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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-09-21
THE EDISON BAMBOO.

Curiosity in the Main Building ut the Ex.
position Used by the Wizard of Menlo
Park in Perfectng One of His Greatest
Inventions.
Though few people are aware of the fact,
there is curiosity in the main building at
the Exposition which is very interesting as
having been connected with one of the great
est inventions of the age. Visitors to the
He-No Tea Hong have undoubtedly noticed
the large piece OF bamboo in front of the
antique old mirror. This bamboo is not
only remarka BILE for its great size-being nine
inches iu diameter-but has an interesting
history.
Six or seven years ago, when Edison was
experimenting with his incandescent light,
he first used paper, which was carbonized
and then put in the light. This was found
Ineffective. Atterward he tried bamboo,
and found it worked so well that he thought
Il he could procure a mature piece of bam-
boo he could make great success. Hearing
that the proprietors of He-No tea had in
Baltimore piece OF bamboo nine inches In
diameter. he sent messenger post haste to
the Baltimore firm to see if they would sell
a piece of the bamboo. When they heard
used, they cheeriulfy sawed off the top and
gave it to him. This was the first Edison
incandescent light made.
This unique exhibit is filled with inter-
estiug things and is the mecca of all Expo-
sition visitors who, after walking around
until they are tired, visit the unique little
japanese house or the garden above the
grotto to rest and sip cup of the delicious
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SELF-PLAYING KOLIANs.
Mellor & Hoenr, ~ Fifth Avenue.

There is something unusual and attractive
in the name of these delightful and conyen.
lent instruments. Only too often do the
usual reed organs have the most irritating
effect upon the tympanum of the ear, so that to
get hold of this distinctive class of instru.
ment that will only please and delight is a
matter of congratulation. What is che
Eolian? Briefly, it is an instrument upon
which you can play the highest grades of
classical or operatic music, without any
knowledge whatever Of notation or the rules
which govern the art and science OF music,
yet it has a keyboard which can be
played upon as any ordinary organ.
Seat yourself before the Eolian, move
the pedals, pull the stops designated upon
the rolls of music, aud you have the most
astounding and agreeable results. All the
newest and latest music is now published
for the Eoians. In very fine grades of
organs carried by Mellor & Hoene, are the
United States and Chicago Cottage.
1twould seem in regard to pianos work
of supererogation to say anything about the
delicious Hardman Grauds, the reliable
Krakauer UDrights and the clear bell-voiced
Vose; suffice it to say, that the long expert
ence of this firm, established in 1881. with
Mr.. Mel1or's musical knowledge, and Mr.,
Hoene's practical knowledge OF how to
make a piano, renders them peculiarly
fitted to know exactly which instruments are
the best, so that the public is sure of getting
always the most reliable and durable at
their establishment.
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AN EXQUISITE MODEL.
Murphy & Diebold. Station Street and p. r,
R., and Wabash A,enue. West End.

Hs o"u VaDHbu Atcnne, "esL Emu
Just the prettiest, dantiest and most eff
fective thing in the Exposition building is
the model OF modern stairway found in
this exhibit on lower end of main floor. 1t
is OF natural hardwood, perfectly propor-
toned and of finest workmanship. You
have first the miniature entrance hall, with
doors draped with portiere, then main hall,
where you reach the stairway proper, which
has two sub and one superior landings, the
handsome balustrade and newell posts all
being richly carved, while what we must
call the wall, that reaches from the floor to
the stairs, is mass of artistic panel work.
Even the statuary suitable to Railways is to
be found upon the landings, and stained
glass window under the stairway, presum-
ably lighting lavatory. There are
various specimens of the work
manufactured by this firm in the
way of hardwood balcony ratings,
turned and carved newell posts for stair
ways; mantels and cabinets that are now
plain, but ready to become oak, walnut or
any finish that may be desired; holdings of
different widths for handrails, and all kinds
OF fret or open work for embellishing doors,
balconies or any place where such orna-
ments are appropriate. Particularly strik-
ing are pair of doors which open in the
center, each of which has large panel
hand carved in oak leaves. which stand out
In bold relief The panels above are of
more severely plain style. Above are
apertures lett for stained glass transom
lights. Another door, which is single, is
etched in floral design. In addition to
these are samples of window frames, sashes
and turned porch columns. Manufactures
OF this firm which deserve mention, but not
included in this exhibit, are dressed lumber
of all descriptions, flooring, siding and CELL
ing, hemlock and pine framing lumber,
plain and ornamental cut shingles, lath,
pickets and palings. The business of stair
building is carried on most extensively by
this firm, and as they are located on the line
OF the Pennsylvania Railroad they have
every facility for shipping, while their
West End factory is very centrally located.
1t is evident from the fine workmanship of
their Exposition display that this firm is
unusually we'll able to turn out high class
stair work and inside finish for the most ex-
pensiye modern dwellings, and to fill the
most exacting requirements of architects, as
well as to make the ordinary standard
grades OF good workmanship required in
usual dwellings.
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Strangers in the Civ.

