& , . THE PITTSBURGH DIBPATOH, SATURDAY. DECEMBER 17. 189a 12 P.? VI b c?Kg. figra ,?mij& i&a "Who can witness the Christmas prepara tions that are made and making with a view solely to the children's comfort and hap piness, and not he struck with the devotion of American parents to their offspring? The lashionable woman of to-day has but a small family, bat, like the hen with one chick of the proverb, she is very fussy and demonstrative over it The consequence is that the average American child is thor oughly spoiled. "Woe betide the luckless X Yowg Oiri's Party Brest. visitor who fails to pav court to this little tvrant, who lavs the weight of his tiny scepter upon every living creature of the household. . . A party dress for a young miss is pic tureda simple but very tasteful combina tion of pale blue cashmere and black satin. There is a auaintness about the style ot this little gown'that is very pleasinc, and which would be sure to make it very becoming to some demure little lady who has her own ideas concerning matters and things. Owing to the strong friendship between Knssia and France many of the picturesque cos tumes of the former country have made their way to Paris and from there here, for v e are such a busy nation tnat we don't alwavs have time to originate com bination dresses or even plain ones. It is so easy to imitate and no hard to originate; but it doesn't follow that the imitator has no work to do, for his tak is often of the hardest if he does it well that , adapt a new idea intelli gently and accept it with modifications. I saw two Russian costumes for children's party wear. One consisted of a gray cash mere blouse, trimmed with black and yel low silt galoon, ith white skirts also so trimmed. Black stockings, gray gloves and white boots completed the toilet. The other was a lovely combination ot white satin, dark green velvet ard gold galoon, with crav silk stockings and gray shoes. Flokette. Uats at the Theaters. A large hat at the theater is an abomina tion, and a small one becomes only a not al ways pretty headdress. When all is said and done, therefore, wouldn't it be better for all women to give up wearing hats alto gether when at places of amusement and ap pear with uncovered heads, as they do in English theaters? It is argued by a great number of ladies that they cannot take their hats off owing to the arrangement of their hair, which is fixed in some way that looks well with a hat on, but is not becoming when it is off If this it the case let them wear a lace scar), which will protect them trom taking cold, yet, being light enough to rest over the most elaborate coiffure with no danger of mussing it, will not appear at all unusual when once it becomes the custon to arrange the hair and not the hat for the evening entertainments. There are many who now either come to the theater with this simple head covering or remove their hats alter they get there, holding them in their laps, but this is awk n ard, and if managers ot first-class theaters want this custom to prevail let them pro vide cloak rooms such as are found in all London theaters, and there is certain to be a quick adoption of a plan that only needs a leader to make it a success. Something About retticoats. Of course, she who leads in the world fashionable has petticoats galore, each one different from every other. There is one for her walking gowns, another lor her "at home" and yet another, which is an edition de luxe, which is used exclusively for even ing wear, beside those to be worn with the tea gown and the dressing sack. Then, too, there are exquisite petticoats designed expressly to be worn with dancing gowns. For example, one of pale pink chiffon made orer a foundation ol white silk. The chiffon is laid on in deep flounces under bands of white silk embroidered in white. Another prettr skirt to be worn with a dancing costnme is of rainbow silk finished with three tiny rnfSes, one of blue, one of pink and one" of yellow. However, after all, the wnite petticoat remains dear to the sweetest and daintiest women. With its soft flounces of embroidery or lace it has about it a lreshness that silK cannot rival. Fair Fads of Fashion. There Is no prettier combination of ma terials than that of broadcloth and velvet. Short skirts for the street are now tno only correct thing, both in style and reason. The latest fancy in the way of a