THE , PITTSBURG DISPATCH. SATURDAY DECEMBER 24. 1802. CHRISTMAS PARCELS. The Lady Shopper and Her Packages Own the Sidewalks Just Now. A TRANSVERSE OBSTRUCTIONISTS She Creaks Through Depot Rates like an Animated Handle. THINGS PERTAINING TO THE HOLIDAYS Parcels here, there and everywhere. One is not in the swim at this festive season when seen on the street unless laden down with a score of yellow paper packages. It does not matter what they contain every body can see the heavily laden man is do ing his duty, and that is all that is neces sary. People buy things at this time that neither they nor anybody else have any earthly use for. They buy merely from the effects of contagion. Kow is the har vest of the express companies, and their doors are overflowing to the sidewalk. What a medly of articles can be seen in the express offices. Packages and boxes of Collided With an Earnest Shopper. every size and shape. Live and dead game, turkeys predominating. Christmas trees, rockihtborses, velocipedes and a host of other useful and useless articles. It will be very difficult to navigate through the streets until New Year is over. She Cuts a-TVidc Swath. A woman with a score of parcels takes up as much room as she dares without being ar rested. There is' the shopper who carries transversely n card board box six feet long, whose pathway is marked by objurgations and deposed headgear. Nowhere is the be laden shopper bo helpless as when passing through the gateways at the depot. She gets through merelybythe force ofherwill, but no.one could guarantee the state of her parcels after storming the tort Then there are other lady shoppers whose pathway is marked by lost packages. They put spools of thread or some other diminutive pack age on top of one of their large bundles and expect it to maintain its equilibrium. Con sequently some worthy folks miss their Christmas gifts. A man cannot carry half as many packages as a woman. Probably it is woman's pncketless state that has trained her for such feats. Man tries to get everything into his pockets. Occasionally may be witnessed some comic and pathetie sights in the Christmas season. There was seen yesterday an old lady who looked rather impecunious carry ing home her Christmas turkey. She Lost Her Turkey. The streets were slippery and the old lady fell.hertnrkevslipping into an open grating. She commenced to bewail her loss, a crowd collected, and in the generons spirit of the season they made up a collection enough to buy her another still fatter turkey, with cranberry sauce thrown in. At the depots the parcel fever can be seen in its full magnificence. The shoppers' heads can only be seen towe'ring above th babel of packages when seated waiting for their trains. One classof people willgladly Carrying Christmas to the Suburbs. hail the finish of the festive season, and that is the store employes. Christmas is not a merry season tor them, but a season ot hard, tiring work. There is no class of customers so bard to please as the Christ mas shopper. In many cases she has to please herself and the recipient of tbe gift A great many ot the shopkeepers make it a rule not to exchange Christmas goods dur ing the holiday season. This saves a good deal of time and worry on both sides. Peo ple will wonder when the summer is here again why they worried so much about the giving of Christmas presents, and they mentally vow to take things easier next Christmas. ' DEATH OK THE BAIL, Two Men Are Killed by Falling Under Trains. John Woolton was killed at the Lake Erie depot yesterday morning. He waa trying to board the train and fell under the wheels. William Ellsworth, a brakeman on the Panhandle, was killed at the Sligo mill Thursday night, lie, too, tell under the wheels. Wrecked on a Bridge. A switch engine and some loaded coal cars were wrecked on the Southside Pan handle bridge early yesterday morning. The bridge was badly torn up, but fortu nately the train did not go over. The coal fell to Carson street below. Engineer Low rev and Fireman Brobson stayed on the lo comotive and escaped with a tew bruises. The Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston tracks were blocked until noon. EDITOR TEAX Interviewed by Carpen ter, a feature or THE DISPATCH to-morrow. New Ft. Wayne Branch. The Mansfield and Coshocton road, a branch of the Ft Wayne, will be ready for operation January 1. The road leaves the main line at Londonville, and runs through a rich coal section. Next .spring the line will be extended to Bellaire, and this will connect the Ft. "Wayne and Panhandle. The length of the road is 45 miles from Londonville. Grcrrs' and ladles' fur-top lined gloves at tbe Louvre. 24 Sixth street, directly opposite Bijou Theater. (Sp? (I I OIL OPERATIONS IN OHIO. Wood County Continues to Be the Banner Producing Region Somo TJood Wells and a Few Dusters Work In McCurdy and Lower McDonald. Kobth Baltmobe, O., Dec. 21 'Wood to7''Z: ' 7n ,he T Buckeve state. The old fields are banging on with marced tenacity and enough new territory has been developed to Keep the talent busy. The Gibsonbnrj; and Woodvllle fields show the most activity, and will for some time con tinue to hold the attention or the cnergetlo Ohio operator. The late operations havo not been re mai table for anything In the nature of gushers, but, as a rule, the wells have heen of the paying kind, and so lenjt as the Buck eye operator can set fairly remunerative wells, the search Jor new pools will con tinue. At Oil Center, In Bloom township, O. A. Browning & Co. havo Just completed a nice producer on the C Hannan farm that is good for 150 barrels a day. A. Stahl 4 Co. have finished up their Ko. 1 on the Sttilil farm, located in Terry