Hnpr:inii , ,., -rsr rPwK,WpS WES' - 1 J V " k S w-'gjr t v im THE HARBOR CLEAR. All the Barges and Light Coal ' Boats Sent to the Sonth ern Markets. HEAYYTOWS COULD NOT GO The Logstown Dike to Be Built on Major Stickney's flan. HIKERS' STRIKE MAI END SOON. Carnegie Kot Connected With the Eig " Jron Hill Combine. HAPPENINGS IN LOOAL Li BOE CIRCLES The rivermen were strictly in their ele ment Teitenlay, while the operators were knee-deep in work. All n as hustle on the wharf on "Water Btreet, and apparently there was not an unoccupied man about the riTer. A constant stream of river captains and messengers scurried in and out of the coal offices receiving final instructions for the departure of the towboats down the river. The early morning hours saw the departure of most of these boats though they kept departing until late in the afternoon. The marts at the Davis dam registered eight feet five inches, which tully met the expectations of the rivermen, ind every boat possible was taken out The water was not high enonzh lor a heavy shipment of coal boats, though a large num ber of light boats, besides barges, went to the Southern markets. The Point was the rallying place of the fleets, and during the day the river in this neighborhood presented an animated ap pearance. The channel was practically blockaded for a long time. t Keeping the Pilots TJruy. As the steamers with their tows cleared the shore and swung into mid stream many collisions were narrowly averted. The shrill whistle of the tugs as they glided about between the heavily loaded barges of coal was blended with the hoarse toots of the towboats, and together they kept up a deafening din. None of the boats could leave without a parting blast, which was taken up and answered by those still tied to the wharf, and together they made the valley of the Honongjbela echo as it has not done ior a year, because the open ing of the coal boat season is always an ' event of more than usual interest among the rivermen. All the big operators sent out more or less coaL Some had little loaded on ac count of the strike along the river. These had sent out the coal they had loaded on the last rise in July, and the strike being declared soon after left them with little on hand. Others had nearly all their barges loaded, and made every eflort to get them all out. The rule of this rise was light tows, as very few of the steamers took the full number of barges they arc capable of handling. Millions or Rnshels Sent Oat. In all, between 200 and 300 barges and coal boats were taken to the markets of Cincinnati and Louisville. It is estimated there were between 2.500.000 and 4.000.000 bushels. There still re main in the harbor about 1,000,000 bushels, which are loaded on heavy coal boats and could not be moved for lack of water. The coal shippers say tnere is not an urgent demand for coal in the Southern markets, as during the past fire months of low water the railroads have bfguh to ship coal in large quantities. This has kept down the price, so that coal at Cincinnati was selling at 7J cents last week, and yes terdar when barge water was assured it would not bring more than 7 cents, with the prospects of an early drop to 6 cents a bushel This is lower than it is known to have sold at the opening of the season for years and the coal men take a discouraged Tiew of the outlook. Rumors of all kinds were afloat on "Water street about the miners' strike. "Whenever the operators met in any of the offices, it came up for discussion and the possible efiect of the rise was considered from every side with the result that no matter where they started the strike would finally be won by the operators. How the Coal Shippers Argue. The low price of coal rendered it impossi ble to pay on the 3 cent basis, and should the miners not return at the reduction no more coal would be moved this year. This was the way shippers argued and took up the rumor that bv next "Wednesday the strike would be a thing of the past, to prove that they were right. The general belief prevailed yesterday in the offices that the strike would be over by the end of next week. There were no reports from the pools that the miners had signified their willingness to eo back to work at that time. The efforts of the Coal Exchange to have their plan as to the building of the Logs town dike adopted in preference to that of Jlajor Stickney seem to hae been unsuc cessful. It was reported yesterday that the department at "Washinston, after fully con sidering the two plans, had approved those of the Major, and instructed him to build the dike as he desired. The Coal Exchange Snubbed. The Coal Exchange has been taking a very active part in having their ideas as to how this work should be done