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THE, PITTSBUBG- DISPATCH, TUESDAY, T JTJKB . , 25, 1889.
TEMPL-EITES.
The Grand Ceremonial of the
Masonic Dedication.
A STBUCTUIE'S SPLENDOE
leads Many, Freemasons to Glorify
Their Well-Built Order.
FROM HIGH KOON TO MIDNIGHT
There Are Services and Feasting in Pitts
lurg's Grandest Edifice.
THE PEUTCIPAL SPEECHES EEPOETED
St. John's Day is always notable in Ma
sonic circles, but yesterday it was unusually
so hereabouts, on account of the dedication
of the new Masonic
Temple on Fifth
avenue. It is one of
the finest and most
complete of its kind
in the U niied States,
and will cost, when
finished, $180,000.
The present Board
J of Trustees of the
Masonic fund So
ciety are George
Glass, James Hen
derson, A. M. Pol-
ChairmanJ.P.jlndrews,o&, M. D.; "Win.
o the Jiecepium (j McCandless,
Committee. cbarles C. Baer and
George T. Oliver. The corner-stone was laid
on the 11th of last September, A. L. 5SS&.
The rites yesterday were private, none but
Masons being admitted. The officers of the
Grand Lodge who officiated were:
Clifford P. McCaUs, B. W. Grand Master! Hon.
Blchard Yaux. K. TV. Past Grand Master; J.
Simpson Africa, B.TV. Deputy Grand Master;
Michael Xisblt, Grand Secretary; Thomas K. rat
ion. Grand Treasurer; William A. binn. Grand
Tyler; Edwin S. Stuart, Grand Marshal; Charles
C Bier, Senior Grand Warden; M. H. Hender
son, Junior Grand TVaracn; unaries . jjsicq
elor, benlor Grand Deacon; James "W. Brown,
Junior Grand Deacon; John D. Kramer, Grand
Bword-Bearer; W. J. Carson, Henry H. Arnold,
Grand Stewards.
The dedicatory oration was delivered by Hon.
Blchard Vanx. of Philadelphia, R. W. P. G. M.
and officials who participated in the ceremonies
rcrc.
Clifford P. McCalla. Bight Worshipful Grand
.ussier, ox x-miaaeipnia:
Bight Worshipful l'ast
Grand Master J. Simpson
Africa, or Philadelphia:
Kight Worshipful Senior
Grand Warden M. H.
Henderson, of Sharon,
Pa.; snlor Grand War
den Charles C. Bacr:
Grand Treasurer, Thomas
B. Patton, or this city;
Grand beeretary Michael
isbit, or Philadelphia:
Hon. Klehard Vaux. of
Philadelphia, Ktglit Wor-r
Ehlpful Past Grand Mas-U
ter: itignt ev. uoruanai
Whitehead. Grand Chan-
lain, or this cltv; Charles-
W. Batclielor. of Pitts-
our, unua oeaiui xtca
con: James W.Brown.Jr..
orPlttsburc.Grand Junior1
Deacon, tawin 6. smart.
Kramer. Grand Sworfy--P'focl,eme
Hearer; Wllllsm falnn, of the Temples Pro
Grand Pilot: William J. jecton.
Carson and Henry H. Arnold, Grand Stewards,
IMPEESSIVE CEKEMOXULS.
Clifford P. McCalla, Richt Worshipful
Grand Master of Masons of Pennsylvania, read:
In the name or the Supreme and Eternal God,
the Grand Architect or heaven and earth, to
whom be all honor and dory, I dedicate this hall
to Kreem tonrv.
This was followed by the strewing of corn:
In the name or the Supreme and Eternal God.
the Grand Architect or heaven and earth, to
whom be all honor and glory, 1 dedicate this hall
to virtue and science.
Then followed sprinkling of wine:
In the name or the Supreme and Eternal God,
the Grand Architect of heaven and earth, to
wbomeall honor and glory, 1 dedicate this ball
to universal benevolence.
Then followed pouring of vine, and the
dedicatory ceremonies of high noon were
complete. They were most impressive, and
such as will be long remembered by partici
pants and spectators,
Thoujrh the interior Is only partly finished
the Masonic ball and banquet board were a,
dream of beauty embellished by exquisite
floral display and admirable decorative taste
last night.
Prior to the banquei a reception was ven
in the lower hall by the Pittsburg Masons at
which impromptu talks were numeuus. Their
substance consisted of a hearty welcome to all
visiting brothers, and Masonry references
which the reporter was not familiar with.
After the early reception, tbe Masons as
cended to the large banquet hall where 300
covers were originally laid, but 0 more had
to be put down to accommodate the lodge and
its fraternal guests.
A menu of mammoth proportions was set,
interspersed with bright responses to the num
erous toasts by Masons of high degree.
E. C Patterson superintended the -floral
decora tion both In the reception and banquet
tail,
MANY WERE CALLED,
Beside tbe regular responses to the toasts on
the programme, tbe older members of the lodge
were called upon to say a word or two appro
priate to the occasion. The venerable Sr.
Pollock, whose identity with the Masons ex
tends back almost a half century, arose feebly,
but with a smile of welcome, heartfelt and
loyal love to the many members assembled
about the festal board. He did not attempt to
eav much, but his remarks were filled with en
dearing words which marked the occasion with
much sentiment and mutual feeling of regard
for every one present.
Ex-Mayor Fox, of Philadelphia, followed
him in a few fitting remarks, in which he com
plimented the Pittsburg lodge for their energy
and success in raising -Such a building as tbe
present one as a monument to the Grand Lodge.
Artistic souvenirs were presented by tbe Ma
sonic Fnnd Committee to each one present con
taming pictures of the old and new edifices.
Several other members made short addresses,
which were in the same vein of brotherly feel
ing as the preceding ones. Toerge's prchestra
furnished the music during tbe banquet and
exercises.
Lodge 45 tendered the reception, and nearly
all the sister lodges of the two cities were
represented and many from this section of the
State.
The vocal muic was nndcr the direction of
Prof. William H. Slack, and was of a very
high order.
A. B. Bntledce. W. M, of Lodge 45, delivered
tbe address of welcome as f oUows:
THE MASOKIC WELCOME.
Bight Worshipful Grand Master:
1 need not assure you that It Is with a deep sense
ofthc high honor yon have conferred on tbe fra
ternity here represented, that 1 extend to you and
your officers In their behalf a most cordial wel
come and fraternal greeting. Following our an
cient customs with mystic rites and ceremonies,
you have this day dedicated this ball to the honor
of freemasonry.
How many thoughts throng the mind and seek
utterance on this occasion. Here, secure from the
turmoil and rush or this busy, everyday world, we
meet for the first time as a lodge or Freemasons to
tender to our grand officers such marks of re
spect and esteem as are eminently their due to re
ceive and ours to pay.
Jo)thcr Institution Is bound together by such
sacred ties and fraternal regards. A one other
has so long withstood the ravages of time or the
disintegrating Influences or Internal dissensions.
"Founded upou liberality, brotherlv loTe and
chart tr," It has remained Immovable and un
changed through the long history or nearly 4,000
years.
Kingdoms and empires have arisen, reached the
zenith of their glory and then passed away: re
public have prospered fora time, then. corrupted
by some hidden or Inherent delect, have gone to
swell the record -of the departed: kings and
priests, pni!oophera and sages, citizens, peas
ants, bond and free, generation after generation
since Solomon laid the first foundation stone on
Jit. Morlah. have played their part on lire's stage
and then left it forever. But, from tbe small
stream or sacrificial blood that trickled from the
wounds of the slain martyr In the first temple,
behold how vast a torrent has spread throughout
tbe world. .Not a devastating flood, bearing de
struction and woe, but a healthful, llfe-glrlng
river. Sowing on and on through the ages, ever
widening Its banks and carrying peace and good
will wherever It Sows.
