gggsgS ?& W?.i vm? 14 THE ' PITTSBUEG DESPATCH, SUNDAY, JULY 31, 189a gjggjH f "' " MTEOWTHLETES, Bain and Heat Interfere With Many of the Fixtures of the Week. GOSSIP OF THE CYCLERS. Tennis Tournaments in Preparation for the Near Fntnre. RECORDS OF LOCAL WHEELMEN. Coraopolis Cominjr to the Tront With Its Xe;s and Rackets. GATUKKED TE03I THE OUTDOOR WORLD The superabundance of moisture yester" day created wjdespread discontent among the amateurs, Mans for events and out ings that had been carefully laid, some of them weeks ago, were swept aside by the rain and there was a general ieelinjj of dis appointment preva lent in all the outing departments There was to have been a 15- niile club road race by the Keystone Bicycle Club over a course lrom Haysrille to Economy and return to HaysTille. Nearly every wheelman in the city who could spare the time had announced his in tention of watching the finish, but early esterday morning it was decided to poet pone it for a week. It is probable that the entry list will be'reopened, as there is a po sibility that additional cyclers can be in duced to compete with the fast men already entered. Xot only were the cyclers disap pointed, but the tennis enthusiasts, though they put on a bold front, suffered from the same complaint. There were to have been tome fine" games at the Pittsburg Tennis Club grounds; some of the local players w ere to have gone to Latrobe, Coraopolis and Sewickley for friendly bouts, but none r these events came off Amateur base ball also suflered. In fact, there was an ex treme quiet in all the branches of summer sport during the entire week. It was too Maim and ou the one or two evenings when a breeze blew gently over the suburbs, the ground and streets were damp from showers that (ell just before nightfall. There is a latent hope, however, that the coming week may be sufficiently pleasant to make up for tbe disagreeableness of that just ended. The Pittsburg Tennis Club is preparing for an invitation tournament to be held fome time in September. At that time it is expected that a number of the best players in the countrv can be induced to enter for George A. Banker. the trophies, and a time will be selected when the most of them are at liberty. Such an event will be of inestimable advantage to our players, who will have an oppor tunity of comparing their own methods wiih those of the experts from other fields. It will also draw out all the enthusiasts, and there are more of them in Pittsburg and i icinity than is suspected. The tournament ot a lew weeks ago was a pointer in this direction, for in attendance it equaled the creat events of the East, and oa the last day the crowd was larger than it was either at" the Newport, New Bedford or Long Island tournaments. "With fair weather, a rood list of entries and the accommodations slightly improved, the invitation tourna ment will be one of the greatest events of the season in the entire country. Captain J. P. Culbertson is one of the best known wheelmen of the citv, and while he has never made racing a specialty, he can make a mile in fast time and he knows all there is to know about a wheel. He commenced riding the ordinary in 1830, and after changing his wheel innumerable times has adopted tlie safetv, on .which he is an ex pert. He can ride standing straight on the f-eat with his back to the pedals, or he can balance the wheel in any position; in fact lie can perform over a hundred feats, any one of which would seem impossible to the average rider. He is captain of the East End Gym wheelmen, and takes a greater interest in the welfare of the organization than anyone else connected with it. He is popular with all the riders and maybe peen frequently on the thoroughfares ot the East End piloting the ladvj members of the Gym wheelmen. He is a member ot the l'ittsburg Cycle Company. The Coraop"blisTennisClub,although an or ganization ot three years standing.has never attracted so much attention by its doings as at the present time. Several incidents have terved to bring it into prominence lately, among which were the entries of some of its players in the Pittsburg Tennis Club's tournament, aud later the announcement that the club would give an invitation tournament of its own. The latter was to have been held during the pas; week, and quite a large list of entries were made, but for several