town shin, that showed a production of 35 barrels in tne first 21 hours after completion. The Ohio Oil Company's No. 3. on the Henry Delhi farm, In Fieedoni township, has been completed, and the first 4 Hours thereafter showed a production ot 90 bar rel. The well is located 200 feet from the north line ol the farm and Is regarded as a test nf some Importance. L. D. Langrinoch has completed his test well on the E. W. Porter larro. in Plain tonnhlp. It is producing til barrels a dav since it as shot. Parnell, Zorn 4 Co. havo completed a salt water producer, located on the C. F. Clan sing farm, in section So. 2 of Woodvllle township. In iiiddletown township, Marchka & Ker rigan bave completed and shot their Xo. 2 on tbe G. C Eramenck farm, and havo a 25 barrel producer. In the same township Harmon & Co. have completed their 3d. I on the Charles Oster hart larni, and it is not good for more than 10 barrels a day. ' X. Bowlln lias completed and shot his No. 1 on tbe Cunning farm, located in the same township, that will be good for 25 bar rels a day. In Portage township O. A. Browning A Co. have finished up JiO. 5 on the S. J.Sim mons :arm and It is making 33 barrels a day, naturally. Hughes & Burnnm have completed No. 2 on the William Sargent farm, in Liberty township, that is not showing lor more than 10 barrels a day. In Perry township the Ohio Oil Company has finished up and shot a duster on the James Perrine I arm. ThN was the second venture on this farm, tbe first proving only u light producer. In the same township M.Schaill completed No. 1 on the J. Wiseman larin yesterday and scored a duster. The Sun Oil Company has completed and shot its No. 7 on the Frank Blond farm, in section No. 2 of the same township, that is showing lor a 40-barrel pumper. Operations In Sandusky County. Operations in this county have quieted down. The most important -n ell recently completed, and one that may stimulate operations, was drilled byJese Stephens on tbe Hutchison farm, in Madison town ship. It was their No. 3 on this farm, and showed a production of 225 barrels tbe first day after It was completed. C J. Green has just completed his No. 4 on tbe Jl. A. IV'esc farm, in the same township, that is good for 30 ban-els a day. IbeSunOil Company has completed its No. 5 on tbe T. Rinehart farm, in Jackson townshlp,hat proved a rank duster. No Oil in the Edmundson. WcCubpt The Forest Oil Company's No. 1 on the W. E. Edmundson farm was re ported last evening to be 15 leet in the filth sand and showing no oil. The sand, also, was of an interior quality, although there is j eta lair chance for it to improve. Guffey & Eobison's fourth sand well on tbe Ewing larm was reported yesterday to be making only six barrels an hour. It is a very ati ong gaser, and It is the opinion of the operators who have heen over tlo ground that it is located on the edge ot tbe pool and that the oil will all be blown out within a few weeks, unless a stronger pay is lound deeper In the saiVd. The wells of J. M. Guffey & Co. and the Forest Oil Co on the Aiken larm will not lie in for at least a couple of weeks. The Forest's No. 10 Herrou averaged 21 barrels an hour yesterday. The Wheeling Gas Company's Xo. 2 Giffln is due early next week. Itf Nn. 4 Gladden was shot in the Gordon Thursday, and in creased Irom 100 to 175 barrels a day. No. 4, on the Moorhend. was shot yesterday sftei noon. No. 3 Bobbins lias been tubed and is ready for pumping. George No 1 has been cased, and the Woods No. 3 is shut down on account of a shortage in tbe water supply. Presented With a Gold Watch. The employes of the Oakoale division of the Crescent Pipe Line Company presented their superintendent, G. A. Groglode, with a gold watch yesterday. The Ganges Yesterday. The estimated production of the3IcDonald field yesterday was 19,000 barrels, the same as the day before. The Woodland OH Company's No. 2 Scott was making 30 barrels an hour. The stock in tbe field was 44,000 barrels. The runs from the Sistersville field were 15,931 barrels. Buns and Shipments Thursday. tthe National Transit runs were 27,733; shipments, 21,511. Kuns of Southwest Penn sylvania from McDonald, 12,421: outside of McDonald, 6,694: total runs, 19,114. Buckeye runajof Macksburg oil, 6,550; shipments, none. Buckeye runs or Lima o 1, 43,671: shipments, 41,831. Eureka runs, 16 350; shipments, 2.S03. New York Transit shipments, 34,371. South ern Pipe Line shipments 22,110. The runs of the Tidewater Pipe Line Com pany on Thursday were 5. 661; total, 98,001; average, 4.455; shipments 17,526; total, 218,975; average, 9,953 barrels. ThrrnnsoftheW.il. Mellon Pine Lines were 6,216; receipts from other lines, none; total receipts, 6,216; shipments, 6,23a The runs oi the Western Atlantic Pipe Lino were 2,852, and the shipments E63 barrels. The Oil Market. Bance of the January option: Opening, 52c; highest, 52Jc; lowest, 52$c; closing, iieflned oil New York, 5.45c; London, 4K 4d; Antwerp. WJ. J.KW ore, Deo. 23. Petfoleura was dull and steady. Pennsylvania oil. spot sales. none. January option, sales, 7,000 barrels,; at ozasaxe. ciusiug ut oxc uiu. .Lama ou, sales none; 18c bid, 19c asked. Total sales, 7,000 barrels. Oil City, Dec. 23. Opened. 52Jc: lowest, E2c: highest, &lc; closed, 52c sales. 