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THE PITTSBURG EISPATOH, WEDNESDAY, -OCTOBER' 12, 189&r " THEF1NALTEST0F ICIi'S PLAN, The District Scheme of Choos - iug Electors in the IT. S. Supreme Court. AN ABBAY OF LEGAL LORE. Attornej-General Miller Acts "Willi the republican Connseh He Charges Both Parties With Uitfust Apportionments The Members of the Bench Apparently Much Interested in the Arguments A Reflection Upon the Electoral Commission of 1876 The Decision May Have an Important' Bearing: on the Current Presidents! Contest, and Will Certainly Affect Some Votes. Washington, Oct 1L Although defi nite agreement has not yet been reached it is very probable that the United States Court will go in a body to Chicago next week to attend the "World's Fair dedication cere monies. There is some difference in opinion tmong the Justices and it will be two or three days before the official announcement of the intentions of the Courtis made, but preparations are making for the Court's visit All Justices are likely to go except Justice Field and Lamir who are not in good health and do not care to endure the strain of a hasty trip to Ch ieago and back. The Court will probabl y adjourn Tuesday or "Wednesday of next week if it decides to go knd will arrange so as to cause as little de lay as possible to work here. An informal understanding had been reached by which the Lake front cases went over until to-morrow to make a way for ar gument in suit in test of constitutionality of the Miner law in Michigan providing fortheelection of Presidental electors byCon gressional districts. The object of the Court in programme is to permit Chief Justice Fuller, who cannot sit in the Lake iront cases, to take part in the Michigan cases, and then leave here for New York to attend the Columbus celebration there to-morrow and Thursday. A Decision Before the Election. The advancement of the Michigan case will also have the effect of enabling a decis ion to be rendered in advance of the Presi dental election. The case comes here on ap peal from the decision of the Michigan Su preme Court, affirming the constitutionality of the Miner law. The title is McPherson et al, plaintiffs in error, vs. Blacker, Secre tary of State. A motion was made and immediately allowed by the Court to have the argument of the Michigan case proceed at once. After entry of sundry motions Colonel H. M. Duffield, of Michican, atose and opened the case for McPherson et al, who repre sent the Republican party, which is seeking to have the law declared unconstitutional. The political aspect oi tne case is very pro nounced, as it is conceded that the effect of the decision in favor oi the validity of the law will give some of Michigan's electoral vote to the Democrats. That KeRjablicans appreciate its importance both in thls'eTec tion and in it3 possible iar-reaching conse quences in the future is shown by the ap pearance of Attorney General Miller in the case as one of the counsel on the liepub lican side of the question. The Attorney General as Private Counsel. The Attorney General did not appear in bis official capacity, but as a private coun relor. He took part in the argument. It is very unusual in this country for the At torney General to participate in a private case, and his appearance to-day was a sub ject of talk among lawyers. The attorneys who took part in the argument to-day are! Attorney General Ellis, Judge Chaplin, formerly of the Supreme Court of Michigan, and Otto Kirschner, formerly State Attor ney General, in favor of the constitution ality of the law, and on the other side were H. M. Duffield and Attorney General Mil ler, and F rederick A. Baker, a leading Democratic lawyer of Michigan, who is re tained on the Republican side oi the case. In his argument, Mr. Duffield relied principally upon the contention that the Miner act w as In violation of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution, declaring that no State shall m ake or enforce any law abridging the privileges of citizens of the United States, and that as at the time of its Adoption citizens could vote for all electors that system could not be changed. This amendment and the thirteenth and fif teenth amendments, he insisted, created a citizenship of the United States, and it was in violation of tbe Constitution for