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Such an array of pretty gowns as it has
been the pleasure of the writer to see this
reek has made it, almost, necessary to de
vote the whole of the fashion article to the
description thereof. In a Fifth avenue dress
and suit emporium was seen one of the
handsomest and most ethereal ballroom
dresses that imagination conld conjure up.
The back of the bodice, which was extreme
ly decollete, and the lone train were embroi
dered with crepe du chene, while the front
was monsseline de soie embroidered in deli
cate colors. A full infant waist of the em
broidered mousseline de soie was simulated
In front, and there was jnst a suggestion or a
sleeve. Tbe dress will adorn a Pittsburg Delle
who is going to Chicago to spend a few weeks
of the season.
A handsome visiting costume for an elderly
lady was next seen. It was manufactured out
of heavy black mourning silt. The skirt was
formed with wide panels ornamented with very
line passementerie and deep fringe. A slight
drapery took away the severely plain effect and
the bodice basque was lovely. It was plain in the
back and composed of folds ofthe silk and pas
sementerie crossed in surplice style. A Medici
collar and very high sleeves close at the wrist,
completed it and cave a very stvlish effect.
The Medici collar, by the way is a very popu
lar way of finishing a dress for middle-aged or
elderly ladies.
An exquisite afternoon costume that is to be
worn by a young widow of this city who is go
ing to Washington, D. C , was investigated
next. An exquisite creation, made of black
and white striped armure opened over a petti
coat of black lace in front and a simulated
petticoat of white faille in the back. The
whole was gorgeously trimmed with white and
silver passementerie. The right side of the
bodice basque was composed of a revere of the
white faille and a full edge of the black lace.
and meeting with the left side, laid in plaits of
black and white armure so that only the black
was visible, the slight V effect of the neck was
carried out and formed a pointed bodice. Arm
lets of the white and sliver passementerie and
cuffs of the same trimmed the close-fitting
sleeve, which had a very high shoulder puff of
the white faille.
The most distractmcly pretty little street suit
seen this winter is to bo dunned soon by a
charming petite maiden, who will assnme it
with just a dash of coquetry. It is fashioned of
plain blue broadclnih, opened over a petticoat
of biscuit colored cloth, and edged with black
astrakhan. The waist has a tiny vest of the bis
cuit cloth set in, and is minus a collar, except
that made by a band of the black astrakhan,
which goes around the neck and outlines the
blue cloth coat effect over the vest of biscuit.
Exquisite gold buttons complete the costume
and give it a slightly dashing look that is an
additional charm.
A carriage costnme that will be worn by one
f the wealthiest and most tasty ladies of the
burg is composed of heliotrope broadcloth
slashed over a petticoat of heliotrope velvet.
j.ne Jicaici coiiar, sleeves auasasn are all ot
the velvet and a very elegant costume is the re
sult. A tea cowp that will be raved over as a
sweet thing, as long as there is anything left of
it, was sent out ot this establishment recently.
Go handsome was it that it couid be used as a
reception dress for an afternoon tea if the
charming on ner so desired. White crepe du
chene was the material of which it was com
posed, and it was fashioned a la princess in the
old Elizabethan style, draping the figure in a
clinging graceful manner. Close sleeves of
white velvet appeared under long angel sleeves
of the softer material, and a handsome cord
and heavy tassels completed it.
At a Penn avenuo modiste's was seen a dress
that is in the process of construction for the
Barns banquet. It will do worn by an East End
young lad) who is a descendant of Scottish
parents and who has not been home long from
a visit to the land of Bobble Bums. A material
that is dignified with t o names of lamb's wool
and angora wool is used in this gown, and the
trimmings consist of velvet a darker shade than
the dress, which is called a true gray. The
skirt has broad panels of the velvet and wide
plaits of the silk, soft material, and the bodice
basque is a quaint affair. One side, sniooth
fitung, of velvet, laps over a full shirred side
of the dress goods. A handsome sash of the
velvet gives the finishing touch to a very fetch
ing costume.
An out-of-town bride, at this same modiste's,
has just left an order for a number of exquisite
gowns. The particular one round which so
much thought always centers, and about which
bo much making up aud remaking np of minds
always occupies tho weeks previous to the final
decluon, is to be of ruby silk velvet, a personal
departure from the customary white usually
worn by brides. It will be made in the dlrect
olre stjle, with a full court train, ana trimmed
with Persian embroidery. A crown and scepter
wo uld seem perfectly apropos with this creation,
and perhaps the charming bride will enter upon
a queendom the 'first day she wears the regal
gown.
Space is limited, and instead of describing
any more pretty gownslmust tell where society
will display some beautiful costumes and also
where it has in the past week raved over lovely
toilets.
A delightful german was danced at the
Fainter residence on Western avenue Friday
evening given by Mr. and Mrs. George E.
Fainter. It was a young people's german and
Japanese favors were used exclusively. It was
given in honor of three yonng ladies, cousins of
the hostess, the Misses Kennedy, bharp and
Lane, from Philadelphia,
The same evening a unique dinner and con
versazione was given by Miss Agnes Watson, of
Locust street, for jiis May Lapsley, of Wash
ington, Pa. A lovely Euglish breakfast was
given by Mrs. W. W. Patrick, of Ridge avenue,
at 12 o'clock Thursday. From i to 6 o'clock
Thursday afternoon Miss Suydam, ot itidge
aenue, entertained her lady friends with an
afternoon tea.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shields gave a very
gleasant and enjoyable reception at their home
1 Edgeworth last Thursday evening. A num
ber of small dinners and progressive euchres
were enjoyed all over the city.
Toe important wedding of the week was the
Torrence-Overholt wedding, whicn was solemn
ized in Connellsville Thursday evening. The
appointments of the weeding were superb, and
the young couple are now enjoying the flowers
and birds of Florida.
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Quite a week of gayety is in store for the
favored few. There is the Assembly ball on
Friday evening next, and the Beggs-Sproul
wedding at the Lawrence Dilworth residence
on Wednesday evening, to which about 150 in
vitations havo been issued. A maid of honor,
Miss Susie Dilworth. and a best man. Mr.
George felnger will attend the young
couple. Toe third of the series
of Monday evening dances will
occupy the assembly room of the Pittsburg
Club Theater Monday evening. The fourth of
the dinner dance series must come in some
time during the week. The date has been
changed once, but It conflicts now with Miss
Beggs' wedding. The Holmes-Kuhn wedding
In the East End, and the Gllmore-Cunningham
wedding in uewickley are all events to look
forward to with bright anticipation. And the
.uurns Danquet comes on on r naay evening.
Thobse eacu.
Pleasures Past and Prospective.
Mrs. E. Holt gave a luncheon to a number of
her lady friends Thursday, January 16.
A pleasant surprise party was tendered Fri
day evening to Miss Annie Connolly at her res
idence. No. 83 Warner street, Allegheny.
The thlrdannual reception of the Goodwill
Council No. 12, O. C. F. will be given at Ma
sonic Hall, Allegheny, next Wednesday even
ing. A bazaar and supper will be given by the
ladies of the Sacred Heart Church, at Palace
Bink, Frankstown avenue, Wednesday, Feb
ruary 12.
A musical and literary entertainment for the
benefit of the Southside Working Girls' So
ciety will be given in the Birmingham school
hall, Thursday evening, January 23.
Invitations are out for a grand masquerade
reception to be given under the auspices of
the Major . A, Montooth Brass Band, at Penn
Incline Hall, on Friday evening, January 21.
Mrs. FinleyTorrens, of Ton-ens' station, gave
a reception to the members and friends of the
East End W. C T. TJ. on January 10. Luncheon
Was served, alter which a very enjoyable
musical programme was listened to.
