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LOWERS AKD FEASTING.
Beren Hundred ladies and Gentle
men Disregard the Bain.
; SPLENDID MAKSION WELL WARMED
ri. The large and magnificent new clubhouse
of theDnquesne Club was formally dedi
cated last evening
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by a reception, at
tended bv about
700 ladies and gen
tlemen. It was
nnfortnnate that,
after a season of
fine weather, the
evening should
hare been decided
ly wet. The rain
made matters more
or less unpleasant
for those who took part in the affair, but ap
parenlly did not affect the attendance.
XHe clubhouse, which had been onenea 10
members on January 1, was last evening
well prepared for the reception. The entire
building, from first floor to fifth.was thrown
open to the guests. The members did not
have even a snioking-room left, where they
could take a whiff of their cigars during the
evening.
"Dader the supervision of Messrs. A. Jr.
and J. B. Murdoch, the beautiful in
terior of the handsome clubhouse was
greatly enhanced by the use of choice flow
ers and rare exotic plants. In the long
hallway of the main entrance handsome
plants were so grouped as to admit of easy
access and at the same time almost screen
the guests from the gaze of people passing
on the sidewalk. Groups of palms greeted
the visitor at every turn of the stairways.
The ballroom on the second floor was such a
poem in ivory, white and gold that it was
left unadorned.
Exquisite vases containing the finest
specimens of the palm family were placed in
the windows of all the rooms, while artistic
ally arranged groups of foliage plants
graced the several landings of the magnifi
cent main staircase.
A FINE DUJIXG BOOM.
The dining room was very attractive with
its oval table in the center and the many
smaller well-furnished tables about the
room. The center table was a triumph of
the florist's art It was decorated with a
charming comingling of ferns and graceful
palms, from which were suspended orchids
of all hues and forms onlv rivaled by the
beauty of the radiant Madam Lang and
American Beauty roses arranged at the base.
The entire group was fringed with maiden
hair ferns in a lace-like design.
At the end of the dinina room a bosth had
been formed of a net work of smilax and
flowers, from which delicacies were dis
pensed. OPENED IN THE BAIN.
The house was opened at 8 o'clock. The
rain was falling steadily when Captain
Silvis and two policemen took their places
in front of the entrance and began the open
ing of carriage doors. The arrivals began
promptly, and with interruption, the car
riages drove up in line from 8 to 10 o'clock.
There were in all 230. The carriage man
agement by the Captain was beyond criti
cism. An usher with a capacious umbrella
conducted the ladies to the door.
In the main hallway, at the door, the
guests recived hearty handshake and warm
welcome from the Beception Committee
having charge of the evening's affair S.
Schoyer, Jr., C. L. Fitzhugh, James J.
Donnell, H. S. A. Stewart, Charles L. Cole,
William Metcalf, John Walker, John W.
Chalfant, William J. Lewis and A. F.
Keating. The visitors were shown to the
elevator and carried to tbe upper floor,
where coats and wraps were left. From that
point they walked down stairs, looking
through the rooms on the several floors,
meeting and chatting with friends, admir
ing the tasteful finishings and splendid
furnishings of the brilliantly lighted apart
ments. NO DANCING.
Husic was rendered by Toerge's Orchestra,
whose members were placed on a third floor
balcony overlooking the dancing hall on the
second floor. Though they played sweetly
during all the evening, there was no danc
ing. The guests were apparently too bnsy
in social conversation to dance.
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The arrangement of the dining room was
greatly admired. The ladies were charmed
by the splendid mass of flowers and plants
on the center table. The service of the
' lunch was begun shout 930 o'clock. Itwas
highly praised. On the second floor a page
served lemonade from a big bowl.
All the gentlemen wore evening dress.
Of the ladies, those who wore evening dress
were very few. Dark costumes predomi-
' nsted, but there was a generous display of
corsage flowers.
The police bureau furnished two detec
tives, Messrs. Coulson and Fitzgerald, who
moved about to see that no unbidden guest
found his way in for the purpose of robbery.
Although there were at least 700 people
in the building, none of the rooms were
crowded. The members of the club took
treat delight in showing their lady friends
over the place, pointing out its many beau
ties and comforts. Ko intoxicants were
served during the evening. There were no
'"programmes oi music nor bills of fare, the
Penttre reception being rather informal.
The call ot carriages began at 10:30
o'clock and continued until 11:30, when the
big front doors were swung shut and the
house was warmed.
ONE OF THE FINEST.
The new building, which has previously
been described in detail in these columns,
is the finest ot the kind west of Philadel
phia, It is certainly a magnificent struct
ure, and a sight for the eye to feast upon.
Its beauty is especially noticeable in the
evening, the illuminating of the edifice
being very effective. Through tbe windows
glimpses ot the handsome furnishings may
be had, and the constant passing to and fro
and in and out of the members gives it an
air of activity and life that makes it very
fascinating.
A new era in club life dawns with the
opening of this spacious building. Hereto
fore tbe members of the Duqucsne Club
substantial business and professional men
bave devoted their time, except what fam
ished and fatigued nature demanded, to tbe
pursuance of their respective callings,
leaving the social entertaining and co
tillions to their younger and more
sprightly brethren iu the Pittsburg Club.
They have now, the majority of them, by
their strict adherence to business, reached
the point where a little rest and recreation
can be enjoyed daily. And their purpose
is to don the dress coat more frequently,
people their vast assembly hall with the ag
gregated wealth and culture of the city at
specified times, and enjoy life in a more
cosmopolitan fashion. Hence the demand
for this new, handsome, commodious club
house, which was nothing for the wealthy
club to build.
INCEEASED MEMBERSHIP.
The membership of tbe club, since the
foundation was laid for the new building,
Stairway, Second Floor.
has increased to donble its number, which
argues well for the future.
There is very little of that rose-hued,
gilded wickedness apparent, the worm in the
rose, the serpent in the garden, that is pop
ularly supposed to pervade every club
house, large, small or indifferent. As one
of its most respected members observed,
"Our clubhouse is more an exclusive hotel
than anything else. A -place where we can
go and dine with congenial friends instead
of meeting strangers merely.