important reasons it was post poned until the last week in August, when it is expected that it will be one of the largest affairs of the kind in this section of tiie State. The club was organize d in 1889, and since that time has kept up an interest among the members by holding club tourneys and giving entertainments, cUnces, etc. It gave a dance at almost v ery one of its meetings during the first rear ot its existence, and it had one ot the Licst pleasant picnics of the season, one that all the members still hold in memory. Jjiuce then the members have steadily im proved in play until they compare well with the playe'rs of any of the Western 'Pennsylvania clubs. There hare been two club tournaments so far this year, the first iu June, when John Wilson, of the Pitts burg and Fort Wayne Bailroad Company, m on the club championship at singles. In the tournament finished last week W. X, Treadway won the singles and this week Mill play Mr. Wilson for the championship. Besides these tournaments, the five courts have been in constant requisition, and al most evcrv day Misses Lillie 1'crree, Sidie Ferree, Ollie Watson, Lottie Mc I'abe, Edna Bailey and Messrs. John Wilson, Will McCabe, Fred Cooper, Dell McCabe, "W. T. Treadway, Howard Ferree, Ed Cornelius, Howard jrCT i f' yy W 1 r if ' " I - ' -.' J .Ua . ' , t. ,',- ' M. .J ,t -A-w.slS,.' ,V' - ft , .ill'- -Ajf '. .. i ,gW- ' v t. - -jkfiv. '' jfv4 4 f - -', . ,C . 1 -SfcfoiSIiikmi'.l t, u ik , ,. ,.,t ,j, ,, I, -i I I." t fc'ifn 1 lirrnrf?- irlMf ira. rn- TrM-fftMrvSWraiirr 1 11 'n Hi V f fTl h' r i"-Sr fffif ifrVi 1frtttSti i Bf --yffifa t'i .-1?, , 'm j ti- n 1 rrirli'""i "Mft in fir' -- - --- -- fel ikj,.. i ftferihi 1m -rf fc-i r(i 1 .- -- .-diJUlBTHBiBBSl"BflHBKiraitffcl.ar..l ii irTsfliii liiiiihitiiiriwsffiiaMfiyiTl1fKe'Miipi ilTwiBTOjsTKlssBWB?BilMBMsMPirflwTTiiri dfcjBMsTBBTBBTEiysTaaliTsB.BsnBB" I KfmmnmmMBjBSSmSBKlSiSmJfU HWHig)B)BjMWiPw,,MIlM 't'T!ii-s'sTsTBTBStZ!: Burns, Samuel Bitter and Mr. Gracey may be seen playing practical games, some of them of a high degree of excellence. Among the ladies. Misses Ollie Watson and Lillie i Eerree are the most expert wielders of the racket, it is the intention ot trie cl&o to have some very handsome trophies for the invitation tournament next month, 'prizes for the winners of the singles and doubles, runner-up prizes and consolation souvenirs. The club has on hand a large supply of rackets, purchased the first year of its ex istence, but they arc not called into use now, as each member has since then added a racket tcihis or her pen-onal effects. The rackets come in handy, however, for visitors who may not be supplied, and the club is always glad to have a straneer within its gates. The intention is to build a club house soon, and an entertainment in the shape of a circus is in process ot arrange ment. It will be a great affair and will at tract widespread attention. The officers of the club are: W. T: Treadway, President; T. Ed Cornelius, Secretary, and H. W. Burns, Treasurer. Among the members are the following: John Wilson, Will McCabe, Fred Cooper. Dett McCabe, W. T. Treadway, Howard sS CAPTAIN' 3. T. CULBERTSOJT, Ferree, Ed Cornelius, John Watson, Mr. Gracev, Howard Burns, Misses Aggie Wil son, Lillie Ferree, Sadie Ferree, Jessie Tims, Ada Wilson, Ollie Watson, Maggie McCor mick, Annie Ferree, Edna Baily, Let tie Mc Cabe, Maggie Tims, Birdie Jolly, Cora Wat son, Eva Ferree, Annie Watson, Lizzie Byers, Emma Conkle, Mamie Watson, Ada Nesbit, Dr. Ramsey, Wood Stewart, Mrs. Ramsey, Mrs. Gracey, Mr. Hamilton, Mrs. Andrews, Samnel Biter, Mrs. McAdams, Mr. McAdams, Mrs. Hamilton. Mr. Andrews, Ur. Reed, A. M. Stevenson, Misses Maud John Eton, "ellio Jenkins, Lillie Rowland. W. M. Breckinridge," formerly of Mil waukee, but now of this city, is one of the fast riders of the day, He was born in 1870, and resided in Milwaukee 17 years, where he won many events on his wheel. In the Waukesha 17-mile road race he finished sec ond, and later he won a 5-miuute handicap road race from scratch over a 6J course in 22:10. His forte is in road riding, and he has broken several of the records, winning a large number of prizes, first aud second. In this city he has already won two'seconds and two thirds under adverse circumstances. as he had no chance to get into shape, and had very little opportunity of riding up to