Compliments of the employes of theWest-
inghouse Machine Company are extended to
their friends in a pretty little Invitation, and
t they art requested to be present at a reception
given in Imperial Hall Tuesday evening, Janu
ary 2.
The Carroll Club, of the East End, gave a
grand entertainment at their hall on Thursday
evening last The feature of the evening was
Keech and Chambers in their side-splitting
recitations.
Mr. Robert Fleming gave an evening recep
tion at his beautiful home in Sewickley, on
Thursday, in honor ot his friend, Mr. Albert
Iron Christy, of Allegheny. A large number
of guests were present and the affair was a
brilliant success.
The Caledonian Society, of Allegheny, Pa
will celebrate the lSlst birthday of Bobbie
Burns, on Friday, the 24th of January. Boots
men, "gather," and unite with them In the
feast of soug and sentiment to the memory ot
Scotland's national bard.
On Wednesday evening an elegant birthday
party was given in honor of Miss Theresa
Mentzer at the residence of her mother, Mrs.
Margaret Mentrer, No. 69 Washington street,
Allegheny. Choice music and dancing were the
features of the evening.
On Wednesday evening, January 22, wedding
bells will ring for the union of Mr. Wilbur L.
Wright, ot the firm of S. Boyd A Co., and Miss
Byrde D. Morrison, of Beaver Falls. The cere
mony will take place at 6 o'clock in the even
ing at the residence of the bride's parents, Ko.
1319 Eighth avenue.
The Pittsburg Central Turn Verein will hold
their annual masquerade ball on Wednesday,
February 12, for members only, at their new
hall on Forbes avenue, Pittsburg. A grand re
union of all the members is expected, and a
general good time will be the result.
Mr. and Mrs. Crane, for their son Thomas,
gave a delightful reception last Wednesday
evening at their home, 21 Penn avenue. The
event was in honor of the twentieth birthday
ot the young man, ana music by the i-ureaa
Band and a lovely supper, served in a Japanese
decorated dining room, were features of the
evening. Some 50 guests were present.
An unusually interesting musical programme
is one with which the Orion Council, No. 211,
Royal Arcanum, will celebrate their eleventh
anniversary Thursday evening, January SO, in
Odd Fellows' Balk Sonthside. The best local
talent of the city will be represented, and
Toerge Bros', orchestra will be present and
take part in the numbers ofthe programme.
Prettily written Invitations on heavy cream
colored papei are out and read as follows:
The Woman's Belief Corps, Department of
.Pennsylvania, Auxiliary to the Grand Army of
tnc tiepuDiic, coraiaiiy inviie you to uo wratm
at the opening of the Pennsylvania Memorial
Home at Brookville, Pa.. Thursday, January
23, 1SS. at S o'clock P.M. Banquet in the even
ing." Signed Kate M. Scott Secretary; Helen
S. Morrison, President,
A select party was given by Miss Agnes
Swedlund at her home, No. 59 Webster avenue,
on last Friday evening. After playing a num
ber of games, Mr. G. Byron Cooper, the noted
soprano, sang a solo, for which he was heartily
en-ored. Among those present were Misses
Morrow, Perry, Seibert, Dunn, Swedlund, Har.
nson, Pollock, and Messrs. Gross, Cooper, Kill,
Wilkinson. Glass. HalL Weinbaus. Gross. Sass.
Milllken and many others, all of whom bad a
delightful time.
Eight couples from the city and East End
formed a party and visited the Edgar Thomson
Steel Works on last Thursday evening. It
proved a very pleasant and Instructive even
ing. Those who composed the party were
Muses Clara Haid, Ollie Rottigen, Lillian
Bucb, Maria Seigner, Emma Seigner, Hattie
Vance, Anna Wren, Carrie Crossman: Messrs.
James L. Foster, Andrew G. Rotrock. Harry
Speer, James Montgomery, Frank Haid, Will
iam wrenior, unaries Jiaiu ana jimra mou
denhall. One of the pleasant events of the new year
was a select surprise party tendered last week
by a few of the many friends of Mr. and Mrs.
George Darby at their residence, Kirkpatrick
avenue. Allegheny. Dancing was the order of
the evening, and a duet rendered by the Misses
Morele and Heath, of Toronto, Canada, was en
joyed by all present Supper was served at 12
p. m. Among those present were the Misses
Heath, Morele, Singelton. Creese, Bailey, Par
ker and Todd, ana the Messrs. Jackson, Steven
son and Royer.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Gettling entertained a num
ber of their friends last Saturday evening in
honor of their daughter Time's 13th birthday.
A very enjoyable time was had by all present.
Among the guests present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Loepell, Mr. and Mrs. W. Gerdes, Mr. and Mrs.
Sterett, Mr. and Mrs. Stein, Mr. and Mrs. H.
Meckelnbure, Mr. and Mrs. C, Parks. Mrs.
KredelL Misses Baxter, Walters, Gerdes,
Shilds. Klefer, Mnlenaux, Coombes, Stein,
Ross, Bitzer. Armstrong and Klein.
One of the social events of the week was a
select reception given in honor of Miss Grace
Hague, at her residence, No. 11 Terrace ave
nue, Allegheny, Wednesday evening, January
15,1890. The evening was spent in music and
dancing. Those present were Miss Gertie tippy.
Miss Stella Machesney, Miss Lottie Burry,
Miss Maggie Anderson, and the Misses Carrie
and Emma Hague, Messrs. Press Thompson,
Frank Evans, Will Martin, John Snyder,
Charles McCloskey, Ed. Burry, John Martin,
Ed. Nolan. Mylin Barr,".Pum Hubbard, Charles
Fisher, Edward Headnck and John Gaat,
A delightful and very elegant afternoon tea
was given by Mrs. Edward H. Dermitt, of the
East End, on Tuesday, from 2 to 5 o'clock, in
honor of her sister, Mrs. James B. Boggs, of
Denver, CoL, assisted by Mrs. M. B. Cain, Miss
Esther Little, Miss Margretta Dihm, Miss
Carrie Moreland, Miss Irvin and Miss Beulab.
Little. The ladies wore full evening gowns.
One of the beautiful features of the occasion
was the table decoration which were of prim
roses. A quartet of stringed instruments, ob
scured from view by a screen of rare exotics
and palms, discoursed sweet strains of music,
all of which with the bright costumes of the
pretty ladies formed a striking contrast with
the gloomy and inclement weather outside.
A most enjoyable surprise party was ten
dered Mr. Thomas Cullen at bis home on
Charles street. Allegheny, on Thursday even
ing. Musio and dancing, Interchanged with a
violin solo by Miss Jennie Fisher, were indulged
in until a late hour, after which an elaborate
supper was served. Among those present were:
Mr. and Mrs. Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Cullen and
Mrs. Garber, the Misses Jennie and Stella
Snyder, Carrie and Mary McDonald, Mary and
Sadie Duffy.Rose Lanaghan.Caddie McClinton,
Jennie Fisher. Annie Brody, Luella Riddle
and Kate Cullen, the Messrs. Charles Nash,
Joseph Esherwood, Will Lanaghan, John Bny
der. Will Martin, Grant James, John Mullen,
James McClm ton, Elmer Sweeney, J. Bauers
and John Brody. Music furnished by tho Mc-
Clinton orchestra.