Here, worshipful sir, is the charter of this
lodge, yellow with age and seamed and scared,
-with names almost Iilerlble. U Is or little valne
perchance la the eyes of the profane, but to us it
is more precious than gold. The hands that
pe&sed K fcate soldered into dust; those to whoa
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it was first Issued have long since been laid In the
grave, but each succeeding custodian has sacredly
guarded It and handed It to his successor. Perse
cution has assailed It: the gnawing tooth of time
has frequently decimated our numbers, but
through nil this charter has been preserved unim
paired and unsullied,
A MARVELOUS GBOWTH.
From tbe struggling hamlet, which. In 1785,
barely maintained a foothold on what was then
the outermost verge of Western civilization, has
grown a mighty city or marvelous powers and
varied Industries. The placid streams, then only
disturbed by the splash or the Indian's paddle, or
swept by the restless pinion or some startled wild
fowl, now bear on their bosoms the product or
mine and rorgc, and the commerce or a nation;
the small, feeble lodgeof originally nine members
has Increased to 31 lodges In number with about
2,000 members, and now. In this Masonic home,
welcoms you within their gates. And believe me,
this Is not a mere formal utterance, but a warm
fraternal one. We recognize tbe eminent services
?ou have rendered the daft in the past, and that
he future Is full or promise. That vou may realize
these results In your administration is our earnest
desire. Jv o more loyal brethren than those whom
you see around you will greet you anywhere In
vour Jurisdiction; none who are more ready to
learn from their superiors, and pay them due re
spect. Among the brethren here no dissensions
exist or Jealousies Intrude, hut actuated by a
common zeal for the common wellare and the best
Interests of Freemasonrr. loin heartilv hand in
hand In every good word and work. Tbe history
or the past bears evidence or their devotion In
times of peril and persecution as well as prosper
ity, and now when to be a Freemason is no longer
a canse for suspicion and avoidance, but an honor
to be sought for, we gladly open wide our door at
your summons and heartily bid you enter.
Nor prince, nor king, nor earth's greatest po
tentate could thus be permitted to cross that
threshold save by the well
11-
known brother's sign:
no man so
sooro
oor or forsaken but when properly ln-
trusted with It Is not welcome.
OF liASTDfG SIGNIFICANCE.
Some of those present here arc Just beginning
their Masonic career. To them each word and act
or those in authority carries special Import. And
somo have recently been laid to rest wb fondly
anticipated this event.
Brothers Harper and Shldle almost reached this
goodly land, but now only permitted as the
prophet or old to catch a glimpse from the lights
or Mt. Nebo, wben angels bore them to their
sepulture.
These, with a long list of other illustrious dead,
make up the record of the past. '
Ihcy were "bright and shining Hghti," and
their memorv is still revered, such names as
Sbaler, andHallman, and Cotton, and Shldle,
father and son, with many others are still potent
to call up their well known forms and bring to
ocrnUnasa host of tender recollections. They
were master workmen who bore full well the
burdens of the day, and after useful lives as citi
zens and Freemasons have left a noble record tor
emulation or spotless and nmblemlshed character.
Others or these who hear roe speak to-night are
fast nearing life's close. "Already in the west
ern skies the signs bid them prepare."
"To lay aside their working tools and part
upon the square.1'
Our dear brethren Tlndle, and Pollock and
Hcrdman and Fox still linger while the temple,
"not made with hands, eternal In the heavens"
grows clearer to the sight, its walls arc built of
Jasper, and the bright shining light discloses the
borne orthc supreme architect. Now and then
the gate seems to swing aside for a moment and
straining eyes catch a glimpse orthe glories to be
revealed hereafter. "Lift up your heads, oh, ye
gates, and be ye lifted up,ye everlasting doors."
The faithful craftsmen who have tolled through
the heat and burden ortbe day seek entrance to
their eternal home. Strains or soft music fall on
ravished ears: earth fades from sight, and the
weary workmen listening for the Master's call,
hear at last tbe welcome summons. "nter thou
IntothoJoyorthyLord."
May you and all ot us be thus honored at last
and secure an abundant entrance to the Grand
Lodge above.
GEOEGE T. OLIYEB'S SHEECH."
Worshipful Master and Brethren:
It Is a tradition of our fraternity upon which I
have often dwelt with pleasure, that tbe Masons
of old were accustomed to meet upon tbe summits
of lofty hills, or In the recesses or deep valleys,
and there secure from observation and Interrup
tion, with the Hue arch of heaven for their only
covering, they practiced the solemn rites of the
fraternity and discussed matters relating to the
welfare or the craft. At a later period when
operative masonry had given place to
speculative, the meetings were held at
the house of some ouc of the brethren,
or more frequently In an upper room of a public
house. The assemblage of the brethren on the
hills, or in the valleys, was suited to the primitive
age in which the custom prevailed, and the ren-
dezvous at a tavern, with the wittiest brother for
master and mine host for tylcr, was in harmony
wim we spirit oi tnc times aw years ago, but with
tbe advance of the world in enlightenment and
wealth. Masons demanded for themselves perma
nent homes, sacred to their own uses and adapted
to the study and development of those sublime
precepts which form the very groundwork or the
Masonic system and are the source of its marvel
ous vitality,
"Freemasonry has always looked backward and
never forward. In times when tbe masses of
Christendom were enwranped in the densest ig
norance and superstition. Its lodges were open to
the discussion or liberal ideas, and were the cen
ters from which was disseminated much that
tended to the Intellectual enfranchisement or
mankind. Kings have 1b vain sought to nse It as
an Instrument of tvranny and oppression, and re
actionary pontics have first endeavored to control
Its organization for their own purposes, and fall
In gin this, hatehurledagainst it whole broadsides
oi anamemas. ana loruiaaen tneir roiiowers
to participate in Its councils. As far as written
history throws light upon its story the Masonic
lodge, in everv are andfverv land. lia.a been thn
home orilberal thought and generous sentiment.
The greatc&t soldiers and most eminent citizens
have not scrupled to enroll thomselves among its
members, and the most profound scholars have
testified their devotion to Its principles. It has
withstood the wrath of despots and the bulls of
many popes In lands where the right of free dis
cussion was denied to an enslaved people, and
the persecution or fanatics in our own
America, where all the arts of the
demagogue were used to accomplish what tyrants
had failed to secure
"It has been the pleasant task of the Board or
Trustees or tbe Masonic Fnnd Society to provide a
home for this fraternity in the city or Pittsburg,
in beauty or design and in excellence or finish, w e
hold it not unworthy of the fraternity itself or of
the great community in which we live. Hut as we
stand here to-night
TO BENDER AN ACCOUNT
of our stewardship the pride we naturally feel in
contemplating our finished work is tinged with
regret at the absence of our President, now for
many months stretched on a bed of sick
ness and pain, and is marred by sorrow
almost unutterable, as we look upou the vacant
chair which will never again be filled by a form
beloved by us all. Onr ranks, for years un
broken, have been Invaded by the invincible war
rior, and this time he has chosen no drone for bis
victim, but tbe busiest worker in tbe hive of Ma
sonic labor. It is no reflection on tbe many good
men who are left us to say that Freemasonry in
this district could have suffered no loss which
would be more kcenlv felt or more regretted than
that orthe brother whose form but a few days ago
we laid to rest under the soil of this city, which
was tbe place of his birth and tbe home of
his manhood. Not slothful in business, he was
indeed fervent in Masonic spirit. Facile princeps
lu all the work of our fraternity, genial and
kindly in disposition, of exceptional purity in
private and of unblemished integrity in business
life, to Freemasons be has left a matchless rec
ord, tohls family be has left a stainless name.