"The etiquette of the club is nothing more
nor less than the etiquette of gentlemen in
the true sense of the word.
"The members," continued the club man,
"may visit over their dinners, relate amus
ing incidents, prophesy for the future, sing
songs and enjoy themselves in any rational
manner. Private dining rooms may be had
where a party of business men or politicians
may discuss any important event or transact
business uudisturbed. And if by chance
some member should imbibe too much of
the exhilarating liquid, he would doubtless
be taken care of, but such indulgence is not
encouraged."
This last remark was given with a shake
of the head, as if a continual transgressor
would find the road a hard one to travel.
The membership fee of the club is $150,
and the annual dues $50. After the pay
ment of these sums the members are not
charged any premium on orders given in
the house.
A BIG INCREASE MADE.
The AUesheny County Light Company In
creates It Capital Slock From S300,-
OOO to $1,230,000 Statistic! of
Growth.
The stockholders of the Allegheny County
Electric Light Company met yesterday,
David W. Bell presiding and E. D. Mc
Gonnigle secretary.
The directors had held a meeting pre
viously in the office of Mr. Westinghouse,
and had decided that an increase of capital
stock, to meet the exigency of a large de
mand for light, was a necessity; and the
stockholders, after getting points on the
sitnation, soon came to the same conclu
sion. A report of the operations of the company
showed that a year ago the number of in
candescent lights operated were 20,145: arc
lights, 240, and there are at present 27,500
incandescent and 740 arc lights in operation.
The present capital is $500,000, and its earn
ing capacity tor the last six months was
$30,000 net, 12 per cent
In view ot the earning power of the cap
ital at present employed and the constantly
growing demand tor service, it was decided
to increase tbe capital stock to $1,250,000,
the prosperity of the company rendering the
increase safe in the estimation of the stock
holders. Notwithstanding the operations
of the East End Electric Light Companv
J there is abundant evidence that the field
limit is not nearly reached as yet.
Tbe Annual Bnr Banquet.
The annual dinner of the Bar Association
will take place at the Hotel Schlosser to
morrow evening. P. F. Digby, the law
librarian, will be the only guest. Judges
Stowe and Ewing, Thomas M. Marshall and
others will speak. There will be 170 plates.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE DOING.
Some Who Travel, homo Who Do Not, and
Others Who Talk.
The Balmoral Choir left town last night
forWflkesbarre. Mr. Brace, the conductor of
the tour, said at leaving that the receipts for
their concert here were one-half again as large
as anyconcert they had yet given In this coun
try. The choir was exceedingly pleased with
the great appreciation which tbe citizens ex
hibited for the chants and ballads of Anld
Reekie, and hoped that an opportunity might
be afforded it of revisiting the city.
Dr. Lemmer, surgeon attached to the
Pennsylvania Railroad Belief Fund, will shortly
move to Dover. DeL. where be will assnme
charge ot the relief department in that State.
E. C. Darley, of Portland, Ore., is at
the Hotel Duquesne. Mr. Darley went to the
Northwest from this city, and has made a for
tune in the new land.
Senator M. S. Quay, after a night's rest
at the Seventh Avenue Hotel, departed for the
East on the limited express at 8 o'clock yester
day morning.
Dr. and Mrs. Archibald' McLaren, of
St. Paul, are at the Hotel Anderson.
Mr. P. L. Kimberly, of Sharon, was at
tbe Hotel Duquesne yesterday.
THE FREE PEW IDEA.
What Local Clergymen Have 4o Say
of a Popular Movement.
VIEWS GIVEN GENERALLY FAVOR.
Nearly Kinety Per Cent of Pittsburj
Chnrchcs Have Free Seats.
VOICES EAISED FOE THE CENTAL PLAN
The gift of $100,000 to Trinity P. E.
Church by the will of the late John H.
Shoenberger, conditional upon the church
making its pews and sittings free, has
created an amount of comment and discus
sion by no means limited to the congrega
tion in question. The papers of the county
have taken up the agitation if agitation it
can be called and are devoting consider
able space to tbe subject with the result of
evoking many expressions, both clerical
and secular, in favor of the freeing of pews.
Clergymen in Pitisbnrg have very little
time to luxuriate in comfortable studies
and evolve opinions, and-it proved a diffi
cult task to secure a symposium of opinions,
inasmuch as many of those seen were minis
tering in the practical sense of the word.
Several were caught on the wing, as it were,
and gave their views upon tbe subject.
INCEPTION OP THE SCHEME.
As a starting point an ecclesiastical
authority gave the following history of the
free pew system.
An organization'known as the "Free and
Open Church Association, " formed about 15
years since in Philadelphia with a view, as
its title suggests, of offering the advantages
of a religion "without money and without
price." The association had its origin in
the Protestant Episcopal Church, and, in
the furtherance of its object, the abolition
of pew rents, has made rapid strides. It is.
as a rule, safe to assnme that people would
prefer securing anything for nothing, rather
than paying tor it. This is certainly true in
everyday affairs, at least among the masses,
and there is no cause why the same reason
should not exist as to the religion which is
served out, or sought by them, on Sunday,
provided, of course, that it is a good, fair
grade of religion.
FREE PEWS AEE POPULAB HERE.
There is a very large percentage of the
churches of Pittsburg which are already
free. Inside of the city limits of Pittsburg
and Allegheny 89-100 of the churches charge
no regular rental. In many of the nnmber
a rental of a tacit nature is paid. But the
very large preponderance of free churches
in the two cities show that the free pew sys
tem is distinctly popular hereabouts.
The opinions gleaned from a tour among
the clergy will be read with interest. Not
the least interesting is an interview with an
English clergyman whose church life has
been divided between the large parishes of
London, where there is a recognized element
of "God's poor," and the wealthier curacies
in the gift of the aristocracy and the landed
gentry of the "merrie" isle.
AN ENGLISHMAN'S VIEWS. '
Rev. William C. Kodgers, M. A., an En
glish clergyman and one of the masters of
Trinity Hall School, Washington, Fa., was
encountered casually at the Episcopal
church rooms. He Has devoted some years
of his life to church work in London and
elsewhere. In conversing upon the snbject
under discussion he said:
"In England it is becoming almost uni
versal that the churches shall be free and
open. There the church is regarded as the
property ot the parish. The fact of tbe
Church.of England being an integral part
of the state gives every parishoner an in
herent right to the use ot his parish church.
