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THE HTTSBUKG- DISPATCH, SUNDAY, ITEBRCTABY 23, 18901
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MGHTTHOUSANDMEN
Turn Out "With Music and Banners
v in COaor of the Memory of
'THE FATHER OF BIS COUXTRT.
- Thousands of Othor Patriotic Americans
Witness the Parade.
TEE MECHANICS DO THESISELYEB PKOUD
The spirit of "Washington still lives, and
like a magic spell acts on tbe heart of every
'true American; infuses it with warmth and
commendable patriotism, and brings out
thousands of America's brave sons to do
honor to the father of their country. Yes
terday's celebration was, indeed, worthy of
the memory of the man who made America
free, and lite grateful sons and daughters
the people of the two cities co-operated to
gracefully commemorate his good works.
An ideal day in every sense of the word; the
sun shone high and strong, and a cool, gen
tle breeze stirred a sea of flags and bunting,
and wafted sweet, inspiring strains from
hundreds of great brass bands. The peo
ple rose early and were soon upon the
street, lining every curb and corner with
their presence.
The different sections and divisions
marched up and down the thoroughfares
followed by admiring throngs, and the
giand Order of United American Mechanics
was out in full force, determined and pre
pared to fittingly do honor to the day.
Their plumes of red, white and blue dotted
every point of view, and their silken
banners portrayed the benevolent features
of the great American hero.
ON THE If OETHSIDE.
The first feature of the day was nicely
observed in the park at Allegheny. At
about 10 A.M. thousands os people had as
sembled to witness the imposing ceremonies
attending the laying of the corner stone of
the monument. ,The delegation of the Alle
gheny Council, accompanied by the Monu
ment Committee, consisting ot about 30
men, formed in line at the City Hall, with
Mr. A. Smith as Chairman. The
Marshal gave the order to march,
the G. A. B. Band struck
up a stirring strain, the column moved up
toward the spot where the statue of Wash
ington will yet stand, and the ceremonies of
the day had commenced. Thousands of
people had already gathered at the spot in
anticipation of the coming event. There
was present also a delegation of the Jr. O.
TJ. A- M. irorn Germantown prepared to
greet the approaching column. On nearing
the stand the band struck up an inspiring
march, and a circle was formed around the
speakers' platform amid admiring cheers.
Mr. Smith, who acted as Chairman, an
nounced that the band would play the
grand old hymn "America," and everybody
was invited to join in singing. This was
done with vigor, as n multitude of voices
swelled with reverence and pride.
A TBIBUTE TO 'WASHIKGTON.
At the conclusion of this pleasing feature.
Rev. Mr. Smith, of McKeesport, opened
with prayer and made a short speech. His
talk consisted of a glowing tribute to Wash
ington. He dwelled upon tbe many good
traits; and noble deeds and qualities of
George Washington, and prayed that tbe
children of America would not forget tbe
man in whose sacred memory the monument
was to be ereoted. With deep respect and
evident appreciation the people lis
tened, drinking in every word ot
honor spoken in the great man's
name. His words found a ready resting
place in every heart which swelled with
pardonable pride at the recounting of
Washington's many noble works.
Following him came Hon. J. F. Cox with
a splendid oration. Every point of interest
in Washington's life was covered by the
gentleman. He spoke of tbe patriotism and
courage of the people, and complimented
highly the work of the different councils of
the Jr. O. TJ. A. M., and said that the
example they had set to the country at
large should be emulated everywhere. His
address was well received and brought out
deserving applause and cheers.
When the speaker had concluded the
people once more joined in singing "Hail
Columbia," and Mr. W. B. Stroh, Xational
Council, then laid the corner-stone with ap
propriate ceremonies.
During the interval between the laying of
the corner stone and the parade the mem
bers of some of tbe different companies
busied themselves visiting points of inter
est, while others paraded the streets to the
tunes of martial music
THE BIO PAEADE.
The principal event of the day, and the
one which was very pleasing to the people,
was the parade. Never before did such a
fine body of men in graceful march turn
out in homage to the great chief, and in
honor of American institutions and freedom.'
The streets grew black with people; every
alley and sidewalk was crowded to ex
tremes. Windows and housetops afforded
magnificent chance to view the passing
show.
Sweethearts gathered here and there to
watch with joyful eye eacb patriotic beau as
he passed by in bright array. Wives and
children were also ont in lorce to catch a
glimpse of the grand parade. At about 2:15
p. M. the first division moved along. Bands
played, flaes, streamers and bunting waved,
cheers vibrated through the air. and every
one grew warm and happy. The sun's rays
were reflected from the silken stars and
stripes and velvet banners presented a scene
dazzling in its splendor. The sweet strains
of national music touched a responsive
chord in every breast, and all felt happy as
citizens of the grandest Bepublic in the
world.
, EIGHT THOUSAND IS UX
The procession occupied about one hour
and ten minntes in passing, and there were
about 8,000 men in line. The line of march
was as follows: Smithfield street, across the
bridge to East Carson street, along East Car
son to Sonth Tenth street, alone South Tenth
to Sarah street, along Sarah street to South
Twentyighth street, along Twenty-eighth
street to East Carson street, along East Car
son street to South Eleventh street, along
8outh Eleventh street to Bingham street,
along Bingham street to South Tenth street,
to the bridge, and was there dismissed.
Many of the councils wore pretty uniforms
and carried handsome banners. The first
regiment looked very pretty in a
cocked hat and red, white and blue
plumes. The Lincoln, Valley Forge and
a number of other councils had handsome
banners. The Washington Infantry with
their high fur pioneer hats, drew forth
many complimentary remarks, and the
whole body carried themselves in a higbly
creditable manner. Plymouth Council
composed of about 75 men, marched eight
almwst with raised umbrellas of red, whits
and blue.
SOUS OX THE BAUDS.
Among the bands that called forth the
praise of the onlooker, was the famous Can
ton band, of Canton, Ohio, the Altoona
band, tbe Electric band, of McKeesport.
our own Great Western, Cathedral and
Grand Army bands. The drum corps, too,
played with unwonted vim, and one com
posed of small boys about 12 years of age,
made as much noise as any of them. There
were 36 carriages, also, that brought up the
rear, and really made a parade in them
selves. The divisions .marched in the following
order, led by an escort of 24 police, under
command of CaptainWilliam Stewart:
i Urand Army nana, uanton, u.
Vesuvius Council 118, Sbarpsburg, 100 meaf
Captain a. J. uoutneti.