the State to deny to each citizen tbe right to vote for all of the Presidental electors to which the State is entitled. An Inquiry From the Bench. Justice Gray inquired if he held that the Legislature could not choose the electors itself. Mr. Duffield replied in the affirma tive. The three great post-war amend ments, he asserted, put into the Constitu tion a guarantee to every citizen to be treated alike and made a national citizen ship where there had heretofore been a cit izenship only by virtue of citizenship in a State. Messrs. Champlin and Kirschner, as their first point, raised the question of jurisdic tion, maintaining that in the form in which the case came here, viz., an application for a writ of mandamus to compel the Secretary of State of Michigan to give a certain notice of the coming elction. Ft was not review able in a Federal court, bnt only in a State ouuru 9 Mx. DufSeld's points were answered, and with reference to the fourteenth amend ment it was contended that its sole object was to prevent discrimination, and had no application to cases where all citizens were treated alike. Mr. Kirsohner made a strong point of the political nature of the case, and cited precedents to show that the court had ruled that political questions must be left for settlement to the political departments of the Government, and in this part of his talk he several times turned apparently in tentionally toward Attorney General Miller. Justice Field Takes a Hand. Several times the courts have made the mistake of passing upon purely political controversies, and in every instance the re sult was a fall of the bench in public estima tion. He was proceeding to argue that the matter of Presidental electors was one over which the State Legislatures, as the politi cal representatives of the States, had com plete control, when Justice Field, inter rupting, asked: "Could the State Legisla ture delegate to Ann Arbor College the right to appoint these electors?" Mr. Kirschner (with some hesitation) I don't see why not. To this the Justice replied rather curtly I don't see why not either, from your line of argument. Mr. Kirschner, proceeding, said that the policy of changing the method of selecting Presidental electors might be questioned, but he had never beard the legality of any change questioned. Justice Harlan Could the Legislature authorize one Congressional district to se lect the electors ior the whole State? Mr. Kirschaer replied: "Xes, Your Honor," to which Attorney General Ellis ddtd, "But there is no danger of It." Mr. Kirschner In his argument deplored the tendency to bring all disputes (into court, and said this was an attempt to em broil the court t a political matter which belonged solely to the political departments of the Government. , Unjust Apportionments Common. .Attorney General Miller, in his opening, answered as follows: "I hold it to be one of the most hopelul signs of the times that the courts are either aronsing or are being aronsed to the fact that if the rights of the people of the United States are to be pre served by an observation and enforcement of the law, and that thev are prepared to take and are talcing by the wrists, political bosses who, assuming that qnestions are purely political, are committing grand lar ceny with reference to the rights of the peo ple of the United States. In saying this I am not saving it as a partisan. I am per fectly well aware that the people have been robbed by unjust apportionments by the party to which I belong, as well as to the party to which I am opposed and it is high time that the courts sbonld say to these worthies, it is just as much larceny to steal a political right as it is to steal private property. Hence I say if this case comes here in such a way that the court may prop erly take hold of "it, it is not only a right but it seems to me the highest opportunity ior the court to serve the country and help to preserve its institutions." Mr. Miller arcrued that the framers of the Constitution intended that the States should be represented as States, and that the power of choosing electors was granted not to the Legislatures but to the States, the Legisla ture simply having the duty of fixing the manner of 'execution of tne power. lias Been in Operation Before. Justice Gray Was the district system while in