This idea was to a great extent lost in the
dead ages, but since the great revival of
Catholic teaching, 50 years ago, the En
glish clergy have endeavored to impress
upon their people the fact that all differ
ences of station, wealth or race disappear
upon tbe threshold of God's house. In con
sequence of this in all well-worked parishes
the church is opened from one week's end to
the other, and rich and poor alike come and
take any seat they please at any service.
TO ABOLISH DISCRIMINATION.
"The one desire of the Catholic Church,
whether the English branch, the Roman, or
American, has always been to do away with
anything like discrimination among its peo
ple and to cntirelyabolish everything savor
ing of class distinction, thus making the
Church of God a home for all people. Tbe
pew system probably had its origin in an
ancient custom and one still adhered to in
many of the country churches, wherein the
lord of the manor required seats to be ar
ranged for himself, family and retainers,
this finally leading to the construction of
pews for persons who wished to pay for
them, and in time eventually became com
mon through a neglect, which crept in after
the reformation, oi the true Catholic idea of
almsgiving."
A BLUNT OPINION.
Bishop Phelamvas called upon later, and
thongh his reception was marked with his
usual urbanity of manner, he asked to be
excused irom an interview, and made the
remark: "It the newspaper men .would do
less interviewing and writing and more
praying they would be much better off."
Father Wall, of St. Paul's Cathedral, was
found in the interior of the edifice carefully
overlooking some cornice work by which
the Cathedral is to be still further beauti
fied. He seemed very much engrossed, and
divining the mission of the reporter de
clined most positively to be interviewed
upon the subject. '
"But," remonstrated the anxious intruder,
"haven't you any opinion on the snbject of
free pews?" "No," he quickly responded;
"I have not I need all the money I ean get
for the work of the church."
PATHEK SIIEEDY TALKS FREELY.
"I can see no objection to the free pew
plan" said Father Sheedy, of St. Mary of
Mercv Church: "nor can'l see either "how
it is to be brought around unless some bene
factor comes along and makes a bequest or a
few of our rich people assume the liability
for the expenses of the church. Devotional
services are always free, at regular services
however, collections are always' taken up.
The present system has some objections
the Lord drove money-changers out of tbe
ten-ple. In several countries in ancient
days the church was supported by
tithes and still 'is in Italy,
Austria and Bavaria, and was, until a com
paratively recent date, in Spain and Portu
gal. In Catholic countries there are no
such things as seats in the churches. Here
in America we have had to conform to a
certain extent to the customs in vogue.
Though, as I say, the churches in Europe
are without pews, the poor are allowed the
privileze of renting out chairs, and by this
means they are enabled to considerably
increase their scanty means. In the ab
sence of these chairs the congregation are
forced to stand during the entire service,
and when in prayer they of necessity kneel
upon tbe naked floor. This, it strikes me,
is eminently proper, in the fact that it evi
dences genuine and unaffected humility."
BISHOP WHITEHEAD PAVOES IT.
Bishop Whitehead, though extremely
busy, found time to express himself favor
ably to the "free and open church."
"I regard the movement, however, strictly
from an expediency standpoint, and not as
at all involving any vital principle. The
tendency is evidently and positively toward
the adoption ot this plan and in view of the
recent comparatively rapid strides made in
this direction and the attendant success, I
think it tair to conjecture its final and very
general pursuance. The percentages of free
chnrches here is large and I hope will be
rapidly and steadily increased."
Eev. Robert Meech, of Christ P. E.
Church, of Allegheny, said: "The rental
system was abolished with us about five
years since, nnd the plan of voluntary con
tribution by which itwas supplemented has,
proven equally as satisfactory.
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"The receipts, aggregating about the
J same, amounts yearly to what we formerly J
derived from rents. With the inaugura
tion of the present rule each member
was requested to state the amount he would
give during the year for his sanctuary
privileges and those subsequently joining the
church alike pledged themselves to give
such snms as they saw fit. At the begin
ning of each church year the same order of
procedure was observed, the members in
many instances increasing their subscrip
tions to a greater or less extent as they had
prospered more or less in business. The per
iod alluded to has passed along smoothly
with us and this fact alone furnishes suffi
cient ground for the general adoption of the
free pew system.
DE. PUEVE3 FAVORS RENTALS.
' Quite a different view was taken by Eev.
George T. Purves, of Pittsburg, who
strongly advocates the rental plan. Said
he: "During my pastorate in various
churches, I have observed very little differ
ence as to the hospitality extended strangers.
Now, while advocating the continuance of
rents, for some reasons tbe free system
is a good one. Everyone should be
welcome to chnrch "and so should
everyone contribute something. With
new chnrches, however, it is absolutely
necessary to secure some assured revenue,
and no other source seems so reliable as that
of renting pews, affording as it does, too, a
fixed amount which can be positively re
lied on, though with this assurance there
are always a certain nnmber oi people in
every congregation who fail to meet ibelr
rents.
"Families naturally prefer to be seated to
gether, and it is an advantage to both them
and the minister. The great aim is first to
provide lor the regular seating of your own
people; then the proper care of strangers,
finally to secure a stab a revenue for the
church. I am of the opinion that a con
gregation can, bv the exercise of a proper
spirit, accomplish this under the rental sys
tem. No right-minded person renting a
pew which he or his' family does not fill
wonld object to its further occupancy by
strangers. It is very well to compromise
and let it be knowa that the seats are all
free at second service. In the morning the
children all go and then it is important to
have tbe family seats preserved.
"I have seen churches with free pews so
cold and so stiff" that strangers felt very ill-at-ease,
and, on the other hand, those in
which the pews were rented exte'ud the
warmest and most cordial welcome. After
all, it depends upon the spirit of the con
gregation." SB. HOLLAND'S BRIGHT TALK.
Eev. Dr. W. J. Holland, pastor of the
Bellefield Presbyterian Church, said that
he was not aware that a general move in
favor of the abolition of the pew system had
originated.
