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THE PITTSBim DISPATCH, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 3892.
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VIEWING A PAG EAST.
Fieldins: Tells Why He Failed to Be
port New York's Big Show.
BE DIDN'T GET TO SEE IT,
1honrh His Friend InTited llim to SLare
His Window With Him.
EOTHIXG IX SIGHT BUT FALL HATS
Howard Fielding was asked last week to
write a lurid account of the big parade in
2few York daring the Columbus celebra
tion. He was asked to do so by an editor
who promised to pay him full space rates
lor said lurid article. Sir. Fielding's copy
did not show up and the editor wrote him
about it Here is Mr. Fieldinsj's answer:
Sir I have received our kind note re
questing me to view the great Columbus
pageant in the interest of your valuable
paper; and your other note inquiring why
in blue blazes I didn't do it. Do I think
you are getting out a monthly magazine?
Indeed, sir, I do not. I have given my
entire time, since the event, to an earnest
endeavor to find out what that pageant
looked like, but I have not been able to
do it
It is very hard to see a pa;eant in 2Tew
York. "Ve have such a crowd of peo
ple here! Just look at our local
census figures. It is true that
JTave VTe Jfiwi Much of It?
some of our citizens were counted twice,
but I am of the opinion that in each case
both were present at those festivities. I
cannot otherwise mathematically account
lor the throng. It is very hard to see any
thing when one is standing on the streets,
for even a tall, thin man like myself may
easily step into a hole in our somewhat too
political pavements and be unable to look
oer the head of a legless mendicant or
some little Dutchman trom the Eastside,
who is not over four feet high excjpt when
he is lying down.
A Kind Invitation Trom Jagon.
But it was no such difficulty as this which
interfered with my carrying out your hon
ored instructions. Jly wife and I were
invited to view the pageant from the win
dow of Mr. "Washington W. Jagson's office,
which faces on Broadway. I fell on Jag
son's neck when he tendered this invita
tion, for Maude had said that she should
just simply die if she didn't see the parade
whichmeani that I might just as well die
if she didn't get an opportunity.
We arrived at Jagson's office early on the
evening in question, and took seats near the
window. A half dozen ladies and gentle
men tyere already present, but by crowding
the chairs cloe together we were able to sit
in front of the window. Anticipating a
chilly evening, Jacsnn had prepared a little
refreshment in a corner of his office, and, at
Insinuation, I went over to see it it was
mild enough for my wife to drink or
whether I should be obliged, in the inter
ests of temperance and propriety, to take
her share as well as my own.
While I was struggling with this ques
tion, some more of Jagson's friends arrived.
Some of them were ladies, and as soon as
greetings were n er they cried: "Oh, dear!
I knew we should be late. Have we lost
much of it?" Thinking that they referred
to the refreshment, of which I was conceal
inir a glavsful behind me, I replied court-
eouslv: "Oh, no, indeed: there is nearly aw
barrelful in the corner. But the ladies
had already rushed to the window, in spite
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lf Had a Little Jlore Refreshment
of Jagson's assurance that it would be a
full hour before the head of the column ap
peared. One of the ladies, who had ap
parently noticed the glass in my hand, re
marked aside that it would probably be a
"full" hour for Mr. Fielding, whatever it
might be for the others. I was not grieved
so much by this as by observing that the
ladv took my chair at the window, anl thus
made it necessary for me to ttand up be
hind the party, which now lully occupied
the available sitting space. However, I
could easily see over their heads, and stand
ing was no more than I had expected.
A Pretty Xevr Jersey Kevy.
Presently was heard the sound of rippling
laughter in the hall, and in there burst a
merry bevy of girls from some place in the
interior ot'Xew Jersey, where they have not
had a parade since the Whitecaps'movedold
man Gray's family into the next township,
and eqen then the mob did not carry light
enough to make the spectacle entertaining.
It was, therefore, a great lark for the girls
to see a real Kew York pageant They
hastened to the window and drew them
selves up in a merry, giggling line behind
the ladies who were seated there, while
their parents and guardians joined Jagson
and me and tried to see over the semicircle
of fall hats.
But when some more of Mr. Jagson's
guests arrived it became necessary to take
measures to secure a ?iew for them, so Jag
son and I placed some chairs behind the
girls who were standing, and those who had
come last stood up in these chairs. Shortly
afterward seven men and eight ladies from
Danbury, Conn., including Jagson's aunt,
from whom he is expecting to inherit a
drug store and other property, arrived in a
great hurry, and bad to be accommodated
with places from which a view could be ob
tained Jagion jmd I, therefore, dragged
three flat-topped desis up behind a row of
chairs, and their tops were soon occupied by
eager spectators. Jagson and I then went
into the far comer of the office and partook
of a little refreshment.
At a "Window In Cool Weather.
