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TRICKS OF BEGGARS.
One Supposedly Indigent Woman
Does a Thriving Coal Business.
KAUFMANNS'
"FIFTH AVE:
KAUFMANNS'
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SMITHFIEIiD ST.
DAS ORDERS FOR 100 BUSHELS.
An Unworthy Mendicant ho Canted on
an Imaginary BroVen Arm.
BUSINESS MEN HATE THEIR REMEDY
The Association for the Improvement of
the Poor commenced an investigstion re
cently into the case of a woman, who has
been going the rounds begging. She has,
at presert, the society's orders for 100
bu.hels ol coal on file at a coal dealer's
office. Tbey were not issued by the officers
of the society. This amount is in addition
to a number of orders which have already
been filed and the woman told the coal
dealer she would have a hundred bushels
more in a week.
'It is such a case as this," remarked
Mrs. Tucker, of the Oakland branch, "that
should serve as a warning to people who
rive indiscriminately Here is a woman
who is actually taking coal away from others
who are needy. She must obtain the coal
from persons who have the societv's coal
orders in their house, for the society knows
her too well to give her any such quantities
as she has been getting.
"The number of unworthy beggars going
around is surprising. We are receiving
postals every day asking us to look into the
case of one particular woman. The name
given at the different houses by such beg
gars is usually the same, but in every in
stance a diflerent place of residence is given.
"We have about 12 postals and letters about
this woman, and she has given her address
differently at every house. We have looked
for her all over the city, but failed to find
her
"A woman came to us for assistance about
t o years ago. She said her husband had
broken his arm and could not work. We
assisted her lor some time and finding the
arm apparently did not improve, we stop
ped. That broken arm has not gotten well
yet. The woman is still using the story to
excite svnipathy.
"Another woman rushed into this oflice
and screamed, 'Don't give me bread, for
I'll sell it for whisky, but come down and
feed or dying baby!' I went down and
found the ch'ild dead. We had been giving
this woman clothes and food for some time.
Yet there was not a thing in the house.
She had sold everythinc to obtain whisky.
I took the children and placed them in a
home. They were actnally in a starving
condition, and it was with much care I
pulled them through.
"Beggars go to the houses of wealthy
people and get such elegant garments that
they can dispose of them to second-hand
dealers. Even shoes are sold in this way.
If people want to help the poor they should
remember that giving indiscriminately only
mattes matters worse and encourases beg
ginc. If they are desirous to give let them
send their donations to our society's offices,
and, by using the investigation tickets,
tl.er can be sure that each case will be
looked into, and if worthy obtain help."
Business men generally are complaining
about the great number of beggars who
come into their offices this fall. There
seems to be more now than ever beiore. The
societies of. Eastern cities have placards
printed, which are hung up in conspicuous
places in offices stating that "This office
subscribes regularly to ji society where all
needy persons will be helped if worthy."
Men rrora Connecticut.
Connecticut boys, who are likely to for
get about the towpath career of Garfield,
a'id of the careers of other men who come
into conspicuous places from humble begin
nings, will be interested to know that the
race is not yet extinct. Major Woods, ex
ecuthe commissioner of the World's Fair
Board ot Connecticut, was a factory boy at
32 vears otnge; and General Superintendent
Baker, of the Southern 2few England Tel
ephone Company, was the son of a noor
widow, with anything but a promising fu
ture during his "boyhood.
Are You Tellow?
If io, of conre you are billons, which
nU implies that you have a dull piln and
tfmlfiiiL'ss in thought side, nausea, sick
lieadachc, furred tongue, sour breath and
Indut-'stion. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is
what vou want. Prompt relief lollows Its
ue In liver complaint, dyspep-ia, constipa
tion, m ilari.i. rheumatism, kidney trouble
and nervousness. I'hjsicians unqualifiedly
recommend It.
THE GREATEST OF THE AGE.
OTHER OTHER
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Special lenses si-mind on the premises.
CHESSMAN OPTICAL COMPANY,
42 Federal street, Allegheny, Pa.
ARTIFICIAL EVES INSERTED.
See Exhibit in Exposition Buildini.
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RtoeuMATisn
Gouts Lumoago
East Aurora, T. T..
October 13, 1892.