feminine shirt button is a diamond, set in platinum. Exzralti green and very delicate blue is a very successful combination in an even ing dress. Pale blue, lavender and scarlet veils are worn, hut as a general thing they are not becoming. Aikals' beads, white and tawny owls, and wide-winged birds of every description are seen on hats. White alpaca will be popular for tea gowns and house dresses this winter with underlining or silk. The high Empire belt of folded velvet is liked, not only on bodices, bnt on heavy cloth long coats or cloaks rtAiDS of all kinds are in vogue: surahs lead the way, bnt will soon bo eclipsed by plaid velvets and plaid poDlins. A cough needs quick and effective treat ment. Dr. Bull's Cough Syrnp furnishes this. Leather and fancy oak trimmed and sil ver clove and handkerchief cases, latest de signs. The neatest Christmas gift of all. Locvbe, 34 sixth street, directly opposite Bijou Thea ter. Another Couplet STAnrLMt! The cele brated Glycerole feboe Dressing, for ladies. Always sold at 23c: our price only JOc per bottle. Kactxakmj' Shox Dztjlxixxxj. LATE NEWS IN BRIEF. England is preparing for cholera. Florida tobacco growers hava organized. Sirs. Maybrick is said to be out of dan Ber. Hamburg is again panio-strlceen over cholera. Eight bombs were found in a sewer at Cadlt, Spain. The Mexican budget shows up well, in spite of the famine. A plot to kill President Ezeta, of Salva dor, has been discovered. ( The Pope is highly pleased over Satolll's settlement or the AIcGlynn case. The mental condition of William Wat son, the English poet, is improved. Bio Grande do Sul rebels are showing no quarter to Brazilian prisoners of war. Rumored that M. AVaddinton, French Ambassador to England, will be recalled.- A postal thief has been caught In Chi cago. He Is Walter Gurnea, a postofnee clerk. Moorish pirates who recently captured the Spanish schooner Icod, rernse to sur render the prisoners until ransom is paid. James Slavin, alias McMalion, was exe cuted at Cornwall, Onr., yesterday morn ing for the murder or Captain J. P. Uavey. The Illinois State Grange has adopted a lesolution demanding the recall or the American members of the Monetary Confer ence. It is expected the scandalons develop ments regarding the Panama canal will lend toarapprocbementbetween Kujsia and Ger rnauy. Ex-C ty Clerk Gorman, or Colorado City, who on Wednesday coniessed a shortage ot $6,500, intimates that others aie also guilty ul the city's robbery. Her Loewe lias confirmed the story or his offer to make rifles for France. The Kaiser is displeased, and Caprivi's official head is again said to be in danger. Grossman has been convicted at Alpena, Mien , or the murder or Albert Molttoi, the Prssque Isle lumberman. Twelve others are cuarged with the samo cria.o. Joe Francis was blown to atoms and two others, named Wambolt and Simpson, were seriously injured in an explosion at the Mal aga mines, N. S., Thursday night. For the next three months no official salaries will be paid in Samoa, except those or the Cbler Jnsiice and the Predent of the Council. Even the King is not exempt. The Ottawa Government has invited the Imperial Government to send a commission to Canada to inquire into the sanitary con dition ot cattle, the expenses to be borne by Canada. Orders have been sent to United States troops to repair to San Yunacio and investi gate the report that Mexican soldiers are held there prisoners, and U the report be true to liberate them A stranger walked into Joseph Mandel's pawnshop in Louisville Thursday afternoon, pointed a pistol at tne proprietor, picked up $1,500 worth or diamonds, stepped out of the dooi and boarded a passenger car. The body or Vt. Gouldsmith, a well known Montana cattleman, was round on the prairie near Fort Benton. Thursday, frozen stiff. He left his ranch Saturday on hoiseback to attend a Republican commit tee meeting. , Bev. Heyman Bosenberg, Babbl in charge ot Temple Beth Jacob, In V illlams burg, N. T was expelled at a meeting or the congregation after having been convicted ol violating a rule or the orthodox Hebrew religion by eating poik. Nelson F. Evans, formerlv a director of the Spring Garden Bank, Philadelphia, who was convicted Oi misapplying funds of the bank, was sentenced bv Judge Butler to pay a nne of $300 and to undergo five years' iiu piisoumentln the Eastern Penitentiary. It is believed