By this time the "ladies who had been
sitting for nearly an hour close to the open
window were complaining of the cold, so I
assisted Jagson to close the window by
retching over the Heads of the party with a
pole. 1 succeeded in pushing the window
down, and also in droppin i- iole on the
heads of the ladies, which J tot make me
popular, xo arown mjt. !( i
cl some more refreshjne'.- T ea Jagson'i J
aunt and other ladies who were standing on
the tops of the desks, and were near the top
of the room where the heat from the gas
was most perceptible, began to say tbat
they were just fairly roasting alive;
whereupon we opened the window.
Alter that we closed it' again be
cause the" ladies in front were simply
freezing to death. We endeavored to
neutralize the evil effects of the cold air by
serving the refreshment? liberally to those
in front, and we partook of some more of it
ourselves to quiet our nerve. It began to
have its euertupon Jagson, and he connded
to me that if a torchlight parade passed at
that moment he would agree to count more
lights than were visible to any other spec
tator. The strains of music were now heard, and
those who were nearest the window de
clared tbat they could seethe head of the
parade approaching. Those who were in
the rear cried out that they could not see
anything and they murmured bitterly
against Jagson Jar not arranging things
better.
A Whole Drugstore at Stake.
Jagson's aunt, who weighs 200 pounds,
was standing on her tiptoes, aud did not
find the exercise conducive to amiability of
temper. I was behind her, standing in a
broken revolving chair which had not been
considered safe tor anybody else. 1 do not
know what I was standing there for, because
I could have seeu as much by Bitting down
on the floor. Probably it was a wise Provi
dence which stationed me where I should
be useful, lor the front row had no sooner
cried out, "There it is! Oh, isn't that just
lovely?" when Jagson's aunt, in a frantic
effort to look over the head of the young
lady in front of her, got one foot off the
desk and toppled over with a scream into
mv arms.
The revolving chair, to my surprise, did I
not give way under tins sudden strain; it
began slowly to turn on its axis away from
the desk upon which a portion of Jagson's
aunt's weight was still supported. Should
I drop her and secure the drugstore to
Jagson at once or manfully hang on to the
last and go down in tne wrecc? A nobly
chose the latter course, and with the as
sistance of others, not including Jagson, I
tilted the old lady back to the top of the
desk again, after which I fell into the ruins
of the revolving chair and remained there
in a sonii-conscious condition till the parade
had passed.
Second Hand Sews No Good.
An this is the result, sir, why I was un
able to send you, as requested, a detailed
account of these interesting festivities. I
endeavored to supply my own lack of 'ob
servation by inquiring of other gentlemen
who had rooms facing on the principal
thoroughfares on the occasion of the parade.
but I cannot find a man who saw anything j
but a dense mass of feminine headgear
Bharply outlined against the opposite build
ing; and as for the ladies, who, in our cour
teous city, had the only real chance to view
the spectacle, they assure me that it was
perfectly lovely, but I am unable to extraot
anything more definite from them.
I am aware that many correspondents
would have built a thoroughly satisfactory
story with pictures in it upon equally scanty
material, but I, sir, am not to be led from
the path of strict veracity until column
rates get to be higher, or my necessities
more pressing. Howard Fielding.
We have Just mounted some new combi
nations in emerald, ruby, sapphire, opal and
turquoise and diamond clusters. These are
elegant goods. Call at M. G. Cohen's, 86
Fifth avenue, and examine the goods and
prices. It will pay you.
OCTOBER 17, 18, 19, SO.
Great Columbian Celebration Sale.
EXPOSITION-Black Patti. the- inimitable,
unequaled colored sons bird, all week.
In a Piano We Can Salt Too.
3Iellor & Hoene, 77 Fifth Avenue.
We snit you in quality, plica and terms.
Cliiokeilng pianos. Hardtnan pianos,
Krakauer pianos, Kimball pianos, Vose
pianos. These pianos are lamiliarly
known toeveryoue throughout the globe
and are tbe "kings" in the music world.
We stake our reputation, acquired
thiouzh the existence of oar concern for
over 61 years, on the merits of our In
struments. Send to us for circulars le
garding the "easy payment plan."
Hellor Hoese, Founded 1S31,
Warerooms, 77 Fifth avenue.
EXPOSITION' Black Paul, the unrivaled
colored sooestress, all week.
WORLD'S FAUt EXCDKSIOX
Via P. & L. E. K. K.
On October 19. 20, 21 and 22 the Pittsburg
and Lake Erin Bailioad will sell excursion
tickets to Chicago and return, account dedi
catory services World's Columbian Exposi
tion, at very low rates. Tickets good to re
turn until October 24 inclusive. Visitors to
tbe ceremonies will find the Lake Erie the
best and quickest toute to take. For tickets,
rates and other information call on nearest
coupon ticket agent or address E. C. Dunna
vant, City Pass. Agent, Pittsburg. Pa.