Chief Marshal W.J. Fix, Adjutant General!
L. Dans. Chief ot Staff Heber McDow
ell and 80 Mounted Aids.
JTBST DlVISIOjr. PITTSBUSO.
Friendship Council 210, Washington.
Washington Cornet Band.
Marshal Ezekiel Gordon, Jr.
Adjutant W. T. Kerr.
Chief of Staff Joseph E. Morrison and ISO
Monn ted Aids.
Midget Drum Corps.
Greenneld Council 20S.
Commander Captain Johns and GO men.
United American Mechanic Band.
O. W. Howei' Council 10.
Commander Captain Johnson and 60 men.
. Eighteenth Regiment Drum Corps.
Ripreintatlves of various Tisiting councils.
First Kegiment O. A. M, Commander Captain
William F. Awl, 75 men.
Pittsburg Council S25, Commander Captain
Kline, 100 men.
.Lincoln Council No. 4, Commander Captain
Davis, 60 men.
Twelfth Ward Drum Corps.
Jefferson Council No. 5, Commander A D.
Reese, 50 men.
Garfield Council No. 60, Commander Captain
William McCormack. 50 men.
Allegheny Conncil No. 7. Commander J. L.
Bell, 33 men.
Grand Army Band of Allegheny. -Philadelphia
Delegation, consisting of Wash
ington Conncil No. 1 and other various
Eastern councils. Commander
E. Baager, 200 men.
Excelsior Cornet Band.
Turtle Creek Council No. 28. Commander J. P.
Hollinger. 160 men.
Junior American Band.
Americas Council No. 218. Commander Frank
Jnne&7o men.
East End Drum Corps
Eureka Council No. 33, Commander Captain A.
G. Tnnm, 200 men.
South Fort Band.
South Fork Council No. 74, Commander John
Zollinger, 130 men.
Wilkinsburg Brass Band.
WUklnsbun: Council No. 02. Commander J. H.
Zollinger, 100 men.
Drum Corps.
Saratoga Council No. 232, Commander Captain
L. W. Bros n, 200 men.
Colonel Samuel Black Council No. 279, Com
mander Captain Smith, 100 men.
Verona Band.
General McClellan Council No. 150, Commander
John Blcbardson.
Lincoln Council No. 175. Commander Captain
Nichols, 75 men.
Braddock Drum Corps.
Braddock Council No. 299, Commander Captain
Greatorex, 50 men.
City Cornet Band.
Sherwood Council No. 160. Commander H. R.
Mentzer, 50 men.
McKeesport Drum Corps.
McKeesport Council No. 109, Commander J. L.
Kincaid, 250 men.
Dnqnesne Grav Drum Corps.
Duquesne Council No. lIO,Coinmander Captain
Hendricks, 100 men.
Drum Corps.
Parnassus Council 232, Commander J. B. Mc
Cain, 50 men.
Drum Corns.
Valley Forge Council No. 361, Commander W.
J. Paine. 65 men.
Cathedral Band.
Pittsburg Council No. 117, Commander John
Gripp, 200 men.
Drum Corps.
General Putnam Council 125,Commander Frank
McHenrr, 120 men.
Clifford Drum Corps.
Laurel Council No. 128, Commander J. E
Smith. 50 men.
Drum Corps.
Nathan Hale Council No. 245, Commander
George Lewis, 50 men.
Drum Corps.
Balnbridge Council No. 128, Commander C F.
McCoy, 100 men.
Star ot the Valley Drum Corps.
Star of the Valley Council No. 156, Commander
Frank Gibson. 75 men.
Manorville Council No. 151. Commander Will
lam Scbafer, 20 men.
Post 48 Band.
Fulton Conncil No. 147, Commander J. W.
Bakehouse, 47 men.
Triumph Council No. S02, Commander G. D,
Hill. 70 men.
Drum Corps.
John Gray Council No, 249, Commander George
Wagner, 100 men.
Drum Corps.
J. C Chaplin Council No. 365, Commander R.
Beecher, 67 men.
Braddock Fife Corps.
Monongahela Council No. 122, Commander W.
H. Sliarrab, 50 men.
Greenoueh Band.
Boston Conncil No. 247, Commander John
Oliver, 25 men.
Yough'ogheny Band.
Toughlogbeny Council No. 255, Commander J.
H. Eastou. 20 men.
Fennsville Council No. 315, Commander John
Sberick, IS men
Westmoreland Comet Band.
Security Council No. 163, Commander Captain
Smithson, 50 men.
A D. S wilier Cornet Band.
A. D. Switzer Council No. 294 Commander
James Henderson, 50 men.
Major E. A. Montooth Band.
Vine Cliff Conncil No. 107, Commander Cap
tain Ewalt, 160 men.
SECOND DIVISION.
Great Western Band.
Washington Infantry, Captain A. P. Shannon,
32 Men.
Pride of tbe West Council 157, Commander
Geonre Canning. 350 Men.
Marshal R. C. Carmine, Aujntant TJ. H. Stauf-
far. Chief of Staff E. W. White and
150 Mounted Aids.
Manchester Council No. lot. Commander 0. W,
Montgomery, 50 Men.
Fort Pitt Band.
Fort Pitt Council No. 220, Commander S. M.
Tillbrook.S9Men.
Drum Corps.
Standard Council No. 62, Commander E. V.
Givens, 100 Men.
Superior Band.
Invincible Council No. 33, Commander Bamuel
Beam, 150 Men.
S. S. D. Thompson Band.
Colonel J. B. Clark Council 186, Commander
Charles Richards, 90 men.
Sellable Council No. 90, Commander Jacob
Eisner. 115 men,
Washington, Pa., Band.
Pleasant Valley Council 330, Commander Wm.
Moffat, 125 men.
Wm. Thaw Drum Corps.
Wm. Thaw Council No. 395, Commander H. J.
Caddis, 150 men.
TJrena Drum Corps.
Urena Conncil No. 73. Commander F. O'Brien,
5 men.
Drum Corps.
O. H. Perry Council No. 230. Commander Sam
uel Olderfel. ISO men.
HiUdale Council No. 235. Commander John
McGaw. 150 men.
Allegheny Drum Corps.
Plymouth Council No. 238. Commander J. A
Miller, 100 men.
Grand Army Baud, of Pittsburg.
Twin City Council No. 121, Commander F. H!
Gross. 200 men.