Peace to his ashes and rest to his soul.
'And now. Worshipful Master, to you. to the
brethren here assembled, and to all Masonic
bodies who In tunc to come may choose It for
their place of meeting. I present this house,
which has this day been dedicated to tbe
service or our fraternity, as Freemasonry, itself
has endured for unknown centuries, so may this
house remain for centuries to come the place
where the brethren or this community may Join
hands in friendly greeting. As it rears Its noble
Iront toward tbe skies, let its graceful outlines and
Sue proportions, combined with its solid parts, be
typical orthe many graces with which the think
ing Mason can adorn Ms character, without rob
bing it or any of those stronger elements whlcn
make the real man. As it rests upou a founda
tion, strong and stable, which is Its only
guarantee or safety, so let us remember
that the only saretv or our fraternity itself, and
its only assurance of continued prosperity, lies in
the sure foundation of a faith in Almighty God,
and as long as It rests npon this foundation. It can
be said or Freemasonry, as tbe master of old said
orthe wise man's houses 4And the rains de
scended and tbe floods came, and tbe winds blew,
and beat upon that house, and it fell not; tor it
was founded upon a rock, "
GEOBGE W. GUTHBIE'S SPEECH.
WOBSnirFUL, Masteb-The Masonic brethren
residing in the city of Pittsburg baTe requested
me, with your permission, to congratulate the
Masonic Fund Society on the completion of their
work, and extend to them our hearty thanks for
the beautiful home they have provided ror us.
We are taught that one of the objects or Free
masonry is to establish in our own minds an asso
ciation between Immortal truths which It teaches
to Us disciples and the objects with which we are
constantly surrounded, so that our occupation
win cua&uuu) recall luem 10 our luuuguis.
It was. therefore, the duty or the trustees to
build a ball which would be not merely a conveni
ent place of meeting, but one which would in
some way remind us of those solemn truths as we
passed it from day to day or entered it to re-
BUIV WUU1 lUIIC IVUiUh y
This was no light task which was required of
uj, uub wuvu we iuuk upuu me omiaing wnicu
i this day been dedicated, we gladly acknowl
edge that they have fully met their responsibili
ties, its springing arches ana loity walls tuwer
lng toward heaven from the midst ot the busr
streets should admonish us to lift our thoughts
above the sordid cares and bitter strife of dullv
lire, even as ouranclcnt brethren, when, as tra
dition tells us, they assembled on the hills or In
the valleys to celebrate their mystic rites, would
be inspired to lift their hearts to tbe Father who
had created and preserved them, by the sight of
tbe trees lifting their massive heads and mighty
arms, wbose beams had warmed them into life.
The deep foundations, massive nails and grace
ful lines stand before the world as a
tit emblem of the permanence, strength
and beauty of our rraft, which is
rounded on eternal truth, nnltcd by brotherly
love, and sanctified by centuries or good works
and kind deeds. It is with pleasure that the craft
accepts this building so wisely planned and so
sLIUully erected, but that pleasure issortcned by
a great sorrow.
As in nature, "deep answers unto deep. " so tbe
hearts of all true Masons throughout our State
will respond with a mighty-throb to the tribute
which has Just been paid on behalf orthe Trustees
to the memory or their co-Trustee and brother,
the late Geter C. Shldle. We knew him. and
knowing him, loved lilm. fits manners were sin
gularly gentle, .his feelings always kindly, his
purpose simple and his thoughts pure. Greatly
as be was honored by the craft it can be truly said
or mm that:
A WOBTHT TBIBOTE.
"He never made his high post a vantage ground
for winged ambition, but one through all bis
tract of years the whole flower of a
bloomless lire. Ills lire was worn out
in the service' or Masonry, and his death
so caused and coming Jnst, as our building Ap
proached completion cannot but remind us or that
other Mason who shed his blood in defense of his
obligation, and thereby sanctified the temple
which he loved so well and on which he bad la
bored so faithfully.
This building, so erected and consecrated, has
to-day been duly dedicated to Masonry and pre
sented to the crart as "Freemasons' Hall," by
which name it will hereafter be "known. Wlth
that name Inscribed upon its front, no other motto
or legend Is required. Whatever it mav signify to
the outside world, to the initiate it means a place
where Masons meet to cnltlvate fraternity, dis
tribute charity and worship God.
Faith in God and love toward, man this is
what Masonrv proclaimed in ages past
proclaimed with a voice which has come down to
us. and will pass on to the 'ages yet to come,
mingling clear above the turmoil of the world's
ceaseless strife until It is merged in tbe voice or
our Great Master wben ho comes again.
"Down the dark future, through long genera
tions, themlnds grow fainter and then cease, and,
like a bell, with solemn sweet vibrations we hear
once more the voice or Christ say. Peace."
Brethren, In entering upon our new home let us
in our hearts solemnly renew those obligations
which we contracted at the altar In our midst.
Let us all resolve that we will never bring into
this sacred spot any unkind feelings or unworthy
strife. .Let us ever meet as brethren be
tween whom there is no feeling but love,
and amongst whom there is ' always peace.
And so we will be able to strengthen
each otberln the struggle toward the right to ex
tend a helping hand to those who may be falling
by the way, and to exemplify thoso sublime
truths on which our fraternity was founded.
Brethren, let us resolve to honestly fulfil our ma
sonic obligations; then, though we fail." as fail
we must, still, when tbe voice or tbe Master calls
upon us to come up higher, wo shall have that
"peace above all earthly dignities, a still and
quiet conscience."
A TEBT HAPPY, TOAST.
"Our Guests Present" was the toast and it
was responded to by Major Mor eland, who said
Klght Worshipful Grand Master, Officers or the
Grand Lodge and Brethren: Through the
partiality of the brethren I have been assigned tbe
duty of responding to tbe toast, "Onr Guests
Present."
representatives or an order to which we are all
loyally attached, and through wbose instruction,
precepts and landmarks we have derived so much
that tends to the elevation of the craft to tbe wis
dom, conservatism, fidelity and character or our
officers or the Grand Lodge, we are deeply in
debted ror the lessons, as we are to their example
ror whatever or real and substantial advantage
has fallen-to us. Dot unmindful of the fact that
the subordinate lodges have unfalteringly fol
lowed the mandates of tbe Supreme body, and
have administered their attain in the
spirit and with tbe purpose actuating tbe
higber order, nevertheless bad there been
weakness, Inefficiency or disloyalty upon the part
o( those set to control, direct and govern us, we
should have fallen Into decav If not absolute In
subordination, it has been tbe good fortune or
our order that men orthe highest ability, the pur
est cnaracier ana tne most unseinon purposes,
have been called td rule oner us. Coming from
est character and the most unselfish purposes,
have been called td ruleouer us. Coming from
all the avocations of life, they have bought a rich
and ripe experience to the craft and have ad
vanced and simDllfled all they touched. No won
derthe lodges throughout the State look with
pride upon the work hitherto achieved and confi
dently trust the future ror a yet higher develop
ment in all that enters Into the woik or shall tend
to commend the craft to the highest confidence of
words, eacn one orignt wim an mea. ana irom
now on I shall look to Pittsburg as an intellectual
Niagara, -where one can come, learn and go
home.
I never felt prouder or the Grand Lodge of
Pennsylvania than 1 do to-night. After going
through the dedication to-day, partaking or your
generous hospltalltyand listening to the addresses
this evening, I am proud orthe Grand Lodge and
more tban thankful or your elevation or me to be
its cblet officer.