EXPOSITION Black Patti, the universal
favorite, all week, afternoon and evening.
THK P. C. G C.
Great Colombian' Celebration Sale.
During this great sale, which starts to
morrow morning, we -rill sell l,000men'8 Ann
all wool salts and men's overcoats at $7 50
each, woitn$15 00.
P. G C. a. Clothiers, Cor. Grant and Dia
mond streets.
Di Witt's Little Early Risers. Best pill
for biliousness, sick ueadacbe, malaria.
A JlATtJCOUTH FOUB DaTo' EltTBKPEISB OWQI-
xal With The P. C. C. C. Clotbxebs.
During the next four days,starting to-morrow
morning, we will sell (100,000 worth of
men's fine Butts and overcoats, boys' salts
and overcoats and pantaloons at the act
ual first cost of manufacture. Commercial
enterprise has taken wonderful strides for
ward In this great and giorions country and
what moie fitting tribute to the grand cele
bration or the discovery of America
than our' big four days' Columbian
sale? This sale will cost us thousands
of dollars, hut the benefit In
advertising we will derive from It
will repav ua tenfold and place us on
record as the live, liberal, progressive cloth
iers of this city. Here is a partial list of
some of the great bargains you can obtain at
this four days' sale. Starts to-morrow morn
ing at 8 o'clock; Men's all wool sack and
caraway suits and elegant fall overcoats at
$7 5u each, -worth $15: men's light colored
keisey overcoats, silk raced, at $10, worth
$18; men's fine dress suits, cutaway and
sacks, corkscrews, clays and worsteds, at $10,
worth $22: men's chinchilla overcoats, with
silk velvet collar, at $10, worth $20; men's
dressy cutaway suits at $12, worth $25; ele
gant merchant tailor-made silk-lined
overcoats at $15, worth $35; tbe
best line of men's fine suits and
overcoats in the land at $10; men's dress
pants, silk stripes and neat patterns, at $2 DO
and $3, worth $S, $S and $7; boys' suits, sizes
ttolt, pleated or plain, at $1 40, 'worth $3;
boys' all-wool double-breasted suits at $2 49,
worth $6. In our well-lighted basement we
have placed a great many bargains that will
draw the masses. Men's sack suits, usual
price $12, at $5 90; , men's heavy chinchilla
pea Jackets, flannel lined throughout, at
$2 40; men's worsted pants at 92o and $1 17,
big values; men's dark cutaway suits, worth
$12 ana $14, at $6 85; 2,503 pairs of boys' knee
pants at 19o, 29c aud 49c; boys' doable
breasted suits at 75c, worth $2 50, sizes 4 to
14; men's heavy long-cut overcoats at $4 20,
worth $12; men's medium-weight overcoats
at $4 40, and thousands of other bargains we
have not thesoace to mention. All invited
to come. Everybody expected to visit our
great four-day Columbus celebration sale,
during which we will save the people thou
sands of dollars. P. C. C. C, Clothiers, cor
ner Grant and Diamond streets.
Sales Department.
W. A. Hoeveler, town. 111 Pike street,
Pittsburir, Pa. If you hare any mrnltur.
carpeti or other nonsenold effect that yon
want to sell to good advantage, send for our
wagons; our charges are reasonable and we
report each Item aa sold. Telephone SO.
Satin in. size, great In results DeWftt'a
Little Early Buer. Best pill for constipation
beat for sick headache and wur stomAOh.
Wi pack, haul, store, ship, alter, repair
and reupholster furniture.
Haooh A Kxxbjx, S3 Water street.
MEW APVERT1SKMKNTS.
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AK5 CLOAKS! I DAKS!
Seal Garments.
Seal garments of an old pattern reshaped.
Will look as flue as the finest and cost but
little. Wit. Graeowsky,
Practical Furrier, 707 Penn ave.
Mandolas, Mandolas, Mandolins.
Banjorlnes, Banjoiettes,
Mandolin-Banjos, Guitar-Banjos,
Banjo-Jlandultns; also the lurcest stock
of Gnitais and Banjo at
H. Kllbkr Dko.'s, Xo. 505 Wood St.
World's Fair Excursion to Chicago.
October 19 to 22 inclnslve, the Pittsburg
and Lake Eile Railroad will sell tickets to
Chicago and return, at greatly reduced
rates, good to return until October 24 Inclusive.
Thousands of reliable,perfect-fitting Jackets,
Heelers, Wraps, .Newmarkets.
Plush Sacques will be' offered
this week at manufacturers'
prices. A 'look at them will
convince you that Our Prices
mean a saving of several Dol
lars to you oir each garment.
See the elegant new Fur
Trimmed Reefers which we
oner at $a-95 0.45, Sb.oc,
3 $7.65, to $12.50.
