r -id y ;- 12 THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 7, 1892. . - ;i. q?nei5b graPrig mgf. a A very useful garment for the privacy of the boudoir may be md up in plain or gtamped flannels, with lace garniture at the throat and wrists. A glance at the picture will show what is meant. Ai a rule inch negliges are not permitsible in dining or living rooms, although with a little thought and .moderate expenditure they may be made to assume quite a dressy and coquet tish look. It also depends upon the wearer. It will be remembered that when the messengers arrived to inform the Princess A Ktglige Drest. Victoria that she was Queen of England, that ladv, then not mucli more than a girl in her teens, had not yet risen, but, spring inc out of bed, and snatching up the first neelige that presented itselt, she met the dicnified Ministers with such a charming grace and composure that thev never once thought of the inappropriate toilet As the great majority of homes fall within the category of modest ones, it be hooves the lady of the manse to exercise economy with regard to dress, and make the hard-earned dollar go as far as possi ble. In view of this fact, I recommend to your notice the sleeveless velvet casaque, which you may wear over any dress, and thus often impart to it a look of newness and tiddiness. Black, probably, would be more likely to go with the largest number of dresses but there are neutral tones which hormonize with almost everything. These casaques are at present very modhb, and in addition to the fact that they are easily made and quite inexpensive, they are, as a rule, very becoming. If you wish to attain a little more bril liant effect, you may trim with fur and fit a plaswcn to your gown. It is at times quite A BROKEN "Yes," said ray friend the General, "yon mav boast of the forms and solemnities of your civil tribunals, of your oaths and affi davits and rigid cross-examinations. What are they but retrenchments which prove that perjury is an acme foe. Now, in the army it is pride, not lear, that is the sale guard. The word of an officer on his honor as a soldier and gentleman is never doubted." "Yet an officer is human?" "There are men and men, sir. It is a matter of education, which becomes an in stinct. A soldier's word is a tacrament, and is so recognized by the army regula tion"." "Oh, well, the Roman soldiers did some times desert their standard, turn their back: on the enemy, and abandon their General Catalme and Antony lived, as well as Brutus snd Scipio. Come now, did voa neer know an officer to break his word?" "Hum!" The General looked serious and even sad. "I do remember one case; but it nas excusable. Sir, most excusable. Poor young fellow' so handsome, so gallant. After all these years I can see him as he sat erect and manful on his horse, his face livid, his lips bitten, the drops of agony streaming (rom his brow. He was tempted beyond moral strength and he yielded a grievous fault, lor which he wofully atoned." "Tell me about it, pray; not as it im. pressed you, but Iroin the beginning?" 'From the egg to the apple, eh? You sec, we old soldiers are not forgetful of our Litimty. Well, I will, though the tak is a melancholy one. During one of the later j ears of the Rebellion I was rtationed in a Boughtern .Atlantic State and had command of tbe outpost. On either side of us was a river; beyond these, dense morasses. In front, about IT miles distant, was a city, held by the enemy and filled with military store. And 25 miles beyond was another hostile town. A railway ran between the rivers, and furnished communication be tween these tivo places" "Does an outpost require any definite force?" "No. That depends on the extent of the country to be guarded. In this instance my lront covered fie miles, and I had a brig ade two regiments of lnlantry, a regiment of cavalry, and lour pieces ot artillery a fine command. I also had a feu men from the engineer corps, and one of these at the peril ot his life, too, lor he would have been shot if captured had drafted a topo graphical map of tne surroundiug country. From this I planned an expedition on the enemy s outpost. I detailed an officer of tried intrepidity. Captain Drown, to make a detour with h'is company to the right Hank "and rear. All night thev marched througn the swamp and impenetrable thicket, a. distance of oxer 25 miles,and yet kept n reserve of nrength and pluck for the morron's fighting. It was most gallantly achieved. Meanwhile I set out two hours belore daybreak with 1,500 men, marching in three columns along the three practicable roads. Ei erything trans pired in accordance with my fondest antici pations. As soon as we engaged the enemy Captain Brown seized tho bridge in their rear and advanced boldly, making a tre mendous noise." "A la Chinese?" "The Chinese are no fools with their ket tledrum, sir. Warfare is a royal game, In v