"If so," said Dr. Holland, "this move
ment has sprung up like a mushroom in the
night when I was asleep. In rural districts
and in the far West the pew system, outside
of the large towns and cities, is not gener
ally in vogue, people generally preferring
the old-fashioned method of subscriptions,
or in some cases what is known as the 'en
velope system,' by which the contributor
makes payment in weekly installments.
"In the older communities and notably in
the large cities, so tar as my observation
shows, tbe pew system prevails. There can
be no inherent objection to it. It is simply
a method, one out of many, for providing
for the current obligations of the church.
While salvation k free, the gospel is not
tree; it costs something to maintain and
perpetuate churchly institutions. Under
the pew system, when properly ordered,
the relative ability of the rich
and tbe poor to contribute is recognized. In
a well-arranged schedule of pew rentals the
poor man will have an opportunity to get as
good a sitting as the rich man, and the rich
man will have the privilege of contributing
according to his power to the maintenance
oi the church.
UNOSTENTATIOUS WEALTH.
"One of the richest men in this city was
in the habit for many years of paying for
tbe rental of two or three of the highest
priced pews in the church of which he was
a member, but always occupied with his
family a low-priced pew at one side of the
church, instructing the ushers to assign
strangers and the poor to the high-priced0al5ea8e 'iougn " r an miectious character,
news for which he Mid - Therefore wo do not receive any report of any
pewsior wnicn ne paid. ir . . . r-Km.nhi.
"There is advantage in the system arising
from a measurable stability of revenue, ease
of collection and eqnity in dealing with dif
ferent classes upon the well-known prin
ciple that a man should contribute to
Christian causes as God has prospered him."
THE NEW QUARTERS READY.
The New Western University Buildings
to be Occupied To-Morrovr No Senti
ment Watted.
Bright and early to-morrow morning the
100 students of the Western University
will pack up their Xenophons, Yirgils,
Euclids, chemistrys, pbilosopbys, astron-t
omys, pads, pencils and the other bric-a-brac
which relieve the monotony of the scholars
life and wend their way to the new Univer
sity buildings on Observatory Hill, Alle
gheny, and without any formal ceremonies,
speeches or pow-wows proceed to make life
in the new quarters more than ordinarily
pleasant for Chancellor Goff and his assist
ants. Both the collegiate building proper and
science hall have been completed with the
exception of a few tablet chairs in the lec
ture rooms, and the placing of the apparatus
in the gymnasium. Onlv a few of the 300
tabletxhairs ordered arrived last week, and
until they are placed in the building the
seats from tbe old buildings will be used.
The grounds aronnd the building have not
yet been graded, or laid out, and temporary
boardwalks have been put down.
James B. Scott said last evening that the
formal openiug of the new University build
ings would be held about tbe middle of next
June, at the close of the collegiate year,
when the grounds 'will have been sodded,
trees planted, and substantial walks con
structed abont the buildings. The Board of
Trustees will not even visit the buildings to
morrow in an official capacity.
A DEPARTURE IN GLASS MAKING.
An Ohio Firm Abont to Engnce In Making
Spectacle and Telescope Glasses.
Mr. K. M. Shanley, representative of the
Highland Manufacturing Company, at
Lancaster, O., was in the city yesterday.
His firm has lately erected a French window
glass house a flint house and will engage
in the manufacture of spectacle glasses and
glass for telescope purposes. The factory is
tbe first erected in this country for the lat
ter purpose. The window glass house is
expected to start up in April and the fiint
glass houses in March. The total capacity
of the houses will be about 30 pots.
Flint Glass Houses Inactlre.
All the flint glass bouses, with the excep
tion of Macbeth's, Atterbury's, the Excel
sior and Hogan & Evans, are shut down for
the holidays. A resumption of work is ex
pected to take place about the 13th of the
month.
LOCAL ITEMS, LIMITED.
Incidents of a Day In Two Cities Condensed
for Heady Rending-.
The open installation of Post lSTs officers
will take place tin next Friday evening at Tur
ners Hall. An excellent entertainment has
been arranged in connection with the cere
mony. There will be a large attendance. The
reports from the sale of drawing tickets from
tbe late fair must be in by Thursday. The
drawing will take place at the installation.
AT three o'clock yesterday afternoon thero
was an alarm of fire from box 136 which was
caused by a slight fire In tbe roof of a house in
the rear of 1209 Carson street The fire origi.
natedfrom a defective flue. The damages
were trifllnc.
A LABQE number of G. A. R. men of this
city will go to Braddock to-day, to attend a me
morial service which is to be held In the Opera
House for tbe late Captain Wm, R. Jones. The
services will be beld by Post 181.
Dr. B. M. Hakna. Eye, ear, nose and
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LA GRIPPE ARRITES.
The Bureau of Health Says the Uni
versal Sneeze is Here.
PHYSICIANS CHAT BREEZILY OFIT.
Weather FavorabI? to la Grippe Predicted,
by Sergeant Stewart.
THE CITI IN FIXE SANITARY. SHAPE
"The doctors are as far off on influenza.as
we are on tbe weather," said the signal ser
vice magnate yesterday. This learned'ob
servation on the part of Pittsburg's weather
man is not far removed from the truth.
There seems to be great diversity of opinion
among the physicians as to the character of
the disease, and a fine point is drawn be
tween the difference of a high everish cold,
and the dreaded "La Grippe." The line ot
demarcation is so fine that it may result
in a medical broil. One doctor absolutely
asserts that influenza has reached tbe-city,
while another scouts the idea entirely, say
ing that people suffering with feverish colds
magnify it into the" very fashionable dis
ease. However, there seems to be unanimity
of opinion among the medical profession as
to the great prevaleucy of colds, and some of
the doctors who deny the influenza racket,
go so far as to admit that colds may be in
fectious. The average cold this winter
seems to be of a graver order than usually
occurs during the winter season.
The drugstores of the city, despite the
various opinions of the medical fraternity
as to the prevalency of influenza, are doing
a rushing business in that drug which is In
variably administered to a patient who suf
fers from "la grippe." Quinine seems to be
the popular medicine for curing the dis
ease. One druggist, James Kerr, on Smith
field street, avers that within the past three
weeks his sales on this article alone haye
been 0 per cent greater than any other
winter. This druggist naturally would
prefer to see influenza remain in the city,
lor it certainly booms the drug trade. Mr.