put :nto ap plication, and had most earnestly protested to the authorities at AVashington to have the old dike rebuilt. Major Stickney wanteds new method adopted, as he con sidered the old plan too antique and unsuited to the present requirement of navigation on the Ohio. Ihe rocky nature of the river bed at Logstown rendered the successful operation of his plan doubtful and did not satisfy the rivermen as to the advisability ot its adoption. A conference was held last week with the rivermen, but no better understanding was reached, so that close upon its conclusion the announcement comes that the plan of Major Stictney's plan had been approved. Much dissatis laction is expressed among the operators at the turn things have taken, as they were led to believe that their efforts would be successful. HOT IN THE COMBINE. The Carnegie Company Has No Con nection 'With the Consolidation. Ihe report that the Carnegie Steel Com pany was interested in the proposed pur chase of all the rolline mills and blast furnaces in the Mahoningand Sheuango val levs by a svndicate of capitalists was de nied by Secretary Lovejoy yesterday. He said that he had heard of the proposed combine, but knew little about it. He stated that should the proposed purchase be effocted it wonld make little difference to tt Carnegie Steel Company, as the policy xretofore pursued would be continued. New Glass Douse. The Eochesler Tumbler Company, ot Rochester, has let a contract for the erec tion of a 14-pot .glass house. The work will be pushed as rapidly as possible so that the furnace can be completed for the next fire. A Lodge Secretly Established. The work of establishing new lodges of the Amalgamated Association is going quietly on. Assistant Pre. dent .McEtot went to ClevelanJ yesterday to establish another local The name of the works in which it is to be put in could not be learned, as it is the intention of the officials to keep the matter quiet until the plant il thoroughly unionized. CHANGED 10 STEEL SAILS. The Edgar Thomson Mill at Braddoct Quits Making Steel Billets. After making steel billets exclusively for a month, the Edgar Thomson Steel "Works at Braddock has resumed work on steel rails. The works when running full can turn out 1,900 tons of steel billets every 21 hours. The market has now been, well enough stocked with billets to be supplied by the Duquesne milk It is reported that the company will soon erect a converting works in Connection with the wire depart ment of that mill. lteese Jones yesterday resigned his posi tion as master mechanic at the Edgar Thomson Steel "Works to accept the super tendencv of the 23-inch, 33-inch and 10 inch mills at Homestead. MOKE MKMBEB3 BHB0LLKD. The Finishers Laying Plans to Organise Another Southslde Lodge. Central Lodge Ko. 2 of the .National Union of Finishers met last night in Sailer's HalL The attendance was pretty good, there being about 50 present There were 22, members admitted, which now brings the number enrolled up to about 200 It was decided to organize another lodge on the Southside, to include the finishers from Oliver's and Byers' mills. This is expected to be done in a short time. The work was reported as progressing favorably and every thing was doing as well as could be ex pected. Another meeting will be held next Saturday evening. HABD TO GET THE F0EHACES HOT. The Starting Up of the Jllllvale Mill At tended With borne Difficulty. Considerable difficulty is being experi enced in getting the puddling turn aces at the Millvale works in good working order. The plant was fired up this week, but so far only one successful heat has been made. The greatest trouble is experienced in get ting the furnaces heated to the proper tem perature. About 200 men are how at work. The plate mill will be started up during the coming week. The Lawrenoeville men have filed many applications lor positions, but so far very few have been given po sitions. HAS LEAENED A LESBOS. A Ennaway Girl Repents of Leaving; a Good Home. Becoming dissatisfied with her home in Altoona, Annie Davis, aged 18, ran away three days ago and came to Pittsburg. She wandered around the city but was unable to find shelter and growing very hungry she appealed for aid yesterday at the Board of Charittes. Here she told the officials that she did not know what possessed her to leave her home in Altoona. She said although she had no mother and father, her aunt, living on First avenue, had been very good to her and all she wanted was to get back to Al toona once more. "When asked her object in coming to this city she answered that she intended looking for work, but on her arrival was afraid that she would get lost if she wandered far from the depot, therefore she did not make a very