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THE OMAHA DAILY BEE, SUNDAY NOVEMBER 8, 1801-SIXTEEN PAGE:! SNSRIl PLI;A“URE to inform the house keepers of Omaha and viecinity, that orf Thursday, December 31st, New Years Eve, we shall give away the entire contents of six fur« nished rooms as stated below. These goods are now displayed in our-large show rooms, All are cordially invited to inspect them. It will b(\xo‘uhl) seen that all presents advertised are not only useful, but will make anornament in any home. All presents wili be forw: wrded Thursday, December 81. The giving away of these presents is done simply to further adver=- tise our business, and to qhow the public in a substantial way, that we appreciate the large patronage we have enjoycd since we began business in this city. PARLOR. rds Brussels Carpet. ... rds Brussels Border ¢ has never been witnessed than that which occurred in the so-called “Gold Room”of New | York City twenty-two years ago, on that day which has ever since been known in commemoration as “BLACK FRIDAY.” You who were adults at that itme remember full well the horrors of that day. The aspect of Wall street at such times is not flattering to civilization. Outside the “Gold Room” the adjacent streets were packed with a frenzied, panic-stricken, howling mass of brokers and speculators, glaring with strained, blood-shot MORE DESPERATE AND DISGRACEFUL SCE at a prize fight could not so utterly forget themselves. The scenes around a gam- ing table where the lowest despe caltivated mzn bzcame noisy, violent and rupulsive through their greed for gold. Inside the “‘Gold Room” the horrible sights of the streets were being re-enacted with an added intensity. Here were thousands of men screaming and gesticulating, with palpitating breast, great swollen cords standing out on brow and neck, and foaming saliva gathered at the corners of their mouths, A pack of wolves famished and furious, suddenly come upon blood, This diabolical struggle which resulted in the ruin of thousands, was brought about, it is said, i)y Jay Gould, Jim Fisk, jr., and a namber of other daring speculators, assisted by the Treasurer of the United States, in an uncuccessful effort to “bull” the price of gold. Millions were swept away; values toppled and fell; banks suspended. Property worth thousands the morning could be bought for hundreds at noon. Articles worth a dollar at noon could be bought for a dime at night. It was a sad, sad day for the busin men of thiscountry. The entire population felt a shuddering sense of uneasiness and insecurity. The People of the United States may Thank Heaven That this year wiil witness norepetition of the awful scenes and fearful alarms ofthat memorable ‘‘Black Friday.” eyes up at the dial which marked the fluctuations of the precious metal. N radoes congregate, pale before this scene, where could not exceed in horror the actions of these men But in other respects there will be similarities Eiices ok Bhrnituse will epple and Falli The scenes of excitement in the “Gold Room" are today being re-enacted in our salesrooms. We are fearfuily and frightfully overstocked with Furniture, bnrpms, Stoves,etc. of all kinds. To intensify matters We Are Sorely in Need of Gold. To raise it and raise it quickly. we have mowed down the price of every article in our store so low, thatit is virtually giving them away. For years Lo come this barberous butchery of prices and values, this marvelous and merciless massacre of House Furnishing goods, shall _ be known in the history of Omaha, as e Beopleis blacls Hriday Sale THIS GREAT SALR IS NOW GOING ON. It began Monday, November 2, and has bz2en a howling success. Thousands during last week availed themselves of the opportunity of buying goods for a fraction of what it costs to manufacture them, and it was generally conceded by all that they never heard of such bargains before This is an opportunity to get two, three, even four dollars’ worth of Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, etc., for one dollar. During the past week eight car loads of the choicest goods, such as Parlor Suits, Chairs, Lounges, Folding Beds, Rockers, Wardrobes, Chamber Suits, Stoves, Carpets, Etc., were unloaded, and will be on sale beginning tomorrow. These are the goods that have been lying at the different depots for weeks,and were not unloaded until last Friday on account of want of room. Present No. 1. Present No. 2. Present No. Present No. 4. l’x- sent No. 5, nm\ x l nble KD resent \U (§ I'ruunL No. 8. Present No. 9. Present No. 10. ¢ Tablo. BED ROOM Carpet 1 Sixteenth Centu 1 Cheflonie 2 Cha bl I(ohlmx 20, 21. Present No. 15. ent No. 16. Present No. 17 Present No. 18, Present No. ’n ent No. ent No. 1 resent No. ent No. l resent No. 24, Present No. 25. Present No. 206, Present No. 27. Present No. 28. BLACK