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Tuii handsome dress is made up in moire
pekin. The front breadth is cut straight,
and the sides on the cross so as to attain the
effect shown. The back pieces are also cut
very bias and plaited at the ton. The bot
tom of the skirt is edged with a band, an 1
the skirt is lined with blue merveilleux.
There is a fichu of blue silk muslin V-shape
front and back, and the Watteau fold of silk
muslin starts from the point ot the cut-out.
The deep belt of blue riDbon is
set off with hyacinths, and hooks
BaH Toilette.
at the back. kThe sleeves are made ot the
pekin and have large arrangements of the
silk muslin caught in the middle with bows
of blue satin ribbon. The skirt will need a
balayeue. . ,
Another pleasing combination was ot
turquoise blue velvet and black tulle one
oft he most delightful things thatl ever saw.
,Imasine the effect if you can, when I tell
Vou that there was a Bkirt of blue velvet,
with a bodice ot closely plaited tulle with
a narrow graduated capauchin of the plaited
tulle extending from the bust line over the
shoulders to the back of the bodice. On
the front of the bodice, in the curve of the
waist, there were embroidered in white silk
two larce wings ot a bird, one above the
other; while a white silt trill ran around
the front of the skirt, gathered upon a
blark ribbon. Verv long white gloves and
n black leather fan completed this exqui
site costume, which was cut extremely low,
iront and back. Florette.
Increasing Use of Tortoise Shell.
The glittering, heavy, cheap-john metal
productions of the last decade are being
relegated to the past, and in their place is
growing a decided preference for the deli
cate, mottled and semi-transparent creations
of the natives of India, China and Japan,
who understand the use and value of tor
toise shells better than anv other people on
earth.
The multitude of ideas that now exist in
this material surpass anything seen for
years, and the offerings of the leading
dealers are varied and elegant. "People
teem to have cot tired of filigree silver,
rolled plate and even solid gold of high
alloy," said a dealer, "and the numerous
articles that were formerly fashioned of
more or less valuable metals are now passed
oer lor those made of tortoise shell.
Formerly the chief use of tortoise shell was
lor making combs and fans, but now combs
and fans form but a small portion ot the
goods that are to be obtained in this re
markable and beautiful product. Lorgnettes,
opera glasses, covers lor books, hand mirror
frames, backs of brushes, manicure sets,
fewss? ?-stsss- n
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A FIVE-POUND NOTE.
WRITTEN TOE
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Copyright, 1S92,
It was pant midnight, and Piccadilly
Circus was thronged. At the corner annm
ber of respectable people, who had been to
places of amusement, were waiting patiently
for the heavily-laden 'buses that drew up
one alter anotber.
As each 'bus drew uo to the curb the lit
tle croud pressed forward, and there was
the usual wild struggle for places, in uhich
men and women alike forjot the first prin
ciples of politeness, and remembered only
that it was late at night, and home waj a
lone "ay ofil
On the pavement, laughing, singing and
hustling each other, were a number of
loungers, male and female, who bore upon
their laces the brand of their misfortunes;
of men, old and young, who sauntered leis
urely, cigar in mouth, up and down, sur
veying the scene.
A tall military-looking man of about 40,
w hose Iverness cape, worn wide open, rc
Tealed his evening dress, stood at the corner
smoking a cigarette.
A'pale-iaced girl, neatly dressed in black,
after passing him twice, came back and
stood beside him. He looked at her, almost
contemptuously, and turning on his heel,
'walked in the opposite direction. She fol
lowed him, and coming up by his side,
said:
"I want to get home and I haven't a
copper. "Won't you give me my 'bus fare?"
The man laughed.
"I'm not pretending, sir," the girl re
plied, "I've a sick child at home, and I
haven't a shilling in the world. If you'll
give me the money or my 'bus, you can see
zne get in it"
Tne man shrugged his shoulders, and
handed her nhat he believed to be six
pence. The girl took the coin, thanked him, and
turned away. A minute afterward the was
by his side again.
"I beg your pardon, sir, but you've given
me half a'sovereign," sbeaid, holding the.
coin up that lie might see it
2ovr, John Alister was a man about
town in the worst sense of the word. He j
brooches, back half pins and cane and whip
handles are among the leading ideas' of the
day, but besides these are scores of things
turned out ot tortoise shell, some solid,
others in combination with silver and gold.
Gowns for Bridesmaids.