You have cash to pay for goods. See what
the popular cash store offers. See if you can
find these prices elsewhere. Astrakhan
shoulder capes 81 40; silk plush ones, IS 50;
stockinet jackets, 81 9S; plush jackets, fine
seal, with satin lining, Sc 9s; plush sacques,
3S inches long, at S11 80 and up. Largest
variety to select FROM. Double width all
wool ladies' cloth, 23c; 81 inches wide, at
29c; ladies' scarlet underwear, 29c; all-wool,
at 69c; natural wool, at ACC; scarlet blank
cts, all-wool, at 50 so up; grays, at SOC up;
lace curtains, 49c pair up; 100 yard spools
Belongs silk thread, &c, what you nay 10c
for elsewhere; the knitting silk, 29c, you
know the price elsewhere is 35c; 44-inch
silk drapery nets, ACC; turkey red tabling,
at 19c yard up; best Indigo blue prints,
SIC; muslin, &c up; all-linen tabling. 19c
up: all-wool scarlet and blue twilled fan
mel, at 19e up: silk warp Henrietta, 69c; 46
inches, 79c. All regular prices cut at the
popular cash store. THORNTON Bros,
12S Federal ST., Allegheny.
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PICTURED TO PERFECTION.
J. z. Penrson, 80 Fifth Avenue, and 43 and
As Federal ST.. AIIrRheny


Thicker and thicker grow the crowds to
view this great exhibit of photography and
crayon portraits to be found in one section
of Art Gallery. There is brightness and
naturalness about the faces that is very
striking; something which conveys the i'm
preston that the lIkenesses were taken at
just the right moment, before the sitter had
time to realize that he or she was under
going that ordeal to many. "getting their
picture taken;" that moment when the ter
rible stare begins and the figure becomes
wooden as an automaton. No, the absence
OF these painful ideas from all the
faces is very marked, there is a sort
OF pleased, e1pectant air in them all
which is novel and refreshing. Babies
are laughing outright. grown people scarce
ly content themselves with only smiling; in
deed faces that must-usually be demure are
as arch and mischievous as their neighbors',
which is saying a good deal. If one can
make a choice, where all is so excellent. it
would be perhaps in favor of the groups
(always the most difficult to manage). for in
them the individuality is so strongly pre-
served, and so much discretion is evinced in
harmonizing the different types and STYLES.
so that the finest effects are produced, and
all who look at these photos are gratifed.
even when it is no question of its being the
counterfeit presentment o. friend. The
work in the Pearson galleries is OF a very
high standard, the finish and general excel
lence leaving nothing to be desired. This is
an admirable time to visit these studios, and
all who come are made welcome.
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THE sCHOENECK WAY.
Display That is Attractive and is Made
More Pleasing by n Visit to the Store.