Rich finese often xrins. Captain Brown left a portion ot his scanty command in the rear, which nssntned the anpearance of a re ten c to the bewildered foe. They believed that they were surrounded and by an" over whelming force, and so they yielded. When the Captain joined me we found that we had barged a Southern Brigadier Gen eral, with his itafli sereral pieces of artil lery, 50 horses, among which was a famous black stallion renowned from the James to the Gnli; at least a hundred men, besides an J J$Q& Jks-&3- n SSHJe astonishing how one of these sleeveless casaques will furbish up a last year's dress and give the stamp of notel'ty. Floeette. Slashed Sleeves Are Very Prettr. Sleeves are extravagances in"which may "be traced features belonging to all periods and peoples. An otherwise modest gown of sombre color breaks out in a blaze of color at the shoulder or at the elbow, where gay silk or satin or velvet flash through slashes in the material. When these slashes obtain at the shoulder the sleeve is copied from the Huguenot dress in the sixteenth century; when the slashes appear at the el bow it it from Venice that the fancy comes. Another moit surprising kind of a sleeve is that which consists of a long drooping puff, falling well toward the elbow, and slashed up the entire length on the outside. Inside this puff the arm appears covered with a close sleeve of rich and brilliant brocade, or of silk in some vivid contrast to the oatside. The two sleeves most worn are the Empire, which has a very full, short puff, with a long, clone sleeve below It, and the 1S30 sleeve, which has a drooping puff, sometimes quite one yard in circumference, falling to the elbow and supplemented by a close cuff, frequently of a different material And it not content even with this, over this puff there may fall a drapery of another color, richly embroidered or braided, or a broad ruffle of velvet, four or five inches in width, lined with silk and box plaited into the armhole, standing -out aggressively from the shoulder until a little, slight woman measures from sleeve tip to sleeve tip a most astonishing number of inches. A black brocade gown recently worn at a function of great importanoe had a crimson velvet outer cap to the sleeve, embroidered in gold and jewels, this bit of color giving an air of great distinctionto the otherwise somber but rich gown. Silk Skirts In Great Demand. Bilk petticoats' for evening wear are, if possible, more elaborate than ever. One model is of green and crimson shot silk, the lower edge alternately frilled with red and green silk. .Narrow ruffles of rich black lace fall over these, the upper edges of both being threaded in and out with bebe rib bons in the combined colors. Another of pink and silver shot taffeta ilk is similarly made, and trimmed .with Fedora lace. The description of one such hand ome article of dress will give the idea of scores more or less elaborate. Silk skirts simply made and lined with outing flannel or delaine for warmth are superseding the striped and plaided wools that have been the staple fabric for winter skirts tor many years. Another variety shows the outer material of cashmere in dark or bright colors ana the lining of taffeta silk. Skirts of this description nrodnce the desired fashionable rustle and" swish as the wearer walks about. Kid Sandals From Abroad. Kid sandals in the most (esthetic tints, such as old rose, reseda green, pale lemon, terra cotta, deep gold and electric blue, have crossed the water to captivate by their unique prettiness the hearts of the maids and madames. The sandals are in reality only designed for boudoir use, though the owner may if she likes wear them in the reception room when receiving a few femi nine intimates. The foot covering is in sandal shape, with the addition of tiny kid Vandykes about the top, each one of which is edged with rich, though narrow, lace. A shower of tiny mock gems has studded toe and Vandykes with sparkling stones, and the crossing sandal straps, which are sometimes of kid, but more frequently of ribbon, are thickly embroidered with jewels. Although the tinted sandals are lavontes, those in plain wbite or blacK Kid are worn by many in preference. Comino 11 Fut The most fashionable waists are either PAROLE. immense quantity of military stores. We dismantled the bridges as well as we could, and then we made off, and quickly, too." "Why so?" "Because reinforcemeuts had been tele graphed for to that further city on our ap proach, and were hurrying thither as last as steam could urge them. We had done too well to risk a Pjrrhic victory. Well, be fore we started, Captain Brown Drought the Brigadier General before me, a fine appear ing lellovr, splendid with new regalia. My friend, the General, paused and puffed thoughtfully on his cigar. 