At a recent wedding six pretty girls served
as bridesmaids, wearing silk gauze frocks of
pale mauve looped over petticoats of silver
brocade. Their big white hats were loaded
with Neapolitan violets and they carried
huge shower bouquets of the same flowers
with mignonette. Another, novelty for
bridesmaids is white faille trimmed with
lace. "With these gowns were worn Jar?e
Gainsborough hats ot black velvet loaded
down with black leathers. Bouquets were
carried of pink carnations tied with pink
ribbons.
At another ceremony the six bridesmaids
wore empire dreses of yellow satin with
fichus ot lace. Each wore a black velvet
band around the throat and a large picture
hat of black velvet with yellow tips. The
bouquets were yellow chrysanthemums.
Decrees of Damo Fashion.
Parrot green is a color much ued In vel
vets, ioruiln-r cabbage rosettes beneath the
brim 01 modish walking hats.
Crystallized crepe Is charmingly com
bined with silk in artistic evening rows,
the most ethereal tints being preserved in
the color scheme.
In company with other featuies of her
"Empire" wardrobe, madame now enjoys
an Empire night robe, this lovely creation
having tlie effect ol wide, vaporous tails of
ruffling, floating ends of ribbon and deli
cate timings of lace.
Placed in the middle of a mall puff and
sitting well :orward upon the latest even
ing capote is a quaint ornament in the form
of two "Cupid's winds'' tlnv affairs in fili
gree gold, silver r delicate lace, edged with
a border of small brilliants.
Fbexcb bonnots of recent make display
broad ribbons, brought from the back of
the piece of head gear, crossed beneath the
chin and carried to the back or the neck,
where a stylish bow completes this milli
nery vagary. So wide are these ribbons
that the chin is almost entirely obscured by
tneir crossing.
For Christmas!
Hundreds of useful and substantial gifts
can be round at our store overcoats, ulsters
and suits lor men and boys fancy vests and
the newest patterns in pants elegant neck
wear, scarfs, cloves and mufflers comforta
ble smoking jackets, besides lancy silk and
satin suspenders, one pair in a box an ele
gant line or silk umbrellas with odd designs
m handles, and various other articles for
men and boys' wear, just right for Christmas
gifts.
P. C. C. Ccorner Grant and Diamond streets.
Men's all-wool overcoats, ulsters and
i suits, tailor-made and per.ect-nttmg,
o nrt un tin rn
110 men's long-cut ulsters, with big col
lais 5 75
A fine line of, men's imported Irish
fiieze overcoats, in five shades, casst
mere cloth lined, elegant garments,
and we guarantee them worth $22; our
price 12 00
Boys' cape overcoats and suits, sizes 1
to It, at $1 48, $2 08 and $3 00
Bovs' overcoats and ulsters, sizes 13 to
J9, at $4 00, $5 00 and $6 CO
Freel Elegant presents lor the boysl Fine
French music boxes, instructive books and
chimes.
For this week onlv we will allow you to
select any overcoat, ulster or suit, the best
in the house, for $13, even if it bo marked $J0
or $40. P. C.C.O.,
Corner Grant and Diamond streets.
Open evenings this week.
KI.EBEKS' CHRISTMAS PIANOS,
Slcinway, Conover, Opera.
Iho threo best and most popular pianos in
America. All others must take a back seat
in their presence. II. Kleber & liro , 506
Wood street, are, selling nearly half a dozen
or them every day for Christmas presents.
Warranted perfect or money refunded.
Teims low and easy payments. Call at H.
Klebor & Bro.'s, 506 Wood street.
btoro open every night.
on, PAixnxGS
By the Great Masters of Europe
On f tee exhibition, with catalogues, at the
Henry Auction Boom. All who love good
pictures should not fail to visit this best
collection that has been sold in Pittsburg
loryeais. They are all superDIy mounted
in the finest gold gilt frames. Jlake your
homes nappy lor the New Year. A rare op
portunity. Must be sold. By order of
Gerard, of Pari3.
THE P1TTSBUKG FILTER COMPANY,
No. 30 Sandnsky Street, Allegheny, Pa.,
Manufactures the
DAVIS FILTEE.
Its use insures a Constant and undimin
ished supply of clear, pure, bright, whole
some water for every household purpose.
Send postal lor catalogue and price list.
Branch office, Koom 409 Hamilton building,
Pittsburg.
Misses' snede mnusqnetaires 75c a pair.
Who can beat the Louvre. 21 Sixth stieet,
directly opp. Bijou TheatciT
Choice ana Tare bid whiskies, sparkling
wines and cordials for the holidays, at Max
Klein's, Allegheny, Pa,
Perfect action and perrect health result
rom the use of De Witt's Little Early Risers.