10 000 bairels; clearances, 54.000 barrels; shipments, 105,403 barrels; tuns, 86,201 barrels. Miscellaneous Church Mention. Aspinwall Union Mission Special Christ mas song service at 3 r. m. The Presbytery of Mononsrahela will hold its regular quarterly meeting in Oakland Chapel. Tuesday, December 27, at 10 o'clock A. K. Hazel wood Christian, J, E. McWane, pas torServices Doth morning and evening. Morning subject, "Glad Tidings to Whom Brought." Bellevne Presbyterian, Key. Newton Don aldson, pastor At 10:30 illustrated Christ mas sermon; evening service at 7:30. Christ mas cantata and treat on Monday evening, Methodist Episcopal Chapel at Brnshton, on the corner of Hamilton avenue and Har riet street, will be dedicated Christmas at 2:30 r. k. Kev. Dr. Miles will have charge of the Bervice and Bev. C W. Smith, D. D will preacn. special music lias been provided and au interesting service is promised. . Holiday Furniture At cost to close out. Henby Berqee, (HI and C44 Liberty street. Just Received! Maud Humphry Calendars. Beautiful designs. Daintv colorings. B. S. Davis 4 Co., Booksellers, 96 Fifth avenue. Old ports, sherries and Madeira. Bheln and Moselle wines, direct importation at liar Klein's, Allegheny, la. Holiday Furniture At cost to close out. Hekrt Ekeqeb, 612 and 644 Liberty street. Drwrrr's Little Early BIserst Nog,riping no pain, no nausea: easy pill to take. Milt's blue polka dot silk mufflers. SI each. LiTTSLL's. 205 Smithfield street. Diamonds, Kings, Studs, Lockets, Stickpins, Earrings, Broaches. The best good! and lowest prices. HEITBT TlRHETDEir, No. 630 Smitbfleld street. Open every evening. CHRISTMAS SUBJECTS Chosen by a Large Number of th Clergymen of the Two Cities IN THE SERVICES OP TO-MORROW. A Season When the Churches Are Par ' ticnlarlj- Close .to the People. THE LIST OP THE TOPICS ANNOUNCED Thisis.the season of ttioyear when the churches are particularly close to the peo ple. . large number of the clergymen of the two cities have chosen subjects for their sermons to-morrow that are appropri?. ate to Christmas. In the City Churches. Liberty Street M. E- Preacliiae at 10-45 a. at. by the pastor, Bev. Edward Williams. First English Lutheran, Grant ntreet The Bev. W. A. Passavant, Jr., will preach at 10:30 A. 3t and 7:30 r. K. , v Firs' U. P., Seventh avenue, William J. Eeid, D. D., pastor Services at 10:30 A. St., "The Best Time," and at 7:30 r. it., "The End." Fifth Avenue M. E., Bev. E. B. Mansell, D. D., pastor 10.30 A. M., "And He Called His Xamo Jesus:" 7:30 p. x., "The Bright and the Morning Star." Denny M. E.. Llgonler and Thirty-fourth streets, James E. Williams, pastor 10:30a. m , "Gloria In Excelsls;," 7:30 p. ., "Chris's Mission to Earth. Fifth U. P., Webster avenue Bev. J. W. Ilnrsha. pastor, will preach at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. M. Morninir, "Thy Kingdom Come;" evening, "God's Times." Bellefleld Presbyterian, Fifth and Belle field avenues Christmas sermons by the pastor. Dr. McClelland, at 11 A. it. and 7:45 P. m. on "Jesus" and "Immanuel." First Cumberland Presbyterian, Wylie avenue and Congress 10:45 a. m., com munion; 7:30 p. u., "Watch:" 6 45 p. M., T. P. S. C. E. S. T. Montgomery, pastor. Grace Memorial Presbyterian, Arthur street. Bev. J. H. Bovden. pastor 10:45, "Gratitude to God for the Blessings of the Year;" 7:30, "A Divine Christmas Gift." Eighth Street Beformed Presbyterian, Bev. D. McAllister, pastor At 10-30, "Re turning From Captivitv;" at 3, . "The Good and the Evil of the Modern Christmas." Seventh U. P., Forty-fourth street; service conducted by the pastor, Bev. J. D. Sands Mnrnintr: Christmas sermon. Evening: Thoughts Suggested by the Closing Year." Central Christian, corner Pride and Col well streets, tC. L Thunrood, evangelist 10:30 A. M "Christ in Modern Mangers;" 7:30 r. ,ir., "Four Great Witnesses." Seats all free. Fourth Avenue Baptist, corner Boss street, H. C Applegarth, pastor At 10.30 A. tt.. "The Announcemenffof the Aneel." At 7:30 p. Jf., a special sermon by request on, "The New Birth." First Unitarian, hall of Union Veteran Lezlon, No. 77 Sixth avenue, noar Grant street, Rv. C. E. St. John, pastor Sunday service, 10:45 A. X.; subject, " Christmas Gifts." Methodist Episcopal. Smithfield. Bev. A. C. Ellis, pastor Services at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. x. Morning subject, "Guide Boards to Bethlehem;" evening, "Power of the Child of the-Manger." First Beformed Presbyterian. Grant street, Bev. Nevin Woodside. pastor, will preach at 10.30 and 3 p.m. Morning, "The Ornamented Church of Christ;" afternoon, "The Easy Yokel' First Unlverallst, Currv University Hall, Sixth street, tho Kev. J. L. Andrew, pastor Morninir service, "Keligion and the World's Progress." Children's concert at 7:30 p jr. Admission free. Sixth Presbyterian, Franklin and Town send streets, Rev. J. F. Patterson, pastor At 10:30 A. M.. "The Angels' Christmas Song;' at 7.30 p. 3i., closing services of the sixth year of tho present pastorate. Thirty-third Street U. P., Key. J. McD. Jlorvey, pastor At 10:30 A. M., Bev. J. H. Leipor, Field Secietary of the Pennsylvania Sabbath Association, will occupy the pulpit; the pastor will preach at 7:30 p. M. Seventh Presbyterian, Herron avenue, Bev. a S. McClelland, pastor 10:30 A. M., "Thn Wise Men Seeking the Infant Sav iour;" 7:30 p. Jt., "His Name WonderfuL" Christmas music at all the services. Oakland Baptist, Bntes and Atwood streets, Williim Ward West, pastor Morn ing, 10:45, "The Birth of Chrlt and the Fatherhood of God;" evening, 7:45, Gospel service, "Eepresentative Wise Men." Third Presbyterian, Sixth avenue. Rev. J3. P. Cowan, D. D., pastor Services 10 45 a. m. and 7:45 p. m.; evening subject, "A Gleatcr Than Solomon Is Here." Special Christmas music morning and evening bv the choir. Wylie Avenue A. M. E., Rev. Cornelius Asbnrv, D. D., pastor Preaching to-morrow at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. yu Morning subject, "The Son of God Is Come;" evening, "A Wonderful Scene on a Mountain." Sunday school at 2 p. m. Christ Methodist Episcopal, Pittsburg, corner of Liberty and Center avenues. Preaching at 11 a. m. by