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THE PITTSBURGH! POST: MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 18S9. 8 WESTIXGllOUSE TO EDISON. KAUFMANNS' DAILY CARD OF REASON. THE NEWS TO-DAY'S WEATHER. The weather forecast till 8 P.

M. Monday is: For West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Ohio, fair and warmer. DECEMBER 2, 1889. TRADE MARK OF THE DAY. THE ALTERNATING SYSTEM IS DEFENDED.

OUR GREAT ANNUAL TILL 6 PM DALY, HOLIDAY SALE CURES PERMANENTLY A Reply to the Wizard's Article on the Dangers of Electric Lighting. The Pittsburgher Comes Out Strong for Underground Wires. clffill SOLD BY islll i THE CHARLES A. VOGELER Baltimore. Md.

CRUMBS OF COMFORT Now in progress, includes startling bargains in C-L-O-A-K-S! That for solid value excel anything of the kind ever offered to the ladies Sf Pittsburgh. It HOW TO GET IT AND WHERE TO GET IT In all departments that con s-titute a sreat metropolitan daily The Pittsburgh Post competes with the foremost. Iu telegraphic lacilitiei by pgcial correspondent at all great news centers are of the most far-reaching and thorough character. It market reports, local and telegraphic, covering every branch of trade, have won a wide reputation for reliability and fullness. They will be continued and advanced in the line.

Its editorial, ncw and local departments are unsurpassed. No one who desires to be well inlormed and abreast of the times can do without his daily paper, bringing him in clo touch with the whole world ol business, industry, finance, legislation and politics The Pittsburgh Daily Post prints all ihe news. TERMSl By mail, one year, 3, postage prepaid. should be known that, owing to the very unseasonable weather that prevailed during the entire month of November nearly, we have been able to buy many new, desirable and exceed in nl hand- At 50 Cents, Ladies' Warm. Lined Felt Slippers.

At $1.00, Ladies' Cloth Felt Lined Cong, and Bals. At $1.00, Ladies' Cloth Felt Lined Febble Foxed Bals. At .125. Ladies' Glove Kid Felt Lined Cong, and Bals. At $1-50, Ladies' Cloth Warm Lined Foxed Button.

At $1.50, Ladies' Beaver Cloth Felt Lined Button. At $2.00, Ladies' Fine Kid Dnnjrola Button in Common Sense and Opera, wide and narrow Toes. Long and Short Vamps, well worth $3. Gents' Fur Lined, Grain Waterproof BOOTS at Also Gents' Beaver Foxed BOOTS at (SATURDAYS UNTIL 11 THE STEADY STREAM OF BUYERS, THE RUSTEING OF WRAPPING PAPER, THE CEIiNKING OF DOLLARS Gives the Strongest Kind of Evidence that 1GUSKY'S! Is the Most Popular Store in the City, Xo matter how the weather clerk jungles with the thermometer, we are always prepared, and a bliz 7a rd will find our Overcoat Departments showing the largest stock of Storm Coats, Cape Coats an Overccats for men, bovs and children ever seen in any one store in the whole of the United States. Wi call our attention this week particularly to our Extraordinary Popular Lines of Men's Overcoats, At $10, $12, and $15.

Fine Specialties in Men's Overcoats, At $12, $13, $14, $15 and $1S. Triumphs of Elegance in Men's Overcoats, at $20, $22, and $30. The newest and handsomest ideas in Kerseys, Heavers, Meltons. Cassimeres, lllack Cheviots anc Thiliets, Chinchillas, Klysians, Montagnacs, etc. Xo matter how great the crowds, they cannot our great stock; from top to basement we've got cm by the thousands.

Not only plenty, but every on a good one better than you'll get elsewhere for same price. ''Something that looks like the sooil, hut absolutely worthless for value and wear." This is the kind of clothing for boys and children which you can't get in our store But you'll iret it in nine out of every ten other clothing stores in this city. More's the pity. There is a certain class of clothiers that deal exclusively in imitations clothing which is nothing but trash, and coiiM-quentlv dear at any price. Keep your weather eve open for such dealers.

You can't be too careful. They'll roue you in for sure if vou 'don't take care! We (Tor none but reliable goods for the some stales in Newmarkets, raps, tic, at iuuar. our own price. We cleared out entire lots in some cases where the prices were extremely low. It goes without say-ins (and the following prices will prove it, too,) that -AT- D.