A perfect little pill. Yery small; very sure
ROOM and hoarding-house keepers, why
have vacancies? A few small avds in the
cent-a-word columns or THE DISPATCH
will send jou tenants.
THE DISPATCH.
- IE IR SIIMIS.
by the Author.
was an habitue of tb West End thorough
tares where the night side of "IHe" is to be
seen.
'You're a queer sort," he exclaimed,
staring hard at the girl. "What's the game?
Do you think I shall take the half sovereign
hack and give you a sovereign lor your
honesty? Have you tried the dodge before
and found it answer?"
"No, sir," replied the girl, indignantly.
"I told the truth. I wanted enough to pay
my.'bus fare. You meant to give me a six
pence and you made a mistake. Here's
your half sovereign; I'll walk home."
Alister shook his head.
"No, my girl," he said, "you'd better
keep it It will do you more good than it
will me. I'm sorry if I've offended yon,
and I beg your pardon. Shake bands."
He Dut out his hand and the girl took it
He held it a moment to get a good look at
her. They were standing in the light of a
street lamp. John Alister saw that the girl
was young and had been pretty and the
tears were in her eyes.
"Come, come, little one," he said kindly.
"I see I've made a mistake, but you
needn't take it to heart When a girl nsks
a man for 'money in such a place as this "
"You are right," replied the girl inter
rupted him, "I've never done it before; you
looked a gentleman, and I was so tired and
so laint I didn't feel strong enough to walk
lmme, and I wanted to get back to my
baby."'
"Well, you shan't co away and think I'm
a blackguard. I don't mean to insult you
again, aud I believe ef ery word you say.
I'm sure you're in great trouble, and I
should like to help you. "Will you take
this lor the little ones ?"
He took a 5 note from hjs pocket and
pressed it into the girl's hand.
Tne girl hesitated a moment Then she
closed her hand upon the gift
"I will take it," she said, "for God
knows, I want It Ah! sir, you don't know
what you have saved me from; but I can
only take it upon one condition."
"Well "
"That you cive me an address to which I
can return it"
"If it will make the eif? more acceptable
to you," he said, "you shall have it on your
SUIT FOR NEW STOCK,
William Semple's Executor Sues the
Estate of James Callery.
A DEAL IN STREET EAILROADS.
rnjoinlng McKeesport Officials From
Awarding a Contract.
THE NEWS OP TEE COUNT! COUBTS
A bill in equity was filed yesterday by
Marion Semple, executrix of "William
Semple, against J. D. and W. V. Callery,
executors of the late James Callery, and the
Pittsburg and West End Passenger Rail
war Company. The case is a controversy
about stock in the West End Company.
Prior to 1887, it is staled, the capital
stock of the company was 3,000 shares at
?50 per share. In 1885 James Callery, act
ing lor himself aud Semple, purchased
from John Burns one-fourth of the stock of
the company, and each paid one-half the
money lor it, receiving 375 shares each.
Semple received his certificates, but did
not have the stock transterred to his name
on the company's books, and Callery rep
resented the stock at elections and
pretended to own it He collected
the dividends on the stock, but paid them
to Semple. In 1887 the capital stock was
increased from 3,000 to 4,000 shares. The
extra 1,000 shares were to be divided among
the'holders of the other stock. Semple's
share of this was 125 shares, bnt Callery, it
is charged, by representing that he owned
the stock of Semple, obtained it Ever
since, he, or his estate, has held the 125
shares, now. worth 5250 a share, and voted
it and received the dividends on it Cal
lery and Semple bath died in 1889.
The plaintiff, it is asserted, did not learn
ot the increase ot stock until 1891, She
then made demand for it on the executors
of Mr. Callery. One of them denied the
statements aud cnlv recently did she learn
the lull tacts of the matter. In 1892 the
company increased the capital stock to
30,000 shares, a total of 81,500,
000, The additional stock was to
be issued to those holding stock
on April 11, 1892. They are now about to
issue the stock, but on what terms the
plaintiff does not know. She asks the
Court to restrain the company from issuing
A New
will, during the year, undertake in addition to its
literary features. There will also be in the series
A New Ballad by Sullivan
A song by Gounod, and the Journal's $1000
prize compositions recently offered to resident
American composers
Christmas Journal on News
Ten Cents
own terms. You can return it to John
Alister, the Talbot Club, Piccadilly."
The girl repeated the words slowly to im
press them on her memory.
"Thank you, Mr. Alister, and good
night."
She shook hands with him and in a mo
ment was gone.