Hone Drum Corps.
Hope Council No. 118. Commander Daniel
Lovett, 150 men.
East Park Cornet Band.
East Park Council 321, Commander Captain
Baker. 150 men.
W. R. Ford Band.
Boss Council No. 207, Commander Jas. Werder,
100 men.
Diamond Conncil No. 248. Commander Wm.
McClelland. 30 men.
Drnm Corps.
Farragut Conncil 146. Commander Wm. John-
son, 75 men.
Iron City Band.
Washington Conncil No. 12, Commander John
Evans, 120 men.
Cornet Band.
General Stark Council No. 25, Commander E.
P. McDonald, 50 men.
SewicMey Drum Corps.
General Hays Council No. 275, Commander E.
R. Trench. 160 men.
Drum Corps.
Tarentum Council No. 91, Commander Bam-
uel Weaver. 50 men.
Cornet Baud.
Natrona Council No. 244, Commander Edw.
Howell, 75 men.
East Palestine Band.
General Login Council No. 44, Commander
Samuel Earl v. 50 men.
Arsenal Band.
Hand in Hand Council Nn.ES, Commander
Thomas Boetmnn. 145 men.
Cornet Band.
Troy Hill Council No. 319. Commander James
Strcbecker, 100 men.
Crnlksbank Drnm Corps.
Northalde Conncil No. 118. Commander Will
lam Swart. 100 men.
Colonel Howell Council No. 50, Commander
James Hanll, 89 men.
Emsworth Band.
West Bellvue Conncil No. 240, Commander J,
C. McDowell, 200 men.
Allegheny Council No. 112. Commander Will
iam Elcheulaub, 230 men.
THIRD DIVISION.
Pittsburg City Band.
Three Hundred Mounted men as Escort.
Marshal P. K. Soffel, Adjntant L. L. Davis,
Chief ot Staff Heber McDowell and 150
Mounted Aids.
Americas Band.
Iron City Council No. 171, Commander Charles
Smith, 200 men.
Independent Drum Corps.
Hill Top Council No. S3, Commander W. W.
Tyhurst, 125 men.
Homestead Union Cornet Band.
True American Council No. .196, Commander
Wm. Scbultz, 100 men.
.. ,. Cornet Band.
Sontcside Conned No. 133, Commander B. 8.
Charles, 200 men.
Citizens' Drum Corps.
Radiant Star Council No. 303, Commander John
Porter, 150 men.
,, . Cornet Band,
AUIquippa Council No. 67, Commander O, R.
Small, 60 men.
Select Knlf.hr HikiI
Smoky City Council No. 119. Commander W.
.. xurrey, sou men.
Coraopolts Band.
Coraopolls Council No. 164. Commander F.
Dietrich, 150 men.
Imperial Hand.
Imperial Conned No, 193. Commander 8. E.MC-
Cann. 20 men.
- . Drum Corps.
Welcome Council No, 134. Commander Henry
Baukcrt, 200 men.
Mt Washington Band,
Wm. Perm Council No. 64, Commander Wm.
Foley, 160 men.
Drnm Corps. .
Grand View Council No. 259, Commander
Henrv Eraser, 50 men.
Drum Corps.
Dravosbnrg Council No, 141. Commander John
Anderson, 60 men.
. West Liberty Drnm Corps.
Castle Shannon Council No. 297, Commander
F. E. Young, 100 men.
, Drum Corps.
Coal Valley Council No. fa. Commander H.
Williams, 60 men.
Shouetown Band.
Cicero Council No. 183. Commander J. G. Con
way, 50 men.
Altoona Band. ,
Acme CouncilNo. 219. Commander John Rossi
ter, 135 men.
youRTn division.
(Compnslne Councils in O. U. A M.)
Marshal W. T. Powell and 200 Aids.
Pennsylvania Cornet Band.
Monongahela Valley Conncil 379, Captain James
Gibson, 50 men.
Martial Band.
Birmingham Council 260. Captain Thomas Bhea,
154 men.
Capitol Cornet Band.
Capitol Council 364, Captain E. A Leydar, 125
men.
Dnqnesne Ban!.
Duquesne Council S94. Captain John Kirkwood,
75 men.
Drnm Corn.
General Custer Council 238, Captain Frank
Brown, 75 men.
Lexington Band.
Lexington Conncil 377, Captain J. O. Hender
son, 100 men. .
Star of the Vallev Council 340, Captain Wm.
McKean, GOtnen.
Martial Band.
Mt Washington Council 405, Captain H. Love,
1C0 men.
Braddock Cornet Band.
Braddock Council 29S, Captain G. W. Taylor, 67
. men.
Drum Corps.
Colonel Black Council 3S4, Captain Sharwood,
100 men.
Woods Cornet Band.
McClelland Council 377, Captain Geo. Brown,
200 men.
McKeesport Cornet Band.
McKeesport Council 556. Captain William Bon
beiser, 48 men.
McGunnegle Band.
Pittsburg Conncil 263. Captain Elliott, 100 Men.
Lorena Band.
Lorena Council 73, Captain Samuel Black, 35
men.
Thirty-six carriages containing members or
the various councils, some of them ac
companied Dy women ana cnuareu.
WABMLY EEOEIVED.
The reception given the visitors on the
Southside was very warm, the Allegheny
Councils in particular being applauded. It
was thought that the organizations from the
Northside would not muster in great
strength, and when the full ranks showed
this to be a mistake the Southslders were
highly pleased. The route was very long,
and it was 6 o'clock when the last of the
Councils marched down Fifth avenue,
homeward bound.
The Washington Council No. 1, of Ger
mantown, Pa., the first council of the order
ever organized, carried the oldest flag
owned by the organization. This council
was given tbe right of way, and made a very
good impression.
Tbe Acme Council engaged the great Al
toona Band to lead them in tbe march.
They wore very becoming uniforms, 'and
their music was counted as some of the
finest ever heard in the city. On the occa
sion of tbe Armstrong monament unveiling
they made an excellent impression, which
was not lessened yesterday. They gave
such satisfaction that the Acme Council
immediately engaged them for next year's
parade. After the parade yesterday they
serenaded the Lotus ciud, ot the boutnsiae,
and were entertained for an hour in the
parlor of the club. On their way to tbe
train last night they appeared before The
Dispatch office, on Fifth avenue, and
played several selections.
a creditable showino.