Mr. MacColla spoke or the Grand Lodge, its
geographical shape-an oblong square. "It Is
perfect," he 6ald, "a symbol of perfection, and
represents every one or you. my brethren: for if
tbe Grand Lodge Is perfect, so is every lodge.
Indulging the hope there maybe ror each or
you, our guests, ever-Increasing happiness and
prosperity, 1 bid you, in tbe name and in behalf
of all ourbrethrcn.- welcome to our city, our tem
ple, our homes and our hearts.
THE KEYSTONE GRAND LODGE.
To the toast, "The Grand Lodge of Pennsyl
vania," the Right Worshioful Master of
Masons, Clifford P. McCalla, responded. He
said:
Brother Chairman and Brethren, I have stood as
many or you have stood, beside, in front of and
beneath Niagara. I have looked in awe on that
great mass of water precipitated over the fall in
majesty. To-day I have sat beside an Intellectual
Niagara, yourselt Brother Chairman, no small
part or It. 1 have heard a flow or our fellow men.
To me it is a personal pleasure to bid our guests a
hearty welcome to tbe banqueting board as I do,
as I do to the hearts of those who for the time be
ing represent this entire Masonic Jurisdiction.
Their visit will tend to bring us all nearer
together, and. If possible, more closely and firmly
unite us In the work of building up and broaden
ing the order with which we have been so long
and pleasantly allied, and will give to each of ns
an Impetus in the work which can only come from
seeing and hearing those who, if not pioneers, are
at .least leaders, and as Freemasons wo only
accent material that is perfect. '
What gives character to the Grand Lodge? It is
the character of its constitution, its members.
From its commencement, with Ctaef Justice'Wlll-.
lam Alien ana au me way tnrougu tne oentury,
this Is the kind of men who have been foremost in
the craft. We do not always apDreclate a man at
his worth while he is with us. Benjamin Frank
lin was not as great a man or a Mason living as
we now regard him. 8o with Shldle and Harper.
But now that they are gone more than ever will
you view their words and follow their example.
The above were tbe principal speeches, and,
in order to give them as fully as possible, other
interesting matter is ofnittod from this report.
The banquet was spread by Hagan, and was in
bis customary excellent stvle. When' the ta
bles bad been cleared. Mr. ttutledgo. who had
presided, passed the gavel to Major W.C.More
landVas Toast Master of the evening. Tbe
first toast was a little out of the usual. It was
"Our 'Guests Absent," and. the response was
the reading of letters of regret by D. A.8tcvon
son, Secretary of Lodge 45.
Bishop Whitehead responded splendidly to a
toast on "The Church and Masonry:" Hon. J.
Simpson Africa, of Huntingdon, to "The
Working Master Maconr" and "Auld Lang
Syne" closed the banquet.
COLORED MASONS.
Tbe Grand Lodgo Meets toHoldltsAnnnnl
Convention Berr.
Tbe Grand Lodge of tbe colored Masons of
Philadelphia held their annual meeting yester
day in the rooms of Sheba Lodge No. 66, at 17
Federal street, Allegheny. There wero 31
different lodges represented.
Alfred S. Cassey, of Philadelphia, Grand
Master, presided. Other prominent members
of the order present were J. H. Bond, of
Pittsburg, D. G. M.; Peter Bonnetr, Christiana,
Pa., G. 8. W.: J. W. Palmer, TJnlontown, G.
J. w.: D. Morris, of Danville, Grand Treas
urer; J. W. Tate, of Philadelphia, Grand Sec
retary. Apart from the general -routine business
transacted at tbe meeting, new officers of the
Grand Lodgewere elected. ,
CAEKEGIE PEOPLE GOING EAST.
Mr. Abbott and Mr. Prick Off to New York
on Private Business.
W. 8. Abbott, Chairman of Carnegie,
Phipps 4 Co., and H. C. Frlck, of Carnegie,
Bros. & Co., left last night for Hew York City,
on business. Both gentlemen declared that
they did not know of the others trip,
until they met at the station. Thoy
stated that each was going on
private business ot his own, and stated "that
there was nothing in the wind." Mr. Abbott
said:
"No, we have not yet received any signatures
to our sliding scale from our employes at
Homestead, and do not expect any until the
latter part of this week. Yes, there have been
a few changes in tbe way of improvements in
the scale, but I cannot say whether there will
be any more or not. I cannot predict what may
happen."
"If no signatures are received by JnneSO,
will your mill close downf" queried tbe re
porter. "Well, I do not know what will be done. If
the men strike, of course we cannot work such
a large plant without labor."
Mr. Abbott positively denied that his visit or
Mr. Frlck's trip to New York had anything to
do with the impending strike: but, as a gentle
man remarked, "Wouldn't it be a sensation if
they went to hire men to work at Homestead
after July U"
THAT FAMOUS SCHOOL.
Annual Exercises at ibo Institution Thnt
Caused a Dispute."
Snquesne public school (tho famous First
ward institution in which there .have so long
been parochial quarters) will be open from 9
a at. to 12 m. Friday next for the recep
tion of visitors to inspect the work of the
pupils. Tbe school now has an enrollment of
more than 10 per cent above last year, and
makes a very good showing under J?rof. Sulli
van. Y
The pupils will picnic at Aliquippa Grove
Saturday, June 29, this being the joint picnic
given by the directors. The children are 'an
ticipating a good time.
Tbe Shortest Life Policy Ever Offered.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society
now offers a new policy which is a- simple
promise to pay, and may be Tts easily-understood
and as readily negotiated as an ordi
nary bank draft or promissory note. '
Instead of a long list of rules and regula
tions, such as will be found on tbe back, of
many an assurance contract, the back of
this policy contains a simple indorsement
of the privileges granted to the policy
holder; -or, if it is desired, even this Indorse
ment may be omitted, and the. back of the
policy made simply a blank sheet of "white
paper.
TO INVESTIGATE; IT.
The Action of Principal Johnston
Questioned by Citizens
fOE DISCHARGING THE TEACHERS.
The Eleyenth Word School Board Asked to
Take the Hatter Up.
THE BES0LUTI0N8 THAT WERE PASSED
An indignation meeting of the citizens of
the Seventh, Eighth and Eleventh wards
was held at the latter scboolhouse last even
ing. Mr. J. Charles Dicken presided, and
George Chambers acted as Secretary. The
object of the meeting was stated to
be for the purpose of ascertaining
the cause of the dismissal of
three competent teachers of the school,
Miss Forbes, Miss Payne and Miss Angh
lrbaugh. Prof. George Sleeth made a short
address in favor of the teachers. He said
that they had been teaching in the school
for the past IS years, and he stood in a position
at the High School to know that; the scholars
who came from them to tho High School were
well up in their grade, and were among tho
best scholars that came to the High
School from the city. He said
he could see no reason why the
board should take such action. He said: 'T
came here as a resident of the ward to protest
against the removal ot thd three teachers,
whom we know, instead of a principal of the
school, whom we do not know."
William Benedict, a resident of the ward for
23 years, was the next speaker. He praised the
teachers for their successful work with his own
children, and could not seo why the directors
would dismiss the teachers. William Dooring
ton said he had been informed'that the meet
ing conld avail nothing, as the board were de
termined to standby their action.
SPEAKING ONLY AS A CITIZEN.
Mr. George Fleming, brother of William
Fleming, one of the Directors, said he came
there as a citizen, and could only speak in that
light. Tbe board had elected Mr. Johnston as
Principal, and had prepared a set of new rnlcS
to be observed by tbe'teachers. The teachers
ignored the Principal, and therefore all disci
pline in their rooms was lost. As Mr. Johnston
had been elected Principal, be should bave full
charge of the school, and if tbe teachers failed
to obey his instructions they should be dis
missed. Mr. Elder made a speech in regard to the way
tho principal bad been running the school sluco
be toqk charge. He thought if the conduct of
teachers was; investigated Mr. Johnston's con
duct should also be investigated, as some very
bad rumors were being floatod about tbe ward.