operation ever challenged as being beyond the power of the Legislature? Mr. Miller My understanding is that it was not and that there has never been but one election in which the decision wonld have been determinative of the election. Mr. Duffield interjected that that was a time vi hen electors were free to exercise their personal preferences. Justice Gray Does it appear that that theory hns ever been changed by the Con stitution? Laughter. Attorney General Ellis, of Michican, closed for the State. He said that it was only the exigency of a political emergency which had caused the point to be raised that the district system was unconstitutional. In 18TG party spirit ran so high that an Electoral Commission was appointed and Samuel J. Tilden was counted out and llutherfnrd B. Hayes counted in, but nobody ha questioned the fact that Colora do electors had been appointed by the Legislature. A Slap at the Hayes Commission. He was reading some opinions of Repub lican members of the Electoral Commission on this matter, when Justice Field asked to have the authority given. It was done. and the Justice replied: "Most people think the lc.ist said about that the better." H. A. iker closed the case. His line ol argument was that the Constitution con templated a system of selection of a Presi dent by personal preferences of President al electors, but Constitutional design was incapable of execution and that by usage had been established the selection of electors and ot President by votes of whole States and that by the fourteenth amend ment this change of conditions was reoog nized and a national citizenship estab lished. Before that amendment a State might refuse to participate in a President ial election or cat its votes as it pleased, but now it ail citizens of Michigan save one foreswore their rights in a Presidental election and decided that they would not participate, that one citizen would have the right to cast the vote of the State. It was decided to hear the argument in the Lake front cases beginnine to-morrow, the Illinois Central railroad to have four hours and the Slate and Federal Govern ments the same time between them. A BIG FOUR STRIKE. Yardmen Co Out Because Their Pay la Nut Increased. COLUMBns, O., Oct. 11. 5oeriaZ. The strike which was threatened by yardmen on the Big Four Eailway in this city was pre cipitated this morning by the refusal of the company to accede to the demands of the men. Tbe Big Four Company is paying as much now tor ten hours' work as tbe other companies now are paying for twelve. A meeting was held last night by the men and the strike was resolved upon. Two com mittees of 11 men each were appointed to patrol the yards night and day to see that none of the company's property should be damaged or switches misplaced. The com mittee this morning notified Superintendent Higgins of their appointment, and Mr. Higgina in reply said they bad done the right thing. General Superintendent French, Super intendent Higgins, of the Cleveland divi sion, and Superintendent Gibson, ot the Cincinnati division, held a consultation with the Big Four officers this afternoon, and appointed Frank Zurns as yardmaster. Zurns is an old conductor on the road, and has been a passenger conductor for many years. This action on the part of the com pany throws down the gauntlet to the strik ing men, who are given until to-morrow at 7 o'clock to decide whether they will return to work at the advanced rates offered. If not, their places will be immediately filled bv new men. BUILDIKG E001IIKG. Big Increase In the Cost and Number of Bouses Erected in September. As an evidence that this city has been enjoying a building boom for several years that increase!, too, as time goes on, Captain Spratt, clerk in the office of the Bnilding Inspector, yesterday figured up the number and cost of buildings erected dnring Sep tember. There was a total of 329, costing frS02,339, which is 31 more than were built in the bame month a year ago, and the cost was (31,657 more also. Since last February, the beginning of the building year, 2,681 building permits were issued, which is only 173 less than were issued during the entire 12 months of last year. EIVEE 1IIHEE3 EESUME WOBK. Throe Mines Prodncinjj Under the Now Arr angement. The striking Monongahela river miners have apparently accepted