that among the crimes for which Frank Bruce, the well-known thief under arrest at Milwaukee, will be com pelled to answer, is the daring diamond rob bery on the Sionx City and Pacific express near California Junction, la., uomj time ago. F. Edwin Elwell, the sculptor, has been awarded the contraot for an equestrian statue of General Wlnfleld Soott Hancook to be erected upon the battlefield of Gettys burg, for wbioh he will reoelve $32 000. Ur. Elwell executed a bust of "Vice President Morton at his summer residence. L. J. IJernoJel, a Norwegian, is under ar rest at Norway, la., charged with 6btainlnir monev under false pretenses. It Is allege that by telling his fellow countrymen that Immense profits were to be made in real estate near Chicago, he Induced 22 of them to invest $1,000 each in a 40-aore tract near Griffith, Ind. The "town-site" is in a swamp. Train No. 8, which left Norristown, for Philadelphia, tt 5.J0 o'clock yesterday morn ing, consisting of engine, tender and four cars, Jumped the truck at Magees, a station about a mile south or Norristown. The train was filled with passengers. The engine turned a somersault and rolled down an embankment. No one was seriously hurt. J. 6. Piza, of Now York, has beaten time and the White Star liner Teutonio in a re markable race Missing the Dublin mail train for Qneenstown, be hired a special and traveled the ISO miles in 200 minutes. The Teutonic war starting when he reached Qneenstown. He chase it in a special steamer telegraphed for ahead, caught the liner and got aboard. Do Not "Walt. Send in your orders at once by mall, tele graph, or telephone, or call at my plaoe or business, where purity Is guaranteed yon; where secure shipping and piompt delivery are made special objects; where goods are sold at a reasonable profit; where 25 years ol business experience has taught that the best goods for the least money is the only true method of conducting business. Suoh a place is Max Klein's, 83 Federal street, Allegheny. HIb Silver Age rye. Duquesne rie and malt aie now tor sale at all first class liquor and drug houses, ir your dealer does not handle these brands, send direct lor them or for any or the following well known Pennsylvania rye whiskies at $1 per quait or six quarts for $5: Finch. Gucken heimer, Gibson, O verholt and Bear Creek, or for any foreign or domestic wines, brandies, rum, gins, cordials, or champagnes. Scotch and Irish whiskies imported, in bottles or in bulk, all at New York prices. Send for cata logue and price list to Max Klein, "82 Federal street, Allegheny, Fa- Good Slornlng. Get your tea, coffee, baking powder and spice at the stores of The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company. Satisfaction guaran toed. Beautiful souvenir during Christmas week, entitled, "Good Morning." To be had at all our stores.- k THE PEOPLES STORE, FIFTH AV. "We Commence to Keep Open To-Night. The crowds of Christmas shoppers de mand that we keep open evenings. Com mencing to-night we shall keep open every evening until Christmas. Campbell & Dick. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Com pany Is the largest importing house in the world doing business directly with the consumer. Don't fall to use their teas, coffees, baking powaer and spices. "Good Morning" given away during Christmas week at all our stores. Have You Seen The beautiful- oak and walnut organs that S. Hamilton Is selling at $50, $60. $75 and $100 on easy payments? These are new styles for '93. Cabinet top, mirror panels, Esteys, Story & Clarks and others at S. Hamilton's, 91 and 93 Fifth avenue. NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. 5vqs l-l aKff D.1 SSJK-.BZfSSMSSSV-Vu BSi Mlk illlt Both the method and results when Sjrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasanl and refreshing to the taste, and acts gently yet promptly on the Kidneys, Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys tem effectually, dispels colds, head aches and fevers and cures habitual constipation. Syrup of Figs ia the only remedy of its kind ever pro duced, pleasing to the taste and ac ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly beneficial in its effects, prepared only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it to all and have made it the most popular remedy known. Syrup of Figs is for sale in 50o and $1 bottles by all tieading drug gists. Any reliable druggM who may not have it on hand will pro cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substitute. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. IDUISVIUE, KY. HEW YORK, U.Y. Swords. There is nothing more fashionable this season. They are shown in Broocheo, Stick Pins, Hair Pins, Hat Pins. Chatelaines, . All in a great variety or striking designs. E. P. Roberts & Sots, Fifth avenue nnd Market street. flmmik m$ NO GRANDER GIFT TO MAN! Can be given than one of our Fine, Stylish PERFECT-FITTING OVERCOATS A FULL DRESS SUIT, A PRINCE ALBERT SUIT, A 3-BUTTON CUTAWAY SUIT, A 1-BUTTON CUTAWAY SUIT, A' DOUBLE-BREASTED SACK SUIT, A STRAIGHT CUT SACK SUIT, A ROUND CORNER SACK SUIT, . Any of the above bought of us are bound to please. Money Will Be Cheerfully Refunded in case any garment is not satis factory. OVERCOATS From $8.00 to $40.00 SUITS From $12.00 to $45.00 PANTALOONS From $2.50 to $10.00 Remember! We guarantee satis faction. Every garment we sell is guaran teed by us for fit, style and dura bility. You Want to Trade With Us. NEWT ADVERTISEMENTS. ' LID'S PRICES Are the Lowest Next door to Duquesne Hotel. Opposite City Hall. ' Nerve Tonic Blood feBuilder, THE NEXT MORNING I FEEL BRIGHT AND NEW AND MY COMPLEXION IS BETTER. Mt doctor bats It acta pentfr on the stomach. liver and kidneys, and Is a pleasant laxative. This i drink is made mm herbs, and Is DreDared for use as easily as tea. It Is called LAHESMEDIGIHE AU druggists sell It at 50c. and flapaclcage. If you cannot get it, send your address for a free sample. line's Family Medicine mores the bowels each daV. In order to be healthy thisls necessary. Address OKATOB F. WOOD WjUU), Li Roy, M.Y. JSfc MzSffl &i343ggS& &? .elPiEllsKss&SftXIiSf Bend for frjSSte S33gSJW lescrl ptivo 'flaw &'SfirS!iSSz& pampnlet C?3SE3SI Ti''J5J per box. iS?&Sif , C for 32.50. sags- I IHJJJ-IJ Dr.mLUAHS' MEDICINE CO., Schenectady, N.Y. 50o,75c,99c, $1.25, $L50. 52.00. BEST PLACE TO BUY HOLIDAY SLIPPERS, WHOLESALE MIA RETAIL. LAIRD'S, 433 and 435 I 406, 408 and 410 WOOD STREET. -MARKET ST. dell NEW ADVEBTI SEMENTS. HOLIDAY SNAPS. A lot of Boys' Cape Overcoats. 2 to 7 years, kilt back, stylish plaids and p Iain colors, regu'ar $5 qualities, have been re- . duced to FSfcl 3 0 1 $2.50, A lot of Men's new double and single breasted Overcoats, regular $15 qualities have been marked at $10.00. These are only two of the many Holi day Snaps we are now offering in buits, Overcoats. Mackintoshes, Smoking Jackets, Hats, Umbrellas, Shirts, Ties, Suspenders, Gloves, Mufflers, etc Be sure to see these a positive saving for you on every one of them. --- "K Free for the Boys. ' This fine Baseball 'Bagatelle or sweet Metalaphone, or a genuine Zither with Suits and Overcoats costing $3 or more. -5 lilllllt HlP illlllloi! 1811 NEW PHOTO STUDIO, 101 FIFTH AVE., : : : : ? ; PITTSBURG. y?UH PHOTOGRAPHER : OFNEAVYORK. IVORYETTE IMPERIALS, $10 PER DOZEN. : de3-16-Tns Clothiers, Tailors and Hatters, 161-163 Federal Street, clel7-wssa CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT LOW PRICES! Ladies' Gold Filled Watches, American Movements, at Sl. Ladies' Solid Gold "Watches irom ?8 up. Ladies' Solid 14-kt Gold Watches, American Movements, 520. Gents' Gold Filled Watches from 9 up. , Gents Solid Gold Watches Irom 520 up. Boys Silver Watches, stern wind, ?5 un. Ladies' Silver Chatelaine Watches 4 up. All Warranted for Time and Quality at SMIT'S, 932 and 934 Liberty St anl 703, 705 and 707 SmithMd St dell-TWsa EDMUNDSON & Jl i RHINE WON'T TRADE YOU DOLLARS DOUGHNUTS BUT TRADE l?& GOODS vXr DOLLARS GIVE "TO BOOT" IN BIG VALUES. This Children's Kingdom of Dolls and Toys is a 1 fac simile of Fairyland. For happiness was all this created. Your imaginations revel equally amid re gions of mirthful toys and beautiful dolls, for all the treasures that sweet and joyful children love are here, a boundless contribution from all regions of the modern world. The costumes of the Mute Fairies debate with the elegance of sovereignty. Look To-Morrow For Our Doll, Toy, Silver, China and Bric-a-Brac Advertisement. The Christmas stock of Furniture is the proudest monument we have ever erected. The vastness at first concealed, because arranged on six floors, ex pands more and more to the eye as you visit and contemplate its splendor and beauty. There's no gothic, irregular tracery from the ancient