Several other citizens made remarks, and all
agreed that the board should bave dismissed
the principal instead of the teachers.
The following resolutions were adopted:
THE EESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
Whebeas, The School Hoard of our ward has
notified three of the best teachers in our school of
their dismissal without giving any reasona
ble canse, Therefore we, the citizens as
sembled, respectfully do protest and declare
it as the sense of this meeting that such action is
injurious to thebest Interest of onr school and of
the ward, and that the dismissal of these teachers
without cause or explanation Is an injustice to
them, is detrimental to the school and the citizens
of the ward In general.
Besolved, That wo respectfully request the
board to defer action on the election or teachers
to fill the vacancies until they have caused to
come bcrore them, both the principal and the
teachers, and havemadc arnll investigation orthe
causes of existing differences so as to determine
the right I
Kesolved. That a committee or three be ap
pointed by the Chairman to convey these resolu
tions to tbe Board or Directors as the sense of this
meeting, and that they report back to a subse
quent meeting to bo called by the Chairman,
A K0T0RI00S ROBBER.
John D. Shen to Serve 99 Years in St. Louis
A Career of Crime A Man Whom the
Police Knew Well Here.
Job D. Shea, who was sentenced yosterday
to 99 years in the penitentiary at St. Louis for
the killing of Police Officer Doran, of that
city, is well known to the police of Pittsburg.
Detective Sol Coulson said last night 1
that be was arrested about six years agq,
by Officer Moran for robbing inaHazelwoodi
residence. He was convicted 'and sentenced
by the court of this county to five years in the
western Penitentiary.
Before his term expired. Detective John AV.
Browning, of 8c Louis traced him
to the Western Penitentiary after
havlng'chased him nearly all over the United
States. The anthorities at the prison refused
to give him up to Detective Browning before
his term expired. In the Allegheny prison he
was sailing under the name of KelA
Detective Coulson further stSed that
Shea - was a notorious criminal
having been a thief and robber ever since
boyhood. In St. Louis various features of
criminal proceedings were instituted, be fight
ing through tbe State courts and United States
Supreme Court on legal technicalities.
During the proceedings he escaped from jail,
bnt was recaptured. Shea was twice sentenced
to hang, bnt will now servo the balance of his
life in tbe penitentiary..
THE HEW SOUTHSIDE BANK.
It Only Awaits a State Cbnrter, When
$1.00,000 Will Start It.
About a dozen prominent Sonhtside business
men met yesterday afternoon in the ante-room
of the defunct Farmers and "Mechanics' Bank,
at South Sixteenth and Carson streets, to con
sider tbe movement made mention of in Sun
day's DISPATCH, td establish a' new bank for
the convenience of the large business inter
ests in that immediate locality.
Tbe glass men appear to be most anxious for
the resuscitation of a bank there; but the meet
ing yesterday did not accomplish much, the
reason assigned being that tbe charter had not
yet been granted. It is to be a State institu
tion, with $100,000 capital, and not subject to
tho national banking laws. Some of tbe gen
tlemen present spoke of tbe imperativeness of
the bank's establishment, but the motion was
made to adjourn the meeting subject to the
call of the old committee before mentioned.
D. O. Cunningham, tbe glass man, who acted
as Chairman, is prominently spoken of as Presi
dent of tbe new banking institution. The name
will be changed at the next meeting. John M.
Kennedy, Esq., is tbe attorney..
THE PLUMBERS ARRIVING.
Abont 150 of Them Witb Their Ladies
Came la Last Night.
Abont 160 of the delegates to tbe Plumbers'
Convention arrived in the city yesterday and
last evening. Tbe convention will be called to
order this morning in Standard Hall, on Wood
street The Executive Commltteo met yester
day and prepared the business for presentation
to the meeting. The committee also woundup
tbe affairs of tbe association for tbe past year
and left everything in shape for the meeting
this morning.
After calling the meeting to order President
John Trainor, of .Baltimore, will make the
opening address to the delegates. After that
the Committee on Credentials will be ap
pointed to examine the papers and see
who is entitled to sit in the convention.
This will about conclnde tbe business of tbe
morning session.
About 23 ladies wives and sisters of tho del
egates also arrived last night. They will at
tend the excursion on Thursday and the recep
tion in tbe evening.
THE FIRST LIMITED.
After nn Absence of Over Three Weeks tbe
Testibnled Train Passes Throasb.
The first run of the Limited express west
since the day of tho Johnstown flood was
started yesterday from liew York to Chicago.
The train left the former city on timo and ar
rived At the Union station last night only 42
minutes late. This is tbe first timo in the his
tory of the Pennsylvania Railroad that any
train was discontinued for over three weeks,
so say the officials.
An Itnllnn Shoots Ills Nephew.
While Franco Rosco, an Italian, was prac
ticing with a Winchester rifle at bis residence
on Fourth avenne, he shot his nephew; Rofcco
Oolderrio. in the leg. The latter was sent to
the Allegheny Hospital, but his uncle was
locked up in Central station. He claims the
shooting was accidental.
Difficult to Explain as Yet.
Very little is hinted, and much less clearly
understood, as to the exact causes that led
Chief Bigelow to express himself in favor of
resigning from tbe Board of Awards. Tbe
chief parties at interest' in, the matter keep
mum, and only intimate that the difference of
opinion on the merits of the now street pave
ments i tho chief difficulty. "
A GRAHDLY, GROWING LIST.
Over $23,000 Received for Johnstown
Yesterday It Includes 83,723 From
Utah's Bis; DIormon Tobomncle.
The contributions through the Fittsbnrg
committee for tbe relief of Johnstown suffer
ers were yesterday increased by $23,128.73. As
the amount previously reported in total was
659,S95 13, the grand total of receipts here to
date is 5682,723 86; to offset which, in money,
goods and provisions, the Pittsburg commltteo
has already forwarded to Johnstown t677,919.
Yesterday's receipts are acknowledged by
Treasurer Thompson as follows:
Pennsylvania Railroad employes, Brlnton, $19;
employes Pittsburg Kate Slass Company, tax;
Bose)urg, Ore, proceeds of entertainment, $50;
citizens Columbiana, Ala., (61 SO: Bnffalo, N. T.,
collected by the JVeuw, S3. 082 84; citizens orPeorls,
11L, $3,655 85; a mission Sunday school, New Or
leans, through J, L. Talmage, Superintendent,
SH: Toronto, Ont.. collected through the dlobe,
$141 SO; citizens or Pueblo, Col. (add.). $32 70:
citizens or Detroit (add.), $3,000; citizens or North
east, Pa., $100; employes Standard Oil Company,
Eighteenth ward. $73: employes Missouri. Kansas
and Texas Railroad. Sedalla, Mo., $200; P.&L.E.B.
R.. $42 70: citizens of. Tldloute (add.), $35;
citizens or Burgettstown, $6: Laudadale Street
Presbyterian Church. Memphis, Tenn., $19; Car
bondale. Pa., per Carbondale Leader (add.). $29;
ditto, $30; Citizens or Honsttonlc Mass., $171 11;
citizens or Lathrop, Cal., Sit; citizens orPleasant
ville, Venaugo county. Pa.. $35 07: citizens or
Columbia, S. C. (add.fc $42.52; Mt. Olivet Church.