the terms pro posed by the coal operators about a month ago, requiring them to work at a reduction of a half-cent on each bushel of coal pro duced, which would pay the miners 3 cents per bushel. The miners of the Old Eagle, Yunola and Hildale coal mines resumed work yester dav at the new terms. DEED. LOG AX On Wednesday morning, Octo ber 12, 1892. at 12:30 o'clock, Fraxk, husband of Alice IOian, ased 62 years, at his resi dence, 203 Market street, McKeesport. Notice of funeral later. Sobmer Pianos, Colby Pianos, Schubert Pianos, The leading pianos or the present time. Superior in tone, touch and durability. Fine assortment and reasonable prices, at J. M. Hoffmann & Co.'s, 687 Smlthfleld street. Don't Take the Risk Of Are or thieves, but keep your .valuable papers, bonds, etc.. in the safe deposit vaults of the Farmers' Deposit National Bank, 66 Fourth avenue. Soxes rented at $3 a year and upward. Mrs. Chic Said: Just what I have been looking fort as she paid for one of our noboy hats ior her boy. Come und sre. E. 6. QlLSS, 02, 91 and 93 Federal street, Allegheny. WAITING FOB THE END Mrs. Harrison's Death bnta Question of a Short Time. IT HAY BE WEEKS OR ONLY DAYS. The President Anxious, but He Attends to (fficial Business. SO TIME TO ATTEND THE CELEBRATION ISrZCIAt. TXLXORAM TO m DISFATCJl.i "Washington, Oct. 1L President Har rison has been the most anxious and un happy man in Washington to-day. Nearly all of his Cabinet advisers were in the city of New Xork In attendance upon the gay festivities in honor of Columbus and his discoveries. His private secretary, upon whom Mr. Harrison, so largely depends, was in the metropolis; all the prominent politi cians and Government officials had left the capital for various points to participate in the great political campaign, and the Presi dent was left alone to watch the bedside of his sick wife. Mrs. Harrison was desperately ill last night. She had a recurrence of the dreaded cough that causes her such pains, and failed to obtain a refreshing sleep. The President sat up half the night to wait upon her and chat with her, so that he would have been in no condition to go to New York with his Cabinent, even had he decided it to be best for him to do so. He telegraphed this afternoon that he could not be present, even long enough to witness the parade. Dr. Gardner made another call at the "White House to-night, and, while there, he said to a reporter of THE DISPATCH that Mrs. Harrison continues to grow weaker and weaker every day; that her right lung has entirely ceased to perform its natural functions. It is as solid as a piece of lead, he says, and she is simply existing with the aid of the left lung, which is also af fected. Bier Case Is Thought Hopel ss. To a direct question, the doctor replied that his patientmight survive a week longer or she may possibly last two or three months. The family realize that she has a hopeless case of consumption, and they are prepared for the end at any time. The ordeal through which tne Jfresident is pass ing at present. is one that would be apt to break down a man of less will power. To the casual visitor who sees him at his desk or shaking hands with general callers at the tri-weekly noonday receptions in the East room, or as be walks for half an hour through a quiet street just before dinner, he seems the same self-satisfied, well-poised man as ever, but his friends and intimates know that he has suffered a mental and physical shock that has left its mark. For more than a month now the Presi dent has felt compelled to almost entirely abandon participation in the political cam paign and to give only the most formal and meager attention to the thousand and one routine matters of public business that would, under ordinary circumstances, de mand the most protracted and serious con sideration. The official routine business, however, cannot be wholly neglected, and if the President instead of his wife were lvin? on a sick bed there would be those on duty who would not let the public interests suffer. There are those who are deputized to attend to it. The Exigencies of the Campaign. "With regard to tbe political campaign the situation is entirely different. Each mail brings to the President's desk com munications from every State in the Union, asking that he do this and that and the