'I suppose you anticipate the sequel and wonder why I didn't suspect," he observed. "Naturally." "Well, I am looking back, and the light now is Tery clear. The lamp of the future has its forward slide closed, you know, and even what we see we do not comprehend. Besides, Macrane had given his parole, and its sanctity was a shield from shameful con jecture. I thought he had whispered some cheer of a speedy exchange, which would have been realized, too, ha'd I but had a chance for intercession. Bnt t continue. When we reached our camp the paroles n ere reduced to writing by the Adjutant and signed by the respective prisoners, nnd after this formality was concluded we considered them our guests. " 'I'm sorrv for you, General, I said. "lis the fortunes of war.' "'Rather malignant ones for me,' he re plied with a grim smile. 1 had just won my star. Still' " 'We will make your comfort our pleas ure,' I protested. 'If you and your staff will give me your parole, jou shall know no restraint.' He laid his hand on his sword. '.No, no!' I continued. 'Keep your sidearms and your horses.' " 'I pledge you my word, on my honor as an officer and a gentleman, that I will not attempt to escape,' said the captive chief tain, and so, likewise, repeated each One of his btaff. ""Tis sufficient, gentlemen,' I replied. 'We must now ride briskly to camp.' "At this juncture Captain Brown ad- ranced with anottier prisoner wno n&a been held by his reserve guard. "'Good God 1 Macrane,' exclaim edx the Brigadier,' did they take you? My poor iellow, how unfortunate, how terriblel' " 'Yes, General. The clergyman had just finishe d his prayer. I had jiut kissed my wile for the first time,' said the young officer, as he sat erect and soldierly as I have recalled him, but the personification of despair. , ' "His commander looked at me wistfully, as if tempted to make intercession. Then his face grew stern. 'Tis the fortunes of war,' he repeated, bitterly. 'Give your parole, Macrane.' "Tbe young officer placed his hand ou his sword, but threateningly. He glanced about him. There was no lane of escape through the masses of blue. 'I I pledge my word on my honor as an officer and a gentleman, that I will not at tempt to escape,' he said, and as he spoke his isce grew evtn more ashen. " 'Eu avant, Messieursl' and away we rode. ' "After a little I beckoned Captain Brown to me and talked with 1dm apart. ' 'Where did you get this Macrane, Cap tain?' I asked. 'He wasn't with the others.' ' 'No indeed, General. It's quite a story, and I wish, lor one,, that it hadn't hap pened. Last evening, just after sunset, as we were winding our way through the swamp, sometimes sinking waist deep, as you may judge from tfifc appearance ot my men, we came unexpectedly upon solid ground and a clearing. Before us stretched evident signs of civilization. We cautious ly advanced through'what had once been a well-ordered plantation and neared an old fashioned, widespread mansion, comfortable with the outhouses about it like a hen with her brood. "Xbe house was aglow with light and air waited lrom it fragrant with flowers. round or slightly pointed, with corselets or girdle. The-short Empires aro much, worn, but are by no means in the majority. 8isqle sleeve buttons are larger than ever. They aro worn chiefly by men and women who affect masculine dress, and are in dead KOld. For stout women we recommend the new 'seven-gored Trench skirt: for slender ones, the latest seamless skirt, which is made of goods wldo enough to place the solvago edges at th e waist and hem. While the mode and beigo shados have rather been pat aside, tan that runs into golden brown is on the topmost wave of success Tho new electric blues, under the name of Oriental aud Tolande. are lovely colon. By midwinter It U expeoted that tno appearance of women will warrant the saying, "any color, so that It is rod." Wrrn the short-als ted Empire gowns should always be worn tho very short, low French corset, which is merely a support, without at alt confining the waist. To at tain the slim effect under a ptln cesse dress, and also for weur with a taut, tailor-made costume, the very lone reed-bonod corset is the proper choice. Kot a few fashionable women profer the corded waists of various makes and moulds when they wear tho Em pire toilet or .tho graceful tea gown. ' Kleiit's liquors are tbe best, and yet the cheapest. Call on him and he will explain. Holiday Goods Now Open. We nave thought It best to havo no "open ing," but are now ready with tho largest nnd finest assortment we have ever shown of fine fancy goods in leather, porcelain, china, brnnzo, etc.: calendars, albums, tollot cases and number'ess small articles. Early cus tomers have every advantage of fresh and complete stock. Jos. Eichbaum & Co., 48 Fifth avenue. Couches 1 i Every one of our own manufacture. 