The senior order of tbe organization made
a creditable showing. They turned out
about 1,500 strong. W. T. Powell, mar
shal, accompanied by a large body of
mounted aides, led the division. The aides
were as follows: John A. Campbell, of No.
263, Adjntant General; Bobert M. John
bton, of No. 260, Chief of Staff; Edward Pas
torius, of No. 49, Assistant Adjutant Gen
eral; J. Ed Grayborn, No. 405. Quartermas
ter General; L. S. Davis, of No. 384, Ser
geant General, and John McCIeary, of No.
260. Color, Bearer.
They wore dark Prince Albert coats, dark
Grant hat, with gold cord, buff gauntlet
gloves, dark belt, and red, white and blue
rosette four inches In diameter.
EDUCATIONAL MATTER.
Pbof. Cameron, of the Liberty School, has
been ill for the past week.
Prof. Loqan, of tbe Peebles School, will
spend several days of this week in Williams
port. Tbe Seventeenth ward School Board has
now two vacancies to fill the one existing for
tbe past month, as writing and drawing
teaoher, and the one created by the death of
Miss Stevens.
Fbiday afternoons at the St. Clair schools
are looked forward to with great expectancy
by the pupils. Prof. J. K. Bane has been for
some time giving a series of entertaining talks
about bis trip to Europe last summer.
Three members of tbe old Lincoln School
who stood by Miss Gardner in the famous con
test of last summer were re-elected last Tues
day, and one of the board, appointed by Judge
White to take the place of the old board.
Miss Nettie Baib, of the Bayard School,
Seventeenth ward, has been very ill with
typhoid fever for the past three weeks. Miss
Bailie Philpot, of the Fortieth street building.
Seventeenth ward, is also sick with typhoid
fever.
A committee from the W. C. T. TJ. is visit
ing the school principals at their schools. They
wish to have another physiology and hygienic
text book introduced, which treats more of the
effect of alcohol on the sj stem, and ask of tbe
principals any aid they can give to get it intro
duced. Tbe sneak thieves seem particularly in lovo
with the make and material of Prof. H. W.
Fisher's overcoats. Fbr the second time in a
little over a yearJie has been relieved of his
coat. The last one was stolen from the princi
pal office last week. He bears his affliction
with Christian fortitude.
The members ot the Teachers' Academy
were all at sea yesterday. They received
notices last Monday night that there would be
a meeting of this body yesterday. Then a
notice appeared insome of the papers that there
would be no meeting, it being a holiday. Quite
a number of members were at the TJ. V.Hall,
but the veterans were using their hall. Tbe
session of the academy has been postponed till
March 15.
So mant people were unable to gain admit
tance to the concert given at Turner Hall,
Allentown, on Friday night by the pupils of the
Allen school, that the entertainment will be re
peated next Tuesday evening. Pupils from
each of the different rooms took part in tho
proeramme. What amnsed the audience greatly
was the famous eong abont "MoQinty." While
a number of pupils were singing two boys went
through a pantomime performance of all Mo
Glnty's woes. The drum corps of the Allen
School won much praise.
Death has saddened the homes of three of
the teachers in the past few days. The mother
of Miss Winifred Miller, of the Allen School,
was burled yesterday. Miss Jennie Stevens, a
teacher of the Seventeenth ward schools, was
laid to rest on Friday. Tbe three schools of
this district were dismissed at 2 o'clock, and
Principal Fisher and the entire corps of teach
ers attended the funeral in a body. They also
sent a tribute of flowers. Miss if. A. Hunter,
principal of the BellDeld School, has the sym
pathy of her many friends in the loss of her
brother, who will be buried to-day from their
residence in Oakland.
The unrelenting warfare against the He
brew race in Russia, and the intermittent anti
Semitio crusades in Germany and other conn
tries, have led to proposals for a meeting of
prominent and representative European He
brews, to which, it is understood, a tew Ameri
cans of that race will also be invited, at Amster
dam or some other city in a small nationality
in the course ot the coming summer. The
principal measure to be discussed will un
doubtedly be the raising of a fund to be
devoted to tbe protertlon of their brethren
from the persecutions and invidious distinc
tions to which they are now subjected in the
majority at countries throughout the world.
When baby was sick, we gave her Castorta,
When she was a Child, shectiedforCastoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castorta,
When she had Childrenshe gave them Castorta
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EYERT DAY SCIENCE.
A Method of Embalming Free From
Objectionable Features.
PICTURES OF OIL WELL BOTTOMS.
Slate Eoofinj Being Condemned as the
Worst in Cases of Fire,
ELECTKIC BASEBALL AND CLOCKS
Headers of The Dispatch who desire
information on subjects relating to indus
trial development and progress in mechani
cal, civil and electrical engineering and the
sciences can have their queries answered
through this column.
By a uew invention some of tbe painful
features of the disposition of the dead,
in those cases where delay in burial
or cremation is necessary, is avoided,
and partial dissection is dispensed
with. This invention consists of a flexible
air-tight envelope to enclose tbe body which
is placed on a suitable truck for supporting
it. The sack, after the insertion of the re
mains, is made air tight by means of set
screws and clamps at one end, while at the
other is a nozzle connected with an air
pump. After the air has been partially ex
hausted, the nozzle is connected to a vessel
which contains compressed embalming
vapor. The sack is also provided with
hoops to keep it distended, and a face mask
for the protection of the features. Tbe gas
may be made commercially or manufactured
by the undertaker at his place of business,
and kept in a suitable gas holder on board
ship, or conveyed to the place where the
body is. The pressure of the gas causes it
to permeate through the tissues of the body,
and this process is much facilitated by the
previous exhaustion of the air. "When used
at sea the embalming sack serves as a casket
for containing the body until the ship ar
rives at port.
In England after a period of incubation
which has been spent in educating public
opinion in the matter of the hygienic in
iquity of the present system of interment,
the group of sanitary philanthropists, with
the Duke of Westminster at their head, who
havetaken up the ungrateful task ot bring
ing the necessary reforms to pass, have at
lase decided to seek the indorsement of their
contentions by the Legislature. The object
sought is, failing the effective embalming ot
the body, tbe prohibition of leaden and
other solidly constructed cof&ns,tbe effect of
which is to indefinitely retard complete de
composition, and so prolong the period dur
ing which the dead are not only aesthetically
objectionable,but are an indisputable source
of danger to the living, wioker-work or
papier mache receptacles alone being used.