A delightful evening party was held at the
residence of Mr. A Hobbins, of Stanton ave
nue, last Wednesday evening. Several beauti
ful selections were sung by the Rollins
brothers, which were highly appreciated by all
nresent. Dancing to the music by the Law
rence Brass Band was next indulged in until
refreshments were served, after which the
guests departed for their homes. Among those 1
nresent n ere the Misses Mary Rogers. Mollie
Mellon, Annie Mellon, Mary J. Quill, Emma
BealL Jennie Welsh, Josephine Piffer. Mary
Hobbins, Mary T. Quill, Maud Mills and the
Misses Fitxpatrick. and Messrs. John B. Such,
Nicholas Breicb, Michael Deegan, John Dee
can, John and Charles Hobbins, John Mellon,
W. Scott, James Lawler, John Wilson, Daniel
Hobbins and W. & Badger.
Among the social events of the season one of
the most enjoyable was a surprise party ten
dered Miss Tillie Freund, 261 Madison avenue,
Allegheny, by a number of her friends last
Thursday evening. Although a surprise narty,
Miss Freund proved herself more than equal to
the occasion in seeing that everyone enjoyed
themselves. Dancing was the feature of the
evening and was kept up until the "wee small"
hours. Among those present were the follow
ing: The Mines Lvdia Freund, Tillie Meyer,
Kittle HeupeL Millie Heupel, Anna Mc
Cutcheon, Kittle Elchleay. Sophia Eichleay,
Emma Elsenbeis, Jennie Elsenbeis, Leah
Eisenbels, Callle Elsenbeis, Bertha Oester
ling, Laura Oiler, Emma Benkart, Til
lie Diem. Amelia Kolb, Sadie Bown,
Ida IRelter, Nannie Rambo, Lizzie Schutz,
Sadie West, Tillie Freund, Emma Freund,
Millie Freund, Katie Gorley. Mrs. H. West ana
Mrs. M. L. West- Messrs. Air Gill, J. A. Dodds,
J. Mackln, Dr. Kerr, Thomas McCutcheon. W.
Reining, W. J. Charles, T.A. Johnston, H.
Heupel, Joseph Schrankle, William Rambo,
C. L. Kolb, C. M. Taylor. James Hull, Budd
Bealor. L. O. Freund, W. C. Scott, Henry
Freund, J. B. Chambers, David Bealor, Charles
Perry, Albert Freund, Gust Freund, M. West,
W. R. Hanlon, P. Mohr, Frank Kron, O. J.
Benkart, A J. Schutz, A D. Hterritt, D. P.
Oesterling, John Thompson and Lewis Kolb.
FIRST OF THE SEASON.
Excnrslon to Washington Cltr,
Via the B. & O. B. E., on Thursday, Jan.
30, at the low rate of 19 for the round trip;
tickets good lor 10 days, and good to visit
Baltimore. Special trains at 8 A.M. and 920
P.M.
For fall particulars address, ,E. D. Smith,
Division Passenger Agent, Pittsburg, Pa.
Foptjlab novels reduced to 6c.
Fleishman & Co., Pittsburg, Pa.
Hatjgh & Keenan make and renovate
mattresses.
None equal Pearson in getting fine cab
inet photos of the babies and children in
general; he makes s specialty of getting
nice positions of the little one. Gallery
8 Fifth are.
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, ATy Buotr Theateb
I 4."9 S Carleton's Opera Co.
'sMUi tJJV GBAiro Opera. House..
eP? MfT "A Brass Monkey"
Pt JbKjSW habbis' Thiateb
S SZiaO' "Ihe Fugitive"
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Kentz-bantiey uo.
World's Museum
Curiosities, Etc
The above are the theatrical attractions for
this week.
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Tins week opens with no new theater in
sight; even rumors are wanting. Kohl & Mid
dleton have backed out of the negotiations
with Mr. Edward Jackman, and nobody has
come upon the scene to take their place. The
gossip about Mr. Lederer and Randall &
Morton at the beginning of last week never had
any foundation in fact Mr. Lederer appears
to have yarned about a new theater project in
order to get more favorable terms with the
managers of the Bijou Theater for attractions
he was desiring of booking there. Mr. Lederer's
wife has plenty of money of her own, but that
he could spend it in starting a quarter-or-a-million-dollar
theater here is questionable.
Randall s Morton are about as likely to own a
theater here as to start a circus in one of the
volcanic craters of the moon.
Nixon 4 Zimmerman, ot Philadelphia, are
said to have asked the price of property ad
joining the Duquesne Club on Sixth avenue,
and were told that $5,000 a foot front would be
the lowest price considered. Anyhow, the
price was so cigantic that Nixon t Zimmerman
were content to take along breath and shut up.
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Tee need for a new theater remains; the
probability of a new theater being built grows
weaker every day. The booking for next season
is well ad van ceo, and it is revealing no secrets
to say that the cream ot next year's attractions
have been skimmed by the Bijou and Grand
Opera House managers. Tho extravagant
price asked for all down-town properties is still
the greatest obstacle to those who think of
building a theater. Unfortunately. Pittsburg
has no accessible center, or tho remedy might
be found in building farawayfrom the business
part of the city.
As far as can be seen just now there is but
one chance ot a new theater next season, and
that chance depends upon such delicate contin-
probably be fatal to it
Miss EtwiOE Vance is not the daughter of
the Great Vance, as a cotemporary said yester
day, but the wife of that king of musio hall
singers.
In the company which David Henderson has
put together to sing "The Gondoliers" in Pitts
burg and the West the prima donna will be
that gay little woman and careful singer, Lilly
Post once of the McCall forces, later of the
Casino, and now a domesticated Chicago wife
Mrs. W. H. Morton to her intimates. Addle
Cora Reed, another ex-Casino singer, is also in
the Henderson Company, as are W. S. Daboll,
B. E. Graham, Joseph Frankau, J. W. Myers,
R. N. Dunbar and Fanny Edwards, all of them
well known here. Graham, who seems
to have retired from the stellar firmament and
Dunbar used to be in "The Little Tycoon;"
Frankau was at the Madison Square and
Lyceum; Mvers has been heard in the vaude
villes, and Daboll will, of course, be remem
bered as Francis Wilson's funny partner in
"Erminie.'
Thebe is a real decadence in one of the de
partments of the stage, namely, scene painting.
Richard Marston, the great scenic artist
writes an admirable paper on the subject in
this week's Dramatic Mirror. He acknowl
edges and laments tho decadence and accounts
for it mainly on the grounds -of the existence of
so many factories that turn out scenery at the
shortest possible notice for little more than the
price of the canvas upon which the paint is
Blapped on. He describes the factory method
as follows: "I have alluded to the drop-curtain
work in the factories. A drop-curtain ought to
be the principal decoration of a theater and is
properly considered the crucial test of an
artist's abilities. The time necessary for such
work could not be afforded in the factories. It
occupied me nearly four months of hard work
to paint the curtain that was destroyed at the
burning of the Union Square Theater, but a
factory must turn out a curtain In two or three
days at most to make it pay. The practice is to
keep, say a couple of dozen designs of orna
mental draperies with centers for a landscape,
and say a couple of landscapes to go in them.
If an order for a curtain comes in, a drapery is
selected from one portfolio and a landscape
lroin the other, and the artist goes ahead copy
ing. 'New and original drop-curtains a spe
cialty,' sometimes appears in the advertise
ment" The conscientious artist cannot compete with
such paint-slingers. Therefore, we are treated
to the wretched scenery which is generally an
nounced as something special and extraordi
nary from New York.
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It Is said that John Stetson, who has a pro
prietary Interest in Gilbert 4 Sullivan's new
opera, calls it "The Gon-Dollars."
It is not quite clear what Mr. Stetson means,
although the fact that bis friends say that they
hope he is rlht in so saying would seem to sug
gest that be looks npon "The Gondoliers" as a
paying venture. But Mr. Stetson's play upon
the word certainly bears the Interpretation
that his dollars are gone.
Hepbuen Johns.