Fairfield county. S. C, $435: citizens of Batavla,
111.. $C21 93; citizens or Moundsvllle, V. Va ,
$150: citizens or Salt Lake Cltv, Utah,
$5,725: citizens or East Liverpool,
O., $3,055 81: citizens or St. Jacobs, 111.. $25:
Central Hotel, Ogden, Utah, $101 CO: citizens of
Scales Mound, ill., $5 75; citizens or New Lisbon,
Wis,, SS5 25: citizens or Brand Haven, Mich., JG8;
citizens of Aldrlch, Minn., $13; citizens of Bloom
lngton. 111,, $1,471 25; proceeds or ball game,
Springfield, III., $29 50; RcpubllcLodge No. 49. A.
A. of I. &S. W., $120 75: citizens or Brldgevllle,
$10; physicians' fund (add. ) $5.
treasurer xuompson aiso received mo ioi
lowing detailed report of subscriptions raised
at East Liverpool. O., and reported to the cit
izens of that town by Treasurer A. B. Mackall:
Total amonnt received, $3,97919: paid to Mrs.
D.J.Duncan (who was. one of tbe Johnstown
sufferers and was born and raised in East Liver
pool). $200; paid to the Pittsburg Johnstown Re
lief Committee, $100; paid to U. A. R. Post No. 30,
of Johnstown, $100. , ,
The following goods were bought and shipped
to Johnstown:
Eight hundred loaves of bread. $16 86; beds and
bedding. $287 52; Shoes, 1114: paid to Pittsburg
Johnstown Relief Committee, $3,055 81; to
Sadie Hlack, $3; to William Hawthorn, $10;
to T. A. Reese. $10: to J. S. Hill, $20;
to James Moore, $20; to Hiram Patterson, $10: ono
carload ware, shipped to Johnstown, $2,500; car
load clothing, $3C0.
A letter, accompanying the fnnd from Salt
Lake City, said it was tbeproceeds of an enter
tainment, given in the Tabernacle there on
June 6, and that 25 per cent of tbe amount
raised bad been sent to Seattle for sufferers
there.
FROM THE PLUMED QUILL.
James G. Blaine Writes a Letter to Onr
Chamber of Commerce Abont South
America Tbe United States Baildintr
Again.
At the meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
yesterday afternoon, wben President Schmertz
called for the report of the Special Committee
on Public Buildings, composed of Messrs. J.H.
Blcketson, J. B. Scott and Captain William
McClelland, Mr. Scott said that Mr. Blcket
son was away, and no report conld be made.
The committee is still watchingthe work on the
Government buUding, and will report at the
next meeting.
A communication was received from tbe
Committee for the Improvement of Western
Waterways, asking that a delegate bo sent to
it. The matter was referred to tbe Committee
on River and Harbors, with power to act.
The following communication was received
from Hon. James G. Blaine:
Washington, June 17, m
Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, Pitts
burg: Sin In anticipation of the meeting or the In
ternational American Congress in this city on
October 2, 1889, the Beeretary of State bees leave
to inclose herewith a copy of the act Indicating
what will be the subjects of discussion.
As the object of the meeting is simply the dis
cussion or certain large and important
commercial and Industrial questions, which
are of direct Interest to this country
in its relations with the other powers of the
North and South American Continents, the Sec
retary naturally desires all the information and
suggestions which he conld derive from the
boards and chambers which represent so fully the
Interest under consideration, lie will, therefore,
be glad to receive from vour dlstinsrnlshed bodv.
either officially or by such individual members as
It may select, such suggestions as may occur upon
consideration or the subjects referred to.
Any communications fn reply will be addressed
to the Secretary or State, Indorsed "Internation
al American Congress. " Ibavethebonortobe,
sir. very respectfully,
JAMES G. BLAKE,
beeretary or State.
Tho subjects to be diicussed by the Inter
national Congress are as follows:
L Measures ofpeace and prosperity. 2. Forma
tion of an American customs union. 3, Regular
and frequent communication between ports. 4.
A uniform system of customs regulations, uni
form classification, or merchandise, uniform in
voices, and the sanitation 4r shms and quaran
tine. 5. Uniform weights and measures and uni
form laws or patent right, copyright, trademark,
and tbe extradition oi criminals. 6. A common
silver coin. 7. A plan of arbitration of ail ques
tions between American countries.
The communication was referred to the Com
mittee on International American Congress.
The chamber tben adjourned to meet on the
first Monday in September next.
AFTER FOTJR"JEAES' WAR
In tho Ancient Order of Hibornlaus, tho
Board of Erin Wins.
Major Felix McKnight, of Fall River. Mass.,
states that the Supreme Conrt had handed
down a rescript In the celebrated suit between
the rival factions of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians, of Fall River, confirming Jndge
Thompsons decree, and deciding in favor of
the Board of Erin.
This is tbe end of four years' of extremely
bitter litigation engendering mnch bad blood,
in Fall River. In 1872; an organization of the
A. O. H. was formed in -that city, known as
Division No. L InlSSi,the National Conven
tion in Cleveland adopted Certain changes in
obligations which were obnoxious to a consid
erable part of the membership on account of
their extreme character and the dissatisfied
held a convention in New York and started
another organization. The Board of Erin, in Ire
land withheld tho "merchandise," signs, grips,
pass words, etc, recognizing the New York
body, and in consequence a split took place in
division No. I. A demand was made for the
funds, paraphernalia', eta, of the local organi
zation. Tbe demand being refused Stanton et
al. entered suit.
Tbe caso was tried beforo Judge Thompson
three yearB ago and was very much compli
cated, involving the history of the order from
its inception in Ireland. Alter two years' con
sideration Judge Thompson decided
against the plaintiffs. dissolved tbe
original division, and ordered that a prd rata
division be made of the property among the
members of the division. Plaintiffs appealed,
and tho case was argued before a full bench
last October, and the final decision is for the
defendants or Board ot Erin.
The case has been regarded with, interest
throughout the country generally as a test nno
upon which depended the settlement of similar
disagreements..
RECITING ?0E PEIZES.
A Delightful Evening at the Ursulino Acad
eray In Oakland.
A charming elocutionary contest was wit
nessed by a select company of invited guests
at tbe Ursuline Academy last evening for the
senior and junior class gold medals of honor.
Fourteen young ladles of the former
class and eight of the latter recited,
and to say that they gave an exceptionally mer
itorious exhibition of natural and nicely-cultivated
elocutionary talents, is but stating the
fact.
Miss Marie Bruhl's rendition of "Sister and
I" won tho chief senior prize, and Miss Mabel
Scott's ".Asleep at the Switch" captured the
first junior medaL
As one of tbe judges, in awarding the prizes.
Rev. I'ather Murphy, of Holy Ghost College,
said, it was difficult to select tbe best where
there was so much of captivating graco and un
mistakablo merit. He was very complimentary
in referring to the cultivated management of
tbe worthy institution, and really there was
very much in last evening's rare entertainment
to justify all the good things he said.
SOME MORE 'SPEAKEASIES.
Sonthsldo Police Hnnl In Tbree Offenders
Aeulnst bo Law.
Several Sonthslde "speak-easics" were closed
down yesterday by the police. Jacob Beitler,
of South Twenty-second street, near tbe in
cline, .was arrestedby Detectiyo Richard Kelly
and he gave $1,000 bail on tne charge of selling
liquor without license and to minors. An in
dictment on the charge of selling liquor on
Sunday and without' license is now pending
against him before tbe grand jury.
Joo D. Christ was also arrested for selling
liquor without a license, and be gave $1,000
bail for a bearing on next'Tbnrsday. He and
another man, named Cegellskl, of. South
Twelfth street, who was charged with a similar
offense, were both arrested by John Coslett
and both will also bare a hearing on Thursday.