"Thia is a queer go," exclaimed Alister,
looking after her. "I wonder what her
story is? Poor, little woman; I suppose
it's the old one a little work girl who's
come to grief and wants to keep straight if
she can. I suppose I shall never see my
fiver a;ain."
Mr. John Alister was what is popularly
known as a good fellow. He had inherited
a considerable sum of money from his
father at the age of 25, and he had bad his
fling with it At the age of 35 he was a
little tired of the game, and he sat down
to look the future in the face. He saw that
if he went on at the rate be had been going
he would be left in an uncomfortable posi
tion, co he dropped some of hit expensive
habits,, reckoned up his available canital,
found that bv investing it he would be sure
to secure 500 a year, and this he presently
did. Then he looked about him for a means
of employing his leisure and keeping
himself out of mischief. He found a sec
retaryship was worth another 500 and the
duties of which were not too onerous.
On a thousand a year he could live com
fortably in a set of modest chambers, and
having no desire to marry he was able to
live a pleasant, enjoyable life.
Enjoying himselt in this way, it was not
likely that his adventure in Piccadily
wouiu waue uuy great impression upon
him. In a few nights he had forgotten it
altogether; and it was, therefore, with con
siderable astonishment that about a month
afterward, opening a letter one evening
which had been sent to the club for him, he
found in it a brand new five-pound note.
Pora moment he thought it must beirom
some friend who owed him a fiver for a bet
which he had forgotten, or something of
that kind; but when he had read the letter
in which the note was inclosed his curiqns
adventure in Piccadilly came back to him
at once.
This was the letter: "Sir I send yon
back the monev yon so kindly lent me one
night in Piccadilly. I shall always be
grateful for your kindness. Yours sincere
ly, Lilian Wilsofi."
"Well, I'm .hanged," exclaimed John
Alister, as he looked at the note. "This
is honesty with a vengeance. I never ex
pected to see that again. Poor little girl,
I hope she has not put herself to any
trouble to pay this again. She was wel
come to it" He turned totheletter again,
to see if there was any address on it There
was nothing but "London," It was evident
the increase ot stock to the Callerys on the
125 shares belonging to the Semple estate,
restrain the deiendants from disposing of
the 125 shares and compel them to assign
them to' her. Also to have the stock in
crease on it issued to her.
ON TEIAL FOB ABSON.
Anthony Chldo Charged "With Firing T. W.
Lindsay's House.
Anthony Chido is on trial before Judge
Stowe on a charge of arson, Chido is
charged with setting fire to the bonse of T.
W. Lindsay, ex-Meat and Milk Inspector.
The defendant had a dispute with a do
mestic in Lindsay's house, whom he called
to see the same night the fire occurred.
Chido was suspected, but the evidence, is of
a rathercircumstantial character.
John Coslett, charged with felonious as
sault and battery, carrying concealed wea
pons and pointing fire arms, was convicted
and fined $10 and costs on each charge. On
the charge of receiving stolen goods he was
acquitted. Coslett is an ex-policeman. He
was on duty daring the strike at the Elba
Iron Wont's, and the charges were brought
against him by Manager Everson.
August Goldstrohm was sent to the work
house for three months lor keeping a dis
orderly house at West Elizabeth. Robert
Koehler, Jacob Sonnnberg acd ,George
Weber were acquitted of larceny. James
Strothers, Horatio Berwick, Bert Peterson,
Joseph A. Jackson and Bert Lee pleaded
guilty to larceny. Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston
was acquitted ot assault and battery.
To-Day's Trial Lists.
Criminal Court Commonwealth vs Thomas
Campbell, Georce Fink (2), A F. Chew,
Mary Putnam, Williapi Clara:, F. M. Snyder,
H. J. Fair, John Fee, Joseph Zweidson, J.
W. Johnson, William Hussar, Thomas W in
field, John Slas, John McGnwan, John P.
Pearson, Patrick O'Connell, Bessie McPart
Iand, Frank MoPartlanJ (2), John Gralioh,
G A Taylor, Matt Coyne, J. H. Krauser,
John B. Comstock, Ed Mcllvanla, Andiow
Martle, Sloan Moulder, Conrad Weiele. Fred
Schlestlng, Laura Powell, William F. Doyle,
George Burton, Henry E. Taylor, M. Yuffe,
John Hock. Vincent Ackoowi'ch, Martin
llallerau, James Foley. Frank Dunn. H. F.
Bradus.