The Programme.
Lovers of light opera will have a good op-
portunity of having their tastes gratified at the
Bijou this week, where the Carleton Opera
Company will begin an engagement Monday
evening in the New York successes, "Nanon"
and "The Brigands." Although Mr. W. T.
Carleton heads this company and appears in the
leading parts, he has surrounded himself with
artists of excellent reputation, which affords
him an opportunity to give a representation
satisfactory in every detail. As the cast shows,
there are several favorites In "The Brigands,"
who made great successes here during their
previous visits. The following is the company:
Miss Alice L Carle, Miss Clara Lane. Miss Clara
Wisdom, Miss Marie Lahgdon, Charles A Bige
low. H. W. Dodd, H. U. Blake, I. K. Murray, B,
E. DeMesa, D. W. Lambton, H. Ehrendt W.
West M"es Parker. H. Ellis, J. RIversdaleand
W. T. Carleton. The engagement will com
mence with Genee's charming opera "Nanon,"
which will be repeated on Wednesday, matinee
aud evening. On Tuesday "The Brigands" will
be produced, aud the event will be made very
interesting on account of the appearance of
Mr. J. K. Murray, a native of Pittsburg and an
excellent singer, who since bis connection with
Mr. Carleton has come to the front He will
assume the role of lalcacappa, the brigand
chief, and a great reception awaits him. Mr.
Carleton's company apoeared the past week in
New York City, and although they challenged
comparison with the Casino production, they
gained a triumph.
The irrepressible Hoyt is here again, and
brings witn him "A Brass Monkey." The brazen
ape, it is said, will cut many new capers. The
part of Baggage is played by clever Miss Flora
Walsh. W. T. Barton, of San Francisco, who
perpetrated "Razzie Dazzle," has written anew
song entitled, "The Wild Man of Borneo." It
will be sung by the "Razzie Dazzle" trio, as will
also another novelty, "Out for a Racket." Flora
Walsh has a topical song, "Are You Onf and
Geo. Marion as Jonah announces musically
that "There Ain't No Signs of Rain." The com-
Sany has been strengthened by the addition of
. O. Mlron, the basso. Tbe company numbers
S3 people, and is the largest ever organized to
produce farce comedy. The entire uroductlon
is under the personal direction of the author,
Mr. Chas. H. Hoyt
A WEEK of burlesque, interpreted by that
popular organization, tbe Rentz-SanUey Nov
elty and Burlesque Company, will begin on
Mondav evening at the Academy of Music.
This organization is a special favorite with pat
rons of tbe Academy, and it elves most en
tertaining performances. Brilliant costumes
and complex marches form a most attractive
succession of stage pictures when performed
by the shapely members ot this company. The
programmes also Inolude excellent specialty
acta, good singing and dancing, and a constant
flow of mirth-provoking wit
At the World's Museum, Allegheny, Leopold
A Heating's American Vaudeville eoabinaWon
Among to.
DotTM101 Atc"a Admiral
i Jl -1-S. Leander. the one-arm violinist thi
Indian baby, Arcaris, the taltethrowS,ihf
mX??betBi tnU Mr. Mason
Mitchell will be seen In a melodrama caned
"The Fugitive.' Mr. Mitchell is said to be a
FnnnS,mMVmanIy' lnte'eent actor, ina in'TbS
FMVJT.e.,hJ?.aS3umes a heroic role which il
1 5ovi ""," hlm Jery weIL Th D'ay is also well
?e average! CmpaDy fa sala to be '!
The Hon. Daniel Dougherty will lecture on
Jue Stage" at Lafayette Hall on Mondav
nif-hl: .Tann.m tn,t t,.
3 "12 -- - uia eveui, wuicn occurs Un.
I if? act a large "ence. Mr. Dougherty
Is.a most eloquent speaker. fc"ey
Stage Whispers,
Manages Pai H aekis is no w convalescent
He hopes to resume work very shortly.
Geace Filxjns, of Sol Smith Russell's
company, is seriously ill with pleurisy in Cin
cinnati. Maeqabet Mather has proposed to Sara
Bernhardt to play "Romeo and Juliet" with
her in this country.
J. K. Mtjbbat, the well-known Pittsburg
baritone, will assume the principal role in 'The
Brigands" at tha RHnn Thpitor Tnoart-iw .,
ing7 ' '
SibAbthtjb Sulmtan and D'Oyly Carte
sailed from England for this country last
lhursday, on the Saale, to study the produc
tion of The Gondoliers in New York.
Miss Mabie Wainwbisht has re-engaged
Barton Hill and William F. Owen for her next
season's tour in "Twelfth Night" Nearly all
the other members of the company will also be
retained.
Mabion Manola, who has been ill for sev
eral weeks, left the McCanll Opera Company
on Saturday night She will probably not be
jen on the stage again until she appears with
De Wolf Hopper's company.
Managers R. M. Guijck: fc Co. have yet
some very strong attractions to offer this
season, including Margaret Mather, Paul Kau
var, Emma Abbott Robert Mantell in "The
Corslcan Brothers," and the Gondoliers.
Babtley Campbell's "Whiteslave" comes
to us again at the Bijou the week to follow
Carleton. The bright and intelligent yonig
actress, Mary Newman, plays Eliza, and the
rest of the company is said to be most efficient
Lawbenge Babbett is reported to have al
most entirely recovered from the surgical
operation to which be recently submitted. He
will sail for Europe February 1 tor an extended
trip abroad, returning to this country next
autumn.
The FAE3B," a new musical farce comedy,
by Paul Potter and Harry Hamlin, said to be
neat and to be full of catchy songs, sayings aud
situations, will be seen at the Bijon early in
February. Flora Moore, Ed Morris and Charles
Semon are in the cast
Miss Coba Tanneb, who made such a big
success here last season in her charming play
"Fascination," will on JanuaryZ7 again present
this play at the Grand Opera House, with the
same strong supporting company and with new
and magnificent scenery.
L H. Rowe-, of this city, has just closed a
week's contract to play at California, Pa., un
der the management of J. S. Van Horn. He
will produce 'Ten Nights in a Barroom" (by
request), "Miriam's Crime" and "Dora." two
nights each, commencing February 17. On
Washington's Birthday be will produce "Put
nam, the Iron Son of '"6."
Although the Carleton Opera Company
consists of 60 members, tbey are obliged to in
crease the number for Pittsburg, and have
gven instructions to the property man of the
Ijou Theater to engage for the performances
of "Nanon" a young pig, not over 4 weeks old,
a duck and two well-behaved chickens. All of
these last mentioned members appear in the
first act of "Nanon."
On Monday, February 3, the Rudolph Aron
son Comic Opera Company inaugurates a brief
engagement in this city, during which the latest
New York Casino success, 'The Drum Major,"
will be presented the first part of the week and
Chassaigne's sparkling operetta, "Nadjy," the
last half. This will doubtless nrove one of the
most interesting and enjoyable engagements
ever given by this organization.
It is said that Barnnm & Bailey intend
erecting an immense building for the per
manent exhibition of their show in New York
City. The site is in Eighty-sixth atreet be
tween Eighth and Ninth avenues. The
structure is to be 700x200 feet Messrs. J. B.
McElfatrick dt Son havo furnished the plans
for the building ot Philadelphia pressed brick,
four stories high, with an iron and class roof.
It will have a stage 600 feet long. The proba
bilities are that it will cost M00.000, inclusive of
the ground, and that It will be finished the
latter part of this year.