IT'S ALL FOEBIDDING.
f
The Brooks Law is Given a New and
" Strong-Significance.
NO BOTTLE TO THE DEDKKEN LIPS,
Whether the Application he by the Sealer
or the Flain Citizen.
SUPBEHIl COURT'S INTEBPEETATIOH
An important decision made by the Supreme
Court, with reference to tho provisions of the
Brooks law, has just been received. The case
was that of a farmer in Crawford county,
named John W. Altenbaugb. Though not a
liquor dealer or keeper of a hotel or restaurant,
Altenbaugh was indicted in September, 1888,
for furnishing liquor to persons visibly affected
by intoxicating drink. He had been previously
tried and acquitted of furnishing liquor on
Snnday. The case was taken to the Supreme
Court. In tbe opinion handed down by Justice
'Williams, a clear definition of that portion of
the Brooks law relating to the furnishing of
liquor is given. Justice Williams says:
It is true that tho general provisions 'of the act
of 1837 relate to and are designed to regulatethe
sale of liquors by the various classes of venders
known to the law. They are not directed against
the use or such by the individual citizen, and
tbey do not Interfere with his right to supply his
table with them or furnish them to his family or
his guests. Bnt when he goes beyond this limit
he goes beyond the protection to which a citizen
as such is entitled, and bis acts become a subject
or police Interest and control.
Tbe seventeenth section or the act or 1887 pro
vides that it shall not be lawful for any person,
with or without license, to furnish by sale, gift or
otherwise to any person any snirltuous, vinous,
malt or brewed liquors, on any election day, on
Sunday, nor at anytime to any minor, person of
known intemperate habits, or person visibly
affected by intoxicating drink. This provision is
not confined to dealers, but t directed against
any person. The thing forbidden is not tbe sale,
bnt the rnrnlshlng, or Honors to one visibly
affected. Whether the fnrnishlnj- he by sale, ylft
or otherwise, is or no consequence so far as tbe
misdemeanor is concerned. Tbe licensed dealers
may sell to all persons except those who belong to
the excepted classes. A man without a license
may give liquors in like manner: tut to tbe ex
cepted classes no man may lawfully sell or give.
Continuing, Justice Williams said, in refer
ence to a man's privileges in bis own house and
giving to neighbors inra social way, that that is
a matter of private habit or domestic usage
with which tne act of 1887 does not intermed
dle. "It is only when the conduct of the indi
vidual is such that the public morals or tbe
public peace are affected by it that it becomes
a matter of police concern and is snbject to
the examination and control of the criminal
courts."
ALLEGHENI WAS LUCKY.
No Bridget Damaged In This Connty by the
Flood.
Although Cambria and Indiana counties lost
fully three-thirds of all their bridges by the
recent heavy rains, Allegheny county did not
suffer in that line at all. At the office of the
Connty Engineer it was learned that not one
bridge was swept away nor damaged in any
way.
Therefore no new bridges will have to be
erected. Several old ones in different parts of
the county are now being repaired, bnt this
repairing is on acconnt of the constant wear
and tear. A great many are also having new
floors laid upon them.
TO MEET SOON.
Tbe Commissioners Wbo Are to Survey tbe
Connty Line Again.
Surveyors were appointed on last Saturday
by the Allegheny County Courts to survey tbe
county line between Washington and Alle
gheny counties.
The Washington connty surveyors were ap
pointed some time ago. The surveyors of both
counties will meet at the connty line in the
near future. New monuments will be erected
to show the dividing line between the above
named counties. It will take considerable time
to survey the line and plant the new monu
ments. To Examine lbs Work.
The Panhandle and Pennsylvania Hallway
superintendents and engineers who rebuilt the
Pittsburg division of the Pennsylvania Rail
road and the West Penn Railway visited in a
special train yesterday the work of reconstruct
tion in the flooded, dlstriots. They 'will make
an inspection of all the work between Sang
Hollow and Johnstown and tben go to Altoona,
where tbey will do more inspecting, and from
there go to Harrisburg, and after examining
the Middle division expect to return by the
northern lines.
Wonderful to Tell.
Since certain life insurance companies are
advertising as a great novelty forms of
policies wmch are described as "simply
promise to pay," "conditionless," etc., and
whereas a "conditionless" policy is, in strict
speech, an absurdity, now let it be known
that the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Company, of Newark, N. J., has for years
past issned and is now issuing policies as
free from embarrassing conditions as any
policy now written, and in this regard chal
lenges comparison with any so-called "con
ditionless" policy.
Moreover said Mutual Benefit Life In
surance Company'spolicy is free from many
a condition of forfeiture attaching to the
policies of the aforesaid companies, which
will be no less real or dangerous because
hidden away in the application which is
always part and parcel of the policy con
tract. Specimen copies of our policy including
the application freely furnished for compari
son, at the city office, in the Safe Deposit
building, No. 83 Fourth avenue.
F. T. Ltjsk, State Agent.
La Perla del Famar.
These celebrated clear Havana Key West
Cigars are for sale at:
Hotel Duquesne, Hotel Anderson.
St. Charles Hotel, Albemarle Hotel.
Union Depot Restaurant.
John Lauler, 3799 Fifth ave.
Peter A. Ganster, 35 and 37 Frank3town
are.
John F. Ganster, 37 Frankstown ave.
Peter Weber, 76 Wylie ave.
John C. Strout), 25 Union St.
E. "W.Hagan," 609 Smitbfield st.
Neville Bayley, 405 Smithfield st.
J. K. Derr, 400 Market st,
P. C. Duffy. 640 Grant st.
B. F. Rusch, 3716 Forbes st.
Linbart, Bald & Co., 411 Smithfield st.
Charles Eble, 6009 Penn ave.
G. W. Schmidt, 95 and 97 Fifth ave.
Special Sale Blnnnfnctnrera' Remnnnti of
Ribbons,
Widths No. 2 to No. 60 choice colors.
plain and fancy styles pare silk lowest
prices ever known.
JOS. HORNB & CO.'S
Fenn Avenue Stores;
This Is the Last Week
In June, and we intend to make it tbe
greatest week of all, and tbe busiest one
for ns of the entire season. Our enormons
stock is split into two big bargain prices,
$10 and $12, and you bave choice of over
1.000 styles of men's fine suits in costly
cheviots, cassimeres, worsted, serges, tweeds
and corkscrews. Dpn't miss it, Tor there is
not a suit in the lot that is not worth all the
way from 518 to 828. Bemember 810 and
$12 are the prices this week at the P. C. C.
C, corner Grant and Diamond streets, op
posite the new Court House.
Fancy Tcnnl and tihirtlng Flannels,
New styles. Scotch, 75 cent a yard.
French, 50 and 75 cents. These are under
prices. Jos. Hoisne & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores. ,
81 Only.
Fine spectacles practically adjusted to
sight at Steinmana's, Jeweler and Optician,
107 Federal st., Allegheny. xxssu
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Lake-
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Fresh Arrival.
Just received from the Anheuser-Busch
St Louis brewery, a large supply of their
celebrated Budweiser beer.-in both quarts
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PURE WATEBV
Chemically Pare and Perfectly Clear Water
Near at Hand.
Messrs. Haller, Beck & Co. are now giv
ing away large quantities of the pure water
that condenses from the evaporated artesian
water nsed at their saltworks on Rebecca
street, Allegheny. A chemical analysis
shows this condensed water to be perfectly
pure. Messrs. Heenan and Brown, both
residents of Allegheny, wbo have just re
turned from Johnstown, report great quan
tities of filth. being dumped into the river
there, apd say that if the people could see
these dumps they certainly would not drink
any river water. Many families are secur
ing the pure water from Messrs. Haller,
Beet & Co. for drinking and cooking pur
poses. The firm is preparing a reservoir for
saving this condensed water, and would be
glad to have all persons avail themselves of
it. It will he free to all for the present. No
filtering needed. The water is clear as
crystal.