Common Pleas No. 1 Rothennel vs
Wernke et al, Rliind ot al vs Kamerer et al,
Kompvs Wernke etal, Weissert vs Wernke
et al, Dorsev vs Spang et nl, Murphy et al
vs Fay, McKelvey vs the German-American
Insuiance Company, Ruus vs Citizens' 'I Tac
tion Company.
Common Pleas No. 3 Murphy vs Dicken,
Bailor et al vs Dicken. Dickson vs Dicken,
Philadelphia Company vs borough of Mill
vale, Evans vs Wagner, Oakes vs Lowe, Vila
vs Pittsburg Traction Company, Campbell
& Evans vs Grocers' Supply and Storage
Company, Darragu vs Beckert, Redpath vs
Waltz by Strauss
Will inaugurate, early in
1893, the notable series of
original musical compositions,
by the most eminent com
posers of Europe, in connec
tion with prize compositions
by American composers, which
The Ladies' Home Journal
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Send One Dollar for One Year to
The Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia
that Lilian Wilson did not desire an ac
knowledgement '
John Alister put the five-pound note in
his waistcoat pocket, and the letter In his
breast pocket, and strolled into the smok
ing room, sat down, picked up an evening
paper and began to read.
Presently his eye was attracted by a sen
sational headline. A terrible outrage had
been committed in a railway train. An old
gentleman had been murderously assaulted
and lett' for dead in a first-class compart
ment of the London, Brighton and South
Coast Eailwaylato on tne previous even
ing. A ticket collector was the first to dis
cover the outrage, and at once raised an
alarm. The old gentleman was alive, but
unconscious and was bleeding from a terri
ble wound in the head.
Inquiries elicited the fact that a dark,
well-dressed young man had entered the
carriage at London Bridge and a man an
swering the description had alighted at
BedhilL Between Bedhill and Preston
Park no one, it was presumed, had entered
the carriage or an alarm would have been
raised. The police were busily engaged in
searching for that dark young man.
The injured man was fonnd to be Mr.
Solomon Turner, a retired tradesman living
in London, who was going to Brighton for
a fortuigpt for vhe benefit of his health. His
brother, Mr. James Turner, who identified
him at once put the crime down to robbery,
as Mr. Turner had on the day of his depart
ure cashed a check for 55. His brother
knew this for a fact, as he accompanied
him to the station and saw him pay for his
ticket with one of the 5 notes. The others
were then in his possession.
The change was still in the pocket of the
injured man. His gold watch and chain
were still about him, but the pocket-book
containing the 10 5 notes was missing.
The police had at once communicated
with the bank and obtained .the numbers of
the notes. The numbers were published in
the papers in order that, should any person
attempt to pais one, the police might be in
stantly commnnioated with. They ran
from BL 74,888 to BL 74,895 inolusive.
John Alister read the account of the out
rage through and put the paper down. He
remembered the note he had just received
from Lilian Wilson. Smiling to himself at
the absurdity of the idea that it would
have anything to do with the crime, he
drew it from his pocket and just out of mere
idle curiosity looked at the number printed
on it
With an exclamation of horror he let the
note fall on his Ian. The number of the
note in his possession was BL 74,889. It
was one of the notes which had been stolen
bv the person who had left Mr. Solomon
Turner for dead.
It took John Alister a minute or two to
realize the situation. Then he burst Into a
Delph, Mohan vs Yate. Steward vs Gilles
pie, Knee vs city of McKeesport
TO PREVENT AH AWABD.
A McKeesport Taxpayer Thinks There Is a
Job in a Contract
A bill in equity was filed yesterday by
Frank W. Craig against the city of Mc
Keesport, A. Inskeep and C. A. Walker,
"Water and Lighting Commissioners of the
city, and the George F. Blake Manufactur
ing Company. The plaintiff states that he
is a taxpayer in McKeesport, and his pur
pose is toprevent the Illegal awarding of a
contract In November the McKeesport
Councils passed a resolution to advertise
for proposals for two pumping engines for
the water department Specifications, etc,
were prepared, and two bids were received.
One was from the Blake company
for 521, 500 and the other from the Wilson
Snyder Manufacturing Company for 517,
300. The Wilson Snvder Company uas
the best and lowest bidder by 54,200, yet
the defendants awarded the contract to the
Blake Manufacturing Company, and the
contract is about to be entered into.
The Court is asked to declare illegal and
void the contract on the proposal of the
Blake Mannfactnring Company and re
strafn the defendants from entering into
any such contract
THE GRAND JURY'S WOBK.
A Large Number or Indictments Passed
Upon at Yesterday's Session.