Miss Edith Habbis, of this city, who is
studying elocution and music at the Lyceum
Bchool of Acting in New York, has made a
very favorable impression npon her teachers
there. Franklin Sargent of the school, writes
as follows: "It gives me much pleasure to cer
tify to my knowledge of the talents and ac
quirements of Miss Edith Harris as an elocu
tionist Miss Harris has studied with me for
several months past She has shown much
power and constant progress. There are few,
if any, public feaders possessed of a better
voice and vocal delivery. Her technical knowl
edge and skill for reading and teaching elocu
tion are exceptionally advanced. In short, she
is well professed in her art and deserving of
large success.
Neil Bubgess in this wise came to think of
playing female parts: One night he was play
ing at Providence, B. L. when the actress who
impersonated an elderly female in the after
piece suddenly became ill and couldn't "go on."
Burgess was the comedian in the piece, and the
stage manager as well, so that it became his
duty to find a substitute. But there was none
handy. In despair. Burgees himself determined
to make the attempt Hastilv and nervously
dressing himself in the quaint attire of the con
ventional old maid, he rushed on the stage, at
tempting as best he could to conceal the fact
that tho dress would not quite meet in front
and was far too short. Not until be was before
the footlights did it occur to him that he didn't
remember a line of the text In the spasmodio
cudgeling of his brain to recall something of
the part he pressed his cheek with the tips of
his fingers, simpered a little he couldn't help
it aud thus unconsciously struck a pose that
in its snggestlon of the elderly virgin's demon
strative timidity, greatly tickled his audience.
That pose was the key to Burgess' fortune.
BRUSSELS CARPETS.
Short Lengths, Lone Enough to Cover Any
Room, nt One-IInlf Resnlnr Price.
"We have a lot of short lengths of body and
tapestry brussels carpets.
we want to ruu them all off during the
coming week.
To do this we have 'cut the prices square
in two.
They are jnst as good and as clean aa new
stock. If yon expect to buy a carpet this spring
select one now. "We will make and deliver
whenever wanted.
Edtvaed Gboetzingee,
G27 and 629 Penn avenue.
".Tots can't afford to drink inferior ale and
porter. Only the pure article is wholesome
and beneficial. The public each year shows
that it believes that the best is brewed by D.
Lutz & Son, corner Chestnut street and
Spring Garden avenue, Allegheny.
Aelinoton books, cloth bound, reduced
from 25c to 18c, or three for 60c.
Fleishman & Co., Pittsburg, Pa.
Hatjqh & Keen-ait re-uoholster furni
ture. 33 and 34 Water street Telephone
1626.
New figured India silks, our own impor
tation; handsome new designs and colorings,
TT83tt HTJGTJS & HACKS.
Hatjcih Ss Keenan re-upholster parlor
suits.
Corset Bargains.
Examine the nice goods at reduced prices,
vii.: S6c, 60c, 76c, 98c, best for the money
anywhere; fresh goods, all sizes.
Bosenbatjh & Co.
Hatjqh & Keenan renovate feathers.
33 and 31 Water street. Telephone 1626.
"B. Ss B.
This week and next for sealskin sacqnes.
Come. Bargains for you.
Boons & Buhl, Allegheny.
Hatjqh & Keenan re-upholster parlor
suits and couches. 33 and 34 Water street.
I
CHILDREN'S all-woel hese rttlMcad from
60a to Wo. SXxunuk St CO,, JPlMrtarg.
will present avarled programme.
JflUOYMt'&lXjY-Ollfe
e
The occasion of the official visit of De
partment Commander Stewart to Duquesne
Post No. 259 on last Tuesday evening was a
very pleasant one. The officers were in
stalled by Comrade J. H. Asfeln, of Post
1S7. Owing to the illness ofthe recruit who
was to have been mustered there was no
muster. The address of the Department Com
mander was of course happy aud entertaining.
Pleasant addresses were made by Comrades
Bnrcbfleld, of Post 162; Slagle and Riddle, of
Post 259; Bengough, of Post 157; Speer, of Post
3; Smith, of 206: Jones, of Post 181, and Semple
and Brown, of Post 128. The gathering of the
comrades was an unusual one, there being
representatives from nearly every post in
Allegheny county. It was an enjoyable affair
all through.
An occasion of great Interest will be the
regular meeting ot Post 8, on Monday evening,
January 27. Department Commander Thomas
J. Stewart will pay the post an official visit on
this date, and all the posts in the county are
invited to be present The comrades will no
donbt turn out in strong numbers to welcome
the Department Commander, and a very pleas
ant evening may be looked forward to. Com
rade Chill W. Hazzardwill on this occasion
read his essay on Albert Gallatin, the Swiss
patriot
Ladles of the G. A. B.
The installation of officers of Colonel Ells
worth Circle No. 12 took place last Friday even
ing. The officers were Installed by Department
President MrSL Carrie V. Sherriff as follows:
Preident Mrs. Cornelia B. Fonlk; Senior Vice
President Mrs. Sarah Wood; Junior Vice
President, Mrs. Mary E. Holmes; Secretary,
Mrs. Mary E. Campbell; Treasurer. Miss Mag
gie Stetler; Chaplain, Mrs. Annie Burton; Con
ductress. Mrs. Harriet Burton; Guard, Miss
Emma Madison, Representatives 'of Lieuten
ant E. R. Geary. Colonel J. B. Clark and M. E.
Humbert Circles were present An enjoyable
leature or the evening was the reception given
to Department President Mrs. Carrie V. Sher
riff. Refreshments were served to the Invited
guests.
Captain Charles Chapman Circle No. GO,
Ladies of the G. A. R., gave an open installa
tion of officers on Tuesday evening. January 11
Officers were installed by Mrs. Charles W.
Gerwlg, Past National Secretary, who also pre
sented Mrs. M. J. Turner, the retiring Presi
dent with a handsome antique rocker in be
half of the circle. Great credit is due the
officers for the work accomplished in the past
three months. From the present outlook this
circle promises to be one of the most prosper
ous. If not one ot the largest, in the State. Mrs.
R. Hagerman, the newly elected President is
a lady of experience, and quite competent to
continue the work. The installing officer was
kindly remembered, and was the recipient of a
handsome bouquet
The National Cadets.
Company B, National Cadets, U. S. A, held
Its first meeting last Tuesday evening and
elected the officers for the ensuing year as fol
lows: President and Captain, W. Y. Rees;
Vice-President W. R. Howe: Secretary, Will
iam Haller; Treasurer, Frank G. Westerman;
First Lieutenant Joseph Quinu; Second Lieu
tenant James Gormley; Sergeant Harry S.
Balr. Becrults are wanted. All boys wishing
to join will call at the armory, Franklin School
house, on next Wednesday evening at 7:30 p. M.
Meeting of Delegates.
A meeting of the delegates to the Shamokin
Encampment was held at the City Treasurer's
office last night It was brought out that the
fare has been reduced to one fare for the round
trip, which will bring it to S3. A special train
will leave Pittsburg MondayFebruary 10, at
about 820 A.M., going by way of Lewistown.
Stops will be made at only East Liberty, Irwin,
Greensburg. Latrobe, Bolivar Junction, Johns
town, Cresson, Altoona, Bellwood, Tyrone,
Huntingdon, Mt Union and Lewistown, from
where the train will be run through without
stops.
Ibe sleeping cars can be occupied during the
encampment at a cost of about SI to to per
person for the three day. Berths in the sleep
ing cars can be secured by applying to Com
rade W. H. Lockbart 10 West.Dlamond street
Allegheny. Those who are going should let
Chairman Lockbart know at once. Dinner can
be obtained at Altoona. No other train from
this Dolnt. at the same rate, will make the con
nection at Lewistown Junction until Tuesday.