the time of the events. He was a member of the Milwaukee Wheelmen's Bacing Team, hut has joined the East End Gym Wheelmen, and is racing under their colors. He departs to-day for Buffalo en route for Milwaukee, where he will race under the East End Gyms' colors. He is 5 feet 10 inches high, and weighs 15S pounds. There is a good deal of comment jnst at present in A A A circles over the refusal of several athletic clubs to pay the $15 as sessment made by the Metropolitan Asso ciation last winter to pay its honest debts, incurred by the indoor meeting of January ZIMMERMAN, THE 23. The clubs refuse on the gronnd that there is nothing in the constitution of the Association authorizing such a procedure. The fact of the matter is that a club that joins the A A. A must abide by its rulings. The Metropolitan Association is not a perfect organization, but the good it does is much greater than the bad. Presi dent Curtis advises the malcontents to "pay or go," and his word is law, and what is more, is upheld by the majority of clubs in' the AAA The Painter Brothers, of this city, have a steam yacht which they believe is as fast as any boat of its size in existence. The other day they tried it in the river, and it did a carefully measured mile in 3 minutes 24 seconds. It was a full mile, and it is be lieved that in other trials in the East the miles have been short. At any rate, the craft is a flyer, and one of which her owners are justly proud. George A Banker, the bicyclist of this city, who, the latter part of last season joined forces with the Manhattan Athletic Club, of New York, arrived hbme last week, bringing with him the prizes he won at the national meet, at Washington, and on the recent spring circuit He now has them on exhibition at the East End. He is a young rider, but 18 years of age, and com menced racing about three years ago at Brownsville, Pa., where, on an ordinary, he' won his novice race, and in the open events defeated the best riders in the State, includ ing his own brother, who at that time was considered the champion. He was at that time and is yet the cham pion of Western Pennsylvania, and on the reoent tri-State spring circuit, upheld his title, of cUamploa. ot Now York State by 1 IV- MlD3eaiwlpfeySpl'i v)vvxfe Yl " ' TVjpA --- f . NVV Ki , .siMBs''- winning the quarter and two mile State championship, defeating such men as Rich, Dorntce, "Elverside" Smith and others. At the Manhattan Athletic Club's carnival of sports held at Manhattan field on September-last lie romped mrav wltli all the open and handicap events. On the Col low ing Saturday at the Riverside Wlieol ttiens'meet, he won Jour events, the one-half mile open, one mile scratch and the tulle and two mile handicaps. At the Indoor tournament of the Manhattan Bicycle Club at Madison Square Garden on October 17 ho won everything in wbicb he was entered, and .established an Indoor world's record for one mile, the time being 2.13. He also won four open contests at the Indoor tournament of the Harlem Wheel men held at the Ano place on "March 6, and in the team race between the Manhattan Athletic Club of New Yoik and the Oxford Wheelmen of Philadelphia, he displayed some very shrewd headwoit, by which his team won very handily. With one excep tlofl the M. A. C. team won every team race in wbich they entered this season, and they would undoubtedly won It had not both Hess and Banker's wheels become disabled, throwing them out of the race. At Hartford on July ana 6 he won three scratch events azalnst some of tho fastest flyer of the country. On the triplet with P. J. C. Berlo and W. V. Taxis tliey broke the worlds record, making the mile In 2:11 4-5. The record Is considered remarkable from IX ONE OP HIS FANCY TEATS. the fact that it was the first that the three ever rode together. At l'ittsburg Park on the 30th of June, he won tlie one mile open two mile handicap and was second in the one mile handicap. At Patterson, K. J., on the Sd of July he won tho one-fourth mile dash, two mile handicap, and second in the two mile scratch and first in the three-quarter mile race. At the Kational meeting held at Washington, July IS to 20, be finished third In the two-mile 8. A. W. championship, second in the two mile handicap, and first in the quarter-mile champlonship,defeatinz Barrett, of Chicago, by six inches, but W. C. Thome, who was referee, and the two Judges, who wore olub mates of Mr. Barrett, decioed In Barrett's favor, giving Banker second when he really was first. At Baltimore the following day, Banker finished second to Taylor In the one-mile, 2.