FRIDAY SALE OF FURNITURE. last BLACK FRIDAY BLACK FRIDAY. SALE OF FURNITURE. Chamber suits that were we will seil tomorrow, are sold, for $7.20, BLACK FRIDAY SALE OF STOVES. Cannon stoves that were formorly sold r 36,50 will now be sold for $2.90. cy nickeled soft coal heaters that y sold for 810,50 will now be BLACK FRIDAY Salg of Parlor Furni-|Salg of Garpets, ture. Draperies, Etc. Liorary tables that were eold last week | week for $9.50 now sell for 84.75. until all 1 Decorated | 1 Rocker Springs that were sold last week for 1 Rocker Chamber suits that were last week we shall now sell for $11.90. Sidebonrds, in antique and 16th cen- tury finish, that were last week $18.50, we shall sell until all are sold for $8.90. Sideboards, n antique, 16th century and old English, that were 830, we shall ell this week for $14.50. Sideboards, in antique oak or piano lush finish, that we sold 1 week for 38, wo shall now sell for $19.50. Folding beds that we sold last week for $1 we shall now sell until all are sold for the ingignificant sum of $7.20. Upright folding beds that we have always sold for $25 we will now sell for 812,40, Cheffoniers that we have alw: for $15 we shall now sell for $7.4 sold Cheffoniers, with French plate mir- sors, that we have always sold for $35 wo will now sell for $18.50. Ladies’ desks that were formerly 815, 818, $22.50 and $25, will now be sold for $7.50, $10.50 and $14. Book cases, in every finish, that we have always old for $10, $12.50, $15 n.ud 818, wo will now sell for $4.00, $7.5 #8,50 und $9.50. Secretaries, the prices of which have always boen 825, $30, ), $45 and $50, will now bo sold for $12.50, §15, $19.50, 824 and $27.50. Reed rockers, prices formerly and i $7. take your choice for $3.90. Fancy plush rockers, solid oak. up- holstered in French plush, any finishy| formor prico 87, black Priday pri 82.40 Large arm parlor rockers, upholstered in the newest shades of silk plush or im- ported tapestry, that have always sold or $10.50, will be sold now, until all are sold, for $.90. Guaranteed to be cheap at double the pr Plush pm'lm' chairs, spring seat cush- ton, plush, formerly sold for $4, now they will ba sold for 81.65 Children’s rockers, sold las 81.50, $1.75, $2.25, $250 and pow be sold for 60c, 90¢, $1 81 50 week for 3,50, will $1.50 and thlu stands that w s your choice for re $1.25, $1.50 and sic cabinets that were $7 e sold for $3.50. Burenusithat were 813 0 now for £0.50 Those that were 816 go now for \ tands that were #2.50 .50 will g0 now xtension ), $10.50 and were now be $6.50, sold China closets that were $40 be sold for $14.50. Bedsteads that were 33,50 will now be sold for $ Muttresses that were $3.50 will now ba sold for 81,75, Center tables that have always will now been s0dl for $3.50 go now for $1 = NOTICE---No goods exchanged or dellVF‘l‘ed on day of opportunity for country buyers to place their orders, goods sold to dealers. PEOPLES MAMMOTH INSTALLME OPEN EVENINGS, $3.50 now sell for 81.65. Kitchen safes that were sold last week for 86.50 now sell for $3.50. Kitchen tables that were sold lurmcll\ for $2 now sell for 9oe. Kitchen chairs that were 60c now sell for 25¢. Children’s folding -beds that always sold for 87.50 now seil for $4.25. Hat racks that wore 25¢ now are 8c. Hall racks that were $15 now sell for 27.50. Hall racks that were $12.50, Easels that w $2.50, $3 and 81.50. 425 now sell for formerly sold at 82, 5 your choice for Brass parlor stands, former prico $9, will now sell for $3.75. Solid onk parlor rockers, former price 88, now to be sold for $4 2 Office desks that formerly soid for 25 will now be sold for $12.50. BLACK FRIDAY SALE OF CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, ETC. Slop jars that alw: sold for $3.00 will now be sold for $1.40. Toilet sets that always sold for $4 will now be sold for $1.90. Toilet sets with jars that always sold for 88.50 will now bo sold for $3.85. Toa sets that always sold for 87, now be sold for $3.40. .50 witl Dinner sets that were $10.50 are $6.50. now Cuspidors that were 25c, 50c, 75¢ and $1, are now 10¢, 25¢, 35¢ and 60c. Glass sets that were $1.75 are now 90¢. Tumblers 18¢ per set, worth 85c. Goblets 28¢ per set, worth 50c. Plates 24c per set, worth 40c. Syrup cans 14¢ each, worth S, Lamp Chimneys 4¢ each, worth 10c. Lamp burners 10c each, worth 20c. Decorated p 50¢ per set, worth 81, Decorated cups and saucers 45¢ per set, worth §1. l nickeled hard coal heaters y stoves that were 3830 ur . Cook stoves that were $12.50 ‘are now $6.50. lhngm that were $37.50 are now 19. Unlc heaters, same as regular stove houses charge $15, and what we always sold for V}l'.!.f;(u will now be sold for $7.50. Gasoline ovens, former now to be sold for $1.7/ Stove pipe formerly sold for 20c per joint, will now be sold fo per joint. Zinc boards thav were 50 will