Returning train will leave Shamokin at about
9 o'clock p. m., Wednesday, February 12,
At last night's meeting it was suggested that
the Department Encampment be invited to
come to Pittsburg next time. But the matter
was laid over till a full meeting can be had at
Shamokin. The meeting adjourned to meet
at the call of the chair.
Notes of tho G. A. U.
COHEADB H. H. Bengotjoh is on the sick
list
Post 162 burled Comrade Joseph Donaldson
last Monday.
Encampment No. 53, TJ. V. L.. was mustered
out at Fon du Lac, Wis., on last Wednesday.
Post 161 at Its last meeting indorsed the
candidacy of Major J. F. Denniston for De
partment Commander.
Since the organization of the Department of
Massachusetts the posts of the G. A R. there
have expended over 6(10,000 in charity.
The resident members of the Loyal Legion
will have a banquet on February 22. It is ex
pected that tho number present will be twice
as large as last year.
Colonei, J. W. Baixentine, a Past Com
mander of Post 41, is in tbe city lor a short
stay. The Colonel is in the mining business in
Colorado. His wife is here also.
Post ISS's meeting on Saturday, January 11,
was large and interesting. The outstanding
committees for tho year were appointed. The
Rebel monument resolutions of Post 88 were
indorsed.
Oalvin B. Bntcs, the new United States
Senator from Ohio, is a veteran of the late war.
He is a member of tbe G. A R. and Loyal
Legion. He will always be found on the side
of the old soldier.
The Women's Relief Corps of the Depart
ment of Pennsylvania, havo issued invitations
for the opening of the Pennsylvania Memorial
Home (for aged couples) at Brookville, Pa., on
Thursday, January 23, at 3 F. K. There will be
a banquet in the evening,
v The new roster of Post 239 is off the press.
It is very tastefully bound. Besides tbe roster
it gives the objects of the G. A R., the names
of tho charter members of the post and tbe
officers up to the present year, the delegates,
the committees, death roll, etc.
Recxntxt the hall of Encampment No, 1.
Union Veteran Legion, has been greatly Im
proved In appearance by new papering and
paint And during the past week over 50 vol
umes of interesting books have been added to
tbe library. Four veterans were mustered last
Monday evening.
Post 8 will present tho "Drummer Boy of
Shiloh" at the Bijou Theater the last week In
March. Arrangements are well under way,
the necessary committees have been appointed,
and the rehearsals will commence shortly. The
niece will be nut on in a finer manner than It
ever was before.
Post 103, Butler, had its first open installa
tion on Friday evening, January 10. After tbe
installation a camp fire was lighted. Some
good addresses were made and some recita
tions were given. Tho comrades and their
friends, of wbom a large number were,present
were very much pleased over the affair.
The committee having in charge the fair of
Post 41, at Fair Hall, is doing its utmost to
make the fair a success, and the gentlemen are
succeeding admirably. The attendance is
large and tbe crowds happy ones. Post 645, of
Etna, paid a visit to the fair recently, and last
Tuesday evening Post 161 went out and the
veterans had a good time.
Past Fibst ot volume 27, Rebellion Records,
just issued, is the most interesting of the series
yet published, in that it gives all the reports
and correspondence of the Union side of the
campaign ot 1863, beginning June 3 and ending
August which includes the battle of Gettys
burg. It is expected the next volume will give
the Confederate reports and correspondence.
Captain Charles R. Bebrt, aa Hiiuols
soldier now living at Red CllH, CoL, recently
BUlUlOiUUT, 1JVMJK V JMTU (,UA, VUl 1SWB hi J
ursMBtMltsthaSutswlaalHoAlatvaftliaHtata
oiBtaekwWswwawWehwMs)tw4 fcy J
him in one ofthe last engagements of the war
Fort Blakely, Ala. The sword was taken from
Captain A Anderson, a member of Company
B, Thirty-sixth Mississippi, and is considered
quite a valuable acquisition to the war collec
tion ot the State Historical Society.
Post117's officers were Installed last Tues
day evening by Comrade W. J. Patterson at
Armory Hall, Frankstown avenue. After the
ceremonies the large audience was entertained
by Colonel John Danks with his description of
"Historic Gettysburg." A drill by 18 young
ladies under the command of Captain Irwin
was very pretty. There was some instrumental
music, and Colonel Danks sang a couple of
songs In his good style The relief fund of
Post 117 was increased very satisfactorily by
this affair.
Majob E. A Falen, Second Massachusetts,
had an interesting item, in his diary for 1863, in
which be recounts that in January of that year,
while out trying to cut off Hood's retreat after
his terrible defeat at Nashville, he slept with
Colonel Harrison, trie present President of the
United States. General Harrison was com
manding a brigade at the time, and Major
Fhalen, having been on a scout, returned to the
command sick and weary. He was invited by
Colonel Harrison to share his headquarters,
which he did. and he now enjoys the distinction
of having been a guest of the President
UNION YfcTEKAN LEGION.
Information lor Those Who Propose Attend
Ins Ibe Annual Encampmrnt.
The following circulars will be read with in
terest by all members of the U. V, L.:
He adquabtees Utiot Veteban Legion, )
138 Fifth: jlvexitsl V
PmsBUBa, i'A., J an nary 17, 1890. J
Circular So. 3.
I. To those attending the fourth annual En
campment ofthe Union Veteran Legion, at New
ark, 0 February 20, 1890, the following Informa
tion is Riven:
II. The N ailonal Encampment will be composed
of the National Commander, Senior and Junior
Vice National Commanders, Past National Com
manders, Adjutant General, Quartermaster Gen
eral, Inspector General, Judge Advocate General,
Surgeon General. Chaplain lu Chief, Chief Muster
ing Officer, the Advisory Committee on the State
ofthe Lexlon, Colonel Commanders of Encamp
ments, and one representative from each encamp
ment for each 50 members In good standing, and
one additional representative for a final fraction
of more than one-half of that nnmber. Bat each
encampment whatever its numbers, shall be en
titled to choose at least one member.
HI. As the blanks Issued for transportation re
quire flllinir np and signing, comrades shonld
procure their tickets at least SO minutes before
the starting of trains.
IV. The Committee of Arrangements appointed
by Encampment No. 31, report the following
rates of the several hotels: warder, tZ: Knlton,
It SO; Yearley. I SO: Central, Jl: Commercial, si;
St. Charles, II: Farmers, ft: Transit, fl: Travel
ers. II. In addition to the above there are 25 first
class restaurants, where meals and lodgings can
be secured. By order of
A. L. PlARSOX,
John H. Bbobt, National Commander.
Adjutant General.
Headquarters TJniohVetzkau' legion, )
Ida jiirxa AVfiitx,
Pittsbubo, PA.. January 17. 1890. )
General Orders No. 13.
L As heretofore announced, the fourth annual
Encampment Union Veteran Legion, will be held
at Newark, O., commencing February SO, 1899.
The business sessalon or the Encampment will
convene in Mnsle Hall, on Tharsday morning at
10 o'clock.
II. National headquarters will be established at
the Hotel Tubbs, on the evening of February 18,
and in order that the roll may be properly pre
pared, delegates will, upon their arrival, report
to the Adjutant General.
The Advisory Committee on the 8tate of the
Legion win meet at the Hotel Fulton at 9 o'clock
F. M., February 19.
III. Arrangements have been made through
the trnnk line of New York and Central Trafflo As
sociation or Chicago for reduced fares over all
roads under their control: being full fare going
and one-third for returning. The rates and man
ner of procuring reduction being fully explained
In circulars from Quartermaster General, who
will also forward the necessary transportation
blanks to comrades who will be in attendance.
IV. The following new encampments have been
mustered since last general order:
No. W, atPhcBnlxvlllt, Pa.. I ecember2LlS.9,by
Colonel Wm. 31. illntzer, ot Encampment No. 22.