tbe Bev. G. W. Izer, D. D. Christmas discourse. Preaching at 7:30 P M. hy the Bev. A. H. Norcross, D. D. Sunday school at 10 A. X. Second Presbyterian, corner Penn ave nue and Seventh street, Rev. J, R. Suther land. D. D., pastor Services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:45 P. M. Subject in the morning, "The Four-Fold Record;" in the evening, "The Parting of the Ways." Christmas music by tho choir. Mt Olivet" Evangelical, Fulton street, E. W. Rishel, pastor Theme at 10:30 a. m., "Thn Incarnation;" at 2 p. m., to children, "Word Pictures From the Boyhood of Jesns," at 7:30 r. M., "The Sun of Rlghteonsness." Sun day school Christmas servico Monday even ing, December 26. St John's, Rev. F. P. Bossart, pastor, will celebrate the Christmas restival In the new chapel, corner Forbes and JiimonvlIIe streets, at 6 A. M "Matins," conducted by the pastor, at 10.30 A. x. Bev. W. A. Passa vant, D. D., will preach at 7:30 p. x. The annual Christmas celebration by the Sun day School. St. Andrews', comer Colwell and Steven son, Bev. A. W. Mver, pastor Children's services Saturday evening 7:30. A carefully prepared programme. First service of the kind in the new church. All equally wel come. Christmas services with special pro gramme Sunday morning at 10:30 Subject: "God's Gift or Love to the World." Forty-tblrd Street Presbyterian, Rev. H. H. Stiles, paetpr Services at 10:30 a. x. and 7:30 p. x. Morning sermon on "Circum stances Attending the Birth oi Chrit." Sun day .school entertainment on Monday even ing at 7:30, Gabriel's cantata, "Toy-Makers or Wonderland," will bo tendered by a chorus of 60 voices. St, James' Episcopal, Penn avenue and Sixteenth street. Christmas services at 10:30 A. X. and 7:30 p. X. Subject for the morning; "The World's Peace." In the evening a Sunday School carol service will be held in the church. Subject of the address: "The First Christmas CaioL" The church will be beautifully decorated. On Thursday even ing, December 29, 4he Sunday school treat will be given lu the cbapeL Grace Reformed Church, corner Grant street and Webster avenue. Key. John H. Prngh, .pastor 10-0, "The Herald Angels Sing;" 7:A "The Child." At tho morning seavlce Mrs. Pauline1 Lemmer-StucEey will sing several Christmas selections, and at the evening service a skilled orchestra will ac ' company the congregation In"slnglng the Christmas carols, besides rendering several beautiful sacred selections. Butler Street M E., cdrner Fortieth street, W. F. OMham, D. D., -pastor 10-30 A. X., Christmas -service of song, with serlbonette by pastor and sermon by Rev. S. A. Keen, D. D.; 1:45 p. x., Sunday school Christmas and missionary service, led by the Superin tendent. S. Hamilton; 7:30 r.x.. revival meet ings. S. A Keen, D. D., and G. Hillls. soloist. Revival meetings each evening of tne week, led bv Messrs. S. A. Keen, D. D., and G. Hol lls. Bible readings at 2:30 p. M. each day ex cept Monday. Trinity Church, Sixth avenue. Alfred W. Arundel, rector Christmas Day, the first service will commence at midnight ou Sat urday, consisting of the holy communion and a short addres. A second celebration will be held at 7:30 a. x. The usual midday service will be held at 10:50 InBtead of 10:45. After a short sermon by the rector there will be a third celebration; subject of ser mon, "Some Christmas Lessons," The even ing service will be held at7:30;sunjectof sermon, "The Universal Christmas." .Next Sunday, January 1, the rite or confirmation will be administered to a class of -12. On Wednesday, December 28 (Holv Innocents), a. Christmas tree will he provided for tbe children of tbe Sondav scnool. The chil dren's festival will be under tbe direction of Mr. H. O. Hale, for over 80 years the super intendent of the scnool. Throughout the East End. Highland Avenue U. P., Rev. O. B. Mull- gan, pastor Services at 11 a. x. and 7:45 r. x. Christian Church, H. K. Pendleton, pastor Services, at 11 a. x. and 7:45 p. X. Morning subject, "The Song of the Angels." Shady-Aloe U. P., Center avenue and Cvpress street, Rev. J. K. MoClurkin, D. D., pastor 10.80 subject, "The Tetft of Meeting;" 7:45, "JesuB' First Sermon." Mt. Olive Presbyterian, cornor Shady and PhlU lps avenues Services at 10-45 and 7:30. by Rev. G. E. Fisher. Morning subject: "The Sages and the Savior." Christmas en tertainment on Monday evening. . Shady Avenue Cumberland Presbyterian, J. W. McKay, pastor 11 a. x., "Christmas' Meaning and Mission;" 7:30 p. x., Christmas service, addressed by Messrs. 'Tohnlzer, Bush, Gorber, Brown and McKay. Bethany Lutheran, corner Highland ave nue and Klrkwood street. Rev. John Weld- ley, p.stor Services at 11 a. x. an$l 7:45 p. x. Morning subject, "A Christmas Study:" evening subject, "Christ Came to Save Sin ner,." Sixth United PresbyterianColllns avenue ajd Station street, Rev. B. M. Russell, Tjastor 11 a. x., "The Advent or the Son of 'God:" 7:45 p. x., sermon by Bev. Frank Getty, associate pastor of the First Church, Allegheny. St. Mark's Memorial Beformed, North Highland avenue and Harvard stieet. Rev. Ambrose M. Schmidt, pastor Morning serv ice, 11 o'clock:, "The Word Made Flesh:" evening service, at 7 o'clock, will be a chil dren's Christmas service. Shady Avenue Baptist, between Fifth and Penn avenues, W. A. Stanton, D. D., pastor Services at 11 a. x. and 7:30 p. x. Morning subject, "A Christmas Story," by the pastor; bring the children. Evening subject, "The Condition of the World at tho Birth of Christ." Christmas services at Christ Lutheran, Sheridan avenue, East End, Bev. J. L. Smith, pastor Subject at 10.45 a. x., "The Fullness of Time In the Birth ot Christ." The choir will sing the antnem, "Let Us Now Go Evon Unto Bethlehem;" at 7:30 