Angostura Bittebs is known all over
the world as the great, regulator of the di
gestive organs.
Get a sack of "Ivory" flour of your
grocer, and see what fine bread yon' will
have. tts
Suits to order, ?25; pants, f6, at,Pit
cairn's, 431 Wood street. tusu
New
Embroideries Hemstitched Flonnc-
ln.
75 cents and upward and other special bar
gains in this department.
Jos. Hoene & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
A million catalogues of guns and revol
vers, handsomely illustrated with price list,
all for free distribution. You can get one
free by calling or writing a postal card.
Guns and revolvers sent c. o. d. J. H.
Johnston, 706 Smithfield st TTS
One Hundred Salt. Patterns Less Tban
Half Price.
New style combinations at $4 50, $5 00
and 25 50 each this is the best value in
fine summer dress 'goods ever seen in Pitts
burg. When we say thev are half price we
mean it Jos. Hobse & Co.'s
Penn Avenne Stores.
81 00.
81 00.
mothers. Bring tbe Children
To Aufrecht's Elite Gallery, 516 Market st.
Pittsburg. Cabinets SI 00 per dozen until
September ,1.
A 4,000 Yard Purchase of French
Dress
Goods
At less than 50 cents on the dollar. Come
in and see them to-day. These are all
new to-day over 100 pieces, and a large
variety of weaves. You never saw dress
goods bargains like these. '
Jos. Hoene & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
This Is tbe Last Week
In June, and we intend to make it the
greatest week of all, and the busiest one for
ns of the entire season. Our enormous
stock is split into two big bargain prices,
810 and $12, andytfa have choice of over
1.000 styles of men's fine suits in costly
cheviots, cassimeres,. worsted, serges, tweeds
and corkscrews. Don't miss it, for there is
not a suit in the lot that is not worth all
the way from $18 to $28. Bemember $10
and $12 are the prices this week at the P. C.
C. C, cor. Grant and Biamond streets, op
posite the new Conrt House.
Stjllsb Chatelaine Bags For Tourists
In all the latest colorings in ooze calf, liz
ard, seal and alligator leather $2 50 to
$22 60. JOS. HOEHE & CO.'S
Penn Avenue Stores.
California Claret.
Coleman's Flag Brand,
G. TV. S. Flag Brand,
Zinfandel Claret,
By the case or bottle. '
G. W. Schmidt,
95 and 97 Fifth avenue city.
81 00.
81 OO.
Alothers, Bring the Children
To Aufrecht's Elite Gallery, 516 Market st,
Pittsburg. Cabinets $1 00 per dozen until
September ,1-.
Ribbon Sale 3 to 6-JTard Lengths Pare
Choice shades come for your choice, ex
ceedingly low prices.
Jos. House & Co.'s
Penn Avenue Stores.
As a dresslngand color restorer Parker's Hair
Balsam never falls to satisfy.
Parker's Ginger Tonic alleviates suffering.
REAL ESTATE SAVINGS BANK, LIQL,
401 Smithfield Street, cor. Fourth Avenne.
Capital, $100,000. Surplus, $45,000.
Deposits of $1 and upward received and
interest allowed at 4 per cent tts
Horaewood Races.
The unfinished pacing race between James
McNight's mare and John Fleming's horse
will be finished to-day and in connection
there will be two special rrces. Admission
50 cents.
PRICES .MADE TO CLEAN UP
SPRINGSTOCK
DRESSGOODS.
Desirable Grades and Styles at 25c,
37jc and 50c
All-wool solid colored Cashmeres ana Henri
ettas, choice, shades prices prnned. Fancy
Dress Goods for combinations and retrimming.
at special prices. Plain and printed India
Silks choice shadings 40c, 75c and IL Colored
Satin-finished Silks, closing low. Summer
Silks, all on counter, reduced. Black and
white plaid and check Surahs, 50c Black and
colored Surahs at low prices. Bargain num
bers in a purchase of Black Silks, from 75c to
60.
Gingham and Wash Goods stock, late addi
tions, bought under value. First-class lines of
plaid and fancy striped Ginghams, choice
Satines, Batista and other printed cottons.
UNDERWEAR.
Ribbed Vests, 12c
Ganze Bodies,
Egyptian Cotton, 25c,
75c; Lisle. 5c.
Other Bargains.
HOSIERY.
Fine Ganze, 25c.
Fast Blacks. ZSc
Fast Blacks, SOc, 40c,
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Extra Lisle, 10c and 50c
All other stocks equally attractive. Best
values shown, in Beaded Wraps. Children's
Garments cut deep in price. '
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to this ctt7 from, near Ems, Germany, by Major
CW.Kxaus. Send orders by man or messes
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SUMMER GOODS NOW.
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In the Suit room Special sale of
Ladles' Summer Suits. Satine and
Gingham Suits at $5 and upward.
t White Lawn Suits, ?3'&0,S5!and u
ward.
Traveling Suits, $10 and upward.
India Silk Suits, Black Surah' B'fik'
Suits, Black Net Suits; Challl 'Bolts'.
and Tea Gowns.
Tennis Jackets in cream, white and ..
fancy Flannels.
Ladies' Flannel Blouse Waists, SI and
upward. ' .
Plain and fancy stripe and check
Silk Blouse 'Waists.
Large and complete stock of Chil
dren's and Misses' Suits, in Gingham,
Lawn and Lightweight Woolens. Boys'
Kilt Suits, 4 to 6 year sizes. Boys' Ifan-o'-war
Suits. Fauntleroy WaIsts;Whita
Gulmpe Waists. Baby outfits complete.
Black French Cashmere Fichus, em
broidered and with silk fringe all
around, $5 and np to $20.
Traveling Dusters and Long Cloth
Wraps at lowest prices.
Our special Summer Dress Goods
Bale In light weight woolen fabrics for
summer wear; striped and plaid Mohairs
at 25c; regular SOc qual'.ty. Fine im
ported Novelty Dress Goods, SI and
fl 25 quality, now selling for 50c a yard.
One lot of side-border Mousselines,
cream white, with: high colored borders, p.
only 75c,' were SI and SI 35 a yard. Near-,
r 'lylOd styles in 60-Inch fine wool check
and stripe English style Saltings at SI a
yard, regular price SI 25.
Printed India Silks Hundreds of
pieces here, 50c, 65c and 75c; also, at SI
and SI 25. Hundreds of yards selling
dally, as "our styles and qualities are
the newest and best and the variety of '
designs nneqnaled.
Special good values in Black Surah
Silks, Black India Silks, Black Silk
Grenadines and other Black Silks i
light weights for summer wear.
Onr special sale of Satines and Ging
hams. Another 100 piece lot of fine,
wide Scotch Zephyr Ginghams at 2Go
yard. French Satines at 15c Fine
American Satines at 12Kc, 15c and 20c a
yard. Fine French Satines at 25c and
80c. Good Ginghams at 6c, 9c, 12c.
All are bargains.
New fancy plaid Scotch Flannels onr
25c a yard. New styles in Outing Cloths
at 12c and 15c a yard. Fine French
Flannels 75c, worth SL
Special bargains in Ladies' Muslla
sss
Underwear. 'j
Latest styles in Millinery Department v
Trimmed Pattern Hats and Bonnets, aty?
rednced prices. Special sale of final
French Flowers.
Hot Weather Underwear, for Ha,r
Women and Children.
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