fathers, but new and modern conceits of masterly intellect. No Difference What Prices Or What Terms Others Quote We Will Do Better If we should judge from the pretty designs of our Colossal Carpet and Rug Display we would say that the intellect of the carpet world had for years been stored and cultivated, but had now burst forth into an army of unique, progressive and refinea ideas. The pretty floral designs 'have a depth of tenderness and,a refinement and exaltation such as the carpet buyer has never before known. THE WORLD'S FINEST OIL PAINTING WILL BE HERE ANOTHER WEEK. DON'T FAIL TO SEE IT. & fjMSMaMBatM JRV-X2? (MMggyKS i g . I '.a f" mi J TiT" ' ' "1 rnr? m rn oi tills S-sectlon Book Oi-e; solid Antique thaT1 OU Quartpred Oaki 6 feet 3 Inches, wide. 6 feet 9 Inches high: round corners: 2 beveled mirrors, 1 writing desk, 2 book cases, 4 enpboards, 2 drawers; worth $35. ) QO Ladiei' Beed Rocker; ..SO seat 19x18 Inches: back 3 teet S Inobos high: lezs and oross braces all wrapped with reed; worth at least $5. In 7rf '' 31 II II H I I Hll i in ii ji II mil . I y 7 IH I fin For this SUk Plush Seat, solid X I oak, Ladies' Itoccer; regular lUI price everywhere J6. If you give a friend a gift which tends to beautify the home and also be useful, that friend will love you far more and ap preciate in a higher degree your generosity than a present pos sessing but a transient charm A ROCKER. $6.96 DINING BOOM BUTE. & sjss $1.98 For this full size Exten sion Table. 83s Each, $4.98 for 6, Of these Solid Antique High-Back Dining Chairs, back 3 feet 3 inches high; seat 17X 15 inches. TERMS m oh iE ABEDIT-nNDKIBPETS V Ilk VvH Iff 1 1 m ri ML " "M 11 H $ H OOC fin For this Solid Oak Sideboard. PUU.UU There is no risk of contradlc- t'on in the statement that there Is no other store that can show such a number or exclusive desizns as shown hero. $10, $15, $20 or up to $100. . $! )on for this larce Extension Tabic U Solid Antique, heavy lees, wide rim; worth $15. Fifteen years ago when we added this department and became a full-fledged Carpet Store new, forces touched Pittsburg life. The extent of power was then only in our dreams. The effects are to-day in the domain of faSt not fancy. The results have been more scientific and less fanciful than we had ex pected, and to-day we have not only the largest, but MOST VARIED KARPET DISPLAY In the city. An hour spent looking at the dainty floral designs, with little blossoms and vines; the staid geometrical" figures beautiful, unique, simple and original Will STIMULATE YOUR KARPET THOUGHTS, and also give you half an idea of the CHARITABLE PRICES. You are welcome to look (even if you don't want to buy) at the BRIGHTEST KARPET IDEAS of the whole civilized world. OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK. JUST I WORD FOB PARLOR SUITS. l.wy I $ We say emphatically, there is not .r--.z-'z.,- u1 another store in Pittsburg that 'm iij9?WWW m I r,t:kfS35to$200 ' """ , We invite comparison. J1 I T-p 'ST? -l!, ! iubi -"-itarr- . . gSV.- -"-"v" -li? """ "" V i 635Sl3'3 ?-'-."r ., ! " v i P Cll Rt For tll,s ,arS Bed Lounge, ele 3II.UiJ gunt ooverincs. soft inside bed and well worth $18. $18, $20, $22, $24 and $30, According to coverine, will buy the hand .nmest BED LOUNGES AND COUCHES rfj'ou oversaw for the price. ? S55.00 For this ROLL TOP EXTENSION TABLE. The finest Table made. No boards to store away. Turn the handle and it just rolls out. It's a combination of beauty, utility and convenience. (F ii ft For this eteg111 Parlor 4)4. rU Table; hundreds of patterns; 75c to $25. 1 a rpfbBHmKJj S P.ot.4-0 zi Tills suit may look vurv smal tieie, but there's only oue small thinif (no Aft auoutit,and that's tno price, p.H-U c in For this solid 0ak 3-piece suit- Eiesant 4J6$f large .Bedstead, Dresser and wasnstana Mirror 18 inches by 40 inches. The carvings are ponderous and neat. Panels all deep set and beveled. Will wager it against any other suit in Pittsburg for $ 75. $2Q 1E"-W0BTH $65 For this magnificent OtJ. JLU i-Diece solid Oak Suit. Bedstead, 6 ft. high; Dresser. 6j ft. high; Dresser, 3 ft- wide; 3 f f... 1... - r t. C IIT l..nrl n flt t iuuiui, z icci uy 3 icei u; trasiiMiauu, - y inches long. BUY EARLY FREE DELIVERY WHEN YOU WANT. 635 &637--SMITH FIELD STREET--635 & 637 . ' d el7-TT9 OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 10 O'CLOCK.,. il .1 i TV , - k t r .... (V I 6