The grand jury made the following
returns yesterday:
Ignored bills Anton Peters, larceny: Kirk
Brown, misdemeanor; Robert Baxter, forci
ble entry and detainer; William Green, as
sault and battery; D. C. Davis, John Jen
nings, Mrs. Lucy Simmons, C. N. Van Sickle,
and W. M. Wilson, illegal liquor sellimr.
True bills D. A. Keely, George Lance,
Robert Baxter, J. A. Jackson, Bert Lee,
Louii Monroe, George Penrod, James
Strothers, larceny; Peter Bermardinjr.Eliza
both Brooks, Joseph Berksman, Mrs. For
shay, Patrick Murphy, Magdalene Milbeisen,
Illegal liquor sellimr; F. C. Veatch. John
Penman, gambling; D. W. Pollock, false pre
tense; Robert Bixter, Thomas K. Jones, as
sault and battery! Horatio Berwick, enter
in:; a building: Charles Arnold, horse steal
ins; James Harmler, malicious mischief;
John Nowmoyer, aggravated assault ana
bottery. .
A Bundle of Briers.
A VEnmcT was given for the plaintiff in the
ejectment suit of James McKeunedy against
Christian Kennedy.
A decree was madn yosterday incorporat
ing the norouah ti Versnilles. It Is created
out of tlio villages of Bissell-and Elrod In
Versailles township.
A motion for a new trial was mado yestor
day by tho defendant in tne suit of Rev. J.
K. J. Slllliaan against tho Allegheny Re
fill med Presbyterian congregation, in which
a verdict had been given lor the plaintiff.
profuse prespiration. He had in his pocket
a note which was a clue to a murderous
outrage perhaps to murder; for according
to the report the old gentleman's life was
despaired of.
His duty was plain. He must go at once
with the note to Scotland Yard aud ex
plain how it came into his possession.
Fortunately he had Lilian Wilson's note to
prove the truth of his statement
He examined the letter closely. The let
ter had been posted that day and had
arrived by the last delivery.
"It was posted this afternoon," he said to
himself. "The girl must have received it
from some one.this morning possibly from
the murderer.
John Alister began to feel very uncom
fortable. In the first place, he didn't want
the story ol bis lending a dyer to a girl in
Piccadilly to get into the pap.ers; and in
the second place,- he had an idea that his
information to the ponce would drag tms
girl into the affair in a very unpleasant
manner.
He didn't believe for one moment that
Lilian Wilson had any guilty knowledge
of the real ownership of the note she had
sent him.
"I can't help the consequences," he said
to himself. "I must go to Scotland Yard
at once and make a clean breast of every
thing." John Alister, as soon ashehad thoroughly
made up his mind what he ought to do,
felt that he bucht to do it at once.
He would have preferred to "sleep on it;"
to put the business off until the morning;
but he felt that by so doing he might be
aiding a criminal's escape from justice. His
"clue" might be invaluable to the police at
the present moment
He pulled himself together and ordered
the waiter to bring him a liqueur glass of
brandy. He wanted to steady his nerves a
little before undergoing the ordeal of Scot
land Yard.
While ha was waiting for the brandy a
waiter came in with a message from the hall
porter. A young lady had left a note for
Mr. Alister, and wished to know if he was
in the club.
Alister took the note and opened It It
was from Lilian Wilson; "Sir Will you
see me at once? I am outside the club. It
is a matter of life and death.'
"My God, then she knows about the
murder 1" he thought, and, putting on his
hat, he went out into the street
The girl to whom he had lent the note
was standing in the' shadow, a little way
from the club entrance. She saw him come
out, and walked toward him at once.
Directly she came into the light of the
lamp he saw that her face was deathly pale,
and her eyes red with weeping.
"Mr. Alister, exclaimed the girl, before
he had time to say a word, "you, won't
salnd my sending for you like this; but I
SPECIAL NOTICE All this week our store will be open until 8:30 P. M. ' Next Satur
day until 11 P. M.
Our Grand Carnival
THIS WEEK.
The event of the year to all thechildren within 25 miles of Pittsburg. For weeks past we
have been preparing for OUR ANNUAL RECEPTION of the little ones. TUESDAY,
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, this week, SANTA CLAUS IN HIS GLORY, will
make our store his headquarters, and will give three performances daily, from 9 to 12 a. m., 2
to 5:30 and 7 to 8:30 p. al
PROF. GUS-A, WURZELwill also be present with his family of funny jokes and amuse
the little ones with his inimitable exhibition of PUNCH AND JUDY,
We have cleared one of our mammonth floors, decorated it for the occasion, erected a
special stage for the performances and done everything to insure a rcyal time.