p. x.,"Chrlst in the Fashion of a Man." Park Avenue Presbyterian, George W. Chalfanr, pastor 11 a. x., "The Bight to Be the Children or God tbe Gift of Our Incar nate Loid;" 7:45 p. x., "Our Lord's Last Words to tbe Unconverted." Sunday school treat Monday evening." Special musical programme oy the childrtn. Point Breeze Presbyterian Morning ser vice, 11 o'clock, Christmas seimon; evening service, 7:45 o'clock, fifth sermon of the Beries on Bible mountains,subJect,"Moriah." Services conduoted by the pastor, Bev. De Witt M Beham. Christmas treat lor Sab bath school .Monday night, December 26, at 6 o'clock. Southside Services. Eighth Presbyterian, Bev. E. R. Donehoo, pastor 10:45 ati., "Immanuel;" 7:u0 p. x., "Nona Other Name." Mt. Washington Baptist, George T. Street, pastor Morning, "Applied Christianltj Good Will to Men;" evening, "The Closing year." Trinity Church. Sidney street Christmas services Sunday evening 7:30; children's service Monday evening. The Key. A W. Meyer will speak on both occasions. Bingham Street M. E., J. A Ballantyne, pastor Preaching at 10:30 a. x. and 7:30 p. x. Morning subject, "Good Tidings." banbuth school at 1:45 p. x. Special music at all the services. Mt. Washington United Presbyterian, B. IL Hood, pastor Services at 10.30 a. x. "The First Chustmas Gift in a Munget" (intended especially tor eniidren);and7:30p. x., "The Closing Hours of Another Year." Southside Presbyterian, corner Twentieth and Sarah streets. Bev. F. B. Fan and, pas tor Services at 10:30 A. x. and 7:30 p. x. Evening subject, "Echoes of Bethlehem's Holy Night." A special Christmas musical programme will be rendered at each service. Union Baptist, South Nineteenth street, tne Bev. J. W. Riddle, iiaitor At 11:30 a. x. Chribtmas sermon on "The Worship of the Wise Men;" at 7:30 p. x. Christmas service, under tbe auspices ol the Y. P. 8. C. E., with special musio by the choir at both services. Special Christmas exercises also in the Sunday school at 2 r. x. Duqnesne Heights M. E , Bev. W. N. Eod enbaugh, pastor Morning, "The Star in the East,'' the ordinance of baptism pre ceding tue Christmns sermon; evening, Christmas service by choir and some of the members of the Sunday school. The Sun day bCliool will treat Cbristmus Eve. Special Christinas services by the Ep worth League at 6:30 p. x. Mr. Washington Methodist Protestant, Virginia avenuo and Bigham street, S. F. Crowther, pastor Christmas service pro gramme, 10:30 a. x., "The Incarnation a Souice of Gieat Joy, Peace and Glory:" 2 p. x., Sabbath School Xinas service; 6:30 p. x.,"The Testimony ot Sav ed Ones."Y. P. S. C K.; 7:30 r.x., "The Object nnd Importance ot Christ's Advent." Special Sabbatn School Christmas service nnd treat Monday even ing at 7:30. Something New and Good. .Everybody welcome. Topics in Allegheny. Second U. P., Rey. W. H. McMillan, D. D., pastor-10.30 a. x., "God With Us;" 7:30 p. x., "Ministering Spirits." Piovidence Presbyterian. Madison avenue and Liberty street, Bev. W. A. Kinter,pastor boi vices at 10:30 a. x; and 7:45 p. x. Eighth United Presbyterian, Observatory Hill, W. T. Wishart, pastor Morning, "The Child in the Midst;" evening. "Obligation to God." First Congregational, Bev. S. W. Me Corkle, pastor At 10:30 A. x., sermon ap propriate to Christmas. Preaching also at 7:30 p. x. North Avenue M. E., JIov. J. A. Story, pas tor Pleaching 10:30 A. x. subject, "Unto Bethlehem;" 7:30 p. x., "Christmas Praise Service." McClure Avenue -Presbyterian, Bev. 8. J. Glass, pastoi 11 a. x., "The Model Life:" at 7:30 p. x., "No Boom for Christ, yet Room in Christ." North Presbyterian, Lincoln .ivenue 11 a. x. (children's service,) and 7:45 p.m., the Sastor, Bev. Jobn Fox, D. D will preach, ospltal Sunday collection. Maple Avenue 31. E. Church, Bev. W. D. Lockard, pastor Sunday school 4 r x.; 7:30 p.x.. Union Christinas Praise Service at North Avenue M. E. Church. Sixth U.P., corner Franklin and Chartiers streets, D. F. McGIll, pastor 10:30 A. M.,"The Oracle:" 7:30 p. x.,"Room for the Gilt and tho Giver." Y. P. S. C. E., 6:30 p. X. Bethel Presbyterian, Taggart and Galla gher streets. Rev. Wilson E. Donalson; pas tor. 10:30 a. M.", "A Christmas Sermon:" 7:30 p. x., "The New Commandment." Central Allegheny B. P., Sandusky, south of Ohio, J. W. Sproull, pastor 10:30 a. x., "The ecret of Christ's Power;" 3 r. x., "He That Hath Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear." Christ Episcopalian, corner North Dia mond and Union avenue, Bey. Robert Me.tch, pastor Special Christmas service at 10:30 A. M.; children's service at 4:00 p. x. Good music Allegheny Beformed Presbyterian, corner Sandusky and North Diamond streets, Bev. W. J. Coleman, pastor Subject 10:30 A. x., "God's Covenant;" 3 P. x., "The Apostolic Salutation." Nixon Street Baptist, J. S. Hutson, pastor Morning 10.30; "Gold, Frankincense and Myrih;" evening 7:30, Gospel services fol lowed by baptisms. Sunday school treat Monday evening 7:30. Sandusky Street Baptist Church, Cyclo raina Hall, lrwln avenue, B. F. Woodburn, pastor 10.30 A. X., "Wells of Salvation;" 7:30 p. x., "The snpreme Good." Christmas en tertainment Monday at 2:30 p. x. Central Presbyterian, corner Andorson andLacock streets, Bev. S. B. McUoimick, pastor Subject 10:45 a. x., "The Star or Beth lehem:" 7:45 p. X., "What Think Ye of Christ?" special Christmas music at both services. Calvary. Western Theological Seminary chapel, Ridge and Irwin avenues Preach ing nt 11 a. x. by the Rev, A. H. Norcross, D. D. Christmas discoutsp. Preachiug at 7:30 p. x. by the Rev. G. W. Izer, D.D. Sunday school at 10 a. x. Riverside M. E. Church, Kerr street off Preble avenue, H. S. Free, pastor. 