Kerr's sales are duplicated in almost every
drugstore in the city, so that an immediate
raise in the price of quinine is easily possi
ble. DR. BUBQHEB SAYS IT'S HEBE.
Yesterday a tour was made of the various
physicians and druggists pt the Jcity to ob
tain their opinion of "La Grippe." Dr. J.
C. Burgher, of Penn avenue, was seen. He
said:
I bave no hesitancy In saying that influenza
has reached the city. I myself have just got
over a mild attack of the disease. The disease
attacks a patient suddenly and without any
warning. Its general symptoms are much the
same an a cold: Aching in the bones, frontal
headaches, sneezing, together with a high tem
perature. I attribute tbe disease to atmospheric and
electrical conditions, liut I am not prepared
to state that it is bactarea or a living germ in
tbe air. The disease is neither infectious nor
contagions, bnt It is caught by people who are
inan unhealthy condition. Tho disoase affects
a great many people at the same time who live
in the same localities. Some years ago influ
enza raced in the country; it was known then
by the Tyler grip. Peoplo who contracted tbe
Tyler grip nevor want to get another attack of
it. It was exactly similar in its char
acter to the prevalent disease now
popnlarly known as "la grippe." At tho
time I speak of all tbe patients in the Massa
chusetts hospital took influenza tbe same
hour. The doctors say who were attendants
at the hospital that tbe placo was an ocean of
pain. Influenza really is not a fatal disease,
yet when it is complicated with other diseases
the result to a patient mav be death. Verv
frequently influenza may be tbe forerunner of
lung trouble, such as pneumonia and bron
chitis. I do not thins: that "la grippe" will
spread over the whole city in tbe shape of a
general epidemic, and no fear need be enter
tained by the populace that it will cause death.
THE HEALTH OFFICER TALKS.
The Bureau of Health was visited, and
tne omciai in charge said
We do not classify Influenza as an infection
flnlf
xase which would occur in tbe city. Neverthe
less innuenza exists nere, dui not in an epi
demic form. Very often a high feverish cold
Is mistaken for "la grippe." During the year
one-halt of the cases reported as typhoid
fever were nothing more than high, feverish
colds. There was nothing approximating tbe
number of typhoid fever cases as reported at
tbe Bureau of Health. Pittsburg has been
wonderfully free from epidemics the past ten
years. The city is in splendid sanitary condi
tion. No epidemic can arise In Pittsburg
which is caused through bad sewerage or
drainage. Our city will compare favorably
with any other In the Union. The death rate
this fall has been very small, and is a demon
stration of my words.
"Thonch we are not lfkelvto have an epi
demic of any virulent disease, there is Influenza
in the city; it may spread, or it may only touch
certain localities. Dr. McCann asserts that
there is no influenza in the country. 1 think
he is wrong, if we put any weight on the opin
ions of the ablest Eastern physicians.
THE CITY'S HEALTH GOOD.
"The general health of the city is right
good. Though the weather is acainst the
health of community, little sickness has
been caused by it. The old proverb, 'a
green Christmas makes a fat graveyard,' has
not been verified up to the, present, and I
think the outlook is excellent If our
streets are not opened up no evil effects will
follow this remarkably mild winter." v
Mr. O. D. Stewart, the weather man,
said:
There is every promise ot a continuation of
the mild weather. I do not think it is the
cause of the influenza, however. If the State
ot Pennsylvania State Bureau of Health wonld
adopt tbe same system that they do in Michi
gan they wonld be better able to define the
various diseases. In .Michigan all local signal
services furnish a 'complete statistics of the
weather to tho State authorities: they compare
them to the disease reports which they keep
tab on, and then they are better able to draw
scientific conclusions as to disease.
Mr. John F. Allen, Superintendent of the
Gilkinson Detective Agency, is just recov
ering from what appears to have been a
severe attack of the influenza. He was able
to appear at his office yesterday, the first
time for nearly a week.
He said : "I cannot tell how I felt, ex
cept that I had pains all over mv bodv. and
was hot and coid at the same time. I
thought I wonld sneeze tbe top of my head
off." He is still suffering from a sore
throat, a lack of appetite and general lassi-1
tude.
A LARGE BILL,
Sir. Snllivnn Arrested for Revealing Alto
gether Too Much Money.
Ban Sullivan was arrested by Officers
Hanley and Cross last evening in Iiichey's
court, off "Washington street, and locked np
in theVEleventh ward station on a charge o
being a suspicions person. It is alleged by
the officers that Sullivan was implicated in
robbing an oil broker of two 5100 bills sev
eral months ago. The officers say that they
have several witnesses who saw Sullivan in
possession of a $100 note, which he was try
ing to get changed. He will be given a
hearing Monday.
DANGEROUSLY BUENED.
A Tonng Lady of ImwrenceTlllo Goes
Through the Flames.
Annie Dner, a yonng lady living on
Fifty-fourth street, was terribly burned yes
terday morning. She was cleaning the
mantel, when her clothes became ignited
from a fire in the grate, and before mnch
assistance could be given her dress was
nearly burned off.
Katie Duer, a little sister, in her efforts to
save her sister, bad both hands burned se
verely. Dr. Kirkpatrick was summoned,
and stated that the young lady was in a
very critical condition.
Tbo Ohio's Victim Bnrled Testerdny.
The body of the colored man found float
ing in the Ohio river, at Saw Mill Kun, was
buried by the attaches of tbe morgue yester
day. It was too badly decomposed to be
kept any length of time. The only thing
known concerning him is that he is one of
the men drowned from the steamer Batchelor
last November.
U. S. MAKSHAL HAERAH IT IS.
Sir. Miller Tarns Over tho OSes to His Sac
ccuor With Pleasant Words of Welcome
Something Abont the -Marshal.
The new United States Marshal for the
Western District of Pennsylvania, Joseph
P.. Harrah, of Beaver, was sworn into of
fice at 11 o'clock yesterday forenoon. Air.
Harrah came to the city with a nnmber of
his Beaver county friends for the express
purpose of taking the oath. It was admin
istered by Sir. S. C. McCandless, clerk of
the United States District Court, in the
presence of Judge M. W.'Arheson. Mr.