This is merely a sanitary precaution of an ele
mentary kino; and whatever tbe immediate
fate of the movement may be.it must sooner
or later impose itself. The idea ot crema
tion is daily being received with more favor
in England, and the suggestion of Sir Spen
cer Wells that in future only properly cre
mated remains should be admitted to funeral
honors in Westminster Abbey and other
national mausoleums, has met with general
approbation.
Death In Fire.
A physician has just been writing on the
subject of death by fire, and he seeks to cor
rect certain common errors concerning it
Our estimate ot the intensitv of the pain in
volved in such a mode of death is very nat
ural; nothing more so. Knowing the in
tense pain that follows the burning of a
small part of the flesh, we naturally im
agine that when a person is wholly ex
posed to the flame that intense local pain is
multiplied in the exact proportion of the
surface exposed to the influence of the fire.
Happily, however, there are the very best
reasons for regarding all these distressing
impressions as erroneous. In nearly or
quite all forms of exposure, torture and
death, experience has proved that nature
kindly draws over the victim the sheltering
veil of oblivion. The drowning man floats
away in a peaceful dream of illusions. The
man who falls from a precipice is made in
sensible by the blow. The too frequent
victim of a railroad disaster is stupefied at
the first shock and knows nothing later.
The smoke and flames that are to destroy
lite bring their blessed anodyne, as the first
step in the sad proceeding. It is therefore
well to reconstruct the almost universal bnt
erroneous presumption that those who meet
death in a conflagration or many other
forms of violence or apparent suffering must
of necessity endure terrible pain. Dis
tressing as these modes of death may seem
it is both reasonable and eminently consol
atory to assure ourselves that after the very
first few moments the event is qnite pain
less. Torpedo Mnnenrers.
An interesting experiment in jumping a
torpedo over a boom has been carried out in
Porchester creek by the officers of the Ver
mont The boom, which was 20 feet in
length, differed from the usual spars which
are used for tbe defense of harbors against
torpedo attacks, in that it was six feet broad
and surmounted by a number of spikes,
which it was supposed would receive the
boat and hold it a prisoner. A first-class tor
pedo boat, which had been strengthened for
the purpose, was selected to attack the boom.
Having worked her engine np to full speed,
she made a dash at the boom at the rate of
about 20 knots. At this speed her stem was
lifted out of the water almost as .high as the
boom itself, which sunk on Impact, and be
fore it could rise to the surface the momen
tum of the craft had carried her over. It
was subsequently found that neither her cut
water nor propeller had suffered in the least,
nor had a single plate been bulged or start
ed. Tbe result of the experiment points to
the fact that either the booms must be dupli
cated or that they must be supplemented
with nets, with the object of intaugling the
screws ot the attacking enemy.
Slate Unfit for Roofing.
Slate is being emphatically denounced by
some of the technical journals as a material
for roofing. On a recent occasion, a' slate
roofed mill was fired by heat from an ad
joining building. The heat cracked tbe
slates, and tney ran on the root in a shower,
leaving dry wood exposed to the flames.
Another building covered with shingles was
equally exposed, and the roof of the slate
covered mill took fire before tbe shingled
roof. The streams of water turned on the
slates after they had become hot caused their
rapid destruction, while the wetted shingles
were kept from burning. The slated roof
allowed streams of water to drip downward
through the entire building, while the
shingle roof protected the building which
it coveted. Slate roofs may prevent fires
from floating sparks, and shingle roofs,
when very dry, may invite fires from such
sparks, but where buildings are crowded
closely together, almost any one of tbe roof
ing materials is better and safer than slate,
because in the case of crowded buildings
the slate is exposed to heat sufficient to
break it and uncover the wood.
Poultry Vermin Exterminator.
Hens and chickens do not thrive when
afflicted with lice, which concentrate on the
back of tbe neck in order to be safe from
the beak, and to catch the hens and anoint
them is a tedious process. A late invention
provides for their automatic anointment by
making a circular hole in the feeding box
which contains the grain, and fastening a
fastening a sponge, over which is fixed a
drip oil cup, above the aperture. The bole
is about three inches in diameter, and the
sponge is firray held in place by a band or a
nail. By this means the ointment or kero
sene on the sponge is applied to all the flock
without loss of time or disturbing the seren
ity of the fowls. The more serenity in the
poultry yard the mora eggs and meat.
Bightetn inchts long by sight iaehMhlgh
is a good size for the box, which may, of
course, have n number of holes, and loose
covers hooked to the end.
Ventilation of Public Bulldloc'.
A very common mistake in the ventila
tion of churches and schoolhonses and pub
lic bnildings generally is that those in
charge of them fail to open all the windows
immediately after the buildings have been
vacated. The exhalations from the Jungs
and the emanations from the body being
light will float for awhile in the atmosphere
before falling to the floor, and if the win
dows be opened at once, so that a current of
air crosses the hall, many of them will be
carried out. If, however, as is usually the
case, the windows are not opened for some
hours, possiblv not until the next day, these
particles, settling upon the floor, are not
carried away, but when the ball is again
occupied they are disturbed by the feet
thrown np into the atmosphere and inhaled
by the lungs from which they have been ex
haled the day before.
Horaeshoo for Slippery Pavements.
Apropos of the discussion which has been
going on in the technical papers, it is in
teresting to note that a horseshoe is in use
n Europe which obviates the danger of
horses falling. In England and in many
parts of the continent, they have for a long
time been using tbe Yates 'horseshoe, which
is made from compressed common cowhide,
three thicknesses ot the cowskin being
pressed iuto a steel mold and then subjected
to a chemical preparation. It is claimed for
it that it is much lighter than tbe ordinary
shoe, that it lasts longer and that it entirely
precludes split hoofs. It is perfectly smooth
on the bottom, ao calks being required, the
shoe adhering firmly on the most polished
surface. It elasticity prevents many sprains,
the horse's steps beinglighter and surer.
A Curious Mental Trait.
A singular instance of the transmission
of hereditary peculiarities has been brought
to the notice of tbe German Anthropological
Society. The correspondent tells of his
meeting a farmer by the name of Loewen
dorf who had a peouliar habit of writing
"Austug" for "August," his Christian
name. Some years later he was inspecting
a school and heard a little girl read "leneb"
for "leben," "naled" for "nadel," and so
en. Upon inquiring he found that her
name was Iioewendorf, and that she was a
daughter of his former friend' the farmer,
now dead. This defect was noticeable in
the speech and writing of both father and
daughter. It appeared in the father as the
result of a fall that occurred some time be
fore the birth of his daughter.