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It is tbe realization or these things that makes the wise; it is the neglect of these things that constitutes the foolish woman. It should bo cdrefnlly borne In mind, however, that no other whiskey is medicinal or furnishes the qualities re quired lor preserving the life and bringing health. wed At the rear a lot of negroes were peering so intently through the blinds is not to notice us. I led a file of my men stealthily along tbe broad veranda and stationed them bv the open windows on the front and side. I gazed into the parlor. There was an affect ing sight. The company was gathered to gether, mostly of women, and aged ones, ton. Every head was bowed. " Opposite to me stood a gray-haired clergyman, his trembling hands spread in benediction over the heads of a young couple kneeling before him a Confederate officer in full rig and as fair a girl as I have ever seen. The prayer euded.' The happy pair arose and embraced. Friends flocked around them in congratulation. I stepped forward with revolver in hand, and as I did so a soldier advanced through each win dow and stood as motionless as a statue of fate. " ' t'You must surrenderl"l cried as I cov ered Macrane. "'There was an agonizing scream. The sweet-faced bride sank senseless on her husband's arms, restraining him through her clinging from any rash resistance. Ab, it was pitiable, but what could I do, and what could he do? Despite the wailing, the entreaty, the awful malediction, I led him away. He neve? spoke. I heard his voice for the first time just now, when he gave his parole. And. General, I've been sorry ever since. Though I'm proud of our success, I wish that this raid had neve'r oo currod.' " 'Tut, tut, man, Iremonstrated, 'you are hipped and fagged out, and no wonder. Get a good night's rest and you'll be far less morbid. Warfare at best is an nnspeakable horror, hut we must keep our eyes fixed on the glorious goal of peace, and not heed the specters that throng the pathway.' ' "The Captain saluted and withdrew to his post, but I could see that he was de jected and distressed. A brave heart is ever a tender one. On we rode. One way led us past a crossroad which sprang from a wood. There was a slight elevation to its left, and this presented a startling spectacle to us. A young woman, clad In white, with a long veil flo&lin; in disorder about her, and with orange blossoms still clinging to her dark tresses, all disheveled, was watching our approach intently, with hand .shading her eyes. "By her side, supporting her and seem ingly dissuading ncrstay, was an aged man, whose venerable locks strayed lrom his shoulders like another veil. .As our captive Brigadier General and staff prance'd by thev exchanged anxious glances, and gallantly dotted their caps. By no look or gesture did the young woman heed their courtesy. But when Macrane appeared bv the side of Catitain Brown, with hnirorl linnd and melancholy bearing, then a clear, thrilling note -penetrated the air: " 'Ralph, Ralph! Oh, my husband!' "QuicK struck the'spurs, and away to her side dashed the youug officer. I saw him bend tenderly over her. I saw her face light with hope, with rapture. Their lips met and lingered, and then Macrane joined us transfigured, for his cheeks were glow ing, and his eyes wereasparkle. His bride, yielding to the urgency of her companion and upheld by him, disappeared within the windings of the wood." "The diflorcnt members of the staff "were allotted to different ones of my officers for entertainment, Macrane continuing with Captain Brown, while I made the brigadier myspecial charge. And well they fared, you may be sure. I know their leader did, for after an elaborate dinner, of which my colored boy never thereafter ceased to boast, as he toasted 'Better days' in a glass of champagne, he gravely remarked that it was the first time he had dined since the outbreak of the war. "He meant it, too, poor fellow; even the most distinguished Southern officers were forced to content themselves with a Spartan fare, and scanty at that a fact which should mitigate our indignation over the Srivation which our captured soldiers en nred. "It was early the next morning that Cap ain Brown came to my quarters pale and anxious, '"General hrsald, 'Lieutenant Macrane Jit Was a Harden Squire L. A. Holtzman,of Braddock, yesterday conoluded the inquest into the death of Edward McGlade, who disd in the Braddock lockup. The jury found that death had been caused by "rough handling and abuse received from T. J. McWilliams while he was arrestingMcGlade." MoWlll iams" was employed as a policeman at the Edgar Thomson Steel Works. 