McKinnie & Chessman Wf'e Co.. Pltts
ntnt, Pa. Gentlemen: My wife, Mrs. Allan
Alldrich, or East Aurora, Erie Co., N. T'
wa laid up with Inflammatory Rheuma.
tlsm, so badly that she had to bo moved
rnlyon a sheet. When shebeijan to take
Rheumacura she was benefited from the
first dose and at the end of the first bottle
she was able to sit tip in bed and help her
self, something she had not been able to do
for six weeks before,
.Now after takins eight bottles she Is per
fectly well and has not bad any Rbeumatic
pains.
Both she and myself feel that we can do
no more than add our testimonials to the
merits of Bhenmacnra and recommend it to
any sufferers of Inflammatory Rheumatism.
Tours very trulv. .
ALLAN ALLDRICH.
Price 13 00 per bottle. For sale by all
druzirlats.
SIcKINNIE CHESSMAN M'F'G CO..
616 Penn Ave., Pittsbur- Pa.
Send yonr name and ad'lressanawe will
mall free pamphlet of testimonials. oc24.
Oouiiat 3Er,eox,lition
Made at Shortest Notice.
In Kaufmanns interesting .and enterprising business career every day marks an interesting event every week an important epoch. The week just
passed marked the most important and exciting epoch in Kaufmanns' entire history. ,From Monday morning until Saturday night there was one ceaseless
stream of anxious purchasers to the great establishments one continuous scramble for goods. That announcement in last Sundays papers did it all. Never
was an appeal to the public responded to jnore liberally. But it's only natural. The people know that Kaufmanns avoid sensationalism and never abuse
public confidence, hence, when in terms straightforward, but positive, they told of the urgent and imperative necessity to rid their building of the overflow of
Fall and Winter goods, which found its way there in anticipation of the opening of the New Building last Tuesday (as promised, but, alas ! not carried out by
the contractor) the public knew that an unparalleled chance was at hand to buy merchandise at any price the purchasers saw fit to pay. In every instance
the. prices were lower than the elbsest-fisted buyers had expected. This week will be a repetition of last week. If anything, prices will be even lower, and
the excitement run higher. Be sure and be on hand.
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S5.95.
A beautiful line of Ladies English "Box Coats,
made of extra quality Cheviot, bound with silk
braid, were made to be sold for $io; take choice
for $5.95. This is the kind of bargains you may
look for in our Cloak Department during this
week. Here's another:
dfl About 5 finest French Kersey Coats, ex
U actly like opposite cut, with strap seams
2 inches wide; cut 38 inches long and fully lined
with fine satin; a regular 35 garment. v
C Cfl "s P"ce fr Ladies' nobby invisible
O0U Cheviot Coats, bound with silk braid;
pearl buttons; colors, black and blue; cut 3 a
inches long; regular price 13.
ILL 514.
A special line of very fine im
ported Triple Capes the height of
fashion in London and New York
cut 38 inches long, made of
fancy Scotch mixtures, got up like
opposite cut, and intended to bring
at least $22.
The same style Triple Cape
Coats, made of Tan and Black
Whipcords, with large white pearl
buttons; very genteel; at only $15.
f This is for a fancy mixed
0 "Watteau Coat, 32 inches
long, in tan, brown and gray;
equal to any $10 garment offered
in this city.
REMEMBER THIS! S2D.
The leading novelty coat of the season the
Dolgoruki named after the famous Russian Princess;
made of genuine Imported Scotch Mixed Cloths;
hood lined with changeable silk; wide Watteau back;
sold in the Eastern cities for $35; OUR PRICE
ONLY $20.
tf0 This is for another Russian Coat, also made
3li of fine Scotch Mixed Cloth, finished with
fancy braid; belt and Watteau front and back; would
be cheap for 20.
fflft An elegant Diagonal Coat, 36. inches long,
31 U with Watteau back; half-lined; tan, navy or
black; pearl buttons; regular price 15.
Look at ThisI
$4.98.
300 Misses' Russian Jackets, made of fancy
Scotch Mixed Materials; designed by a leading Ber
lin fashion originator; large sleeve; leather belt; sizes
12 to 18; regular price 17.50.
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$8.50
Misses' very fine Russian Jackets; in
plain or mixed materials; braided belt or
front; Watteau or full back; sizes 14 to 20; actual
value $14.