Harrah's bond was then presented to the
Judge.
Its amount is $20,000, and the sureties are
Henry C. Fry, the wealthy tumbler manu
facturer of Rochester; Harry C. Patterson,
John Beeves and Elias L. Cunningham, of
Beaver Falls. After a brief and satisfactory
inquiry the bond was approved by Jtrdge
Acheson. With the approval Mr. Harrah's
term as Marshal began. The date of his
commission, however, is December 20, 18b9.
His predecessor, Mr. George W. Miller, be
gan his term of service December 8. 1885.
Marshal Harrah visited the office over
which he is to have charge, and shookhands
with the employes. No intimation has
been given to any of the present officials as
to what changes will be made, but none are
expected within two weeks. Mr. Harrah
and his friends, alter taking dinner at the
Hotel Duquesne, departed for their homes.
Marshal Harrah will take charge of the
office to-morrow.
Joseph R. Karrah is of Scotch-Irish
descent. His father, William Harrah, was
one of the early settlers ot the Monongahela
Valley. His son was named after one of
his father's political idols. Governor Joseph
Bitner, who was the Whig executive of the
Commonwealth irom December, 1835, to
January, 1839. Mr. Harrah is abont 50
years old, but does not look to be mnch over
40. He is a blonde, tall, straight, with a
keen bine eye and a full yellowish
beard just beginning to show traces
of gray. He served during the war in
that celebrated regiment, the One Hundred
and Twentieth Pennsylvania Volunteers,
and left the service as a sergeant. His ap
pointment has been received by old soldiers
as a recognition of the men who served in
tbe line. Since the war he has studied and
practiced law in Beaver county, and has
filled tbe office of County District Attorney
with considerable ability.
DOING WELL 07EKHEEE.
A Yonng German Who Departed With $700
Family Funds.
There is a yonng man from Germany who
arrived only two weeks ago and appears
to be doing remarkably well in this coun
try. He is at large with several policeafter
him and $700 in his clothes belonging to a
cousin of his, who has been working on the
Southside.
Henry Mueller, an industrious, hard
working German, of 2027 Sarah street, had
fallen heir to some property in his native
land, and had received $700 of tho legacy.
His cousin, Frank, who is only 19 and
rather dudish in appearance", arrived in the
United States some two weeks ago and took
up his abode with Henry, who entertained
him. Hearing of the legacy and the $700
deposit in the trunk in Henry's bedroom,
Frank appropriated it and left for parts un
known. His cousin says his parents in Ger
many are very wealthy, and Frank has had
an excellent education, being, young as he
is, a first-class draughtsman. But even
cousinly affection could hot honor the draft
for $700, so the Brown sleuthhounds are on
the track.
THAT WAREHOUSEMEN'S MEETISG.
Homer I McGnir Says He Was Not Aware
He Wns Attending a K. of I Meeting.
In connection with the proceedings of the
I. Warehousemen's Assembly, of the Knights
of Labor, on Friday night, Homer L. Mc
Gaw, who it may be remembered lately was
instrumental in forming a union of the
trade outside-of the K. of L., yesterday said:
"I attended tbe meeting on the supposi
tion that it was an assemblage of the
Warehousemen's Union, but when I entered
I saw that preparations were in prozress for
a Knights of Labor meeting. I at once rose
up and prepared to leave, because I saw I
conld not remain, since I was no longer a
member of the order. Mr. Boss was in the
chair, and he said something about leaving
which I did not catch. I then left"
Mr. McGaw could not say anything about
the status of the Warehousemen's Union.
THE ARSENAL PARK PLAN.
Chnrches Are to Boom the Scheme by Pre
paring Petitions.
The Arsenal Park scheme has taken the
Lawrenceville people by storm. They are
heartily in sympathy with the object. Small
posters have been posted around the neigh
borhood, asking the people to sign it. Mr.
Samuel Hay, a prominent citizen, said:
"I am going to introduce into Butler
Street M. E. Church a petition, so that the
people will have an opportunity to sign it
I think that to sigu the petition for a park is
equally as much'a religions duty as it is for
a man to go to church, or even to pray. We
want a park, where the people can breathe
pure air, and I will not only support tbe
scheme by my name, but work for it until
we get the arsenal for a park."
LOADS OP CANDIDATES.
Four Republicans and Two Democrats for
Conncil From One Ward.
Politics in th Twenty-sixth ward are in
about as lively a shape as in any ward in the
city. The efforts for nomination among the
Republican candidates excite hopes in the
Democratic ranks that between the differ
ences the Connctlmanic plum may refresh
Democratic thirst.
There are four Bepcblican candidates for
two nominations, Henry Franz, William
Bradley, John Vogt and Dr. A. J. Barch
field. The latter is making a thorough per
sonal canvass and has seen over 2,100 ot the
Twenty-sixth ward voters with, he claims,
the most flattering results.
The Democrats have np Thomas Davis
and Herman Steinecker for re-election.
BREAKDOWN IN THE TAEDS.
A P. K. R. Disabled Eiinine Cnnses a Blight
Delay of Trains.
The first and second section of No. 4 the
Fast Lint were brought to a standstill last
night shortly after leaving the depot
The accooimodation which followed was
also detained. The cause was owing to the
engine of the first No. 4 breaking down near
the Thirty-third street roundhouse. After a
delay of half an hour the trains proceeded.
The German Trades Assembly Strike.
At a meeting of the German Trades As
sembly to-day the matter of the Electrical
Union strike will be dealt with. The sym
pathy and moral support of the delegates to
that body have been enlisted and it is
thought they will resolve on a decidedly ag
gressive course on the questions at issue.
No buffet should be without a bottle of
Angostura Bitters, the South American ap
petizer. Z. Wainwbight &rCo., make the pur
est and best ale and porter. These are the
favorite winter drinks. Families supplied
direct, telephone 5525; -vsu
Don't forget'our "Forget-Me-Not" sale.
Fleishman- & Co., Pittsburg.
The Iron City Brewing Co.'s ale and por
ter are the most popular seasonable drinks.
Phone 1186.
