tursu
ITTLE,
THE OPTICIAN,
Has removed to 600 LIBERTY STREET, ove
Espy's Drugstore.
Spectacles and eye glasses exclusively.
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SOME SOLID SHOTS
WHICH WILL HIT THE BULL'S EYE OF POPULARITY.
LADIES' SHOES.
$1.25
FOR REGULAR
$2.50 SHOES.
These are first-class bright Don
gola Shoes, with plain or patent
leather tips, sizes 3 to 7.
$1.50
FOR REGULAR
$3 SHOES.
These are extra fine glaced Don
gola kid shoes, with long vamp
and spring heel; patent leather
tips; widths" A to E; sizes, 2 to 6.
EAUF
THE DRUG FIRM OF .
I
412 Market St, Cor. Diamond,
Is fast achieving more than local reputation
for handling fine lines of Liquors especially
adapted for home and medicinal use. We
here specify some of the very finest whis
kies available:
FLEMING'S OLD EXPORT.
Quarts $1 each, or six for ?
FINCH'S GOLDEN WEDDING,
Quarts 5L60, or six for J7.50.
GIBSON'S TEN-YEAE OLD,
Quarts fl.50, or six lor $7.50.,
FLEMING'S PRIVATE STOCK,
Quarts 2 each.
This firm has arranged with the B. Stroh
Brewing Co., of Detroit, Mich., to handle
and dispense their celebrated Bohemian
Beer. This beer is put up for medicinal
and home use and is very fine, and comes in
cases containing two dozen pints or two
dozen quarts. Price per case, for pints,
?2.25;t quarts, 53.50. Orders from private
families will receive prompt attention.
Jos. Fleniini & Son's
Is the proper place to procure
any of the above goods.
412 Market St., Cor. Diamond,
PITTSBURG, PA.
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Rheumatism
Gouts Lumbago
Foirr WAYNE, Isd., Marcn 24, 1833.
Messrs. McKinnie & Chessman Mf'g Co.,
Pittsburg, Pa.:
Gektlbmzk For the last 20 years my wife
has been a constant and very severe suf
ferer from Ehoumatism, and have tried
all known remedies and have failed
until two months aao to And
anything to help her. Two months aeo she
began to take Rheumacura, and from the
first dose she began to find teller and now,
after taking one and a half bottles she, for
tbe first time in 20 years, can say that sbtfis
free from lheumatic pains.
1 can, fiom the experience of my wife,
advise anyone suffering fiom Rheumatism
to give Rheumacura a tilal. Would be only
too clad to give personal reference to its
sterling qualities. Yours very truly,
Augustk Lonnran,
537 E. Wayne street. Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Price S3 per bottle.
For sale by all druggists.
H'KlilEi
yps co.,
616Pennave., Pittsburg, Pa.
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KOEHLER'S
Installment House
feoccipy tie entire Mini;
7 Sixth Street,
MENS' AND BOY'S
Clothing on Credit
(Ready-Made & to Order.)
LADIES' CLOAKS & JACKETS,
Watches & Jewelry,
ON
INSTALLMENTS.
Casb Prices Without Security,
TERMS: One-third of theamoant purchased
must be paid down; the balanco In small
weakly or monthly payments. Business
transacted strictly confidential. Opea
dally, from 8 A. M. to 8 P. M. Saturdays
uulUP M.
mmzmm
Ladies' "Lot-Cuts."
75'
FOR REGULAR
i5o OXFORDS.
These are good bright Dongola
Oxford Ties, with patent leather
tipsj sizes 3 to 7.
(1 "FOR REGULAR
4)r $2 OXFORDS.
These are fine Tan Oxford Ties,
hand-turned, tipped or plain,
sizes 2J4 to 7.
$1.25
FOR REGULAR
JS2.50 OXFORDS.
These are French Dongola Ox
ford Ties; plain or tipped toes;
sizes 2i to 7.
1 smMnuKS' &
RIBBONS
XRIBBONSX XRIBBONSXr
THE GREATEST
RIBBON SALE
ON RECORD
Begins To-Day at 9 O'Clock
AND CONTINUES ALL WEEK
Tliis lot includes:
Satin and Gros-Grain Ribbons,
Gros-Grain Ribbons,
Moire Ribbons,
Gauze Ribbons,
Fancy Ribbons.
THIS LOT INXJ.TDES ALL WIDTHS, "VIZi XOS. 4, S, 7, 0, 19,
10, 28, SO, 40 AND GO.
THE PRICES WILL ASTONISH YOU.
Nothing Like
This
Satin and Gros-Grain Ribbons at 5c
Moire Ribbons at , 5c
Gauze Ribbons at I0c
Gros-Grain Ribbons at 10c
Imported Gauze Ribbons at .' 15c
Watered Ribbons"at 15c
Gros-Grain, extra wide, at 20c
Imported Finest Gau ze at 20c
Moire, wide and handsome 25c
The very best Striped Ribbons, formerly sold at $r,
will go for 25c
SH
M &
MAIL ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO.
We close at 5, except Saturdays.
YOUGHIOGHENY
Greenough Street and Gas Alley.
OFFICE, 108 GRANT ST.
YoughioghenyGas and Steam
43Prompt service to manufacturers and consumers generally.
Mills suppled with river sand.
CHILDREN'S SfflE I MEN'S SHOES.
$1.25
FOR REGULAR
$t MISSES' SHOES.
These are extra quality bright
Dopgola Spring Heel Shoes, with
long vamp and patent leather
tips; widths B to E; sizes 12 to
2.
98
lC for Children's Red Goat
Spring Heel Shoes, sizes 5
to 11, and worth $1.75.
A 1ST N S'
,4 c
Sale Ever Knowiu
GO.
504, 506 & 508
t sirnt
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COAL CO., LTD.,
Coaf.
t. s
KNAP, MANAGER.
Telephone 1070.
White and River Sand.
Je 7-74-tts
$1.25
FOR REGULAR
$2.50 SHOES.
These are perfectly solid lace
and Congress shoes, full quarter,
seamless; sizes 6 to zi.
$2.50
FOR REGULAR
$4 SHOES.
These are extra fine goat and
Russian leather Blucher or Pic
cadilly style shoes.
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