Everybody is welcome, come and enjoy yourselves. We will be delighted to see all the
children possible, but they must be accompanied by adults. Each child will be presented with a
fine box of candy.
m THE MAGNIFICENT PRESENTS that Santa Claus will present to the orphan chil
dren in the various Homes and Institutions on Christmas Day are now on exhibition.
OUR SPLENDID VALUES IN BOYS' CLOTHING
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We've a magnificent stock for you to
naming extremely low prices for the holiday trade.
OF VALUABLE GIFTS
We have quite an assortment for you to take your choice from.
Express Wagons, Banks, Magic Lanterns, Tool Chests,
And many other costly articles of which we give you free choice
with every sale in Etoys' Clothing of $5 and over.
FANCY ARTICLES
Suitable for Christmas presents are here by
the thousand. A miniature World's Fair
of attractive gifts at still more attractive
prices. No matter what sort of a present
you want to make nor what you want to pay,
you'll be sure to find something to suit from
the mammoth- assortment we are showing.
Don't put it off till the last moment,
buy now and escape the crowds and dis
comfort of late Christmas shopping.
want to see you about something some
thing very terrible I"
"I can guess what it is," replied Alister.
'I have compared the number of the note
.you sent me to-day with the nnmbers men
tioned in the account of the outrage on the
railway."
'Have vou!" cried the eirL "Then you
know "
"That it is one of the missing notes. But
come, I am sure yon are not directly con
cerned in this terrible business. Te'll me;
how do ynu come to know that it is one of
them? Young ladles are not in the habit of
taking the number of a note before they
send it away, I iancy."
"I know it is one of them,'' said the girl,
"because I have the others. Seel" she ex
claimed, drawing an envelope from her
pocket, and taking out a number of folded
notes, "here are all the missing notes with
the exception of the one I sent you this aft
ernoon. John Alister was completely taken aback.
How did this girl, who not long ago bad
asked him for her fare in Piccadilly, come
to be possessed of 50, and of 50 in bank
notes which bad been stolen from the vic
tim of attempted murder?
Alister hesitated before he replied. His
first idea was that be ought at once to call a
policeman; but he felt that the girl was
acting fairly by him and concealing noth
ing. She had come to him of her own free
will, and she had made no concealment of
the possession of the stolen property.
"My dear girl," he said, presently, "this
is a very serious affair. You must co to
the authorities and tell them all you know.
Of course, you have come by these notes
innocently enough; but they are utmost im
portant clue to the discovery of the man
who committed the crime. I don't want to
ask you any Impertinent questions, but
you'll havo to say from whom you obtained
these notes."
To be continued to-morrow.
Suttebebs rrom coughs, sore throat etc.,
should try "Hrown's Bronchial Troches' a simple
but sure remedy. Bold duly In boxes. i'riceScw.
Guitars.
Violins.
Mandolins.
The beautiful Imperial guitars and man
dolins never fall to please. We have also
the ramons Bruno RDitars -and Bowman
mandolins. The finest in the world. Our
low prices will astonish you.
ALXXltOSS' alusio IIousk,
13 Federal street
All brands of champagnes. Now York
prices at Alax Klein's, Allegheny, Pa.
All persons Interested in Sabbath schools
should! know that strictly pure canay can be
had at reasonable prices at the leading
wholesale confectioners, M, 06, 93 and 100
Beech street, Allegheny.
'BOB. B. Hebd ft Co.
AND OUR MAGNIFICENT PRESENTS
Will, keep us very busy this week in fitting out the
little t)nes. Thousands of parents and guardians
purchase a new Suit or Overcoat for those under
their charge at Christmas, and doubtless, in many
cases it is the most sensible gift to present.
Boys appreciate a new suit as much as older
people, sometimes a great deal more.
300 TO 400 MARKET ST.
BABNTJH'8 ESTATE IN LITIGATION.
The Showman's Heir Wants Bis Share of
the. Greatest on Earth.
Bridgeport, Conk., Dec. 19. SpecidL
Trouble has arisen over the will ot the late
P. T. Barn am. It has taken the form of a
suit by Clinton Barnum Seeley against
William B. Hincks, Benjamin Pish, Caro
line Thompson, Henry E. Bowser and James
A. Bailey. The two first named are the ex
ecutors ot the estate, and Mrs. Thompson is
the eldest daughter of the deceased circus
proprietor.