. DOH'E forget our "Foreet-Me-Not" sale.
, Fleishman- & Co., Pittsburg.
AMEKICUS MATTERS.
A Rather lively Election With 264
Totes Cast.
REED'S SIGNIFICANT RESOLUTION.
The Count Was Not Completed, hut the
Eesutt h Known.
WHO THE ELECTED GEBTLEMEN AEE
The annual election of officers of the
Americus Bepublican Club was beld last
night, but was not as lively as the meeting
one year since, although by no means lack
ing in spirited contests for supremacy in the
minor offices, and there was some scratching
of candidates reported, which was supposed
to have political significance. The over
whelmingly Quay element had not lost its
grin, however, and the results were decisive
in showing the adherents of the silent Sena
tor on top. s
The election opened at 3 o'clock in the
afternoon and closed at 9 o'clock in the
evening. Two hundred and sixty-four votes
were cast
Tbe annual meeting was held in the even
ing with President Paul in tbe chair, and as
many members present as couldfind room in
the hall. The petitions of ten candidates
were favorably acted upon, and 50 new peti
tions were presented.
COLONEL BEED'S BESOLTTTIOX.
The following was offered by Colonel
Wm. H. Bead and unanimously adopted:
We believe that the untrammelcd exercise
of tbe elective franchise of all citizens is the
cardinal basis of civil liberty in oar Republic
And, in view of the fact that nearly 7,000,000
ot people, who were classed as patriots daring
the nation's great struggle for existence, are
now practically unrepresented in either branch
of the national Legislature; we feel that tho
fourteenth amendment to the Constitution is a
dead letter and inoperative, for want of the
proper legislation to pat it in force. And we
appeal to all rlcht thinxing members of both
Honses of Congress to enact snch statutes as will
make a free ballot and a fair count as secure
in Mississippi as in Massachusetts. While ap
pealing to representatives of all parties for
support of this measure; yet we believe it
safest in tbe hands of its friends. Therefore,
to Hon. M. S. Quay, tho official head of the
Republican party, and to tho Republicon mem
bers of tbe House and Senate, we commit this
memorial, earnestly asking their united influ
ence in its lavor.
The memorial was adopted and ordered to
be sent to the members of Congress.
f PLANS FOB A CLUBHOUSE.
Mr. Boenigk, from the Committee on
Clubhouse, presented a report of the plans
by which a house could be obtained by the
club. The offers of members to take bonds
aeeresrated a little over $16,000. and Id
members had written that they would pay
an increase of dues. The committee had in
view a piece of property that could be
bought for 355,000, and had been informed
by an afehitect that a building could be put
on it for $30,000. Portions of this building
could be rented, and in this way part of the
financial burden borne.
Another plan was submitted by-Captain
A. J. Logan. It was to rent the upper
floors of the Freehold bank and fit them np
for a club house.
Tbe two propositions were discussed at
length. The diversity of views was so great
that no conclnsion conld be reached, and
finally the matter was referred to a commit
tee to get a proposition from the gentlemen
who offer to raise the money to build the
house and have a plan of the proposed
building prepared.
v Financial Secretary Colville reported that
there are 601 members in the club. Of
these 12 are honorary, 22 life, and 567 active
members.
Treasurer Logan reported that at the be
ginning of 1889 there was $2,391 93 in the
treasury. The receipts were $3,122 21 and
the expenditures were $4,062 85, leaving a
balance of $1,451 29 in the treasury.
Besides this there is $1,100 in the sinking
fund.
THOSE TVHO GOT THERE.
Although the tellers, on account of the
size of the vote cast, and tbe fact that 15 or
16 were candidates for the Executive Com
mittee, with six to elect, were nnable lo
formulate the result last night after several
hours hard work, and were compelled to ask
for an adjournment until to-night, a DlS
fatch reporter managed to obtain a very
fair idea ot the result
President Paul and James S. McKean,
candidates for re-election for President and
Second Vice President, ran away ahead of
all other candidates. C. C. Baer was re
elected First Vice President, and Colonel
John Eaton, Third Vice President For
Corresponding Secretary. OT. D. Little de
feated W. T. Beiter. W. W. Colville and
George S. Houghton had no opposition for
their respective positions. Samuel D.
Hnbley was probably elected Captain over
W. H. Davis.
The big fight was upon the Executive
Committee. The following were candidates,
with six to elect: D. F. Colliugwood, W.
B. Ford. James B. Yonngson, J. M.Walker,
George P. Letsche, W. H. Keech, W. P.
Bennett, A. M. Toight, B, C. Patterson,
James P. Anderson, E. L. Devore, f. D.
Sellers, Jr.
The fortunate gentlemen were as follows:
D. A. Collingwood, against whom a special
fight was made; J. A. Walker, Alex.
Voight, W. H. Keech, E. L. Devore and
J. P. Anderson, of Beaver. This is consid
ered a decisive victory for the majority ele
ment in the club.
A Big; Presentation.
Mr. John G. McWilliams, stable boss at
the Winterton brewery, was presented with
a handsome suite of household furniture.
The men connected with the brewery
chipped together and bought a complete
outfit of furniture from cellar to the garret
for their popular stable boss. Mr. Joseph
McGorarty made the presentation speech,
which was suitably responded to by the
stable boss.
BANK 8TATE.11ENTS.
THIRTY-NINTH SEMI-ANNUAL STATE
MENT of the GERMANIA SAVINGS
BANK of Pittsburg, January 1, 1SU0.
ASSETS.
Bonds, mortgages and other securi
ties.. 11,077,559 95
Accrued interest 5,311 43
Bank property, corner Wood and
Diamond streets. 205.GGO 94
Furniture and fixtures 3,100 60
Rents due 2,177 39
Real estate 54,389 00
Bank and other stocks ,. 80,554 60
City c f Plttsburj: nonds,7 per cent.. 16,750 00
Cityof PittsbnrEbonds.Spercent.. L100 00
Allegheny Connty bonds, 4 per cent. 10.500 00
Allegheny County bonds, 5 per cent. 2,550 00
Braddock Waterbonds,6percent 25,500 00
Transverse Passenger Railroad
bonds,6per cent 2,040 00
Penn Incline bonds, 6 per cent 5,100 00
Pitts ourc and Conn ellsvllle Railroad
Bonds, 7 per cent 2,400 00
Pittsburg, Cincinnati and St. Louis
Kaiiroaa oonas, i per cent o,uu w
Point Bridge Company bonds, 6 per
cent 10,800 00
Philadelphia Company bonds, 8 per
cent.... 10.000 OO
Williamsport Bridge Company
bonds, 6 per cent 10,000 00
Pennsylvania Water Company bonds
Spercent 10.250 CO
Demand Loans, with collateral 256.472 97
Cash on hand and in National Banks 136,680 90
$1,935,23 03
LIABILITIES.