H.nrble la Oregon.
The find which has been recently re
ported of an extensive body of a rare species
of variegated marble, resembling onyx, in
Douglas county, in the southern part ot
Oregon, is a very remarkable one. The
vein has been traced for SO miles, and al
ready a marble cutting mill has been set in
operation, capable of cutting slabs of three
to six feet square, of any thickness, run by
water"power. The marble shows itself in
immense tiers, one above the other, perfect
ly bare, to a height of 500 feet From these
wonderful cliffs of pure marble any sized
blocks can be quarried without a week's
work in clearing.
Electricity na Applied to Baseball.
A veteran baseball player, who is now on
the Pacific coast, writes as follows concern
ing an electrical device which is to be intro
duced inlf the game: "In our game yester
day we tried the new first base bag. It is
made of rubber with an electrical attach
ment, and the minute the fielder or runner
touches it a bell rings in the grandstand. It
is hoped that this arrangement will assist
the scorer or reporter in deciding whether
the umpire's decisions on close plays are
correct, but to my mind there is nothing
that can be invented that will be an im
provement on the old canvas bag."
Fhotosraphlnc the Bottom of a Welt
An experiment was made in photograph
ing the bottom of an oil well last week at
Warren. The instrument was let down a
distance of 1,700 feet The moment it
touched the bottom a bright flash lit up the
cavity, and a perfect picture ot the whole
was impressed on the negative. It revealed
as the effect of the explosive shock a cavity
14 feet broad and 7 leet below the sand.
Bock, sand, pebbles and minute objects
were distinctly revealed upon the plate.
This device is likely to prove of the greatest
benefit to science and oil men.
Seamlem Steel Bom.
Hydraulic power is now being applied to
the manufacture-oof seamless steel boats.
These boats are claimed to be proof against
the destructive influences of sun and shower,
and to be much more durable and reliable
than the ordinary wooden boats. Though
made of steel the weight will not be greater
than that of a wooden boat of the same size,
and the buoyancy will consequently be not
less. It is contended that in every respect
the seamless steel boat will be superior to
tbe wooden one, and the cost of one will not
be materially greater than that of the other.
Improved Transplanting Pot.
A valuable addition to the working outfit
of a gardener is a new transplanting pot
made in three parts, the body being divisi
ble and the bottom removable. In trans
planting, the bottom is removed from the
body, the pot is inserted in a hole in the
ground, and the keys which control the grip
of the side pieces are withdrawn, when the
halves are pressed laterally apart and raised
from the earth, leaving the earth and plant
if had contained in the new location.
Electric Alarm Clock and Illuminator.
Among the recent applications of elec
tricity to household use, is an electric alarm
clock which moss effectually calls attention
to the hour at which it is set A small
lamp also thrown a.light upon the face of
the clock when a button, which is fixed by
the side of the bed is pressed, so that the
time can be ascertained without tbe neces
sity of getting out of bed and the consequent
imperiling ot that most inestimable boon,
the morning nap.
GEQYEE A PURCHASER.
Fancy Prices for tbe Tickets for the New
York Memorial Concert.
New Yobk, February 22. A concert is
to be given at tbe Lenox Lyceum, March
22, to aid in raising funds for the Washing
ton Memorial Arch. About $70,000 has
already been subscribed, bat $30,000 more
is needed. To-day there was an auction
sale ot boxes and seats for the concert The
first box sold was knocked down to Grover
Cleveland for 3100.
A number of other boxes were sold for
$100 each, and from that the prices raneed
down to $S for seats. It is hoped that Ade
llna Patti will sing at the concert
The well-known brokerage firm, MoKee
& Hagan, of 111 Fourth' avenue, will oc
cupy, after April 1, new quarters on the
ground floor of the elegant Shannon build
in r, 108 Fourth avenue. Mr. McSee, an
active member of long standing on the
Pittsburg, Philadelphia and New York
Exchanges, will attend to orders for securi
ties on these boards, Mr. Hagan devotinsr
his entire time to local business. Their
long experience guarantees a prompt and
efficient execution of all orders for stocks,
grain and investment securities. Corre
spondence solicited.
Never Mind the Wealhpr.
If it's cold weather drink ale; if it's warm
use beer, and be sure you use tbe celebrated
brands manufactured by the Iron City
Brewing Co. Their Pilsner, Pittsburg, and
Iron City beers are sold at all first-class
ban, or maybe ordered direct from brewsrr.
TeUjhMtllB.
DEIFT OF BUSINESS.
Trade in Splendid Shape for the Sea
son, With a Kosy Outlook,
S01IE GREAT THINGS IN RBALTI.
Gobble in the Nineteenth Ward Involving
a Bonnd Sixty Thousand.
A COMBINE TO BUILD SMALL BOUSES
A syndicate of local capitalists has pur
chased, through Messrs. Straub & Morris,
what is popularly known as the Morningside
tract of land, in the Nineteenth ward. The
price paid was $60,000. The tract contains
a fraction over 39 acres. For over half a
mile it faces on Matilda street, 60 feet wide,
which has been laid out by the city, but not
yet opened np. There is a fine stone quarry
on the premises. It will be laid out in lots,
of which there will be about 500. These
will be offered atlow prices to induce rapid
purchase and settlement. A member of the
syndicate said yesterday that the object in
view in making the purchase was not alto
cether to make money, bnt to afford people
of small means an opportunity to acquire
homes. In extent of acreage, amount of money
involved and tbe possibility of benefiting a
large number of working people, this is the
most important transaction In Pittsburg realty
that has taken place for several years.
The frequent referenco in The Dispatch to
the scarcity of small dwellings is beginning to
open the eyes of. capitalists, especially tbe
younger and more progressive element among
them, as shown by their frequent Inquiries tn
tho last few weeks for sites suitable for the
erection of blocks ot six or more of this class
of houses, containing from five to seven rooms
and renting from ?1S to S25 a month. To f nrther
this laudable object an arrancement has been
made between a number of young capitalists,
contractors, and a prominent Fourth avenue
real estate firm, whereby options have been
secured on several parcels of land on one ofho
street car lines, and easily accessible from tbe
center of the city, and negotiations for other
parcels are progressing. Tbe parties interested
think they are on the right track at last, and
propose to carry out their scheme on a large
scale. This will be a public benefit Tbereis
plenty ot room for houses. Give Pittsburg a
chance to spread ont
w
An important deal in real estate has just
been consummated at Wllklnsburg. W. G.
btewart a well-known member of tbe Pitts
burg bar, and James H. Hamnett, a Pennsyl
vania Bailroad official, have purchased from
the Chnrch Home Association five acres sit
uated on the Pennsylvania Railroad, in the
borough of Wllklnsburg, a short distance
above the station. The price paid was abont
$3,500 an acre. The purchasers intend to im.
prove the property by laying flagstone pave
ments and otherwise, after which they will lay
it out in lots and pnt them on the market It
fs one of the handsomest sites on the railroad.