A Display That is Attractive and Is Made
More Pleasing by Visit to the Store.
The neat display of fine furniture, in the
Exposition, of P. c. Schoeneck & Son, has
been already referred to in The DISPATCH.
1t consists of articles of quaint but elegant
design, disposed with artistic tact in such
| way as to arrest attention at once. The
Exposition show of P. C. Schoeneck & Son
is pleasing enough, but to get proper idea
of the progress that has been made in art
furniture one must visit the vast store-house
OF the firm at I'll Liberty street. 1t is i'm
| possible to show in the Exposition enough
| furniture to give adequate idea of. the
| taste OF the period in this direction. Messrs.
Schoeneck & Son know this, and hence give
their great Exposition in their own store.
There are four floor and two galleries, in
which goods are to be found as follows:
First foor-hall racks, dining room furni-
| ture, book cases, etc.; second foor-bed-
room furniture and tables; third and fourth
foors-hne upholstered parlor furniture
One of the two galleries is filled with chairs
of special odd designs, while the other has
ordinary chairs. Talking about furniture
in general, Mr.. Phil Schoeneck said: "We
have In stock everything in the way OF fine
furniture that comes out, but it is impossible
to follow out the exact ideas of fasGidious
people unless we make things specially tor
them. 1t is mistaken idea that ex;raor-
dinary designs to exactly suit particular
preference in art furniture-or anything
else, for that matter-are to be found in
stock. If they were thus kept they would
not be extraordinary. You see, we have all
sorts of quaint and beautiful things in
tables, chairs and furniture generally"
pointing TO queerly-carved oak chair of
the Italian school, with grinning
dragons on the arms, "but a lady
or gentleman may come in here and look
TOR something that they have thought
out in their own mind, and not find it. In
fact. they would not find it anywhere. We
have everything that is new, but the only
way to get an entirely original design for
the customer is for that customer to order it.
We would prefer to make all our own furni-
ture, but our business is too large, and then,
again, there is certain class OF customers
that insist upon factory-made furniture"
AS to the style Of furniture in favor lust
now, Mr.. Schoeneck says it runs to woods
in the natural fnish-oak, bird 's-eye |
maple. white maple and cherry. The latest |
taste for very fine work is real English oak,
imported in the original log and sawed up
In this country. 1t gives certain spots in |
the grain that cannot be initiated and is |
very rich. This is only the barest outline |
of the exposition given by P. c. Schoeneck |
& Son at I'll Liberty street. 1t may be |
added that there will be large collection |
of novelties alter October that are now
in preparation,
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water system continues to give out warmth,
until the water cools to the temperature of
the atmosphere. Radical changes in the
heats degrees are impossible with the
Gurney system; therefore, it must be safer
and more healthiul, and there is no danger
OF explosions, and the system is devoid of
that cracking sound which is so annoying.
Now is the time to thoroughly examine the
splendid system inaugurated by Reinecke
& Co., before the cold weather becomes
severe. At their Exposition exhibit
Reinecke & Co. carry an immense line of
electric light and gas fixtures, which they
are offering at especially low figures. They
have established a big reputation for their
fine sanitary plumbing, and as their work
men have been selected for their skill and
proficiency, and their materials are the best
the markets afford, this firm is entitled to
its position of the leading house in all these
branches
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J. z. Maeder, 1876 Fifth Avenue.

Visitors to the Exposition should leave
themselves ample time to call upon Mr..
Maeder and examine his fine stock of goods,
so as to select the materials and be measured
for fall and winter suits for men and boys.
Mr.. Maeder gives his personal superintenG-
ence to these matters, thereby insuring salts
faction to his patrons. He is prepared to
show them the new and desirable fabrics for
this seasons wear. as well as any amount OF
the old standard makes, that those of con-
servative tastes prefer; in any case, there
fore, he can supply you with what you need
and what you fancy, made from the best
materials and with first-class workmanship.
With so many advantages to offer to his
customers, it is not surprising that his trade
should be so large and constantly growing.
Visitors have every reason to make this one
of the important features OF their excursion,
so as to secure for themselves every possible
profit.
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LUSCIOUS FRUITS,
Evolution In the Grades Bought By Pitts.
burgers,