other thins to help along the general cause or the particular fortunes of a political or personal friend. Every hoar there are men with campaign suggestions waiting at the White House door for "just a word with President Harrison," and night and day the telegraph service of the Executive Mansion is employed in bringing to the President's attention the details and incidents of the 'great political contest In a majority of cases the messages come from those who want the President's assistance. Ordinarily these appeals would be listened to and granted. At present, however, the President is in no mood to go into the details of the campaign in any State, and contents himself with turning the questions oyer to be settled by others. Mr. Harrison has all his life been an eager and generally successful politician, and it is characteristic of him that he places much more reliance upon his opinion and judgment than upon those of his friends. He realizes that he has a desperate uphill fight on his hands at present, and he feels that his inability to be the managing man in it only makes his chances of success the more uncertain. Forced to Forego His Plans. The President early in tbe summer, im mediately after his renomination, mapped out a plan of campaign in which he was to be the quiet bnt central figure. He in tended to be the real manager of the Na tional Committee, and it was understood by "Tom" Carter and tbe others on duty in New York that all orders of Importance were to originate in the "White House. It was on the programme that Chairman Car ter should make frequent and flying trips to "Washington for the purpose of re ceiving instructions direct from the Presi dent, and on one or two occasions the Chairman did come and spend the evening at tbe White House just before making an important political move. JNow, however, since the return of Mrs. Harrison from Loon Lake, Carter comes no more and such messages as the President has for him go through the mails, over the telegraph wires or are personally conveyed by Mr. Bnssell Harrison, who for the past few weeks hag been acting as a messenger between Wash ington and the National Committee head quarters. But however serious in its res'ults may be upsetting the President's plans with regard to the political campaign by reason ot Mrs. Harrison's illness, he has uttered no word of complaint No one, not even his most intimate friends, has heard him express a word of regret at the sad turn ot affairs. He goes about the daily work that he is re quired to do with a cheerful aspect, and gladly devotes every spare moment to cheer ing and comforting his sick wife, as if it were a pleasure for him to do so. Regrets Bis Inability to Attend. The absence of the President from the re union exercises of the Grand Army of the Bepublio last month, and his declination of the invitations to be present in New York and Chicago at the Opening of the Colum bian celebrations cause him the keenest regret of his publie life. Mrs. Harrison, moreover, shows this re gret and has time and again besought her husband to lessen his constant attention at her bedside and go, at tbe head of his Cabinet, to take part in the joyons and historic events. He has turned a deaf ear to all such generous ap peals, however. He fully realizes what great opportunities to improve bis political claims he gives up and how feebly he allows his political rival to reap the benefit of the eclat which will follow his appearance in the Capital City of tbe "Westr But the President also knows that his wife is hopelessly and critically 111, and he, therefore, persists in doing as his heart prompts mm, so he remains wiu her. He knows the sacrifice is great, but he makes it willingly and even gladly. His friends admire his honest devotion, but they fear nevertheless that he is abandoning the great opportunity of bis life. The President knows they are right, bnt he has no thought of doing otherwise than be is doing now. i To-day the "White House was almost de serted. The clerk were on duty as usual, with the exception of their chief, Halford, and the usual number of sightseers were shown through the publio rooms on the ground floor, but upstairs all was quiet and there were but two callers upon the Presi dent These were Secretary of the .State ifosteranauonsui wuuams. ot tlavre. I