Dne depositors. 51,08.493 23
Six months' interet due
depositors 29,955 45
1,728.44871
Capital stock t 150,000 00
Contingent fund 40,000 00
Undivided profits 16,780 92
$1,935,229 63
CHAS. SELBERT, Treasurer.
We, tbe undersigned anditing committee, do
hereby certify that we bave examined the
assets of the above bank and find them to agree
with the foregoing statement.
DAVID W. BELL.
JOS. G. BIEBENECK.
E. GEOEXZINGEB.
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Interesting to Meat Dealers.
The refrigerators at the corner of 'Liberty
and Ferry streets, which for the past three
months have been under process of construc
tion, are now completed and for elegance of
fittings, convenience of access and perfec
tion in all working of details relating to tbs
cooling and care of meats by the most ap
proved and healthful methods these cool
lngrooms are fully equal to the best known.
Neither money nor pains seem to have)
been spared in tbe construction, if we may
jndge from the large amount of material
used, time occupied and the large force of
skilled workmen employed.
We take pleasure in noting any advance
in methods or handling one of the greatest
food staples of the masses, and any advance
by which such articles oi food are cared for
and placed on sale in a manner and condi
tion conducive of health to the public, is
sure to meet their approval and find favor
with all lovers of fine, juicy steaks and
roasts.
Such are the claims of these last aspirants
for public favor, and as these rooms are to
be thrown open for public inspection to
morrow morning, the people can judge for
themselves, as all are cordially invited and
are sure to receive a royal welcome from the
gentlemanly manager, Mr. D. S. Hayes,
who has had great experience in the most
approved methods of handling meats.
MARSHELL,
THE CASH GROCER,
WILL SAYEYOU HOHEY
OUTSIDEAGENCIES. ' " .
W. L. GAULT,
No. 1011 Sixteenth street, Altoona, Pa.
, I. A-MOON.
So. 919 Walnut street McKeesport, Pa.
R. R COPELAND.
Cor. Main and Water streets, Irwin, Pa. '
W. R. BISHOP,
Mulberry St. cor. High, Scottdale. Pa.
M. J. BISHOP,
Peach st (near depot), Connellsville, Pa.
ROBlSBTMARTIN,
1017 Seventh ave., Beaver Falls, Pa.
BRUCE GALLATIN,
Mt Pleasant Pa.
CITY AGENTS.
J. a WARREN,
East End.
CHAS. 8CH0EDEI;
Sonthside.
WM. VONDERAHE,
Lawrenceville.
ROBT. FLINN,
Wylie avenue and Minersville.
ROBT. GEORGE.
Sharpsburg, Bennett and Etna.
P. FLANNAGAN,
Allegheny.
If families living In any of tho above districts
will kindly send their address to the store, or
notify our agent he will call oo them regularly
for their orders.
I do not quote prices, tor all my prices ars
"Bargain Prices."
Send for Large Weekly Price List
and Order by Mail.
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Orders amounting to S10. without
counting sugar, packed and shipped
free ot charge to any point within
aw miles.
MARSHELL,
79, 81 AND 95 OHIO ST.,
Cor. Sandusky, Allegheny.
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JANUARY MARK-DOWN
Annuel ClEBrance Hate.
BARGAINS FOR TOU.
PROFITS, and
lost sight of.
in many instances COST,
One object in view to convert our large and
atttractlve stock rapidly into cash.
Special inducements offered In our Cloak
and Salt Department. 9
Long Garments Newmarkets at $2 60 to t20
many of them about half price.
All FINER GARMENTS, including
NOVELTIES, marked to figures that wilt
Interest you.
On account of mild weather we have marked
all our medium and fine grades of Seal Plush,
and Alaska Seal Garments to prices that will
please the most prudent buyer.
Hundreds of Jaunty Jackets in English,
Cheviot, Diagonals, Mixtures, Jersey Weaves,
etc., for Ladies and Misses to go at low prices.
All Fur Goods, Inclcdine SealJackets, to go
at a price that will lead you to anticipate cold
weather later on.
EXTRA GRADES
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SEAL JACKETS I
One Hundred Dollars for Eighty.
EXTRA GRADES
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SEAL WALKING COATS I
$125 Garments for $100.
DEEP CUT
IN SLIGHTLY SOILED GOODS
Arf-N
From window and lines, snch
as Handier.,
chiefs. Laces, Collars,
suit you.
etc.. to go at a price t ?
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DRESS GOODS
All reduced to force their sale. French. Piti
tern Dresses marked from - k --
$60 to $30, tSO to $25,, l
$25 to $15. $15 to $10.
SlLKd AND VELVETS ' .
AT SLAUGHTER PRICE 8
BIBER & EASTON,
505 and 507 MARKET STREET.
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WE SEND MONEY TO ALL PARTS OB
the world and sell tickets for ail ocean '
steamship lines at lowest rates. .
MAX SCHAMBERG t CO,
627 Smitnfleld st, Pittsburg.
Established 1866. de30-wau
CJUITABLE HOLIDAY GIFTS ALL
O kinds of birds and pet animals, parrots,
pigeons and "poultry: gold fish and fixtures;
seed and trravelfor birds: fine dogs, birds and
animals mounted to order at ESPICH'S BIRD
STORE, 640 Hmithfleld st, near Seventh ave.'
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KEiORTS.
OLD POINT COMFORT.i
VA., HYGEIA HOTELS
One minute's walK from Fortress Monroe; J
where dally inspections, drills, guard mountingl
and dress parade take place. The scenic at-I
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