extensive search ior a position. Annie was finally furnished with trans portation to Altoona, which she received with murh gratitude. She says she has learned a lesson from her recentexperience and will never run away from home again. CAPITJEED OH HIS BE1TJBN. Hartley Brown Is Confined In Jail Charged "With Embezzlement. Lying in a cell at the County Jail is Hartley Brown. Hartley is the colored man who less than one year ago suddenly disappeared from'the city. In his posses sion at the time was a sum of money that he held in trust for a society of whioh he was a member. Brown returned to Pitts burg a few days ago. On his arrival he was arrested on a warrant sworn out by Frank Countree, charging him with embezzlement. Countree when seen yesterday, said the prisoner abont a year ago was elected a memb:r of the Banking Committee ot the Judah Lodge, No. 77, Sons and Daughters of Moses. In connection with his official duties Brown was given $17 a short time alter his election, which he was told to de posit in the bank. Brown started for the institution, but never reached there. On tiie way in a fit of mental aberration he de cided to leave town. He did so, and only returned this week, when he was promptly arrested. He will be given a hearing on Wednesday next before Alderman Qripp. Stole SCO From a Trunk. Alderman McMasters yesterday held 2feal Coyle in J500 for a further hearing on Thursday next. Coyle is charged by Dan iel Kennedy with the theft ot J60. The accused, it is said, entered Kennedy's room at the Hazel Hotel and stole the money from a trunk. GP.AXD SUCCESS. Henrlcks Mnslo Co Ltd. Our opening was even more successful than we anticipated. On "Wednesday onr store was literally jammed, and tne ex clamation or e erybody was one of delight. Wo desiie to state to tliose who did not have an onportunity to visit us during the last two days tliat we snail be pleased to see tliem and escort them through our mam moth warerooms. Wa have a fine stock of pianos and organs on hand just fresh from the lactory, and holiday buyers will do well to investigate our easy payment plan. Send for catalogues. Address, Henrlcks Huslc Co., Ltd., 101 and 103 Firth avenue. Music Boxes for Christinas. ZLEGAST UUSIO BOXES. II. Klebor & Bros.'s annual importation of Christmas music boxes has been received and can now be seen at their store, No. COG Wood street. Tills make of music boxeacan be seen only at Kleber & Bros.'s, they having tlie exclusive sale. This year's exhibit com prises new styles and designs, with new musical effects and producing a more re fined tone than heretofore. They aro beauti ful works of art and can he had at Tory moderate, price. Call early and make a selection.' More open every evening. Newspaper Catalogue. The Catalogue or American and Canadian Newspapers Issued by llesrs. Daucliy & Co., or 27 Park Place, New York, lies upon our table. The edition of 1832 Is fully np to the high standard set by editions of former year-", and is all that could be desired in the convenient and compact arrangement of Its statistics and Information. The feature of a. Droad space for memoranda following the name ot each paper makes It especially valuable to all advertisers. Have Ton Bead Abont It? Mondaymorning we throw our grand stock of clothing open for inspection. Including all the new holiday goods.nnd allow you to pick any overcoat, ulster or suit in our store for $18, even though it be marked $30 or $40. P. C C. a. Clothiers, Corner Grant and Diamond streets. Four fly linen, 2,100 flno collars and cuffs of latest styles. Collars at 7 cents, cuffs, 11 cents. Saxler, Corner Smithfleld and Diamond streotsi Savz money. Ton will save 20 per cent hy buying your "handkerchiefs, gloves, mufflers, suspenders, etc., at Littell's, 203 Smithfleld street. Db Witt's Little Early Bisers. Best pill for biliousness, sick headache, malaria. Tex largest variety of diamond and pearl pendants or any store in the city, at prices ranging from $ IS up, at KInggbacherBros.' special raie, em it oou atrcei. PTHEPEZETSBURG: CASHFOK THE CHIEFS. Estimates for Next Year's City De partment Appropriations. KEEPING THEIR EXPENSES DOWH. Slteht Addition to the Public Eafely Bud get Needed for 1893. i0 INCREASE LIVELY IN THE MILLAGt The chiefs of the citv departments are preparing reports ior the Mayor ot the work in their charge and estimates of ap propriations for 1693. Under the new city charter the chiefs are required to report on these matters on or before December 31. The Mayor examines them and in January ends them to Councils with whatever recommendations he may deem proper. From statementi made yesterday by the chiefs they will ask for little more this year than last. Chief Brown thinks he will require a