Mn. Harrison passed a distressful day, J her only comfort being that her husband was with her during many of the otherwise dreary hours. There war a general air of sadness abost tbe White House all day, and the members of the family and the em ployes made no attempt to conceal their despondency. Mrs. Bussell Harrison went over to New York last night for a short visit, and she will represent the Presidental family there during the celebration. Bus sell Harrison and Mrs. McKee refused to leave the city while their mother is in such a critical condition. A good many inquiries are made as to whether any of Mrs. Harrison's friends have gone to the sick room since her return. It may be stated that no one outside of the members of her own family have seen her since she came home. Her intimate circle of friends come every dav and visit with the ladies of the household. The children whom Mrs. Harrison was so devoted to while in health have seen her but once lately. Her pleasure in fondling the little ones was too much for her feeble strength and it has not been judged best to allow them in the room again. Bev. Dr. Hamlin, the President's pastor.calls regularly to ask for Mrs. Harrison, but he invariably goes upstairs to the offices. COMMODORE CLEVELAND NOW. Mr. Benedict Slakes tbe Ex-President Com mander of Bis Steam Yacht Why G rover Refused to Cruise on the Howard Carroll Yesterday. NewYoek, Oct. It The most distin guished party of the naval parade was on the steamboat Howard Carroll, the craft used by the Naval Committee. Vice Presi dent Morton, Secretary Tracy, Secretary of the Treasury Foster and Secretary Busk were aboard. Governor Flower and staff and Mayor Grant were there, as were, also, Patrick Egan, Minister to Chile; Tsui Kwo Yin,- the Chinese Minister; Senor Bomero, Mexican Minister; Charles de Strume, Bns slan Minister; Baron Fava, Italian Minis ter; Mavroyeni Bey, the Turkish Minister; Sir Evre Shaw, of London; General Horace Porter and Mrs. Porter, Mrs. U. S. Grant and Jesse Grant In was expected that ex-President Cleve land woald join this pariy, but he did not Mr. Cleveland came up from Greenwich on Mr. Benedict's yacht Oneida. Mrs. Cleve land and Mrs. Benedict were aboard. During luncheon Mr. Benedict said to Mr. Cleveland: "You seem to enjor the Oneida so much that I have decided to" "Hold on," spoke Mr. Cleveland; "I can't afford to keep a steam yacht" "Nobody asked you to," replied Mr. Benedict "I was merely going to say that I would make you Commodore of the Oneida." "How are you Commodore Cleveland," said Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Benedict in unison, saluting him. And so it was that the ex-President was made Commodore by brevet Mr. Benedict was earnest, too, for he would not give orders to weigh anchor un til Commodore Cleveland so directed. Hereafter nothing can be done on board the Oneida without orders from ber Commodore. A EEMABKAELE ESCAPE. A norse Backs Over a Clin, bat Was Not IUUed. A horse, attached to a buggy belonging to Vulner & Friday, this city, took fright at a street car yesterday, on Brighton road, Allegheny, and backed over a bluff 25 feet high. The buggy was dashed to pieces in stantly, but, strange to say, the horse escaped with slight injuries, and the driver came out without a scratch. The latter jumped off the vehicle just as it went over the bluff, and so escaped with out injury. Iiost Two Children in a Day. "William S. Pjischner, of "Weible street, Etna, yesterday lost two children by diphtheria within a few hours. At 1:30 p. M. "William 8., not quite 3 years old, died, and at 10 o'clock last evening Matilda S., not a year older, succumbed to the same dread malady. AGA1N8T ALL HAVE SUCH INDUCEMENTS BEEN HELD COMING TI1EIB OWN LANDLORDS. IMBUED "WITH THIS IT IS WORSE THAN FOR TOU NOT TO "WE THINK OF THE PRICES and TERMS: See GEO. S. MARTIN & OR AT THEIR WILKINSBURG OFFICE, OVER WILKINSBURG coimie ,a.:lt:d iBiRiLisra- FARES TO THE FAIR. What the Railroads Propose to Bo for the Dear People Next Tear. Chicago, Oct 1L At the November meeting of the Western Association a proposition will be submitted in regard to the "World's Fair rates. It provides that, for the benefit oi exhibitors first, the first date of sale in the territory of tbe association shall be April 15, to be repeated each Tues day