CI fl 'sses' finest Russian Jackets, made of All
sP'U Wool Imported Kerseys or Mixed Cloths,
trimmed with leather, fur, braid or embroidery (just
as opposite cut); Watteau pleat in back; worth $1$.
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CONSIDER WELL! 11.39.
About 400 Children's elegant Dresses, made all of
wool, navy and flannel cloth; waist and skirt trimmed
with Russian braid; sizes 4 to 14; would be good
value at $3. Take one for 1.39.
CI 00 Children's fine Suspender or Vest Effect
4llBwO Dresses, made of good Ladies Cloth, tr
tan, brown, cardinal, blue or mixed shades; waist,
sleeves and skirt neatly braided; sizes 4 to 14; actual
value $4.
Q This price gives you choice from 600 Children's
3r Dresses, made like accompanying illustration,
in plaids, mixed materials or serge cloths; trimmed in
silk, velvet or braid; sizes 4 to 14; actual value 16,50,
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Children's Trimmed Hats, should bring
53 50, will go at 51 95.
Trimmed Turbans and "Walking Hat,
should bring fl CO, will go at ?2 95.
Trimmed Hats, Toques and Bonnets,
should bring 5C 60, will go at 53 95.
Trimmed Felt Sailor Hats, should bring
fl 50, will go at 75c.
TJntrimtned Felt Hats, should bring $1,
will go at 69c
Fine French Felt Hats, should bring
51 50, will go at 98a
O'trich Tips, should bring 50c, will go
at 25o per bunch.
Black and Colored Fine Ostrich Tips,
should bring $1, will go at 49c per bunch.
Beautiful Ostrich Princess Tips, should
bring 51 50, will go at 75o per bunch.
Regular 50o Fancy Feathers lor 25c.
Begulnr 85c Fancy Feathers lor 49c.
No. 22 All-Silk Ilibbon, plain and
moire, worth 40c, at 19e per yard.
All-Silk Satin Bibbon, w'orth 50c, at
25e per vard.
Rich Velvet, in colors and black, worth
51 65, at 95c per yard.
All the Latest Millinery Novelties in
Felt- Trimmines, Braids, Persian Bands,
Jets, Rhine Stones, Fancy Crowns, etc.
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S
WINTER
UNDERWEAR.
AT 19c Ladies' Egyptian cotton rib
bed vests and pants, 'white or natural,
Bworth 39c
AT auo Ladies merino vesta ana
drawers, worth 75a
AT C9c Ladies' ribbed vests and
drawers, two-thirds wool, worth 9c
AT 69c Ladie' scarlet all-wool vests
aSd pants, worth 51 50.
AT 51 Ladies' camel's hair vests and
pants, white'or natural, worth 51 50.
AT ?1 25 Ladies' Jersey ribbed cotton
union suits, white or natural, worth 51 75.
AT 52 25 Ladies' all-wool Jersey
ribbed union suits, white or natural,
worth 53 50. .
AT -10c Children's merino vests and
pants, worth 20c
AT 25c Children's camel's balr or nat
ural wool vests and pants, worth 60c
AT 25c Children's Iamb's wool scar
let vests and pants, worth 60c
AT 54c Misses' Jersey ribbed vests,
all wool, white or natural, worth 85c
AT 39c Children's fine natural wool
vests and pants, worth 60s.
Basement Sa
rgains; MEN'S .
1. IBTOB.
3,000 Lamps
(an entire fac
tory's outfit)
of handsome
Porcelain
Parlor
Vase
Lamps,
like above cut;
BhadS to match;
solid brass
trimmings;
central dratt
burner; will
produce a
clear, large,
steady light;
really worth
52.50. We'll
send one to
your house for
98c.
AT 44c Fine Natural Wool Under
wear, with satin front and ribbed border;
worth 75c
AT 60o Fine brown heavyweight
Merino Underwear; worth 51.
AT 89o The celebrated Bradford Mills
pure wool Underwear; worth 51 60.
AT 51.25 The celebrated Amtrioan
Hosiery Company's Merino Underwear
worth 52.
t3f"A complete stock of Silk and Silk
Mixed Underwear at about 25 per cent be
low others dealers' prices, .