-2J class, defeating Hoyland, Smith, Murphy and otheis in one of the hottest contests of the day. He will rest for about a month and then take in the big fall tournaments. Among his prizes are thiee high grade bicycles, a roll top desk, tea sets, gold watches, medals, silverware, etc. He speaks verv highly of his treatment while in New York under the care of the M. A C, and states that the M. A..C. wheelmen will hold a meet at Manhattan Field on the 27th of August that will eclipse any bicycle or athletic carnival that was ever held in the world. It will be an Invitation affair only. Arthur A. Zimmerman, the 'cyclist who re turned last week from an extended European tour in which lie demonstrated the supe riority of American riders over those of the Old World, broke several records. On May 19 he lowered the quarter-mile standing start record to 32 3 5 seconds, and on May 2i he reduced the flying start qnarter-mile record to 3a seconds flat. In his visit to Ger many, in June, the reduction of the 2 000 meter record from 3 minutes and 13 seconds to 8 minutes and 11 seconds, and the 8,000 meter record fiom minutes 47 4-5 seconds to 4 minutes 47 2-5 seconds, vanqnishing the best German llders, were notable perform ances. While in Germany Zimmerman also lodeahalf mile in 1 minute 4 seconds. His WOBLD'S CHAMPION1. record performances were considered rnar-j veious oy iiie mreixu mvciei uuv (1 wo .na tional 'Cyclists' Union championship races he won the one, five and GO-mlle events, de feating the pick or "European racers. His tandem performances with H. Bradbury.the English racer, just before sailing, eclipse an v or his previous records. In company with Bradbury, he rode a mile in 2 minutes 17 2 5 seconds, and five miles in 12 minutes 661-5 seconds. This was the American's final effort before leaving for home. It is deeply to Do regietted that Zimmerman did not try for the one-mile record while abroad, his friends being san guine of his ability to lower it. Hin- foreign trip has been a great success in all bnt one respect the failure to meet the English champion, F. J. Osmond. The latter re fused to meet Zimmeimsn in his early races, and also avoided the American in the N. C. U. championship events. His refusal to meet Zimmerman has been attributed to bis fear of defeat, but this accusation 'is rather se vere, Bince Osmond was.not really in good condition at any time since Zimmerman's trip abroad. Tmough tbe instrumentality or the Alle gheny Athletic Association, the most actlvo organization of its kind in Western Penn sylvania, the team of the Boston Athletic Association, which is making its tour at the present time, will shortly play here. It is composed of the following players: J. A. Highlands, who is probably the most prom inent man on tbe team. He began pitching bail about five years ago for tbe Massachu setts Institute of Technology team and also S itched for local teams about Boston. He rst became prominent by his work with the B. A. A team last season. This year he is tho main stay or the Harvard Uni versity team and pitotied for them in upward of 30 games, losing but 2. Hois very tall and neighs over COO and depends largely upon bis speed for success. The other pitcners of the team are A. A High lands and E. C Howe; tbe former is a brother of Jack, and while this is his first year at ball playing he shows great promise of be ing equal to -any amateur pitcher in tbe country. Howe has been change sltoher ga the Harvard team lot tho UttJ three years nnd has always been very successful. The catoher of the team is Frank Mason, better known as "Slugger" Maion; ho played with the Harvard team during the season of 189in left field. He lias also been a substitute on the Harvard font ball team for the last three years. This year be was tbe only man of Harvard who conld successfully hold the delivery of Jack Highlands, and he has caught him in all important games; he is doing all tbe catching for tne team going in every day. A Dickinson plays first base and has been playing ball about four years. Last ? ear he alternated with TrarTord at first base of tbe Harvard team and this vaar