and Thursday thereafter until April 23, on and after which date tickets shall be sold every day until October 29, 1893. From points within 200 miles of Chicago it Is proposed to sell single trip excursion tickets, good for rettfrn within ten days from date of sale, at 15 per cent reduction from the regular first-class fare both ways. From points bevond 200 miles and within 400 miles of Chicago, a reduction of 25 per cent is proposed, and from points between 400 and 700 miles, a reduction of 33 per cent, these ticket! to be good for return passage within 30 and 60 days, respectively. From points outside the 700-mile radius, it is proposed to sell single trip excursion tickets, good for return passage within 90 days from date of sale, at one fare for the round trip. Tbe object in making limits for 60 to 90 days, is to enable passengers to go beyond Chicago after visiting the Expo sition and take advantage of excursion rates which may be made from Chicago to all parts of the country. Box Social. A box social is to be given under the auspices of the Guild of the St James Episcopal Church, at Sixteenth street and Penn avenue, to-night The ladies of the church will furnish and pack the boxes which will be sold at anction to the highest gentleman bidder. A musical and literary entertainment will precede the sale- CRUSTS AND SCALES Hair and Eyebrows Fell Off Doctor and Many Remedies No Benefit Entirely Cured and Hair Restored by Cutlcura. My wife has been troubled for years with dry crusts and scales on her head and eyebrows. 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THE IMPRACTICAL METHODS HITHERTO ADOPTED TO J5NABLE THOSE OF MODERATE MEANS TO OWN THEIR OWN HOMESTEAD. NEVER IN THE HISTORY OF ORGANIZED LABOR NTS BEEN HELD OUT TO THE MASSES AS WE NOW OFFER TO Tl .NDLORDS. TRUE PATRIOTISM BRAGGADOCIO, BUT IN THE DESIRE TO ELEVATE AND PSOMOTE CE OF OUR CONSIST8 NOT IN MERE BRAGGADOCIO, BUT IN THE DESIRE TO ELEVATE AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS, COM FORT AND INDEPENDENCE OF OUR FELLOW CITIZENS. SPIRIT, WE PROPOSE TO DO OUR OWN PART IN LADING THE FOUNDATION OF A HOME FOR ALL. TREASON SSELF A SECURE FOR YOURSELF A HOMESTEAD WHEN YOU CAN BUT ON SUCH TERMS AS WE OFFER. t$23 DOWN AND Si PER "WEEK ATILT- ?2K,S NORTH WILKINSBURG SUB-DIVISION, lg1i IZENS' AND DUQUESNE TRACTION COMPANIES' LINES, WHICH THl3 WORKINGMEN ARE NOW RAPIDLY PUSHING TO COMPLETION. AND CARS WILL BE RUNNING IN LESS THAN 30 DAYS. EVERY AMERICAN MECHANIC AND ALL OTHERS CAN BUY A LOT AT FROM $300 TO -5tOO EACH. ON EVERY STREET IN THE PLAN THERE IS A fcUBSTANTIAL FOUR-FOOT .BOARD WALK. LAND IS GENTLY ROLLING, JUST ENOUGH TO IN SURE GOOD DRAINAGE. WE OFFER EVERY ADVANTAGE OF THE CITY, WITHOUT THE ENORMOUS CITY TAXES. GOOD WATER. PURE 1HE PLAN IS WI1HIN EASY ACCESS OF SCHOOLS, 'CHURCHES, STOKES, ETC. WILL BTJTLTD 1TOTJ -A. SIOXTSEl AFTER YOUR OWN IDEA AND MAKE $300 TO $400 HEW ADVERTISEMENTS. NEARER! NEARER ! We Are Coming With a Mighty Rush. OCTOBER SOLOMON & RUBEN'S mm Lll WILL THROW WIDE OPEN ITS MASSIVE DOORS. EVERY morning, every noon and every eve brings us nearer to the GRANDEST CELEBRATION in the history of Pittsburg's commercial era. Smithfield street daily thronged by thousands of citizens who gaze with pride upon die MAMMOTH STRUCTURE, admire its noble proportions, and delight in its imposing appear ance. The activity within the building is beyond description. Every nerve is strained, all energies bent on the one effort to have it PERFECTLY COMPLETED BY OCTOBER 19. What shall we say of the MOUNTAINS OF MER CHANDISE that are being assorted, marked and got ready for the great day ? Our army of salesmen and storekeepers are working with enthusiasm. They mean to be good and ready when the proper time comes. We crave the indulgence of the public patience for a few days longer. In one short week we will be ready to SERVE you, and SERVE you WELL. The advantages and inducements will be so great that it will positively pay you to WAIT! WAIT!! WAITI!! SpjoMoN" JS SMITHFIELD OUT TO THE MASSES AS WE NOW OFFER TO THOSE DESIROUS OF BE- AIR. BEAUTIFUL SCENERY. PRICES AND TERMS TO bUIT YOU. EACH; $2 DOWN CO., 147 Fourth Ave., BANK, WOOD ST., ROOM 2. OPEN EVERY EVENING. 3tott:e& iFiEisros. NEARER! 1 THE EVENTFUL DAY WHEN S & DfAtt&l PALACE I Sk oe8-38-WTRn .. ick s2s5a .."ttfctifcs.