For n beautitul Porcelain Din
ner Set oi 112 pieces, exquisite
spray decorations.
Regular price 512. 5a
For a highest grade Porcelain
Dinner Set of 112 pieces, gold
band fiuish.
Regular price 520.
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Cambric long slips, 25c up.
Cambric dresses, sizes 1 to 4 vears,29o up.
Long flannelette skirts, 39c
Short flannelette skirts, 19c
Hand-knit worsted booties, 9c up.
Hand-knit worsted and flannel sacquei,
25c up.
AVorsted snirts, 21c up.
Linen shirts, 15c up.
Bibs, fancy designs, fast colors, 5c up.
Embroidered casbmere caps, 39c up.
ximoroiuerea suk caps, ous up.
Bedford cord and velvet caps, all col
ors, 50c
3PAn unusual variety of long cloaks,
In cashmere, Bedford cord and silk, from
?1 19 to 515 50.
Shetland veils, 10c
Worsted mittens, 10a
Colored dresses, In flannel and cash
mere, 89o up.
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MEN'S
GLOVES.
Over 65 feet of counter room for Men's
Gloves alone more than double the space
devoted to these goods by any other local
concern.
AT 51 Elegant Pique stitched import
ed Dogskin Gloves; tan, gray, English
red, etc, with 2 patent clasps; worth 51.50.
AT 5L50 Perrin's' celebrated Kid
Gloves, in latest colors and stitchings;
usually sold at 52.
AT 51.50 Our own Importation of
English Fori stock Gloves, in latest red
tan shades. Every pair warranted; none
genuine unless the" letter "K" is stamped
on clasp; worth 52.75.
AT 51.75 Dent's celebrated English
Gloves, with patent clasp and large pearl
buttons; newest shades and stitchings. All
the lash ion in the East; worth 52.75.
!3F"Gloves lor Rivermen, Brakemen,
Motormen, Iron Workers, etc, from
39c up.
For this large Enameled Iron
Mantel Clock; guaranteed to be
i reliable timekeeper: sold in
jewelry stores tor 54.50.
$2.95
For a pair
of these
iwu Beautiful
Silver-Plated Fig
ures; 13 in. high;
very prettv; regu
lar price 57.50.
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$1.58
For beau
titul Jap
anese and
Enam'd Coal Vases;
each one containing
a heavy iron coal
bucket; regular
price 52.00.
CORSET
SPECIALS.
AT 39c Perfect fitting, long and medi
um waist corsets, made of Jean, witn
sateen stripes, black, drab, ecru or
white, worth 75c
AT 75c A lot of odds and ends, in
cluding Mine. Warren's Imported Prima
Donna, L G, P. K, H. S. and R. G.,
worth from 51 50 to 52 50.
AT$M)r. Ball's, Dr. Warner's, W. B,,
C B. and Featherbone celebrated corsets,
worth 51 50.
AT 51 69 The genuine a P. and P. D.
corsets, worth 52 60.
AT 24o Children's Featherbone jean
waists, gray and white, patent buttons,
worth 60a
FREEeWORSET,
A beautiful 3-yard long silk corset lace
goes free with every corset, costing 75c or
more.
LADIES
GLOVES.
$i
$i
For Ladies' 8-Bntton Mousquetalre
GLACE GLOVES.
All the new shades; worth 51.50.
JTor Ladles' fine Glace Glove; everr
pair guaranteed; tan, mode, drab
andblack;Fosterhooks;worth51.50l
For Ladies' S-Button Mousque
talre Suede Gloves, in green,
,iui bine, tan, slate, pearl and
blacs:; all with black trimmings; worth 52.
For Ladies' 4-Button Glace
Gloves, in bine, pink, mode,
niw S11 maam and nan1i
all with large new buttons and beautiful
points; worth 52.
LATHES
HANDKERCHIEFS
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$1.98
BISSEIX'S GENUINE
GRAND RAPIDS
CARPET SWEEPER.
The best make in the country; sold regu
larly at S3.
15C
For large and substantial Japanned
Coal Hods.
Sold everywhere for 35c.
T
3C
For very durable
Japanned Fire Shovels.
Regular price 10a,
i-ob
500 Dozen Imported Hand
kerchiefs, with neat, fancy
border; worth 15c each.