While there was no special activity in any
branch of business last week, the volume of
transactions compares favorably with that of
the preceding weeks of tbe year, and prices
were well maintained. The prospect for a
large spring trade improves as tbe time for it
to open up approaches. There was a notable
improvement in stock trading, the features of
which were declines in the tractions, Central
and Pittsburg especially; a alight weakening in
Philadelphia Gas and a sharp advance in
Pleasant Valley Bailway. The active list closed
at small concessions. Oil fluctuations were
more important than" usual, but scarcity of
certificates deterred heavy trading. Dullness
and steadiness were the features. There was a
brisk movement In real estate, a large number
of transactions being the result some of them
of unnsual importance. Money was in good
supply and ruled easy. Discount rates ranged
from 6 to 7 per cent, with the bulk (of the loans
at the inside figure.
The firebrick industry is likely to receive
fresh Impetus from the general movement for
the Improvement of streets in the cities through
out the South and West Davenport Iowa, has
resolved to reorganize her entire street system
witb brick, and the smaller cities in the West
are following in her wake. At a recent meet
ing of tbe City Council of Portsmouth, 0 a
committee reported, giving tbe information
they had been able to get concerning brick
streets in the cities of Cincinnati, Kansas City,
Columbus, Akron, Btenbenville and Parkers
burg, all of which was highly commendatory.
Ink manufacturers are in danger of being
knocked out. In New Granada grows a plant
which is locally Known as the "inic plant" Its
juice serves, without the slightest preparation,
as ink. At first the writing appears red, but in
a few hours it assumes a deep black hue. Sev
eral sheets of manuscript written with this
natural ink, became soaked with sea water on
their journey to New York, but when dried the
writing was found to be still perfectly clear.
A company has been formed to utilize the plant
on a large scale.
HOMES FOR THE PEOPLE.
Activity In Building List of Permits Granted
Last Week.
Tbe number of building permits taken out
last week was 33, against 26 tbe previous week.
The cost of tbe improvements is estimated at
$51,915. Bad roads continue to be a great hin
drance to the prosecution of this industry. The
list is appended:
Otto Voreverk, brick one story billiard ball,
20x80 feer, on South Seventeenth street
Twenty-eishth ward.
George Gntsell, frame one-story and base
ment dwelling, 17x31 feet, on Boscoe street
Twenty-Seventh ward.
Pennsylvania Bailroad Company, frame one
story loading shed, 1.600x30 feet on Pennsyl
vania Railroad line. Twenty-first ward.
Pennsylvania Railroad line, frame one-story
tool bouse, 16x50 feet, on Pennsylvania Bailroad
line. Ninth ward,
Herman Schaefer, frame two-story dwelling,
17x32 feet on Carnegie avenue, Eighteenth
John Kalonski, briek three-story store and
dwelling, 25x82 feet on Brereton avenue. Thir
teenth ward.
Mariraret Liast Irame IWO-Story dwelling.
0x32 feet, on Cobden street Twenty-seventh
Joseph Roseberser, frame one-story shop,
16xl8f eet, on St Paul street Twenty-seventh
Wm. Edwards, frame two-story and basement
dwellings, 16x32 feet on the West and Gray
plan. Twenty-seventh ward.
John T. Marklabd. frame one-story dwelling,
16x2S feet on Lyric street Twenty-first ward.
James F. Markland, frame one-story dwell
ing. 18x28 feet, on Iyno street Twenty-first
ward.
John Gordon, frame two-storydwclling. 21x32
feet, on Inwood street. Twenty-first ward.
Jos. Kloman, frame two-story dwelling, 20x32
feet, on Harmar street Thirteenth ward.
Reuben Scbaplra, frame two-story dwelling,
28x32 feet on Jones avenue. Twelfth waid.
E. W. Houston, brick two-Story dwelling, 24x
30 feet on Sheridan avenue, Nineteenth ward.
Henry Michel, frame two-story and mansard
dwelling, 17x32 leet, on Liberty streetSixteenth
ward.
A. M. Bwrers, frame two-story dwelling, 18x
25 feet on Meyran avenue. Fourteenth ward.
Ewa Samuel, frame two-story dwelling, 0x32
feet, on Ridge street Thirteenth ward.
Joseph Ublman, brick two-story dwelling, 20
xM feet on Perry street. Thirteenth ward.
Mrs. Brady, three brick two-story and man
sard dwellings, 16x38 feet each, on Atwood
street Fourteenth ward.
John Colligan, frame addition one-story
stable, 8xlS feet on Eleventh street, Twenty
ninth ward.
James Gairlty, frame two-story dwelling, 17x
34 feet, on Patterson street Twenty-seventh
ward.
St. Stephen's Roman Cttnolic Church, brick
addition two-story dwelling, 16x33 leet, on Sec
ond avenue. Twenty-third ward.
George McClelland, frame two-story dwell
ing, 20x32 feet on Inwood street, Twenty-first
ward.
John F. Gelst frame one-story stable, 16x16
feet, on Fifth avenue. Sixth ward.
Mrs. H. Iiucksimrler. brick addition three
story store, 20x20 feet on Station street Nine
teenth ward.
J. C. Hedges, frame addition one-story
kitchen, 12x12 feet on Carver street Twenty
first ward.
Carbon Irrn Company, iron one-story furnace,
TixWJfeet, on Thirty-second street Fifteenth
ward. ,
George Hoffner, frame one-etory stable, 21x
0 feet on Tustin street Fourteenth ward.
Mrs. Moran, frame two-story dwelling; 15x27
icsvon narraoa imai, jugaimata wars.
J. AU wonazny, iramt oa swry .
Iitt, m It CWr Hntf, XlMtoMth vaH,
Mrs. Maria Glogle, frame addition two-story
dwelling, 11x18 feet, on Auburn street Twenty
first ward.