10:45 a. x., "The Prince of Peace:" 7:30 p. x., Young People's Service by tne Ep worth .League In stead of the regular publio service. A good program. Let all come and enjoy tbe ser vice. First Christian, corner Arch street and Montgomery avenue At 10.30 a. x., Rev. .Morton Adams, missionary to India; at 7:30 p. x.. Robert A Cutler, sublect, "The Knll- '.ness ot Time." Rev. C. S. Lucas, of Mays- yiue, Jy., tue pastur-eieut, nut enter npon bis dnties on tbe fimt Sunday in January. The New Jerusalem Church, Sandusky and Isabella streets. Services on Sunday morning at 10:45 o'clock. Subject, "The Birth or the Lord in Bethlehem, and Its Spiritual Signifi cation in Application to the Regeneration or Man." The saoraramt of the Holy Snpper will be administered after the service. The evening lectures are omitted for two weeks. HOSPITAL SUNDAY. To the Churches. Collections for hospitals will be taken up to-morrow, Sunday, December 25. Tls Christmas Eve. Only to-day to buy your Christmaa gifts in.' We snail oe open tuio evening late. Hakdt A Hates, Jewelers, 529 Smithfield street; Au, brands of champagnes, New prices at Max Klein's, Allegheny, Pa. A DETROIT MIRACLE. A GREAT TRIUMPH FOR MEDICAL SCIENCE. Particulars of One of the Most Remark able Cures on Record Described by the Detroit News A Story Worth a Careful Perusal. Dzthoit, Mich., Dec. 23. A case has Just come tp light here, tbe-particulars of which are published In tbe Evening Kews, which will be read with considerable Interest, as it records tbe remarkable achievement of a medical discovery, which has already won great and enduring fame. The story Is told by the JVuu as foUows: . The following paragraph, which appeared' in the iYetcj a short time ago, furnished tbe basis of this information a case that was so wonderfully remarkable that it demanded further explanation. It is of sufficient im portance to the Hoof readers to report it to them fully. It was so important then thnt it attracted considerable atten tion at the time. Tbe following is the para graph In question: "C. B. Northrop,- for 28 years one of the best known merchants on Woodward ave nue, who was supposed to be dying last spring of locomotor ataxia, or creeping par alysis, has secured a new leasebf life and returned to work at his store. The disease has always been supp osed to be incurable, but Mr. Northrop's condition is greatly Im. proved, and it looks now as if the grave would be cheated of its prey." Since that time Mr. Northrop has steadily improved, not only in looks, but in condi tion, till he baa regained bis old-time strength. It had been tainted to the writer of this article, who was acquainted with Mr. Nor throp, that this miraculous change had been wrought by a very simple remedy called Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. When asked about it Mr. Northrop fully verified the statement, and not only so, but he had taken pains to inform any one who was suffering In a similar manner when he heard of any such case. Mr. Northrop was enthusiastic at the result in his own case of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. It was a remedy that he had beard of after he had tried everything he could hope to give him relief. Ho had been in the care of the best physicians who did all they could to alleviate this terrible malady, but with out any avail. He had given up hope, when a friend in Lockport, N.' Y., wrote nlm of the case of a person there who hart heen cured In similar circumstances by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. The person cured at Lockport had obtained his information respecting Dr. Williams' Pink Fills fiom an article published in the Ham ilton, Ont., Times. The case was called "The Hamilton Miracle," and told tho story of a man in that city who, after almost Incredi ble suffering, was pronounced by1 the most eminent physicians to be, Incurable and per manently disabled. He nad spent hundreds of dollars in all sorts of treatment nnd ap pliances only to be told in the end that there was no hope for him, and that cure was Impossible. The person alluded to (Mr. John Marshall, of 25 Llttlo William street, Hamilton, Out.,) was a member ot the Boyul Templars of Temperance, and after having been pronounced permanently disabled nnd incdrable by the physicians, was paid the 1,000 disability insurance pro vided by the order for its members In such cases. For years Mr. Marshall had been utterly helpless, and was barely able to diag himself around his house with the aid of crutches. His agonies were almost un bearable and life was a burden to him, when at last relief came. Some mouths after he had been paid the disability claim lie heard of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills and was induced to try them. The result was miraculous; almost from tbe outset an improvement was noticed, and In a few ' months the man whom medical expert had said was Incurable, was going about the city healthier and stronger than before. Mr. Marshall was so well known in Hamilton that all the city newspapers wrote up bis wonderful recovery in detail, and it ws thus as before stated, that Mr. Northrop came into possession of the information that led to his equally marvelous recovery. One could scarcely conceive a case more hopeless than that of Mr. Northrop His injury came about in this way: Ono day nearly fonr years ago, he stumbled and lell tbe complete Ipngth of a steep flight of stalls which wero at tho roar of his store. His bead and spine were severely injured. He was picked up and taken to his home. Creeping paralysis very soon developed itself, and in spite of the most strenuous efforts of friends and physicians tbe terrible affliction fastened itself upon him. For nearly two years ho was perrectiy