SIMEN'S, George Westinghouse, contributes an article to the North American Review for December in which he shows how electric lighting may be nvule absolutely safe in Sew York. This article of course is a reply to one by Thomas A. Edison published in the same magazine on the subject, "the dangers of electric lighting," in which the inventor sets forth the claims of his direct current system of supplying incandescent light from central stations, and at the same time attempts to cast discredit upon the converter or alternating current system, of which the Wesf-iughouse Electric Company is the principal promoter. Mr. Westinghou.se is a Arm believer in underground distribution of wires, as the following will show: "The placing of the wires under ground would eliminate many of the causes of accidents from electric currents, and they may all be prevented by the employment of reasonable and well-understood safeguards.

Mr. Edison's statement that the putting of the wires under ground will, instead of diminishing, increase the danger to life, is little less than amazing, at least when considered in connection with his advocacy of his own underground System. The repeated and violent explosions of gas in the manholes of the Edison system, and in connection with the underground systems of the telephone and telegraph companies, have certainly Bhown that electricity from any source may be the cause of a serious catastrophe. Inasmuch as Mr. Edison's arguments against underground wires generally are equally applicable to his own system, it would seem logically that, if his views are to prevail, all electric wires must cease to serve the public.

The experience of the cities of Chicago and Philadelphia in the use of underground cables for high-tension currents, to say nothing of the large number of cables laid under ground in Home, Iierlin, Milan, and in other cities, indicates that the success of properly constructed underground systems, whether for currents of high or low tension, has been established beyond In speaking of the superior safety of the alternating system Mr. Westinghouse denies that the same amount of electricity is carried in the house wires as in the main, as in the Edison system. This disconnection of street and house wires gives per- i feet safety, he contends. It has been shown that in the alternating system the street mains are absolutely disconnected and detatched from the house mains, while the low tension system necessitates the meshing of all underground mains into one network and the supply of a current to that system by a series of feeders. In fact it necessitates at times the supply of an enormous electrical energy to supply the demand.

"With the alternating system the practice is not to mesh the wires, but to run independent pairs of wires connecting the switch lioard in the station with the thin wires of the converters. There is not on record a solitary instance of a person having been injured or shocked from the consumers' current of an alternating system. This is wholly due to the fact that the converted current within the buildings supplied need not exceed 50 volts, and that the street mains and the house wires are absolutely detached from each other, so that there is no possibility of a shock being received from leakage or short-circuiting in the high-tension street mains. As to the safety from fire insured by the converter system, Mr. Westinghouse says: "The fire risk from electricity is the one most to be feared.

With the continuous current, wherever there is occasion to put out a number of lights by the movement of a switch, it not. infrequently happens that a dazzling arc of blue flame is formed which has to be blown out. With the alternating system it is impossible to form any considerable arc, even if the switch controls a thousand lights, the rapid re 7S OHIO ALLEGHENY, Pi Our Customers Will Reap the Principal Benefit of Our Close and Timely Buying. $7 Will buy choice ofabo.it 250 loose front Beaver Ncw-( with box plaits and bell sleeves. The quality of Beaver in thege garments is good.

No trash here. Will buy choice of 175 stylish Grey Striped Cloth Newmarkets; in real nice" and fashionable colors; form-fitting, putfed shoulders and gathered, bell-like sleeves. (JlO will buy choice from a lot of braid-trimmed, loose-ii front Newmarkets, in a score of new and beautiful mv20-Mv SOME FEATURES boys and children, and at these prices the qualities cannot be equalled. For Little Boys' Overcoats, $2, $2.50. $4, and -OF OUR- 1 or Little Hoys' Suits.

$1.50. S2. Si. So, ami 5. il- ii l'.

i a-1 j- tu! ten HOLIDAY BAZAR. These cjarments were imported to sell at $16 colors Very fine Newmarkets, with the latest UR ush sleeves and buttons to TSftSSTW EIGHTH JliyS ANNUAL tr IH)S UllS, c. aim Men's (leituine Seal Skin Cans, 3Ieu's Winter 21c, 24r, 29e, 39c. 4flc: Cle, 74c. Finest grades of French Ki.l Moves, with Beaver, Oiter or Seal Trinimuiji, bast Silk, Plush or Wool Linin-s, 71c to.49.

Tnousacls of pairi of Scotch oal liloves. 21c up. Astonishing bargains in jlens and Boys' Underwear. OUIt GREAT A5XUAL SALE OF HOLIDAY NOVELTIES XOW ON. Smoking Jackets, Dressing Gowns, Jersey and Stockinette Coats, Neckwear, Embroidered Silk Suspenders, Silk Handkerchiefs, Silk Mufflers, Holiday Slippers, Holiday Umbrellas, Toilet Setts, Manicure Setts, Smoking Setts, Work Doxes, Shaving Setts, Collar and Cutf Doxes, Foot Muffs, Fur Robes, Buggy Robes, etc.