burgers.
The people of this city have ALWAYS used
great deal OF fruit, but they were not par
ticular as to the grade. Indeed it was a
common remark some years ago among
dealers when a cargo reached New York or
Chicago, If the fruit was green, over ripe or
of generally poor quality, that it would
answer we'll enough for the Pittsburg market.
The reverse of this state of affairs now OBJ
tains, and regardless of price, Pittsburgers
Will only be satisfied with the choicest quail
tiles. Mr.. Barcky, the fruit dealer, at
Seventh and Liberty streets, attributes this
change largely to his efforts 10 supply really
high grade fruits to this market Liberal
orders from the Duquesne and Pittsburg
clubs, the MOnongahela House and Du-
quesne Hotel, which keep always their
tables supplied with choice fruits, en-
abled him to continue his business until
the people came to understand the
difference in quality Of the fruits he handled
from the general run of goods. The fruits
in market at present are peaches, pears,
nectarines, apricots pIneapples, and Ham
burg hothouse grapes The entire country
will depend largely upon California ior
fruit supply this year, as in other sections
rain has about ruined the crops. Mr..
Barcky has a method by which he preserves
fruits. SO that to-day he has pears about
equal in quality to this seasons crop, which
he has kept for nearly year. The taste is
not injured, and it is only by the closest ex-
animation that slight shriveling or shrink
age can be noted: The advantage of this
power on his part will be appreciated bv
those who feel that no table is complete
without its dish of fruit at all seasons. Ont
side of New York, Chicago and Philadel-
phia the systematic preservation of fresh
fruits for long periods OF time is scarcely
known or attempted. Mr.. Barcky has the
credit of raising the standard OF the fruit
market in this city.
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Ecbols, McMurray & Co., Pianos md Organs

A careful examination Of this exhibit, in
north gallery, only intensifes the belief in
the value oil the pianos and organs shown
in such variety. In pianos there are
Weber's, Ahlstrom's, Chase Bro. s, Kurtz-
mans and Mason & Hamlin. Then in
organs you have the Tabor, a lovely instru-
ment, while the house deals also in the
Waterloo, Mason & Hamlin and Carpenter,
each and all desirable Consider, then, the
variety of fine selected works used in the
very handsome cases. Certainly with all
these makes of pianos and organs from
which to make choice, and the opportunity
to find case suitable to the colorings, or the
grade of furniture it is to accord with, the
chief difficulties in procuring a fine instru-
ment are obviated. for Messrs. Echols &
McMurray have secured only organs and
pianos OF rich tone and fine action to place
before their patrons After taking in their
exhibit, you are invited to call at their
wareroom, 123 Sandusky ST., Allegheny.
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NOVELTIES ADDED ALMOST DAILY.
Hopper Bros. q Co., 3O7 Wood Street.

There is an exhibit in north gallery.
which has taken immensely with visitors;
it need hardly be mentioned that it belongs
to Hopper Eros. People were greatly
charmed with it at the opening of the Ex-
position, it was so complete, so exquisitely
arranged, that it seemed that to change it in
any particular, would be to destroy the SYM
metry; yet, with iearlessness that betokens
large experience, Hopper Bros. move the
furniture about, put another piece here, add
something there, until they almost take
your breath away; but in every instance YOU
are forced to admit, that the alteration is
good, and the beauty of this splendid
display enhanced. The members of
this firm don't know how to
wait for someone to give them ideas; they
can't follow; they lead. Always on the
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Exposition Visitors

Come to the special sale of black dress goods
this week at Thornton Bros, 12S Federal
street, Allegheny. 69c. for silk warp Hen
riettas, the dollar quality elsewhere, bring
samples for comparison. We are doing the
black dress goods trade of Allegheny.
No trm attempts to meet the prices (on
any kind of dry goods, notions, hosiery, un-
derwear cloaks, etc. } made at the cash store.
Belding's 100 vd. sewing silk, &c. The knit
ting silk at 29c. Such prices inquire for
elsewhere.
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THE HEAT GENERATOR OF THE
FUTURE.
The Hot Water System of Heating-Its
Manifold Advantages.

Pittsburg is indebted to Messrs Reinecke
& Co., 309 Wood ST., for the introduction OF
the Gurney Hot Water Heater, which is in
dorsed by all the leading physicians as the
system par excellence to be used in heating
dwellings, Offices, public buildings, (and as
plants have lungs to be considered) con-
servatories, etc. One of its claims to
superiority is the equality OF temperature
in all parts OF the building and the insur-
ing of as warm a house as you desire, day or
night, as there is not the fuctuation in this
heat that is observable in steam; be-
side which, the heat radiated from
these pipes is of a mild, agreeable
nature, not to be obtained by any other sys-
TEN OF heating, and it does not shrink, crack
or injure furniture. Another feature, is the
saving in the consumption of fuel. It will
heat house at low temperature, SO that it
can be regulated to the requirements of ex-
ternal degrees OF heat and cold, while with
the system of steam heating, should the
boiler Iall below 212 degrees Fahrenheit,
the radiators instantly cool, but the hot
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All the Go.