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Yale's Bemedles for removing Wrinkles, Developing the Bust, turning: gray hair back to its original color and on all matters oertalnlnjr to Beautr. Mme. Yale is the only recogntzed Beauty Scientist. She can make an old face young again and all women beau tiful. ADDBESS ALL LETTERS MME. M. YALE, Mail Dapt, Temple of Beauty, 146 STATE ST., CHICAGO, ikjL. OC7-WSU is -missing. He has escaped.' . " 'Escaped 1 Impossible I Why, he gave his parole.' " 'He has broken it. Sir. There can bq no doubt about it The black stallion is also gone. "The famous black stallion which I had ordered picketed apart, and on which I had hoped to witch the world with my noble horsemanship! How vexatious! For a moment my vanity made me oblivious of what had really happened; but for a moment only. " 'When did you miss Macrane?' I asked sharply. ' " 'Last evening, Sir. Then why dldnt you report his absence at once to me?' " 'I didn't have the heart, Sir. I "'Stop, Captain Brown. Not another word, or I shall be compelled to demand your sword, Sir. I understand; that is, I would understand were I not bound to ignore my suspicions on account of your gallant conduct yesterday. Take a file of men, surround that old mansion, and do your utmost to recapture the fugitive. Be as vigilant as you have been remiss.' " 'General, you may depend on me.' "He hastened away. I soon heard the tramp of tbe men announcing his departure. But his mission proved fruitless, as I be lieved it would. An noon Captain Brown returned and reported th'at he had ap proached tbe house stealthily aud thrown a cordon about it; that no living sight or sound greeted him. The outhouses were empty, the chimneys smokeless, the win dows boarded, the mansion abandoned. "When I reported this escapade to the .Brigadier, he looked both chagrined and relieved. "'lam mortified, of course,' he said: 'but not asfindignant as I ordinarily would be at such a breach ot faith. I can't help it My sensibilities applaud, even while my judgment condemns. They were so very fond of each other. They had been lovers since they were little ch'ildren, and hud wanUcred" hand and hand through this woodland like Paul and Virginia. Agnes that is the girl's name, God bless her, I love her as my daughter is an orphan and practically homeless. v i " Their marriage had been the plan and dream of months, and had at length seemed feasible. For while, of course, we had heard of you," General, and warningly, we did not anticipate so daring a foray. Poor Macranel He was crazed with despair. Had the foul fiend offered him freedom in exchange for his soul, he would have jumped at tbe bargain.' " 'Ahl' I thought to myself, 'the foul fiend did tempt, and the unfortunate young man did yield. Too late will he learn that the stains of dishonor are indelible.' "Time passed bv rapidly, as it always does in warfare Perhaps it is the presence of death that makes it so fleet The Brigadier was exchanged. Whether he satisfactorily explained his capture so soon after promotion, I never heard. The fol lowing spring brought me on official busi ness to the fortress, which was the depart ment headquarters. As I concluded the matters required of me, the General com manding said: 'By the way, we have had a curious court-martial cose here lately, con cerning which you must know something.' " 'What is that, pray?" " 'A young Southern officer h.as just been tried and condemned as a spy. His name is Ralph Macrane.' ' 'Macranel A spyl " 'Yes, he was captured leading his men in a desperate, a forlorn charge. 'TU a marvel he was taken alive. He seemed to court death. No wonder, though; he must have appreciated the consequences of ar rest, tie had broken his parole and re turned to open warfare; and you know that this rendered him liable to be treated as a spy under the Articles of War of every civi lized nation; and I suppose the Confederacy is as much civilized as It is a nation.' " 'Yes, but' " OH, 1 know! Yon will claim that there. were extraordinary and mitigating oircnm-' stances, that private matters and not fanat icism were the cause of his dishonorable conduct So I thought at first; bat nothing WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY Of this week during opr Clearance Sale will be MOST IMPORTANT DAYS FOR THE LADIES, as on these days we shall offer some wonderful surprises in Jackets and Furs. Of course, we do not limit the sale of these garments at the prices named to these two days, but such goods at such prices will not go begging for customers. The early bird story will apply here with great force. CT-A-CZKIIEiTS. TPt PI Our entire stock of . Jackets, over 10,000, both Ladies' and Misses', will be on sale at the following enormous reduction from regular prices. The stock has been divided into six lots. LOT 1: All $5 and $6 Jackets now goat ' $3.98 LOT 2: All $9, $10 and $1 1 Jackets . are now $6.75 LOT 3: All $12, $13, $14 and $15 Jackets now go at. . . .$9.50 LOT 4: All $16. $18 and $20 Jackets now go at.. .$12.75 LOT 5: All $23, $25 and $30 Jackets now go at $18 LOT 6: AH $35. $40, $45 and $50 Jackets go at $23 HOLIDAY GOODS. 