600 Dozen Plain White
Handkerchiefs, with embroi
dered edges; worth 20c each.
500 Doz. Plain White Hand
kerchiefs, with heavy embroi
, dered corners; worth 25c each.
600 Dozen Swiss Embroid
ered Handkerchiefs, in 47
different and entirely new pat
terns: worth 45c each.
250 Dozen All-Silk Hand
kerchiefs, heavily embroid
ered; worth 39c ealh.
800 Dozen Hand Embroid
ered Irish Handkerchiefs,
heavily embroidered. Also lot
Scalloped Handkerchiefs:
i. worth from 35c to 50o each.
Custom
Tailoring.
This department exceeds daily its best
previous records. Better work and lower
prices than ever before are doing it
Regular f40 Suits Made to Order for 530.
Regular 545 Suits Made to Order for 532.
Regular 550 Suits Made to Order for 53&
Regular 510 Pants Made to Order tor 57.
Regular 512 Pants Made to Order for 5&
Regular 516 Pants Made to Order for 510.
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INVESTIGATE
$12.
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i.ooo Men's Single anrl Donrilff.rirnqtrl SMr
Suits, made of Black Cheviots a Thibets, fancy Scotch
Mixtures, in all different shades, plain colored Scotch
Cheviots, interwoven and broken plaids and checks;
every suit made in a faultless style and fitting to per
fection; were originally intended to be sold for $xj,
fi8, $ig, $20, $2i and $22, are now at your dis
posal at
ONLY $12 FOR CHOICE.
It's a big sacrifice for us, but it would be bigger
did we pack away the goods until we would have enough
room to display them. Ask to see the $12 Suits this
week.
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ONLY $15.
This is, indeed, worth reflecting about. Ten
different lots of Men's fine Overcoats, each lot con
taining about 200 garments; some single-breasted,
others double-breasted, all cut in the latest prevail
ing fashions, with lull or half-box back; welt or plain
seams; velvet or plain collars; in Kerseys, Cheviots,
Fancy Scotch Mixtures, Meltons, Beavers, etc.in all
different light, medium and dark shades and colors;
medium or heavy weight; lined with fine Cassimere,
Farmer's Satin or Italian Cloth; positively worth from
520 to $25, will be offered for choice this week
FOR ONLY $15.
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LOOK INTO THIS!
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If there's one fact that even our most jealous
riyali won't dispute, it is the superiority in quality,
make, style and fit of our celebrated clothing for Boys
and Children. Well, some of our handsomest, choicest
and creamiest novelties, including the novel and ultra
fashionaDle Russian Suit, illustrated by accompanying
cut, will go on sale this week for $5. Some are worth
$8; some, $9; some, $10; many, even more. But,
during this sale, when the only object is to lighten our
immense Fall stock, we will give choice of them all for
$5. This includes the new Alfonso, Columbus and
Eton Suits.
PAUSE AND PONDER!
$6.
Fully 2,000 Boys' and Children's Overcoats, com
prising the pick and choice of our superb stock, are
thrown in this forced stock-reducing sale at $6 for
choice. To appreciate the goods, you must see them.
They're all made of the most desirable and exquisite
Imported Beavers, Meltons, heavy Scotch Plaids and
Mixtures, English Chinchillas, etc. Some trimmed
with dark and light Astrakhan fur, including the new
Russian style (illustrated opposite) and the swell Lon
don Ulsters and Reefers. These goods could not ordi
narily be bought below $10, $11 and $12. Now, how
ever, $6 TAKES CHOICE. .
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A $1 WONDER !
To-morrow, Monday, we will give
you another one of those Hat sur
prises, which puzzle and mystify
the dealers fully as much as they
gratify and 'delight our customers.
650 Men's fine Stiff Hats, black or
brown, in very newest fall styles,
guaranteed to be equal in quality,
make and finish to lots of $2.50 and
$3 hats sold in this town. How can
Kaufmanns sell these hats at $1?
The question is on everybody's lips.
Ask our hat man. He is as jnuch
of a wonder as these $i hats. But
theorizing is useless. Buying is
practical. Get one of these $1 hat3
to-morrow and be happy.
KAUFMANNS
FIFTH AVENUE
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SMITHFIELD ST.
KAUFMANNS
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