little more for the .Public Safety Department on account of the in crease in the fire and police forces. In 1891 when the bill was passed authorizing the purchase of new fire apparatus there was a provision in it for GO additional firemen. "Within a month or two Councils have pro vided for 60 additional policemen and four sanitary offioers for the Health Bureau. The extra firemen were put on duty last month, and the police and sanitary officers will be on duty the'first of February, mak ing 104 men added to the payroll, and in creasing the salary list by nearly 95,000. The Public Safety appropriation last year was $800,000. Chief Brown Will Economize In addition to this increased expense Chief Brown must provide a new police station and three new engine houses. Their cost has not been estimated, but architects are figuring on it now. The new police station is to be built in the Twenty-eighth ward. One new engine house is to be erected in the Thirtieth ward, one in the Fifteenth ward and the one on Highland avenue, Nineteenth ward, is to be rebuilt, In order to keep his appropriation down the chief says he will reduce his operating expenses as much as possible in other di rections and will not ask tor any new ap paratus. The improvements made in the fire department down town will, he thinks, make the purchase next year ot a fire boat unnecessary. Yesterday he put into efiect a new order by which oh every first alarm in the downtown district four water engines two chemical engines, two hook and ladder trucks, a patrol wagon and ten policemen will respond. This will make 82 men in all to go to work. If a second alarm is neces sary three more engines will respond, all of which are within a short running distance. In a few days another water engine will be placed in the new house on Second avenue, making five to respond on first alarm down town. When the new engines arrive the' two small ones in the Second avenue house will go to the bill wards on the Southside. In the entire city there are now in service 19 water engines, 5 hook and ladder trucks and 2 chemical engines, with a complement of 213 men. Cost or the City's Growth. Cnief Bigelow has made no figures yet. His subordinates are making calculations on what the bureaus will need next year and will submit them in a few days. He says he does not expect to exceed last year's appropriations, except as the natural in crease in development and population in creases his expenses. He expects to ask about the same amount for parks, $307,000, as last vear. His entire appropriation last year was $2,085,706. Of this only 51,085,206 were lor department expenses, the balance being for parks and improvements. For repaying $359,500 was provided, $100, 000 for assessments against the city for street improvements, $35,000i for the new Southside market house and' $199,000 for bridees. In the latter Item there was the $100,000 annually set aside for a free bridge to the Southside, $65,000 for the proposed Ben Venue bridge over the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the remainder for small bridges which have been already completed. The last appropriation also provided $75,000 for a new reservoir site which is yet unexpended. Several of these items will not appear in the next appro priation. One of the most important items of ex pense in the Public "Works department for the past year has been the laying ot water pipe. The development of rural property and opening up of new residence districts made necessary by the advance in popnlation has required the laying of many thousands of feet of water pipes in the past season. Mr. Bigelow expects it to be doubled next year, and will demand more money for that purpose, but says at present be can think of no other direction in which a larger appropriation will be required. Can Have All He "Wants. Chief Elliot is not yet prepared to say whether an increase for the chanties de partment will be necessary or not. For tunny years his modest demand was for $85,000, and he always got it, because under the law it is mandatory for Councils to give to charity whatever he demands. Last year he asked for $90,000. Unless the fur nishment of the new Poor Farm buildings will require more money than he has at his disposal he will require little more if any than for '92. Even if he does require an appropriation for furniture it won't be a large one. He will not be able to give accurate figures for some time. Taking all the chiefs at their guess, the tax rate will not need to be any larger, if as large, as this year's 12 mills. On April 1, $425,800 of "Water and Fire Department bonds will mature, thus lessening the neces sary expenses for the year by about $40,000. "With the same taxable valuation