300 TO 400 MARKET ST. ot the eort. We wre about sending for you when he saved us from further trouble, and uncertainty, too, by openly avowing that he gave you his parole with the delib erate design of breaking it, that he had used his eye to advantage while at your camp, and had furnished valuable informa tion to our enemy. You had a sharp en gagement three days after his escape, did you not?' " "Yes, indeed. Almost a surprise.' "'It would have been a complete sur prise for any officer except you,' said the Department Commandergraciously. 'Well, he admitted that the tidings he brought were the cause of it' "Imoossible! The villain!' " 'Ah, you see. After this what could w.e do hut condemn him. Our findings have been approved, and he dies to-morrow at daybreak.' " Here my friend the General paused again and puffed as it his cigar was a true consoler. "I don't like your Articles of War," I protested. "They are a Procrustean bed in which one is either hewed or stretched. I can readily Imagine how a heedless young man who firoke his parole but gave no com fort nor assistance to the enemy might be condemned unjustly." "Had such been the case Macrane un doubtedly would have been reprieved, but he pleaded guilty. And I believe even in your civil tribunal the Judge dons the black cap when this occurs. No, no; the Articles of War are blameless; they, could not pro vide against the agony of a bruised heart Despite my horror at his conduct, from a sudden impulse I asked the Commander whether I might see the condemned. He acquiesced at once, and sent me to him under direction of his orderly. "I shall never forget the expression of the young officer's face as I entered. He wai standing by a , small grated window gazing up into the western skies all radiant with the glories of sunset That look, so ethereal, so exalted, was so pitiable in the intensity of its yearning that the tears coursed down my cheeks as I spoke. "'Macrane, Macrane,' I cried. 'What have you done? Why have you destroyed yoprseli?" He turned. He grasped my hand. He smiled. And my tears gushed forth anew. " 'Agnes is dead,' he said. " 'You never played the spy. Yon never betraved my post,' I protested. " 'She is dead,' he repeated. 'My fair one. and we were so happy together. I sought death at the head of my command; and it fled from mc Yet even through its escape shall I find it again.' " 'It shall not be.' " 'Good-bye, General. I reiterate my treachery to you. .And remember, too, that to-morrow I shall go to my death as blithely as I rode to my bride on the fiery black stallion through the mazes ot the woodland. For1 there also she awaits me.' "He turned once more to the window. J and in the ruddy glow ot tne sunset, wnicn always seems a pledge of returning day, I saw him for the last time. What could I do?' I had no proof. My suspicions would be laughed to ecorn. After a sleepless night, an hour before dawn I monnted my horse and rode rapidly from the fortress. Yet. just as the east was repeating the glow ot the west and announcing its beneficent promise fulfilled, I heard the sharp crack ot musketry, and I knew that Macrane once more had been faithful to his trust " "Twas the fortune of war,' qnoth my friend, the General 'For lore is the con flict in which the vanquished never breaks his parole.'" Ntu York Times. , Duquesno Theater The Barone.ss Blanc comes to the Du qnesne Theater next week with her play ot "Deception." This lady, it is said, has histrionic .talent, and, besides being an ex cellent artist, Is a keen, shrewd business -woman, bhe is careiul to be consulted in all the details of her tour and frequently suggests ideas that would do credit to many a manager. Miss Lillian Russell has declined the in vitation to be present at any matinee today. NEW -VTjJr PERS Here's a Wrapper chance. Match it if you can. 3,000 Ladies' Wrappers, exactly like illustration, with double Watteau back, full Bishop's sleeve, lined waists of best indigo blue calico or elegant flannelette at 79c. Sells elsewhere at 93c AND $1.25. HAS BEEN A GOOD BOY. Judge Hawkins Gives John Trimble a Certificate of Character. HE OBEYED HIS FATHER'S WILL. Land Surveyors Receive a Eeprimand lrom Judge JlcClnng. THE MEWS OP THE COUNT! COURTS In the Orphans' Court yesterday Judge Hawkins handed down a decree in the matter of the distribution of the proceeds from the sale of the property of the "Ben" Trimble estate. The question raised was as to the compliance of John Trimble with the terms of the will of Ben Trimble which gave him a one-eighth interest in the estate provided he showed a disposition to lead a sober and industrious life. John Trimble sold his interest In the es tate, a one-fonrtb of the whole including the one-eighth under the will and a one eighth he purchased, to Magistrate Mc Kenna. When the property was finally sold and distribution about to be made of the proceeds, the question was asked if John Trimble had complied with the con ditions of the will. If not the one-eighth involved would go to the other heirs. Tes