Plain Cheviot and Kersey Reefers from
$3-75 to $15.
Our grand Seal Plush Sacques from
$18.75 t? $25.
Russian Coats at f.J?o? nfTiprc aclr
ty.V'Wywii, ?,' rT"?i - wi
An immense line of FUR CAPES from $4.75 to $35.
Beautiful line of Misses' Gretchens and Reefers at money
saving prices.
Daily opening Novelties in this department All our Suits
at greatly reduced figures.
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ENGLISH GRAIN SHOES
AT $2.90, $3.00. $4.00, $5.00.
OUR CORK SOLE AND DOUBLE SOLE SHOES ARE
WARRANTED WATERPROOF AND RUB
BERS NOT REQUIRED.
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HOW TO SECURE THE CONFIDENCE OF THE PEOPLE, AND, WHAT
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YOU WILL DISCOVER:
The largest, rarest and most varied assortment of
fine tailor-made and custom-trimmed suits that your
eyes ever rested on.
That's a big statement, but come and use your
eyes and you'll see that we're not making a claim
that we cannot substantiate. '
THE NEWEST FABRICS,
THE NICEST MAKES,
THE NOBBIEST STYLES
Are here in a variety that is not equaled by the
showing of any other store in Pittsburg.
Another discovery that you'll make is that the
very rock bottom of price for reliable goods has
been reached this season.
We don't care what prices are quoted elsewhere,
we'll show you the same goods for less money or
better 'goods for the same money every time.
A mammoth, magnificent and money-saving
stock Prices range from $10 to $28.
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THE SECRET OF OUR GREAT AND GROWING PROSPERITY AND MANY
THINGS TO YOUR PERSONAL ADVANTAGE BY VISITING OUR STORE.
IN NECKWEAR
YOU WILL DISCOVER
An assortment of the choicest and richest novelties in the
market. Another important discovery to you will be that
our prices for these really fine goods are not matched by
anybody. We crowd the value into 49c that others charge
75c for.
IN LADIES' JACKETS
-3TOTT WILX; DISCOTER:
250 Ladfes' and Misses' Jackets, full shawl of
Astrachan and Opossum fur, patch pockets, P"
open bound seams, sold for $g, now JJ
150 Ladies' Jackets of all diagonal, half lined
with silk,, full shawl of Russian Lynx, patch
pockets and fur ornaments, sold at Q "P
$io, now D fu
100 Ladies' Cheviot Jackets, lined throughout
with elegant silk Rhadame, fancy patch Clfl
pockets, worth $15, now.,
You will discover special inducements in the
Suit and Wrapper Departments. Here s a sample:
500 genuineFlannellette Wrappers, worth $2, ft O C
win go ior
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OUR SATURDAY SALE OF LADIES' UNDERWEAR
will be continued Monday and Tuesday.
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IN HOES
YOU WILL DISCOVER
Some elegant chances in
Patent Leather. For neat,
.nobby dress wear there is
nothing like it
We show a line of "Heyl's"
Calf Patent Leather in all styles,
tip or plain, all widths and all
sizes.
Men's Patent Leather, Bal,
$2.84.
Men's Patent Leather, Bal or
Congress, $3.75.
A fine quality of Patent Leather in Men's Shoes, tipped, plain or
Congress, $5. '
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BOYS'GLOTHING
We offer you this week a stylish and
serviceable Short-Pant Suit with extra
Pants and Cap to match, for
$2.98.
The material is a heavy, fine grade
Cheviot, nobby in appearance and war
ranted for service, in neat broken plaid,
brown and gray mixed.
You'll also discover that we show
many exclusive novelties in
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And that we've altogether the largest
and best assortment in the city to-day.
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IN UNDERWEAR
YOU WILL DISCOVER
That the assortment
, is the largest the
quality the highest
and the prices the
lowest
We handle no
trash; our stock is
composed of the
goods of the very
best makers.
We buy in im
m e n s e quantities
from the mills di
rect, saving the double
profit and you reap the
benefit. Our 84c natural
wool and our 99c scarlet
are fair examples of the
splendid values we give
all along the line.
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IN HATS
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That the very latest blocks of all the
prominent makers in the country can
be obtained at prices far below those
demanded by exclusive hatters.
It will take $2.50 to match the
quality we sell at
IN CHILDREN'S HATS
We show the most complete assortment of
novelties ever brought to the city.
Here, again, the prices are unapproached
by any other dealer in these goods.
OUR ILLUSTRATED PAPER
For October is ready for mailing, i A
copy costs you nothing, except the postal
card to tell us you want it
Send your name and address for a
copy.
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OUR FALL CATALOGUE
For '92 is pronounced by all to be the
best of its kind ever sent out from Pitts
burg. It will be mailed free upon appli
cation, and will put you into direct com
munication with the very goods you need
just now.
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