J. T. McCobd, Colonel Commander.
V. W. BBOWER, Adjutant
No. il, at Fort Wayne, Ind , December 20. 18S9,
by Colonel M. M. Murphr of Encampment No. 85.
JAB. E. Graham, Colonel Commander.
MILTON 11. THOMPSON. Adjutant.
No. 52, at Edwardsvllle. 111.. December 28, 1839,
by Burgeon General J. S. Head, M. II.
Joiinamfchlee. Colonel Commander.
W. G. Bates, Adjutant.
V. The following comrades have been added to
the Advisory Committee on the State of the Le
gion: No. 60, W". A. Ganster, Phcenixvllle, Pa.
No. 61. Oscar N. Darrough. Fort Wayne, Ind.
No. Jfc, John Jones, Edwardsvllle, 111.
VI. Comrade K. 1). Barker, of Encampment No.
6, is hereby appointed Assistant Adjutant Gen
eral, and will report for duty to the Adjutant
General on bis arrival at Newark. O. He will b
oDeyeu nnu respectea accoraingiy.
vii. jue jouowing persons nave oeenreiectea:
Br Encampment No. 4L Elvria. O.
George A. Sharp, private. Company B.
One
Hundred and Twentr-eiihth ublo Volnntei-ra.
voi
uy encampment No. 47, Wllllamsport Pa.
Samuel B. Kevenaueh, private. Company L
Fifteenth Michigan Volunteers.
Gottlieb Hoff. private. Company 1, Fifty-sixth
Pennsylvania Volunteers.
By order of A. L. Peabsox,
National Commander.
John H. BnoitT, Adjutant General.
THE B0IS IN BLUE.
The entire staff of the Twelfth Regiment
has been reappointed.
Lieutenant Colonel James Btbeetzb,
of the Tenth Regiment spent a few days in the
city last week.
Lieutenant William Doak, of Company
G, Eighteentb Regiment has been elected sec
retary of the Board of Control of tbe regiment
Nineteen commissions were Issued through
out tbe State in the month of December. Tbey
were all confined to the First and Third
Brigades.
The commissions of. Captain Taylor and
Lieutenants Over and Cunningham, of Com
pany B, Fourteenth Regiment expire on the
29th of this month.
Governor Beaver has named the follow
ing officers to represent the State at tbe Na
tional Guard Convention in Washington, Feb
ruary 6: Generals Hastings, Wiley, Snowden,
Gobin and Colonel Robert Deckert.
Captain Thompson, of Company L Four
teenth Regiment is making things lively in
McKeesport as a candidate for the appointment
of postmaster of that town. If the Captain
succeeds as well with Uncle Sam as he does at
rifle practice, there will certainly bo no room
for complaint
Compant 33, Fourteenth Regiment received
a scorching last Thursday night in the Darning
ot tbe Boyle building, on Federal street, Alle
gheny. The principal damage done to the State
property was by water, and It is thought a
quantity of material is injured so much that it
win do condemned ana new property issued,
The companies of the Eighteenth Regiment
are preparing for the annual spring inspection.
A number of inspections by the company com
manders have lately been held, Company E
being In line last Tuesday night The strength
and good showing made at these preliminary
turnouts have been very good as a rule, and the
prospects aro brilliant for a fine showing before
the Brigade Inspector in the spring.
A number of the old members of the Eigh
teenth Regiment who wore the grey uniform
are making arrangements for a bean bake.
General P. N. Guthrie is at the head ot the
movement and an effort will be made to form
a permanent organization. None of the gen
tlemen interested are at present connected with
tbe regiment, and it is not the Regimental Vet
eran Corps, as has been stated several times.
Tbe bean bake will take place Saturday even
ing, February 22.
Peodablt the gaudiest looking military
organisation in this country Is the Columbus
Hussars, of Columbus, O. The uniform con
sists of close fitting white pants and jacket
with a crimson colored false jacket such as Is
frequently seen In some of tbe European organ
izations, thrown over the left shoulder. Small
patent leather boots and a high white cap com
plete the outfit The members are all good
riders, and are making an effort to have tbe
organization admitted into the National Guard.
OwiNO to some neglect in issuing orders, the
election for Colonel, which was to have
taken place in the Third Regiment
last Tuesday was postponed indefinitely.
As the opposition to Colonel Bonaffon is
abont strong enough to defeat bim, it is
thought General Snowden will bold back the
election order until some settlement In Bonaf
f on's favor can be arranged. Three line officers
of tbe Third are now under arrest for falsify,
ing company returns, and a thorough investiga
tion will shortly be held In the res&nent
The Secretary of War has lssned an order
relative to tbe appointment of civilians to com
missions in tbe regular service. The large
number of applicants with strong political
backing has necessitated this move, and now
competitive examinations, both mentally and
physically, will determine the matter. The
subjects in the mental examination are about
those acquired at our. local High School, but
members of the National Guard must also
bring strong recommendations from tbelrsupe
rior officers. According to a well-known au
thority It is understood that the committee will
favor National Guardsmen, and'tbat tbe order
was gotten out for the purpose of aiding them,
rather than citllians without any previous mill,
tary knowledge.
A number of lcal officers went to Colum
bus, O., last Monday for the purpose of taking
in the inauguration: of Governor Campbell.
While there they haa air excellent opportunity
of comparing the National Guard of that State
with the PMBsylvaaU Iwdy, and the naaatmow
oftatoBieeM to k that with the efeaot
the better clothing wom by the Ohio boys, they
cannotcompare in a military sense with the
home talent The companies were all small,
the average turnout being about 20 pieces,
while the marching and carnage of the officers
and men were in every instance inferior to the
average Keystone regiment The officers es
pecially were woefully deficient in many of tho
little points that tend to makeaperfe ctsoldler.
The entire guard has lately been equipped with
now overcoats, but the muskets, waist belts
and cartridge boxes are of an older pattern
than those in use in Pennsylvania. No regular
system of rifle practice has yet been started id
the Ohio Guard.
At the election in Company G, Fourteenth
Regiment January U, the 21 members of the
company present unanimously voted In favor
of Lieutenant Joseph Jackson for Captain.
This apparently settled the long-drawn-out con
test that has been hanging fire for several
months in this company, and Captain Hurdoce,
the election officer, swore in Mr. Jackson as
Captain of the company. As the State code
does not reorganize a company with less than
SO members on its rolls, and as it also calls for
a majority the members' votes in order to elect
the vacancy in Company G still exists. Captain
Murdock's ruling to the contrary, notnitbstan cl
ing, as but 21 members were present llr.
Jackson, who feels vindicated in the eyes ot bis
company about the Johnstown affair by their
vote last Saturday night has made arrange
ments with a local lawyer during th3 past week
to entersult against several of his alleged slan
derers in this city.
PICTDKES AND PA1NTEES.
The death of the well-known artist Joseph
Coomans, is reported by cable.
The collection of fine art works at present
on exhibition at the Gillespie gallery is of such
exceptional merit at least in regard to many
of the pictures shown, that no one who is in
terested in art ana matters pertaining thereto
can well afford to miss seeing it. Among the
exhibitors are Geo.ge Iunesa, H. Bolton Jones,
ana J. G. Brown in the United States, and
Schreyer, Cassanova andLerolle on the other
side.
A pan of apples could scarcely be painted
better than those represented in the picture
which Mr. A. F. King shows this week at the
Gillespie gallery; at least this is true so far as
tbe fruit is concerned, tbe pure metallic qual
ity of the bright tin seeming to baffle tbe artist
and set at defiance his best efforts to render
truthfully tbe effect of its glistening surface.