now be sold for . Coal hods that wer Iibows that were Shovels that were Pokers that were 10¢ Pipe collars that wer Lifters that were 10 price now 19c. re now Sc. re now 4e. 10¢ are now 4c, ‘e now 3e. Pennsular Stoves arethebest. The Peninsular Stoves are the best in the world. Wae control them. You can buy the best of us at lower prices than you pay for the poorest elsewhere. written guaraatee signed by the pre dent of the Pevinsulur Stove Company, furnished with every stove. We are selling more Peninsularstoves than all the stove houses in Omaha com- bined, Parlor suits in plush or tapestry, an- tique oak or 16th century finish, lughlv volished; suits that have alws ol for i ), will now be sold for &l Parlor suits in silk: plush—any finish —that have always been sold for $60, will now be sold for $29.50. Parlor suits, in_Wilton rugs or iin- ported tavestry, that have alwags been | sold for 100, will now be sold for $35. Parlor suits, in brocatelle, silk tapes- try, Wilton rugs and silk have always been sold for now be sold for $75. $150, will Bed lounges that were $15 are now $7.50. Single lounges that were $0.50 are now $1.75. Divans, in plush or tapestry, oak or | century, that were $15 are now 0, Parlor chairs that were $5 are now Leather rockers, finely upholstered, that were never sold for less than are now $16.50. Large plush easy chairs, regular vrice $17.50, will now ba sold for $8.50. Plush rockers that were $15 are now High art plush couches, always sold 0, will now be sold for $17.50. Chenille draped couches that for- ly sold for $25, will now te sold for :d chairs that were $12.50 Plush e rs that were $12.50 ave now $6.25, v suits that were always sold for $£300, will now be sold for $150. Parlor suits that were sold for $350 will now be sold for 8175, BLACK FRIDAY. SALE OF BEDDING Good heavy trown mixed blankots that always sold for $2.50 will now be sold for Y0c. Gray mixed blankets that always sold for #3.50 will.now be sold for 81.75. White blankets that were $1.75 now 8oe. are Cohmforts that were $1.75 are now 90¢. El Hlvnlm\u comforts that were 810 are now 5. Marseilles spreads that were $2.50 aro now $1.2 Pillows that were $1 wre now H0¢, urchase during this great sale. We pay freight 200 miles. damask, that | A nice rug that al sold for $1.50 will now be sold for 75¢ A good rug that alwayssold for $3 will now be sold for $1.50. Art squares that always sold for $8.50 will now be sold for §3.50. Ingrain carpetsthat were will now 1 be sold for 17 Tngrain carpets that now be sold for 28c. were 50c will Brussels carpets that were 85c will now be sold for 45¢. Brussels carpets that were $1 will now be sold for 50c. Hall carpets that were 43¢ will be sold for 20¢, now Curtain poles 18c each. Rag carpsts that were 50 will now be sold for 24c. Porticres that w and $9.50, § are now $: 20 and Window shades that were $1 arenow 30c. $3.50, T ace cur tains that were $2.50, 1. $1.90, we now 81.10, and $ Linoleum that was $1 per yard will now be sold for Hemyp will mow be rpet that wus 40¢ sold for BLACK FRIDAY Sale of Pictures, Lamps, Etc., Etc Decorated vase lamps that were $2 will now be sold for 90c. Decorated vaso lamps that will now be sold for Decorated parlor l.mn.s $7.50 will now old for $ Piano lamps, with nuu shades, were $15 are now # Banquet lamps. un fine shades, that were $10 ave now $4.50, Hanging lamps that we #1 ln !H Hall 2 were that wer that $1 are now ging lamps that were $9.50 are now lamps that were #5 aro now Glass stand lamps that were now 4sc, G f f ut were 8 now lac, Oll paintings that weie $1.50. Oil paintings that were $10 are now $4.75. Steel engrayings that were $2 $1 are are 50 ave now |~|.-,1 engravings that were d #15 are now 37.50 Oled were $4 are now $1.90, vaphs that Our usual easy terms wnll be in force during this sale. Write for catalogue, mailed free on receipt of 10 cents to cover postage. ..8262 6Q SITTING ROOM. Present No. 20. 25 yards Carpot 1 Table 1 Book Present No. 84, 1 Cuspidore. . Present 1 Smoking Set Present N 1 Rocke ; 1 Rocker 1 Clock DINING ROOM, yards Brussels Carpet. o 12 78 choard. ...... . 65 00 Table. . 2 00 5 00 00 00 00 00 00 40 00 b0 . 280 ; m nu 1009 8105 650 Present No. 6 Chaivs 1 Dinne 1 1 Table Cloth. 1 Pictur 1 Silve 110 feall] 218 36 KITGHEN. 17 yards Carpet 2 yurds Ol Cloth | Chairs 1 Table 1 Stove Kitchen Utensils 1 Set China 1 Carving Set 180t Knives and Forks. 1 Kitchen Safo Present No. Present \n Present No' 4. Present No. 65, To'al Y09 Now bear in mind this is no trick, no fake, nosham. Ourcustomers will get all that is here mentioned. Everybody cordially invited to in- spect any or all ofthe above presents, For fur- ther pasticulars call at our store. This is a grand Positively no T HOUSE; GREATEST FURNITURE, GRRP %T AND STOVE HOUSKE ON EARTH, 1818~ A7 FARNAM STREET, OMAHA|!