Gentlemen, the most stylish and neatest
garment you can wear is a black cheyiot
suit. They are all the go just now. We
have about 800 which we will sell very
cheap. They are cut in single and double
breasted sacks and cutaways. Monday Ito
morrow you can buy one for S11-they are
sold everywhere for SIG and SIS. Tomorrow
S11 buys one at our store
z. C. C. c., PITTsBURG COMBINATION
CLOTHING COMPANY, cor. Grant and
Diamond streets, opp. the Court House.
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alert for the newest and the best, always ready
to give prompt and courteous attention to
patrons, always prepared to fulfill all Or
ders with intelligence and energy, this firm
has built up an immense trade, for they are
'deservedly popular. Visit 307 Wood street
and make a tour of the four floors there, not
forgetting those fronting on Third avenue,
and you will form some idea of the huge
stock carried by this house, stock that is
good, reliable and worth your money.
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THE CAMERA EXHIBIT ATTRACTS
ATTENTION.
The Displny of w. S. Bell d Co.,

The Displny of w. S. Bell d Co.,
In north gallery, is peculiarly accept
able to visitors, as the rage for amateur
photography is on the increase, and those
interested in this form of art, are glad to
learn of the new ideas and improvements.
which will aid them in making pictures at
will. This exhibit is full and completes:
kodak. detective, artists and concealed
cameras are all fully represented in such
delightful and comrrehensible styles, that
the mania for carrying around cameras and
taking instantaneous views will obtain more
than ever, for the variety is so great that all
tastes can be suited. Lenses of all kinds
abound; but speciality is the Prazmowski
lens. of which this firm is the sole author
lied agent.
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Dabbs' Wonderful Exhibit.

Dabbs' wonderful exhibit Of photographs
is being talked about and admired more
every day. Such remarks are being heard:
81 never realized there was such differ
ence in photographs before. Why, every
part of the face stands out as if modelled in
clay or metal and look what expression"
etc. The public cannot look at Mr.. Dabbs'
exhibit too much, as they are an education
to good many as to what constitutes a good
Dhotopraph,
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FINE WIRE AND HEAVY GOODS.
Taylor & Dean, Nos. 2O1.3.5 Market

1"JfUr W DeHHs NUE. @UI'o.C HfafKeI Sts
Wrought iron fences. ornamental roof
crestings and finals, elevator enclosures,
bank and counter railing, weather vanes,
tower ornaments and stable fittings, are
among the heavy manufactures of this firm,
not to omit the most important of all, the
fire escapes, that Taylor & Dean are erecting
all over this State and those adjoining. The
wire exhibit on main floor is bright, pretty
and OF useful, desirable goods that are greatly
admired.
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COMFORT FOR A LIFETIME.
The Stevens Chair Company, No. Sixth
Street.

No one who has ever possessed one oil
these chairs will consent to be for moment
without it; and popularity is that they
are prone to tell everybody that fact know
ing that they do a kindness in putting
friends on the track of what must be to
them a source of comfort and ease Tor a re-
markably small sum of money. One has
about furnished house when they have a
Stevens folding chair, for it can be made to
assume so many shapes, is serviceable in so
many ways and indispensable altogether,
that when furnishing your home first buv a
Stevens chair, and then look about to see if
you need anything else. They may be had
as handsomely or as simply covered as you
wish; but in all cases the durability and
strength of the chair Is the same.
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NoveI, Beautiful De,,xu. In m.nt.,,.

Nr. james G. Thompson, of $40 Liberty
ST. does not confne himself simply to
Hantels OF beautiful and original design,
but carries the good work forward in CRATES,
furnaces; COOKING ranges, tiling. etc. The
stock is large and replete with everything IN
this line conducive to comfort, elegance and
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DEMOCRATS In SESSION.

ezdrrs Decide Tb Nominations VIII
be Left TO a Committee.
meeting of the Democratic County
littee was held in Common Council
Der yesterday morning commencing at
o'clock. The object was to designate q