resii- larly occuDiod that position. He is very accurate and is considered the best first baseman ever turned out iu Harvard. He is nlso a good batter. The captain of the team in A, rt. Stearnes. He plays second base. He started ball playing at Annorer and last year played on the Amherst College team and ha) been elected captain of next year's team. Ho covers a great amount of ground, 'and is a very sure and accurate thrower. He Is probably the best amateur batsman in the country to-day, as bis average so far with the team is over 800. F. K. Soufe fills the position of shortstop and has played substitute on the Harvard team for three years, and last year played moi o than half their games in that position. He is also an accurate fielder. n. Cook, Jr. who plays third base, is con sideied by all professionals who have seen him to be tbe leading third baseman among amateurs. He also covers a great amount of ground and stops many balls whlou are seemingly safe hits. His throwing is very good ana be seems to be able to get the ball across the diamond from any position. He is a good batter and base runner. H. N. Farren, who plays left field, has been play ing ball for about eight years and is the best known of the local amateurs around Boston. He has always been a catcher, but tbe last two years has played in tbe field. He is better than the average batsman, a be seems to have a faculty for making bits when they are most needed, and he is also a good base runner. C. H. Swanton, who plays center field, has been playing ball for about ten years. He, too, was formerly a catcher, but has lately played ill the out field, and is a fair batsman and base runner. J. Corbett plays right field and occupied that position this vear on tbe Harvard team. He has also been substituting on the Harvard football team for two years, and last year played tbe position of halt-back regularly. He is a good batsman and a very fast bass runner, and is noted for throwing ont men at first on seemingly safe hits to right field. The other member of tbe nartv is Mlah Murray, well known as a former catcher in the National League. He is the only profes sional nlaver with the team, and is only played fa order to relieve Mason. The team is under tbe management of H. S. Cornish, tbe athletic manager or the B. A A The trip which has been arranged covers a play ing time o(S weeks, beginning in Vermont, and playing in Massachusetts and around New York City and Philadelphia, Cape May, Pittsburg, Cleveland, Detroit, Rochester and Syracuse, returning to uosion. J.ms is me longest trip ever made by an amateur or ganization. The Pittsburg Athletio Club, formerly the East End Gymnastic Club, will make Rugby football a prominent feature this fall, and will work nard to repeat the record they made last season when they defeated all comers and won the cbampionship of West ern Pennsylvania. Mr. John B. Barbour, Jr., who has been Chairman of the Baseball Committee for the past two seasons, has been induced to lesign from that position and as sure the chairmanship ana managership of the Football Committee. The committee also includes Dr. Geoige It. Proctor, who is one of the leading football players of the State, and who was captain or the famous Gym team ot last fall. The committee is anxious to make dates at once and will be pleased to correspond with managers' and W. if. Breckinridae, Ready for a Spin. secretaries of teams throughout tbe State. All communications should be addressed to John B. Baibour, Jr., IU Fourth avenue, city. Sewickley is to have a tennis tournament in tbe near future. It will be a noteworthy event and tbe entry list will probably in clude most of tbose wbo played at the re cent Pittsburg Tennis Club tournament. Among tbose mentioned as probable entries are Messrs. Moorbead, Valll, Pier, Ewlng, Edwards, Ueed, Byrnes, Buch, Fay, Whelen, Thomson, Coster, Barr, Christy, Porter, osburn, Woods. Horace J. Hill. Wheelman's Whispers. Charles Addt and Mr. Moore, of the East End, have gone to Cleveland on their wheels. . j J. G. Tx-waerr, Jb., and Mr. Heppenstall, have added their names to the list of riders of tbe Blue Monarchs. Thi Keystone Bicyclers will go to White hall, on the Biownsvllle road, to-day IX the roads at e in fair condition. Tbe Allegheny 'Cyclers will make no con certed run to-day, the members scattering about in various