The work has evidently been executed carefully
and conscientiously, and in the coloring and
modeling of the; apples it is very strong indeed.
"The Old Story" has been treated in about
every possible way by both authors and paint
ers, until it seems to be as old in regard to its
being a subject fur art and literature as It is In
fact In the etching by GPoynot after the
painting by Debat Ponson, in which this
same old subject is presented, there appears
little that is new in the' manner ot treatment;
but so far as execution is concerned, it is one
of tbe strongest works that has been shown for
sometime. An excellent copy of this etching
may be seen at Gillespie's.
Mb. George Hetzel shows a large land
scape at Boyd's. The scene is one in the early
fall and tbe picture is very bright and rich in
color. The landscape is glowing with the splen
did colors of tbe first few days of autumn and
it has been painted with the effect seen under
a sky serenely blue and perfectly cloudless,
save for the presence of a few faint streaks of
feathery mist that appear near the horizon.
The high tone of color in which this picture is
keyed is quite a departure from Mr. Hetzel's
usual style.
This seems to be an age of high-priced paint
ings, and it appears also that a goodly number
of them are gravitating to the United States.
The last expensive work to become the prop
erty of an American, is one of Turner's master
pieces, for which Mr. Cornelius Vandorbilt has
recently paid 20,000, or within a small fraction
of $100,000. Scenes in and about Venice were
favorite subjects with Turner, and the Grand
canal is one that be painted several times. As
this is tbe subject of the work in question,
there is room for speculation as to which ot
tbe several pictures it is, the only clew to its
identity being that it was the property of the
Earl of Dudley.
It is particularly true of Pittsburg artists
that they seldom see any beauty in the scenes
near home, and at tbe same time it is indis
putably true that a man with a quick eye for
the novel and picturesque will find in this city
and Its suburbs enough material to keep him
busy for a lifetime, and then he would have
done no more than indicated the direction in
which a hundred others might find a field of
labor. In tbe various manufacturing indus
tries of this city are to be found ever recurring
scenes of peculiar interest and such as are
well adapted for portrayal upon canvass, while
everywhere upon tbe outskirts of tbe town,
where tbe life of tbe city merges into that of
the country, are to be found quaint and pictur
esque nooks such as artists generally delight
to paint Along tbe many roads which wind
to the tops of the great hills hereabouts, may
be found innumerable subjects for pictures,
and tbe views that are to be had from the sum
mits of the hills shonld certainly appeal to those
more inclined to favor the grand and magnifi
cent Among the homes of tbe poorer people
clustered along the river banks, an artist might
paint for years without repeating himself In
the character and spirit of his work. Tbe
grand effects of sunrise and sunset to be seen
along the three rivers are worthy subjects for
the skill of a Turner, but such effects are per
mitted to, reproduce themselves day after day
without our being any the wiser for what the
artists tell us about them.
Totxe dn Nord ginghams, 12Jc a yd.; 00
new styles and colorings.
TT3SU HTJGTJS & HaCKE.
The finest beverages are Z. Wainwrigbt
& Co.'s ale and porter. Kept by all
dealers. -wttsu
Good muslin at 5c a yard.
Fleishman & Co., Pittsburg, Pa.
Hatjgh & Keenaj clean and relay
carpets. 33 and 34 Water street
AT LATHEE'S'
HALF PRICE
Is the word for all Cloaks and 'Wraps, also
Jackets and
NEWMARKETS.
This is certainly your opportunity to
get a Coat for next season and have
four or five months' wear out of it, and
still have it fresh and nice to open out
next year half price.
Remnant.'. Day,
Ten thousand remnants must be sold,
and prices will certainly do it. OddJ
"Wool Shirts and Drawers go in this lot.
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T, M, LATIMER,
138 Federal and 46 South Diamond
Streets, Allegheny, Pa,
il9-)nwaa
NOW IS TIME TO
LEARN
NEWTON'S
FBENCH and TAtTjOB
SYSTEM
CDTTINO.
Br nsrae this system
aperlect fit can always
"". do maner now
irregular the form. Per-
eci nning Patterns
ut to order.
NEWTON'S
DRESS GOTTING
SCHOOL,
Virl
KWliP
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HEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
B.&B.
60 that axe to bo sold before
stock taking
TO-MORROW MORNING.
60 tickets on 60 Seal Garments
havesuoh. prices in plain figures
marked thereon as will be final and
effectual. When we make up our
minds to clear out a stock, we are
not afraid to make such a loss as
will accomplish the purpose, and
do it speedily.
When we advertise anything at
a price, it is "baoked up with tha
evidence."
If we told you that our Seal Gar
ments were the only good ones,
and every other store sold a second
quality, you would not believe It,
nor should you.
Further, it would cost no more
for the "printer's ink" (did we not
value our word; to tell you here
that we would sell
SEALS
To-morrow worth
$275 at 8150,
8225 at 8125,
. 8200 at 8100,
And they would be just as good as
new after five or ten years' wear,
and all that kind of "bosh," but we
are not selling Seals on that kind
of statements.
But we axe going to sell this
week
SEALSKINS,
Genuine Alaska and London dyed,
at such prices as you can save
from 825 to 850 on a garment.
Jackets, 885.
Jackets, 8100.
Jackets, 8125.
SACQUES AND COATS,
With High and Plain Bound
Shoulders, 8100, 8125, 8150, 8175,
8200.
SEAL WRAPS
At 875 down from 8100 and 815.0
These Seal Garments are from
two of the best manufacturers in
America.
Plain Figures
and Prices
That will move the
60 SEALS,
We think, or most of them, before
next Saturday night.
Boggs&Biihl,
115, 117, 119, 121
Federal Street, Allegheny
al9-91
UPERFLUOUS HI
ON THE FEMALE FACE.
On tbe upper Ud, chin,
cheoks, throat, nose,
ears, bands, arms and
breast, hair betweenV
the eyebrows,on men's
cheeks above the beard
line, also hair growing
in tuits irom scars, '
moles aud birth
marks, destroyed for
ever without pain,
shock, scar or injury
dv toe Electric n eeuie
Operation by Dr. J.
Van Djck. Electro
SurgeoD, Philadel
phia, and 602 Penn
avenue, Plttsbnrc
This suoerfluous
crowth of facial hair
is sumrislnerlv Drevalenr.
We see It in the
drawing loom, street and wherever ladle con
gregate. Every lady with hair on her face
knows that tbe use of depilatories, the
tweezers, scissors and razor all make these
hairs grow coarser, stlffer, darker and mora
numerous. There Is only one method In tha
world by which tbla obnoxious growth ot "'t
can be destroyed forever and that Is by the
Electric Needle Operation.
i
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This Is a purely scientific operation, and (stb
Indorsed by all physicians and surgeonttoex,.
eminence. Dr. Van Dyclr. devotes several
hours daily to tbe permanent removal of balrx?
by this operation. He has operated for-JS
years, has treated hundreds of cases, and haa a4i
national reputation as aa expert in Electro
Ladies, If nature has unkindly providedyoa
-with this obnoxious growth of facial hair, don'
neglect vonr case another day, but stop the
use of depilatories, scissors, tweezers orraxors,
and consult Dr. Van Dyck at once and be for.
ever freed from this lifetime blemish.
Moles, birthmarks, warty excrescences on tbe
eyelids, neck and hands, red nose, enlarged,
veins of cheeks and noe. elevated and dlscoW
ored scars, keloid growths, enlarged glands,
cancan and tnmors destroyed by Electro Bar-
fery by Dr. Van Dyck. Book free. Office
ours 9 to & Sundays, 10 to 5. Engajctmsata
jalMI- CTPeaavePimbaqJii
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