timony was taken and yesterday Judge Hawkins decided that Jofin Trimble had complied with the terms and had showed a disposition to lead a sober and industrious life. The one-fourth interest of Magistrate Mc Kenna is worth about $20,000. EXECUTI0N8 AGAINST STUD. Ten Creditors for orse Amounts Poshing Their Claims. A large number of execntions were issued yesterday. Ten were issued against B. F. Eynd. five against Fisher & Co. and five against S. Nogler, of the firm of Fisher & Co. The writs agalnst Eynd were: Curl Hutchinson Lumber Company, $2,671 CO; John L. .Roper Lumber Company, $802 02; Bliss & Van Beeken, $431 09; Young Ss Fulton Lumber Company, $884 31f Penn sylvania Door and Sash Company, $155 97. Albert Pack Lumber Company, $1,088 64; M. G. Brown Lambed Comnanv. $633 78: a G. Purvis & Co., $3,254 79: W. G. Cowan, $8,794 30; Barbour & Co., 52,756 75. The writs against Fisher & Co. were: Stein Ss Co., for $1,053 63; Valentine & Kabinowitz, $605 30; M. is. Hlrscli 8: Co., $264 75; B. Katzenslein, $473 50; Oron helmer & Baroch, $769 25. The writs against S. Nogler were: Standard Glove Company, for $179 80; Oronheinier & Baruch,'$736 50; M. B. Hirsch&Ca,$192; Stern & Co., $554; Valentine &Babinowitz, $417 80. Other executions issued were: S. Buben stein against S P. Stern, $7.604 19; John A. .Best against Harriett M. and C C Kerr, $873 CO; McKeesport Council Ha 100, Jr. O. V. A. M., against H. W. Gray. $400; Henry Laudfeld against J. F. Stookdale, $1,2G0. Reprimanded tbe Surveyors. The suit of Sarah Martin againsl Fred erick Drewes and Edward and Anna Fred ericks is'on trial before Judge McClung. The case is a dispute about the boundary line between the farms of the plaintiff and defendants, both claiming a strip about three feet in width. The suit was tried onoe before, bnt two surveyors differed ten feet in running a line 20$ feet On their testimony hinged the case, and Judge Mo Olung lectured the surrsyors, told them to ADVERTISEMENTS. NEWMARKETS. 500 Ladies' Newmarkets, also Misses', o'fthe latest style, with deep Military Cape or Watteau Back, Fur-trimmed. Sold for $15. $18 and $20. We Will Close Them Out at a Children's Fur Sets are in great demand. There is no nicer Christmas gift than an elegant Muff and Collar. We offer remarkable bargains in these at 69c, 89c, $1.25, $1.40 up to $12; all full size Muff and Collar. 1,000 $2 Muffs at 98c. m 4 a OS' m ill f Isur iIL M Jul 9J ai 2.1 An immense line of Holiday Goods suitable for Christmas presents is now on exhibition. Don't wait till the last moment; make your selection now. maka another survey and postponed the further trial ot the case. Yesterday it came up again. A Bid GRIST OF BILLS Turned Ontby the Grand Jury at Its Session Yesterday. The grand jury yesterday returned the following true bills: Ambrose McKenua, Bobert Koehler, J? W. Andersou, Arnold Dorn, John Coshefska, Martha Samberg and Hugh Boyel, larceny and receiving stolen oods; A. T. Chase, Antonio Burow ski, Michael Varley, false pretense; Daniel Vaughn, George Kelley, James Cowley, Patrich Morrisey, John and Mary Shxy and John J. Irwin, assault and battery: Newton Green, riot; Sheridan Crumine and Thomas Miles, carrying concealed weapons; Quinn Schaffer felonious assault and carrving ooncsaled weapons; James N. Hanlon, Tom Butler and John Sasko, aggravated assault and battery; John D..1. ..Hi- lUtm. nn Dnn.U- nnA ivith- UUJIK. BGlAlii lllfUUi '! UUU'IUJ IIU i.i.u- out a license; Ciarinda Wentley and James Cowley, malicious mischief; Tames Sulli van, Jsmes Doran and Richard Swan, bur trlarv: Thomas Keezan. felonious assault The ignored bills were G. W. Fryock, felonious assault and battery; John Klo man and Charles Heller, larceny and re ceiving stolen goods; John Kloman, fraud; William Lasey, assault and battery; Lillie Bennett, larceny by bailee; Thomas Young, pointing firearms. HAPPY WHILE THEY HAD MONEY. Mrs. Bills Gets a Divorce After a Brier Married Life. A divorce was granted yesterday in the case of Margaret F Bills against Henry Bills. The testimony showed that it had baen a runaway match. The couple went to Cincinnati, O., In December, 1889, and were married. Bills lived there with his wife as long as her money lasted and then ill-treated and deserted her. She returned to her home in Pittsburg, where she has been for two years. It transDired that Bifls had traveled under the name of Seed and bad a lormer wife still living. Mrs. Bills sued for a divorce on the ground of desertion. Itetlred From the World. In the Criminal Court yesterdey for lar ceny, Thomas Welsh was sent up for 2 years; B. Cunningham, 2 months; George .Harris, 1 year: B. J. Day, 18 months; Amelia Markowsky, 8 months, and George Kennedy, 4 month's. For assault aud bat tery Harry Oioget was sent up for 30 days, and John Bossinger was convicted of the same charge. Anna McColIough was con victed of keeping a disorderly house