directions. MissAmt Hahtuih recently rode from Station street to Swlssvale and return with ber fatber, a good record for a 9-year-old maid, To-pat William Wilson, Lew Miller -and Charles Petticord are off on a run to Hew Castle. They will probably make a century run of it. Lekz may be reached by letter np to Au gust 10 at Helena, Mont., care of J. D. Wait. Lenz is now la the Northwest riding through Mlnnosota. Miss Petti conn will accompany her brother on a wheel into the country next Sunday. She Is quite a graceful rider aud is rapidly becoming an expert. A sfeciai. meeting of the Keystone Cyclers will be held during tbe week to dispose of some Important Duslness that has been on hand for some time. Thi five-mile record 'is now held by C. W. Dorntage and W. II. Benseyres, wbo beat Zimmerman and Bradbury's time by 42 sec onds, finishing in 12:14. Tub East End Gym'Wheelmen made an other attempt to hold a meeting during the past week and failed. Captain Culbertson is thinking of resigning if tbe olub does not show increased Interest soon. Catptais Myleh, of the Keystones, met with a severe accident last Sunday oil tbe way home iron" Jacktown. He was crossing a water breaker when bis wheel threw him in the air, and he sprained his lett wrist and injured his right arm so that both have been in slings this Week. The Lafayette, Ind., Herald notes the arrival at that city of C. C. Barker and W. C Pressing, of Pittsburg, on their wheels. They made the trip to Lafayette in week via Indianapolis. The last day they rode 102 miles. From Lafayette they pushed westward toward Cuicaga A L. BA3KEB, the Lytle brothers and Bob Eccles started last evening for Buffalo on their wheels. They go from there to Niagara Falls and then through the largest cities in New York State to New York, thence on to Atlantio City where they will spend a week, returning herein about two weeks. Lew Mmeb and CUarlea H, Ptttiooxamado Vs? ? a century last Sunday riding to Kittaning and return, 111 miles. Tbey advUe others who mav take this run to select the river road from Fieeport to Logan's Ferry, as it saves many hills. This as Captain Petti oord's third century this season and he Bays ha will make seven more. , A BiOTOLx party was given to George A. Banker onTuesday evening in honor of his return from New York. Among the riders present were Miss Llla Lloyd, Miss Nellie Lee, Miss Florence Banker, Miss Kittle Hub ley, Miss Blanche Lloyd, Miss Alice Berger, G. T. Prioe, A. L. Banker, B. G. Lytle, Mao Orcutt, J. II. Lytle and G. A Banker. Tennis Tournalettes. Mb. Jobk Wilson, or Coraopolis, went to Latrobe yesterday to engage in a friendly bout. TX3HIB was neglected during the week. Most or the players thought the weather was too warm. Msssas. Wxndt, Hoopes and B. Reed went to Coiaopnlls yesterday to try the courts of of the local chib there. Me. A J. Vaill, or the Pittsburg Tennis Club, has gone out of town for a month, taking nil raoket with him. Misses Agues GiLt, Armstrong and Nellie Boyd are numbeied among the best lady tennis players of the East End ladies' club. A Jtwion tournament was to have been nlayed at the Pittsburg Tennis Club grounds Friday afternoon, but the heavy storm in terfered. Coraopolis ladles are expert wielders of the racket, and it is hinted" that they may challenge tho Sewickley lady players for a tournament. There are now 28 members of the Ladies' Tennis Club of the East End. They play on Tuesday and Friday afternoons at the East End Gym grounds. HoVET has improved wonderfully in his play this season, and seems to be able to de feat all comers. At any rate, he vanquished Hall in a championship game very readily. It is hoped that Hubbard, the California tennis player who defeated Wiener at the Longswood Cricket Club tournament, and wbo was only beaten by Hovey in the finals, may enter for the invitation tournament of the Pittsburg Tennis Club in September. A club tournament among the members of the Three A's was interfered with on Friday and yesterday by the rain. The contestants are A F.Annesly, T.H.Roblnson, R.P.Nevin, E.O. Robinson, I. D. Scott, A W. Anneslv, R. W. Flenniken, W. W. Bishop, Jr., E. V. Paul and Charley Hyde. Shut Tour Ears To the representations of unscrupulous dealers who tell you that their bogus nostrums and local bitters are identical with or akin to Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Such statements are false. Ask for, and insist upon having, the genuine article, which is a well ascertained remedy for malaria, dyspepsia, liver complaint, rheumatism, kidney disorder and the infirmities incident to age. D Witt's Little Early Risers. 