Controller Morrow thinks 12 mills will yield more than enough money next year to carry on the government provided the Chiefs do not aggregate over $100,000 more than their last year's appropriations. ASK TOTJB NEIGHBOR Why her rooms are tenanted, and the answer will he: "I advertise my rooms In the cent-a-word columns of THE DIS PATCH." FIRE FE0M AN EXPLOSION. t, The Works of the Gravel Roofing Com pany Totally Destroyed. Fire caused by an explosion of gai yes terday morning in the building at Thirty fourth and Smallman streets, occupied by the Gravel Booting Company, resulted in a loss of about $6,000. It was only a few mo ments after the explosion when,the whole building was in flames, and when the fire department arrived the conflagration was beyond their control. Heppenstall & Marquis, of Thirty-second and Liberty streets, had cement to the value of $1,000 stored in the works, which was a total loss. , ABBESTED FOB FBAUD. D. W. Pollock, an Insurance Agents Charged With Obtaining Money Falsely. Charged with obtaining money under false pretences D. W. Pollock, agent for the Philadelphia Mutual Life Insurance Company, has been arrested and is now in jail awaiting a hearing before Alderman Kerr. The prosecutrix, Mrs. MoMenamin, living on Fortieth and "William streets, states that her son Edward, aged 19 years, was insured in Pollock's company for $1,000, and now that he is dead Pollock re- f fuses to pay the claim because he says the boy ia underage. The prisoner alleges the boy swore he was of age. , Latest holiday novelties in men's furnish ings, smoking Jackets and toilet sets. Visit our maenlfloent establishment. Salijeb. Corner Smithfleld and Diamond streets. JHBES5jttjfejgHflifl9 PMPPj? :r TTSPTCBMZSumMZ uisuJUMUjtu;ii. 'wi" - - mi: --?. rr - ZLJc '" - " L ' .-.Mii-i v wr itwm-m;- i f - . i POISONED BY MEDICINE. A Colored Baby Is Given Godfrey'! Cordial and It Died Almost Immediately Lec islatore Will Be AiVed to Prohibit the !ale of the Stuff. The Coroner'sjury yesterday gave pitenl medicine a hard rap. It was dealing with the death of Amanda Johnston, the infant daughter of Mrs Amanda Merlin Johnston. The mother lived as a domestie at the home of Mr. Zimmerman at Eefletorsville on the Castle Shannon Railroad. Friday the baby was sick and the mother got a bot tle of Godfrey's cordial and gave it the dose prescribed to stop its sufferings. The medi cine was effective, for in a few minutes af ter swallowing the stuff the baby died. A post mortem was held yesterday and It was found that the baby had been poisoned. The jury recommended that the Legislature be requested to pass an act prohibiting the sale ot Godfrey's cordial. Dr. Guy McCand less in giving bis testimony dealt generally with the patent medicine prepared for children. He said there were few of them that were fit to sive to a child. He es pecially recommended Mrs. "Winslow'j soothing syrup. IHE 0BAT0BI0 OF THE FUIUBE. A Tribute to an Bx-Plttsbnrger's Great Work by Professor BIsscll. The first four pages of the American Art Journal for December 3 are filled with an elaborate article by Mr. Simeon Bissell, of Pittsburg, who discourses at "heavenly length" upon the 'oratorio of the future, especially as exemplified in the works of Horace "Wadham Nicholl. Mr. Nicholl is warmly remembered in this city, where for a number of years he was confessedly the leading organist and most learned musician of the town. The Third Presbyterian Chnrch was his last field of workcovering the period when the gifted Dr. Leonard Wolsey Bacon was sup plying the pulpit, conducting performances of the "Creation," and so on. , No one could be more competent to de scribe the monumental writings of Mr. Nicholl than his life-long friend, Mr. Bis sell. "While the verdict of time alone can settle the ultimate status of Mr. Nicholl's tremendons cyclus of oratorios which have been more than once referred to in the musical department of The Dispatch during the past half dozen years the mere conception and undertaking of such a task demands respectful attention. And Mr. Bissell tells the whole story in a right in teresting, picturesque fashion. STILL UNDECIDED, Mayor Gourley Hesitating Abont His Course In the Flht With Chief Drown. Mayor Gourley spent two hours yester day morning in consultation with his attor neys regarding his conflict with Chief Brown over the proposed suppression of the disorderly houses of the city. Mayor Gourley refused to talk of the conference. It was learned from his attor neys that the Mayor is hesitating at going into court, yet he is anxious to have tested the section of the city charter giving to him supervisory powers oyer the heads of departments. The attorneys say the Mayor has placed the entire