in Al legheny, and D. Bicotta was convicted of larceny. Dismissed th-e Exceptions. Judge Hawkins yesterday handed down a decision dismissing the exceptions filed by W. C. Bafferty to the account of J. IC Torrence in the estate of Mrs. Anna E. Bafferty. The excepant desired to have the accountaut surcharged with $15,952 23 claimed to be due her estate from McClure & Co. The Court decided the estate was not entitled to the amount claimed and dismissed lbs exceptions. , Appealing for Ills life. Atterney W. A. Hudson yesterday 'took an appeal to the Supreme Conrt in the case of George Strajier, who was convicted of murder in the first degree and sentenced to death for the killing of Joseph Brandt. The case will come up for a hearing in Jan uary at Philadelphia. To-Day1 Trial Lists. Common Plea So. 1 Knoedor ys Breen, MoBrlda vs O'Connor. Bovard ot al va Ful ton, Mngele vs Kane. Simpson vi Gray :ftt:r,s. 300 Ladies' London Seal- skin Capes, 19 inches lone, lined with best satin, sold elsewhere for 10 and $11. Our sale price is only a Make a note of it. Genuine Alaska Seal Jackets in latest style, with 4-inch Reefer, large blocked collar, at S150. These are worth $200. have but 10 of them. We 300 TO 400 MARKET ST. Tarr vs Brown, Hartman et al vs Pittsburg Incline Plane Company, MUllgan vs Be formed Presbyterian Consregatlon, Mo Canley vs Pennsylvania Hallway Company, Wolfvs Porter. Kedderv3 Sorter. Common Plea So. a Stewart vs Pittsburg Traction Company, StolTel vs Callahan, Hnsson vs Masson, Taney et al vs Taney, McClintnck & Co. vs Bird, Fellprs Kap. pora vs Klein et nx., Neverllne vs Jlorris, Patterson vs Jone3 etnx. City of Allegheny vs Burjer. Common Pleas So. 3 Specialty Glas Com pany vs Irwin. Stronggv vs Beainer, Frnd beror vs Barctv. Bnntdorfyn Allegheny ee al, Smyers vs Henkol, Prenil vs Wagner, lilaCK V9 -I). 4& J. 1. A. .l, J1JUI1UI1 VS XUbCS, Trauorman & Bro. vs Fanlliaber. Criminnl Court Commonwealth vs F. C. Kegley. Edward E. Carnthers. Frank C. Itced, ffra. Butler, Patrick Morrisey, James Doran (3). Kicliard Stvan (3). Tnnmas Keegane, Michael Dnlaco (2), John Stacy, Antonio Bnrowskie, Arnold Dorn, Hnzh. Boyle, James N. Hanlon, J. W. Anderson (2), Qulnn Schaffer, Newton Green et aL, Sheri dan Crumine, Thomas Miles, John Boyle (2), George Kelly. The Ztnm of the Courts. Is the suit of Joseph Buehofcr V3 Georga and John LoefTerC for damages growing out of an arrest for perjury, a verdict for $60 was rendered for the plain tin. AvzUDtcT for tbe defendants was given yesterday in tbe garnishee proceedings of Mellon Bros, azalnst G. C. Moll and others, garnishees of David Hiltz. Ik tbe United States Circuit Court yester day United States District Attorney Lyon entered suit against Jennings Bros. A Co., owners of tho West Penn Steel Works, charclnj? them with dumping Into the river and obstructing the channel. Iir the suit of John McGuire and his son against tbe J. B. Slierritf Manufacturing Company for damages for injuries to tha son while in tlio defendants' employ, ver diets were given yesterday for $200 for each or the plaintiff. A VEnmcT of $1,590 for the plaintiff was given in tho suit or Isabella Carruthers against tbe Carrie Furnace Company. Tho case was for damages for the death of the plaintiffs husband, who was 'killed in the defendant's works. A Child Enjoys The pleasant flavor, cen tie action and sooth injr effect or Syrup of Figs, when in need of a laxative, and If the father or mother bo costlvo or billons, tho most grattfylwt re sults follow its use; so that It is the best family remedy Known and every family should have a bottle. CHRISTMAS IS COMtSG. Befer to the Following Assortment for Gifts i Book cases. Blacking cases, Butler1 trays, China closets. Curtain caaos, Card tables, Chiffoniers, Chevals, Cabinets, Chairs, Dressing tablets, Dinlns tables, raset", Euchre taDles, Easy chairs, Fancy chairs, Gold divans. Gold chairs. Hat racks. Hall glasses. Hall diesis. Hanging cabinets, Mantel cabinets. Sluslo cabinets, Mnsic nortfolios. .uivans. Desks, Kockcrs, Iteed chairs. For tall particulars call at warerooms. Kespectinlly, P. C. Sonorcrrcx Sol, 711 Liberty avenue. Yon should by all means go tb Henry Tor. heydon'a. 530 Smlthfleld street, and sea hla display of novelties in silver. GIovo boxes, . Glove menders. Match safes, Snnff boxe, Toilet boxes, Stamp boxes, Bonbon boxos, And hundreds or other thtnss suitaole for tne holiday times. It won't cost you a cont to look at tno goods. Fine Fancy Goods In Bowllderlne Profusion Impossible- to enumeiate coma and see them now open plainly marked at moderate prioo. We are satisfied you will find something to Dlcase you. Come nowv and avoid tbe rush later on. Voa. Eicudacm & Co., 43 Fifth avenue. Eunaorosaxn silk and satin suspenders for holiday presents at iimsfl. Aucz2t & Cc's, 100 Fifth avenue. f i Win JSUMi'mm
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