neipiess. lie could uo noth ing to support his strength in tbo least effort. He had to be wheeled about in an Invalid's ohair. He was weak, pale and fast Finking when thla timely In formation came that veritably snatched his life from the Jaws of death. Those who at that time saw a feeble old man wheeled into his store on an invalid's chair would not recognize the man now, so great is the change that Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have wrought. When Mr. Northrop learned of the remedy that had cured Mr. Marshall in Hamilton, and tbe person in Lockport, he procured a supply of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills through Messrs. Bassett & L'Hom medleu, 95 Woodward avenue, and from tho outset lound an improvement. He faith fully adhered to tbe use of tho remedy until now he Is completely restored. Mr.Northrop declares that there can be no doubt as to Pink Pills being the cause of his restoration to health, as all other remedies and medic?! treatment left him in a condition rapidly going from bad to worse, until at last it was declared there was no hope for him ard he was pronounced Incurable. He was In this terrible condition when he began to use Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, and they have re stored him to health. Mr. Northrop was asked what was claimed for this wonderful remedy, and replied that he understood the proprietors claim it to be a blood builder and nerve restorer, supply ing in a condensed form all tbe elements necessary to enrich the blood, restore shat tered nerves and drive out disease. It "is claimed by the proprietors that Pink Pills will euro paralysis, rheumatism, sciatica, palpitation of the heart, headache ahd all diseases peculiar to females, loss of appetite, dizziness, sleeplessness, loss of memory and all diseases arising from overwork, mental worry, loss of vital force, etc. "I want to say," said Mr. Northrop, "that I don't have much faith in patent medicines, but I cannot say too muoh in praise of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. The proprie tors, however, claim .that they are not a patent medicine in tbe sense In which that term is used, but a highly scientlflo preparation, the result of years of carelnl -study and experiment on the part of the proprietors, and the pills were successfully used in private practice for years before being placed for general sale. Mr. Northrop declares that lie Is a living example that there is nothing to equal these pills as a cure for nerve diseases. On inquiry tho writer found that these pills were manu factured bytDr. Williams' Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y., and Brockville, Ont., and the pills are sold in boxes (never in bulk by the hundred) at 59 cents a box, and may be bad of all drngglsts or direct by mail from Dr. Williams' Medicine Co., from either above addresses. The price at which these pills are sold makes a course of treat ment with them comparatively inexpensive as compared with other remedies or medi cal treatment. The case is one ot the most remarkable on record, and as it is one right here in Detroit andnot a thousand miles away, it can be easily verified. Mr. Nor throp la very well known to the people in Detroit, and he says be is only too glad to testify of the marvelous good wrought in his case. He says he considers it his dnty to help all who are similarly afflicted by any word be can say in behalf of tbo Von derful efficacy of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. If any of the Hews readers want any further information, we feel sure Mr. Northrop would willingly oblige them, .as he has tbe writer In relating these fact to him. OVERCOATS. Three Thousand of the Best Made, Best Quality, and Bes Fitting Suits in the city, your choice for Sixteen Hundred Faultless Overcoats, your choice for 0 1 OiDUD , Make your own selection of any Suit or Overcoat inu out house for Our stock of Suits and Overcoats are without a doubt 'the most elegant garments shown in this city. They are made up of the finest of materials. They are the richest and finest patterns. They are the best fitting garments ever sold in Pittsburg. They are cut ir the most correct style. They are sewed throughout witLsilk. Take your pick of this most elegant and beautiful stock at the mSbblIja m SMITHFIELD ST. GREETING And compliments, of the sea son w all our friends and patrons. Christmas must be observed, and the best way to observe the anniversary is to make some one happy. You can do so easily at Jacksons'. No matter how small the amount is you have, come to us; we will advise you what to buy. for $10 you can buy a splendid Overcoat for father, brother, husband or sweet heart; for $9 to, $12 an ele gant Suit; Jor $3 to $5 a fine pair of Trousers; for $2 to $4 a handsome Silk Fancy Vest; for $1 a fine Linen White Dress Shirt, or $5.50 for half a dozen; for 50c a very Nobby Scarf or fine pair of Suspenders; for 50 c a fancy box of one-third of a dozen Handkerchiefs; from $1.50 to $5 a very fine Silk Um brella, with very .latest style handles. Come to facksons' We will help you select a pres ent, and no charge for our assistance. Store open every evening this week tmtil 8:30. 