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The Leading Fun-Makers Are: LEW DOCKSTADER, GEORGE POWERS, FRANK DUMONT. FALKE AND SEMONS, JOHN C. HARRINGTON, BLOCKSOM AND BURNS. WILLIAM ROWE. THE COLUMBIA QUARTET. 8-SOLO SINGERS-8 20-MAGNtFlCENT BANDSMEN-20 15-AUGMENlED OBCHESTRA-15 Programme Entirely New, with Absolutely Hot One Old Feature. RE SERVED SEATS I W WW Mm BOX OFFICE NOW OPEN PERMANENTLY. Monday, August 8 "She Couldn't Marry Three." Jyt9-1 II ETC If CI ALL KINDS $5 UP. ULdlW. LargeS.zeRollTop:$21Up. THE FAVORITE FOLDING CHAIR, 5 in one; 50 posi tions. A home necessity.Pleases everybody, old or young, sick or well. Lawn and Wheel Chairs and Invalid goods in stock. Discount prices. STEVENS CHAIR CO., w$i&SSSiT- Jetau IN OUR LIGHT-WEIGHT CLOTHING. We are furnishing coolness and comfort to hundreds of gentlemen. It is obtainable for a very small sum. Our stock of light-weights embraces all the desirable ma terials. Light Office Coats, 49c to Spc. Black Alpaca Coats, $1.50 to $4. Black Alpaca Coats and Vests, $2.50 to $5.50. Mohair Coats and Vests, $3.50 to $5. Flannel Coats and Vests, in light and dark colors, $4.50 to $6. Serge Coats and Vests i?i blue, black and gray, $4 to $7.50. -ssi:pA:iTTSmsr The thin Cbat and Vest obtained, a pair of Summer Pants com pletes the suit We are able to serveyou with these now tcr great advantage. AS A SPECIAL IN PANTS we offer choice of several hundred pants of fine Cassimere and Cheviots for the small sum of )$3 - Many of these are left which have been sold. over from We are offering advanta2es and ST w priccs P-'aced uPn thc thousands of suits still here to select from sacrifice than carry over till next SEW ADVEKTISKMENTS. KEECH : - CASH OR 0 FntsDm Graia Not an article for use in the complete furnishing of a home but can be found here and at the right price. The present is the buyers' golden opportunity, for reductions in every depart ment are the order of the day. PARLOR FURNITURE An elegant time this to re furnish the parlor. . Full sets from the cheapest to the finest, all at prices far below the or dinary. Odd pieces on which similar reductions have been made. This is not a clearance sale of shop-worn or old style goods, but new, stylish, hand some, finely finished furniture, which it is a pleasure for us to show and recommend, a pleas ure for, you to buy and exhibit to your friends. IN CARPETS JUST A MENTION Of Refrigerators, Baby Buggies, Lawn and Porch Rockers and Summer Furniture in general. ElKEECH 923, 925, .927 ATTRACTION STORE 5C& fine suits the coats and vests of. inducements which are unsurpassed by season. This between season's flflrk Ik Am 'J. Mil Mm& a rBMi if VI 1 1 Jr J CREDIT. Fnnii BEDROOM ' SETS. A hundred styles to select from. Settle in your mind the price you think you ought to pay and we'll show you at least a dozen at that price or within a dollar or so. All styles of wood and fin ish are represented, and we can with confidence claim that we can suit all tastes and all pocketbooks. THE PRICES ARE THE DELIGHT OF ECON OMICAL BUYERS. Come and be delighted. Many fine chances are now offered in Carpets of every grade. Several bargains in odd pieces and odd borders. If you desire to enlarge your carpet we can find you a bor der to match at small cost - Penn Avenue. NEGLIGE SHIRTS. Fisk, Clark & Flagg's $3 grade, with 1 a u n d e red collar and cuffs, oug to be attract ive at That's what we offer them for at present UNDERWEAR. Superfine Merino Shirts or Drawers, cool and airy, silk trimmed, reduced from $ to 59c. Fancy striped Balbriggan Shirts or Drawers, reduced from 50c to 25c. HAT ATTRACTIONS. Men's and Boys' Straw Hats: All the 49c, 69c and 74c qualities are now being closed out at 25c. LIGHT DERBYS: Take your choice of any light-colored stiff hat in the stock for $. 1.98 and $2.49 qualities are in cluded in this offer. any store in the city or out. lne mean that we would rather sell at a business is the parents opp ortunity. Eiorii 1111111 Iv H mI'-' I I- 'im W II: ,1 X-iMB'ZEsEliU'SBiisiKK&AitZSl e mshsk mmmk
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