Something for everybody, 3'oung or old, rich or poor. On payment of a small deposit, you can choose what you like, and well put purchase away until such time as you pay balance. We do this so that those with but little money to spend can make a selection now that our stocks are complete. ORDERS BY MAIL PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. HOLIDA BAZAR is noic open, the entire first floor being given up to the display.

Our ejf'orts have been to combine beauty and utility with a range of values to suit every purse. Note the following samples: ri 300 TO 400 G-USKY MARKET STREET. This large Antique Oak Rocker is $2.50 a large amount of Mffl match. Note: Very similar (and not a whit better) ar-ments are being sold elsewhere in this city as high as $22. Ladies, will you please look into this matter and see and know for yourselves? Sip HUH 017 Beautiful Jacquard patterns with the ID nNLJipK popular and fashionable Bishop sleeves, plush cull's and pocket i'aps, and (some of them with) rich pearl buttons.

These elegant Winter Wraps were imported to sell at $30. Cash and unseasonable weather put 'cm in our hands so we can sell them at $1) and $17. $IQ A'n 9fl decidedly handsome imported extra fine ocu Beaver Newmarkets that are artistically trimmed with rich embroidery. Ladies of quiet taste wil like these, for they're "rich, not gaudy," and durable. We know a certain "dry goods hou-e in this city asking $30 to $35 for the same line of garments.

nq jMJ Q0T will give you choice of a pre-eminently ele-HltU tyLU gant assortment of finest Beaver Newmarkets, that are trimmed in fine fur and have Russian "swell" collar. $23 and $25 will also buy during this week in our Cloak Department a rich and handsome CheU'ron, in an entirely new design. Loose-fitting, Fedora plaited fronts, Bishop sleeves graceful and elegant in every way. By asent or carrier, 15c per week. Send for sample copy.

THE PITTSBURGH VEEKIr POST 12 rases Each Week Si Coi-unibs ot lieadin Hatter. It is the largest Democratic Weekly in the Union; and the aim ol the publishers is to make it a welcome, instructive and entertaining visitor at the fireside. In addition to a choice variety of iiterary and miscellaneous matter, The Weekly Post publishes every week an installment of a high class Serial Tale by a weil known American or icreign novelist. In book form each of theas meritorious works would cot more than the yearly subscription. The fiction department of The Post one of its most interesting and attractive features.

The cattle, produce and grain markets especially prepared for the weekly edition, are al ways full and reliable. The news departments are complete, giving each week the world's history lor the week. Able correspondents at Washington, Harri-burg, New-York, and other important points at home and abroad con EDMUNDSON i "1. Him Hi 3 U-T-r small amount oi TIT I PERRINE'S (CM behave jJJ? upward of 100 trrS''' patterns of up HS'TDWN versal of the current having the effect of holstered Rockers and Odd Chairs to suit every taste and MAIN EXTRAXCE, Hirse. 635 SM1THFIELD ST.

635 preventing its establishment." Mr. Westinghouse goes on to prove, out of the mouths of Mr. Edison's own friends, that a system of arc lighting has become a necessity. He says: "Mr. Edison's observations concerning the efforts of his competitors in the direction of savins; an investment, are no less applicable to the desires of the supplies of One great, convincing proof that our house is the most popular housefurnishing establishment in Pittsburgh is that we Jus own system.

J. lie author quotes trom the proceedings of the annual convention We have at $4.50 this quaint and artistic Rocker, stronojv made and well finished. The seat is upholstered in plush and decorated with antique nails. The wonder is how it can have pId Tliis Elegant Hard Wood Bedroom Suit, $20. We liave a wonderful stock of Ladies' and Children's CLOAKS.

So many that our customers are often bewildered, not knowing which one to select. ASK TO SEE OUR Ladies' Newmarket at $7.50, tIlls (up to 13,029 (S-k ers out a. who Cjjrf tcrefl ii sSiv store, I A incrHOSM JWX than 10 0J PM Th5s A proves year Dec. 1) custom -of 15,031 have en -our not sell-(less perc't.) certainly that our and be done. OUR CELEBRATED $20 SEAL PLUSH SAGQUES Cold type and the most systematically shaped illustrations couldn't do these Plush Sacques justice; neither could our "finest talk" they're a marvel of beauty, and lit splendidly.

Ladies here in Pittsburgh and vicinity have been sounding their praises ever since we commenced selling them, hile many good and appreciative ladies of Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and West Virginia, who hae been here and bought them, have told their Iriends and neighbor who in turn have either called or sent their orders by mail. Ladies who contemplate buying a truly fine Plush Sacque should see or send their order for one of these elegant garments before the end of this week, for they are beyond doubt the most magnificent Plush Sacques ever sold in this part of the country, at least, for $30 our price $20. What can be A hz drive this week in a Solid Antique Suit for $31, Plush Parlor Suits, 24 up to $200. Stoves, $9.50 to $35. Carpets, Ingrains, 20c to 65c; Brussels, 65c to $1.15.