responsibility for action or inaction upon the police depart ment. "The open violation of the law has been pointed out to Chief Brown. If he sees fit to ignore the Mayor, the law and his plain duty, then he must be responsible," one of the attorneys said. Chief .Brown said yesterday that he had not made up Mb mind just what course he would pursue in the' matter. Superintend- 4 Ant n'lf... vAf,mft tn Ti ttaltnpr. ...t.F I day. He snid the police department would take no action. WYLIE AVENUE AQAIS. Prank Hefler Is Crushed Between Two Cars on That IJne. Frank Hefler had a leg crushed by an accident on the "Wyli avenue street car line. He lives on Center avenue and wat returning from werk- last evening, ridings on the bumper of electric car 75. At Fulton street there was a blockade. It finally cleared away, leaving only car 75 and cable car 51. The electric car was in the lead and started to make the curve. The motorman lost control and the car started backward, crushing Hefler against No. 51. His escape from -death was a mira cle. No. 51 is the car which crashed into No. 64 in the terrible accident on that road several weeks ago. Seeking Warmer Climes. Division Passenger Agent E. D. Smith, of the Baltimore and Ohio road, says the business to California and Florida has been booming for several weeks. A number of tickets for points in both States were pur chased at the general office last week. Go ing to California, the people prefer the southern routes, taking the Queen and Crescent and Southern Pacific roads. The Btories of snow-bound trains in Colorado are diverting the -'Frisco travel via New Orleans. KLEBERS CHBIST3IAS PIANOS, Stelnway, Conover, Opera. The three best and most popular pianos In America. All others must take a hack sett in their presence. II. Kleber & liro., SOS Wood street, are selling nearly half a dozen of them every day lor ChVistmas presents. Warranted perrect or money reinndeit. Terms low and easy payments. Call at II. Klnber & Bro.'s, COS Wood street. 5- Store open every night. .' . Holiday Delicacies. Wo have now in store a fine selection of table delicacies and novelties suitable for the holiday season. If you wantcooris that It will be a nleasure to eat you will do woll to buy of us. We deliver goods every where. Freight paid on orders irom out of town. Send for price list. Milleb Bros., Fine Groceries and Table Delicacies, 1S3 Fed eral street, Allegheny. Telepbone S346. J. M. Gnsky Orphanage and Home. The Feast or Dedication will be celebrated at tho above tnsffltntlon on Wednesday next, December H, at 3 o'clock P. ir. Members of the; association, as nlsoot the ladles' auxiliary and all friends, are cordial ly invited to bo present. B. N. Jacobs, Hon. Secretary. Grand HolIday'Salo of Potteries! For a few days only we will sell yon a Boyal Worcester, Royal Bonn or Doulton vase at 25 per cent reduction. We do this to close our Immense line, and all who want bargains, must call early. Chas. BzizsrsTXnr, 150 to 158 Federal street, Allegheny. The Best In the House for SIS. Starting Monday morning at 9 o'clock we will allow you to pick any overcoat, ulster or suit in our manlncent stock for $18, ntterly regardless or the marked price. So restrictions at all. $30, $35 and $10 garments for $18. F. C. U. C Clothiers. Corner Grant and Diamond streets. Make Merry With Gifts Useful and Orna mental. Our special display for December Is worthy of your Inspection. Schohneck ft Son,711Llberty, opp. Wood. Five Dollars Will Buy How Much Fur niture? Not mnch In quantity, bnt In quality and variety a limit can hardly be readied this time of year. Shoekeck 4 Soir, 711 Liberty, opp. Wood. Christmas Umbrellas, Christmas Canes Engraved free of charge. The greatest line at G. Ware's Umbrella Works, 21 Sixth street, directly opposite Bijou Theater. 02TB thousand dozen Fred Walton's cele brated fine scarfs in teeks four-in-bands and puffs, 50o each. Lxttzll's, SOS Smithfleld street. Diamoto lockets in great variety from $10 up; at Klnjrsbacher Bros.' 'special sale, 518 Wood street. LOOKING FOR GIFTS. ""TTT;!; ' , 7 The Business Streets Given Up to the f A V-'"" M H W Holiday Shoppers . ,'' WKM OVERCROWDED. W ..'