The great desire of the late Mr. Barnum
was to perpetuate not only the great circus
which he founded, but also his name-in con
nection with it Clinton Barnum Seeley
was his favorite grandson, and the showman
thought he could take the place a son would
have filled. He lei! Seeley S2.000.000, and
in addition 3 per cent of the net profits aris
ing from the testator's interest in his shows,
if said Clinton Barnum Seeley would faith
fnlly devote so much of his personal atten
tion'to the show and to the estate as would
sufficiently satisfy the executors, who were
to be the judges.
Young Seeley claims that he has held
himself at the command of the defendants
to give his attention to the show and to the
Barnum estate, but that the executors have
reiused to fulfill the provisions of -the will.
LATE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Knmornnre afloat that Brazil proposes
to divide Paraguay with Argentina.
The fnneral services of Senator-Glbon.
or Louisiana, occurred at Lexington, Ky.,
yesterday.
Marquis de Mores has a Mhos in his
shoulder, after a duel with a Parisian, over
anti-Semitism.
Admiral Glierardi will not allow his sail
ors to dUemharic at Valparaiso, to prevent
possible trouble.
Alphonso duRothctllld was wounded in
the rlsht cljcek, yesterday, by the- acci
dental discharge of a cou.p.iiiion'a xnn,
while hunting in France.
TbeWnrDeDRrtmentljft decided again to
garrison Key West, Fia. Key W'et has not
been garrisoned by United State troops
since the lutter part of the teventle.
A rookery in Chinatown. San Francisco,
caught fire yesterday. Chinamen, supposed
to bo highbinders, locked everybody in the
house and they were rescued itli great
difficulty.
Emma Goldman, the friend of Bprumanti.
the Anarchist who shot II. C. Frick, cow
hided John Most, Sunday night, as ha nai
about to begin his lecture to tha German
and Hebrew Anarchlut group In Odd Fel
lows' Ball. Most, it is said, attacked Miss
Goldman In his paper. The quarrel is of
long standing, ana nas assnmeu increased
select from, and are
SSCjSr
del9
bitterness since the shooting of Frick, which
Host discountenanced.
It is stated that the amount that Edward
P. Chamberlain, the missing executor of the
estate of John W. Genrge, is accused of mis
appropriating is $16,100 in money and bonds.
A warrant which has been issued cbarzes
Chamberlain with misappropriating $10,000
in Northern Pacific and Montana first mort
pace bonds, but since it wai issued a further
examination has shown, it is said, that $6,100
in cash Is also unaccounted for.
The Public Opinion
Has been fully demonstrated to us in their
liberal patronage, really beyond our expec
tation, considerinz the higb-soundinz adver
tisements which the papers are fall of. Oar
stock is all complete tn the way of bric-a-brac,
all grades dinner set?, chamber sets,
chandeliers, banquet lamps, hanclnz lamps,
pirlor lamps, etc, and as we buy direct from
all the leading factories ot Europe and
America, we are in a position to give you
good value. All goods first class.
T. G. KVAifs Co.,
Market street, corner Third avenue.
Second-Hand Uprights for S133 and Up.
Mellor Si Boene, 77 Filth Avenue.
Several excellent "uprights" for sale,
only slightly used. Will be sold for from
$90 and upward.
Mxllob & Hoeite, Founded 1831,
Warerooms, 77 Fifth avenue.
Xmas Cards and Calendars.
Those of this year exceed In beauty of de
sign and tasteful combination of color any
thing of the kind ever made. A choice as
sortment wIU be fonnd toere. Open every
evening. J. B, Wgxnra & Co.,
429 131 Wood street.
Sohmer Fianos, Solimer Pianos
Are preferred by the conscientious musical
instructors and musicians, andare the favor
ites of the music-loving public Fine stock
of tile celebrated Sohmer pLino a t
J. M. IIOPJ-MAJfX & Ca's,
637 Smitutiold street.
Open evenings until Christinas.
Umbrella factory,
The only one that cau mount yoti any style
of umbrella in two hours, and show re
fined line of sticks, gloria silk and walking
canes. G. Ware's, Umerixh Works,
24 sixth street.
Directly opposite Bijou Theater.
Guitars. Violins. Mandolins.
The beautiful Imperial guitars and man
dolins never fail to please. We have also
the famous Bruno guitars and Bowman
mandolins. Tho finest in the world. Our
low prices will astonish you. s
Alex Boss Mcsio Bocsn
143 Federal street.
Pure Food Products.
Miller Bros., 183 Federal street, Allegheny,
sell only the finest and purest of groceries
and food produets. Their prices are al way
reasonable. Goods delivered everywhere.
Send for price list.
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