954 AND 956 LIBERTY ST. STAR CORNER. .I WISHES fe A GIGANTIC OF- SUITS -AND- a) 1 o.DU 1 3.50. DOCTOR . WHITTIER 14 fEJTN ATEJOJE, PITTSBDKO, PA. As old residents know aud baek tiles Oi Plttsbunr papers prove, is the oldest estab lished andmost prominent physician in thj city, deTotlnjj specialattentlon to all chronla KrS NO FEE UNTIL CURED sponsible MrDnllQ and mental di persons IlLtl VUUo eases, puyslc.il de cav, nervous debility, lack of energy, ambi tion and hope,iuiairedmemory, disordered eight, self distrust, bastifulnoss, dizziness. i-leeplesness, pimples, eruptions, impover ished blood, failing powers, organic weak ness, dyspepsia, constipation, consumption, unfitting tho person forbusiness, sneietyana marriage, permanently, safely nnd privately iTa.. BLOOD ANDSKIJSs.4 eruptions, blotches, fallluithair,bonei.patni L'landnlar swelllnxs, ulcerations or the tongue, mouth, throat, ulcers, old sores, are euieri tor life, and blood poisons thoroughly eradicated Irom 1 1 D M A D V klOiieyand the system. UnllNrAn I j bladderde rangement, weak back, gravel, catarrhal discharges, inflammation and other painful symptoms receive searcnin? treatment; prompt relief and real cure. Dr. W hittler's Hfe-lons extensive expert, ence Insure3 scientlflo and reliable treat monton common sense principles. Consulta tion free. Patients at a dlstance.is carefully treated as If here. Office hours, 1a. m. to t t.m. Sunday, 10A.M. to 1 r.x. only. IE. tVHiTTlEK.Slt-peun avenne. rittsunrA fa Manhood" Restored! "JiEKVESEEDS," the wonderful remedy, is sold with a written guarantir to core all nervous diseases, such as Weak M emorr- Loss of Brain Power, Head ache, 'Wakefulness. Lost Manhood, Night ly Emlssions.Nervons- Biroax jjto lira rsmo. ness. JS i . ,3 -dralns and loss of pow er of the Generative organs in cither sez caused by overexertion, youthful errors, or excessive use of tobacco, opium or aiimnlicts which soon lead to Infirmity. Consumption and Insanity. Put up con venient to carry in rest poefcet. 31 per package by mall: 6forl5. With every Border we Klve a vrrutm vuarantte to cu-e or refund th money. Circular rreo. Address Nerve Seed Co., Chlcaso. IU. Tor sale In riltsbnrg by JOS. 1 LEJIIN O 4 SO.V, 410 and 412 Marfccl street. I1024H4-TT3 K'S COMPOUND. A recent discovery br an. old phyMrlaD. tiuccesvuUu users mtmtMybythouanlsoflivUc8. Is the only perfectly safe and reliable medicine discovered. iScnare of unprincipled dnie tists wlioofferinferlor medi cines In Dlace of this. Asfefor COOK'S COTT03 ROOTCOMI'ObND Pike no tttbsti tuts, or Inclose si and 6 cents in postage In letter, and we will semi. UcaieJ. bj return mall. Kuli sealed particulars in plain envelope, to ladles only, stamps. Address Pond I.lly Company, No. 2 Fisher Block. Detroit. Jllci. 3-Sold In rittsbiirx by. JOS. TLEMING & SON. de7-5t-eodwlc 413 Market st. LOST MANHOOD RESTORED Bl'ANMM NEKTISE. The great Span ish ltemerty, Is sold WITH A W R I T T K N GUABANTEK 10 cure all nerv onnlsrasts,snek as Weak Memorv ncroax Ain AFTTh csixq. Loss ofltntla Powers Wakefulness Lo Manhood. Mghtly Emissions. Nervousness, Lassitude, all drains and loss of power of the Grr.erattve'Orjrins In eltherset caused bv over-exert!on. ynntlifnl errors, or excessive use of tobacco, opium or-stimulants. II per package by mall:R for 5. With f-Trry $5 order we OIVE A WRITTEN GUARANTr E TO CUKE or REFUND MONEY. Spanish Medicine Co., Madrid. Spain, and Detroit, llleu. For sale b JOS. FLEMING 4 SON. Plttaburg. oeM-S-JcrrS DOCTORS LAKE, SPKCIALISTS In all cases re quiring scientlflo and confi dential treatment. Dr. S. K. Lake, M. U. C P. S is the old est and most exparieiced spe cialist in the city, consuita- ,Un fra And BtHltltr enntl. dentiaL Offlco hours 9 to land 7 to 8 r. x. Sundays, s tor. J. Consult them person ally, or write Doctors Laze, con Penn av. iad Jfourtn st Pittsburj, Pa, JelO-SJ-PwK fMSJ SALE 1553: -. tTAJr-ANBgiS ILrH CURB A cure for Piles. External, Internal. Blind. Bleed. Jnr and Itcblnjt- Chronic. P.ecent or Hereditary. Tlils remedy has positively never been known t fall, ft a box. 8 for $5. by mall. A jmarantee given with six boxes, when pnrchas'Ml it one time, tore fund the S3 If not cured. Issued by EMIL C. ETOCKY, Druwrlst, Wholeale and Retail Agent. Nos. 1401 and 1701 Penn ave.. corner Wylie are. and Fclton St.. Pittsburg. Pa- U itncky'k DUrrbttaiCrampCurcISandMcts. Jal--eo4 VTe Pnd the marr,Ions French S Remedy CALTHOS f rtt and a jj ?Arft 1 mA va tir&nfUnt "" a fvunfi will 3 STOP SfKharsr Em talonm CUKE Spermatorrhea. Varicocele and RE&TOKE Lost Vigor. Use it and pay if satisfied. AUrr.VON MOHL CO.. Solo Aarrlcu irraU, ClxelaaiU, Olio. OR. S INDEX'S ELECTRIC BELT With Electro-Magnetic Suspensory Late.t Patents' Tet Tmr.rov"iiit Wtnenrrwlthontmertleln an Weatne.r'smttn ' from over-taxation of brain, nerve forces, excesses or Indiscretion, as exhnnstlon. nervous deblli: sleeplessness, languor. rheumatlm. kidney, live, and bladder complaints, lame back, lumbago, sci atica, general ill-health, etc. This Elcc'ric Belt contains wonderful Improvements overall others and gives a current thai Is Instantly lelt by wearer or we forfeit 13.000, and will cure all of the abovu diseases or no pay. Thousands have been cured by " tbis marvelous invention after all other remedies failed, and we give hundreds ot testimonials la this and every oilier State. OnrPowerfullMPP.OTTED ELECTKICSUSP EN SORT, the greatest boon ever offered weak men. FREE with ALL RF.I.TS. Health and vlp mn strengthGUARANTEEDlnCOtoSOdaTS. boidfoc illustrated oampblets. mailed, sealed, free. A" dress. SANDEX tLECTKIC C h. tl" Hrcadway, S. V I ity KOEHLER'S Installment House We ocenpy tlie entire tnilflinfi: 7 Sixth Street, MENS' AHD BOY'S Clothing on Credit (Ready-Hade & to Order.) LADIES' CLOAKS & JACKETS, Watches & Jewelry ON INSTALLMEHTS. 1 Gash Prices Withoal Secnrlty. ' TPnyc. On.iMivt f i,b am ouat pmtoaMd iiS must bo oald down: the balance in utaH iji weekly or monthly payments. Busiaesa m transacted strictly confidential. Opa daily, frM8A.U.rP.M. SatBrjaays 1 i BH 3l v 1 D MOHHHBK 111 tiTs-Hi ii--Hi ' Sjjjiirji'j"? jH -fflifll rSSESlaSwlEIS !i
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