-.. STORES Merchanta ire Enjoying Us Beet Trade for lean. BARE CHANCE FOR TIIE CHAEIT1BLE Fifth avenue, Smithfleld street, "Wood and Sixth streets and the other business thoroughfares were almost. entirely given up yesterday to women who with their lit tle ones crowded along on what teemed to be the first inspection of the holiday good displayed in the shop windows. The weather was simply delightful. The sun burned out in all its glory and it brought with it the Christmas crowds who took possession of streets at well at the stores. The sidewalks, especially on the narrow thoroughfares, were nearly unpas sablr, and the man who was in a hurry wat forced to the street The generous spirit of old Santa Clans pervaded the mlndt and kind hearts of the people in the stores and tbey were buying with a vengeance. In this respect this holiday season it different from prevlout ones, for people usually put off the baying of their presents until the lest possible moment . Shopkeepers Confased. The storekeepers were hardly able to manape the crowdt that thronged their places, and the busidess done yesterday, the shopkeepers think, justifies their saying that the amount of money which will be expeaded thit year for Christmas purchases will equal, if not exceed, that of any other year, notwithstanding the great drawback that business had on account of the labor troubles. The charitable societies are making preparations to enliven the homes of the many poor families of the cities. The Society for the Improvement of the Poor, in its various branch offices, is awaiting the incoming of the Christmas donations and broken toys, damaged dollsetc. Mrs. Tucker, the manager of the Oakland branch, speaking in this connection yesterday, said: "You would be surprised at what we accomplish with a little glua and a little more artfulness. We receive dolls sometimes without heads, then again without legs and arms, hut' we always manage to have an array of bright looking toys and dolls which give joy to the hundreds of poor little children, who other wise nould not know what Christmas is. Don't "Want Mnch. ,rWe are glad to receive anything, no matter how damaged, so long as there is something to work on, so mothers who have a lot of Droken playthings stored away in their garrets do not need to think that they are too badly smashed to be sent to us. Even a little broken piece of tinsel may fash a ray of joy into some poor child's life. Our Thanksgiving offerings were far from satisfactory, and we hope this Christ mas tide may bring forth more generons donations even of the things that are of no use to those who have them. "In many cases people do not give these little oddt and endt to our charitable socie ties simply btcause they have no meaus of getting the things to headquarters. We have provided for such cases and if any person who has something for us will only take the trouble to drop us a postal card, we will have our push cart call for them and save the donors a great deal of trouble. People should be careful to leave the. pack ages so that one man can get them, at the large field we have to cover does notmake it an easy matter for our wagon to get around the second time." Mellor & Hoene Are Selling; Pianos. 77 Fifth Avenue. . , We are having a tremendous-trade In pianos; always bavo had. Our "instru ments are enormously popnlar. Chloker-lug-, Uardman, Kimball, Krakauer, Vose & Sons' pianos. See our Incomparable line of pianos, organs, jEolians, church organs, fine mnslo cabinets, Stools, etc. Covers to fit all pianos. In our lino we carry the largest and finest stock of In struments in this section of the country. Our prices, honest; our terms, easy." Everything we soil we guarantee to be as absolutely perfect as can be made. For anything In our line write us lor catalogues. Open evenings until Christ mas. ilKIxon & Hoeke, Founded 183L ' Warerooms, 77 Fifth avenue. Sterling Silver. Sterling silver table spoons. Sterling silver tea spoon'. Sterling silver coffee spoons. Sterling silver oblld's sets. Sterling silver fish knives. Sterling silver crumb knives. Sterling silver pie knives. Sterling silver jelly knives. Sterling silver oyster and soup ladles. Sterling silver orange spoons. Sterling silver oyster forks. Sterling silver napkin rings. Sterling silver Ice cream knives. Sterling sliver snsar tongv Sterling silver souvenir tpoons. Thirty-tliree per cent below regular retail price at Klngsbacber Bros.' great holiday sale, 616 Wood street. Maginn's Exco'sior Cracker "Works Manu facturing Confectionery. Ton are Invited to call and lnspeot the largest, finest and best-selected stock of Christmas tree ornaments, consisting of glass balls, beads, animals and glass toys of every description, ever seen In the two cities, now open for inspection at my stores, 913 and 915 Liberty street, Pittsburg, and 80 Federal street, Allegheny. I also have on hand a large stock of the host and puret chocolates, creams, bon-bons, mixed candy, foreign fruits and nuts or nil kinds. SLIGHTLY USED TJPKIGHT PIANO AT A BARGAIN. Henrlcks Mnslo Co., Ltd. An excellent upright piano, Just as good as new, woith $luo, will be sold for $325 cash, or a small Increase on easy payments. This Instrument will be fully warranted to pur chaser. Call or write at once. Address HinmcKS Music Co., Ltd , 101 and 103 Fifth avenue. Largest and most complete music house In Pennsylvania. Pick Them Out. Call and see our great variety of fanoy odd china, both plain and decorated, viz: Plate, salads, ico cream sets, fish sets, game seta, meat sets, soup sets, pudding sets, dinner sets, chamber sets, Jardinieres, etc T. G. Evahs Si Co., Market street, corner Third avenue. Christmas Presents. Our immense a took of bric-a-brao of the leading makes of Europe must be reduced. We are offering special prices for the next ten days In order to move them quick. This Is your chance. T. G. Evaits & Co., Market street, corner Third avenue. 