Mattresses, S2.50 to $3. Terms ok Everything, CASH DR CREDIT. Sinore suitable (STY lor a genlle- i man man a Ladies' Plush Coat at Child's Coat at $3.50. tribute every week graphic letters on men and events. One of file's real pleasures is an easy chair, a quiet corner and a copy of The Weekly Post.

Each number of this sterling larniiy magazine it are Come forj-our- stock pwr right. -J and see stives. of Edison companies to show the need of aa efficient and cheap arc light system. Mr. Westinghouse concludes as follows: "A careful consideration of the whole subject proves that it is possible to lisrht all the buildings within a city by means of electricity distributed by an underground system, wherein there shall be no connection whatever between the underground system and the wires within the buildings.

It has been demonstrated that an incandescent, lamp operated by a 50-volt current will give more light at a given cost than a 110-volt tamp; and, these two things being admitted, it follows that, if there are to be any restrictive regulations with reference to electric lighting, they might more properly be. first, that the electro-motive force within any building shall never exceed one hundred volts: second, that no underground system shall be placed in electrical connection with the wires in the buildings: third, that no underground system shall be permitted which does not provide for the renewal and repair of the mains without digging up the streets. "In conclusion, it is worthy of note that for three years past the purchasers of a p-paratus for electric lighting, who are at perfect liberty to buy from any company, have for the most part preferred to use the alternating system, so that to-day the extension of that system for central-station incandescent lighting is at least five times as great as that of the direct curient. If the opinion of these persons, who can have no interest except to purchase that which they believe to be the best, is of any value, then the alternating system has been demonstrated to be the one which can give to the public that which they so strongly desire a perfectly safe, cheap, efficient and universally applicable system of incandescent electric lighting." I They're big bargains. Dry Goods.

Lace Curtains. bookcase? It protects his books and makes a hand IP some piece of HOLIDAY PRESENTS! furniture for his room. This one is $7.50. For tapestry portiere add 2. FOR tYERYBODT.

If you can't pay all cash, we will trust you for the balance due. THOSE GRAND GIFTS FDR THE BDYS. We shall continue to present them this week. A large, Substantial sled, or a magnificent Xmas Picture i Book goes free with every Boys' Suit or Overcoat. This Secre- tary Bookcase ww r--- Rattan Rockers, Reed Rockers, Antique Hoekers, i'lush Rnvkers, i -91 "I Pitchers, Mirrors, Tables, Rn-rs, Etc.

1 lasy Luairs, MANNS. KAU CAI.I.. A XI) SKE TH KM AT taiiilv surpasses any similar piece of furniture at the same price we know of. It is a combination of book 635 SMITHFIELD ST. 635 deserves the name is a perfect encyclopedia of the doings of a world lor a week.

A preity large heid to cover, bu: The Post does iu There is much, too, outside oi mere news to graaly the many tastes of the reading public. No feature, fictional, topical or t-pecial, is omitted. The weekly New York lashion letter is a gem for ladie' ejes. Single OR age prepaid, one year, VpliuU In clubs of live or over, postage prepaid, one ff year, UU An extra copy, or its cash equivalent for every club of ten subscriber-. Send for free sample copy.

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OIL WELL SUPPLY Limits SI and Water Stores at City and Bradford and at other ioiust in the Oil Keiriuns. ocCl-tjel- iip able. t'e mat" liullin? Chairi" 1 t-sicians' t'hair. tlioe Lesks a Specialty. fur our new r-t MaJerlal C.italne:ie.

Persons thinking of making Christmas presents of Photographs or fine Portraits in Crayon or Colors, should give their or-iers as soon as possible. B. H. L. Daubs, 002 Liberty street no''0-WSMtdel5 1UMFLETE IS I'l'K ASSORTMENT Ol MONEY TO IRELAND.

SCOTLAND AND Enic'anI can e-t le ent by check on tha 0. fflCLIHTOCK 1 Manufacture all CHEUEE which are cached by all T.TTPTTT TP A flMOTQ GEBMASIA BAM BUILDING, 423 WOOD COR. DIAMOND, I'iTTSSUKGH, STEVENS CHAIR COJITAN, apl2-vws No. 3 Sixth urtiti. Pa banker.

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AMOUR Co. of this city report the following sales of dressed beef for the week Muling KovemlK-r 14i) carcasses, average weight 033 pounds, average price 5c Ohio politicians are conceding that alvin S. Brice has the inside track for the jenatorship. WEAK53EMjSrfSL5: i If' rn. earir decay.

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