1k gold necklaces with diamond and pearl pendants lrom $15 up, at Klugs bacherBros.' special sale, SIS Wood street. CLEARANCE SALE 'OF FURNITURE- AT COST. IMMENSE ' BARGAINS. DELP & BELL, 13 AND 15 FEDERAL ST., ALLEGHENY.- S0-JCWTf If Hill TUU EAT CM?GM?CAiI? We have every reason to be prourj of our reputation for selling hjgh grade goods at low prices. You will bear us out in the assertion that last year we sold the finest candy in the city at ridiculously low prices. This year notwithstanding the high price of sugar we intend giving you a bet ter deal on candies than ever before. THESE PAIGES WILL COME YQD. 4 lbs Choice Mixed Candy..".... 35 3 lbs Cream Bonbons 35 14 lbs Cream Bonbons....,......' 1 00 2j lbs Crystallized Bonbons. 25 13 lbs Crystallized Bonbons.,., z 00 2y3 ids Ja .tasnioneci Tatty... 35, is 1D3 Uld fashioned Taffy x 00, 3 lbs Extra Hand-Made Candy, . mixed a 9 lbs Extra Hand-Made Candy, mixed x 00 This mix contains Jelly Beans, Cream Dates and other fancy grades, Chocolate Creams, Caramels, Burnt Almonds. , 5-lb box High Grade Chocolate . Cream Drops 80c Special Prices on all Candies in Barrel Lots. . - Send for Christmas list-Free. Will pay the freight on all orders, of $10 or upward, to all points within1 200 miles of Pittsburg. 1. J. WELDOI 'Wholesale and Retail " Grocers, Sgcohu A?fj. ai Market St., PITTSBURG, PA. dell-M MIKE CHEERY TIE' HOME. Mol Homes Main law Hearts. Oar Baste Is to Me Hones Cieeil - YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD For large or mnall needs, selected from our extensive and varied stock of ITTJRlSriTirBE, CARPETS, ETC. WHY make your home cosy and NOT cheerful? . A small outlay of ready cash as a first payment will . secure for you what is necessary to give comfort, convenience and make the house attractive. MURPHY'S MATCHLESS TERMS. We will sell you goods in such quantities as you may desire on these terms: $12 Worth '..- 50cCash 50c Weekly. $25 Worth $1.00 Cash $1.00 Weekly. $50 Worth .$2.00 Cash $2.00 Weekly. $75 Worth $2.50 Cash $2.50 Weekly. $100 Worth ... :....$3.00 Cash $3.00 Weekly. SPECIAL HOLIDAY REDUCTION SALE. As an EXTRA INDUCEMENT customers will be given the advantage until January i, 1893, of our "cat price" on a variety of articles suitable for useful Holiday Presents, comprising: Easy Chairs, Card Tables, Cabinets, Fancy Chairs, Lamp Tables, Bookcases, Rattan Rockers, Library Tables, Music Racks, Plush Rockers, Writing Desks, Chiffoniers, , Buffets, Hall Pieces, Wardrobes, Etc. Attention is 'directed to a special line of Oak Chamber Suits, the equal of which cannot be duplicated for the price. CARPETS ANT RUGS. We take pride in this department. The newest patterns in the best weaves are shown. Skin, Lamb's Woo), Smyrna, Velvet and other Rugs in large variety. Stock unexcelled by any house in Pittsburg prices exceedingly low SATISFACTION A CONDITION OF SALE. It is a rule with us to' have our patrons perfectly satisfied we want to feel that every new Customer il ft permanent Customer and with that object in view we try to have them thoroughly pleased. HAVE YOU TESTED OUR METHODS?' We invite investigation, of Goods, Prices and Terms. TI EEL1ABLE HOME FURNISHERS. 21 SEYM ST., Near En in, iPITTSBTJEG, IF-Au- "-. N. B. All transactions strictly You Should Buy a Lot KENSINGTON it -.at'- rz. "as 1 V, IT HAS Every Lot In KENSINGTON will Double in Value before June 1. Be sure to see KENSINGTON at once and buy a lot before the big ad vance in prices. For Free Tickets from Pittsburg to Kensington and return call at the office of the KENSINGTON IPBOMENT COMPANY, No. 79 FOURTH AVENUE, Pittsburg, Pa. YQU CAN SHARE The Joys of the YULE TIDE. MURPHY RROS. confidential. Goods unstenciled and BECAUSE It has a Population of; 8,000 People and They Earn $125,000 Per Month. The Best Water in Pennsylvania, The Best Drainage, Two Big Brick School Houses, Churches of All Denominations, Natural Gas, Every Convenience of Pittsburg, And is Only 18 Miles from the Union Depot. dell MERRY III) IS HERE: GO. j delivered In unmarked wgon. J f
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