Mrs. Amelia Undsay, frame two-story dwell
tag. 30x33 feet on Bingham street Thirty-second
ward.
John Dugan, brick two-story dwelling, 20x88
feet on Home street Seventeenth ward.
Henry Snell, frame two-story dwelling, 16x33
feet on rear of Bedford avenue, Thirteenth
ward.
Isaiah Mayo, two frame two-story dwelling;
16x32 feet each, on River avenue, Twenty-first
ward.
Mrs. Mary Morrow, frame addition two-story
dwelling, 15x17 feet, on Beatty street, Nine
teenth ward.
Sarah A. Smith, two brick two-story dwell
ings, 16x32 feet n Hatfield street Seventeenth
ward.
PKOOP OP THE PUDDING.
Something Tanelble to Show for the
Activity In Renl Estate.
Beed B. Coyle & Co., 131 Fourth avenue, sold
for A M.Watson to Charles W. Dablinger a
piece of ground situated on Benton avenue,
Eleventhjward, Allegbeny, containing 6 acres
for 84,500.
W. A Herron & Sons sold another Coltart
Square house, being the sixth within two
weeks. The size of lot Is 35x90 feet with a fine
brick dwelling ot nino rooms and eyery modern
convenience. The price paid was f7,000.
Ewlng & liyeis. 03 Federal street sold for B.
Emerick to E. H. Hess a two-story frame
house of five rooms, with lot 25x120, on the
NewBriehton road. Eleventh ward, Allegbeny
City, for 11,800. They also placed a mortgage
of $600 for two years at 6 per cent on property
In the First ward, Allegbeny.
W. C. Stewart HI Fourth avenne. placed a
mortgage of 1,500 tor one year at 5 per cent
and tax.
J. C. Alles, of Alles & Bailey, left last night
for Harrisbure on business.
Samuel W.Black & Co. sold a lot on the south
side of Wallingford street Twentieth ward,
Pittsburg, having a front of SO feet, and ex
tending back abont 181 feet, for 55,625.
Alles & Bailey, 164 Fourth avenue, sold for
William Bauersmilh f our fine brick dwellings
of eight rooms each and modern improvements,
lot 68x110 feet corner of Fisk and Davidson
streets, Lawrenceville. to Chris Beiger for
16.700 cash. The purchase fs for an invest
ment Charles Somers & Co.. 313 Wood street sold
for William M. Verner to James Lavery, a va
cant lot on Sylvan avenne. Twenty-third ward,
having a frontage of 20 feet and in depth 125'
feet, to an alley, tor S250.
Baxter, Thompson & Co 162 Fourth avenue,
sold to a prominent railroad official the third
lot from the northwest corner of Baum street
and Necley avenue, Baum Grove place, front
age of 67 feet on Negley avenne by 121 feet for
5,345.
MILITIA GOSSIP.
Sebqeaht L. N. Raublee, an old member
of Battery B, is Back in the city again after an
absence of some time In Chicago.
Captaik HnuT, of Battery B, is in Washing,
ton City attending a meeting of the American
Bociety of Engineers. He will be back in the
city to-morrow.
IilETJTENAHT Jajies R. Tekacy's friends
now address him as "Constable," as he holds
that important office in the First ward, the re
sult of last Tuesday's scrimmage.
Two important elections will be held in the
Eighteenth Regiment this week, Tuesday even
ing, for the Captaincy of Company C, and
Wednesday evening for tbe Captaincy ot Com
pany B.
Batteey B Is looking for new quarters to
meet in temporarily after the 1st of April. It
is expected that tbe work of tearing down tbe
old market building will commence abont the
1st ot May.
Captain Enoar Thompson, ot McKees
port is making a remarkable fight for the
postmastership of that city. It is expected
that bis appointment will be confirmed by the
Senate early this week.
Major Graham, of the Fourteenth Reei
ment sustained a fall seme days ago, from the
effects of which be is 1mg ill of nervous pros
tration at his borne in tbe West End. He ex
pects to be about again this week.
The election in Company H, Eighteenth
Regiment which was to have been held last
Tuesday evening, was postponed on account of
an insufficient number ol members being pres
ent It will bo held next Tuesday evening.
The reception and ball ot Company A, of the
Fourteenth Regiment last Monday night was
one of the most successful affairs, financially,
that has been given In this city for some time.
Captain Scbmitt has a company bank acconnt
at present that would send joy to the hearts' of
many of our regimental bankers.
The nationality of tbe offioers in tbe National
Guard-of New York on the active list January
1, 1530, according to the records, shows as fol
lows: American, 603; Irish, 44: English, 25:
uerman, 11; ocotcn, 7; .r-rencn. 4; Canadian, s;
Swedish, 2; Swiss, 1; Nova Scotia, 1; Austrian,
1; Barbadoes, 1. and Spanish. 1.
Accobsiko to Congressman T. M. Bayne
tbe prospects for tbe passage of tbe bill appro
priating 1,000,000 for tbo National Guards of
the country are very poor. Sbonld the bill be
made to read tbat the appropriation was to be
taken ont in supplies instead of money Its
chances of success would be much greater.
Ex-Qcarterhasteh Pattebsox has re
enlisted in the Fourteenth Begiment but will
hardly carry a gun except for target purposes.
He cot iu la time to be eligible for the matches
at Alt. Gretna next fall. Ihe rules state tbat
no man shall enter the matches who has not
been a member of the guard prior to February 1
preceding the contest
The preliminary inspections in the Eight
eenth Regiment closed last Thursday. The
companies averaged abont 30 men eacb, and in
appearance showed tbat considerable work
had been done in preparation. Company G
and Company I, of McKeesport stood at tbe
top of the list in number ot men present, con
dition of equipments and school of the soldier.
An order wdl be issued this week from Brigade
Headquarters fixing tbe dates for the recular
spring; inspections by the Brigade Inspector,
Major Patterson.
Mt. Geetna, the scene ot tbe next encamp--
ment of the militia in this State, is being beau
tified as much as money will make It by its mill
ionaire owner, Robert Coleman. Two hundred
acres have been added to tbe already large
park, and a protty little narrow-gauge railroad
winds up around the mountain to an observa
tory, which has been built on the highest point
commanding a view of many miles of the sur
rounding country. The -drill grounds wdl be
larger than ever, and when occupied by the
three brigades of the Guard and the companies
of regulars there will bo plenty of elbow room.
As interesting meeting of tbe Inspectors of
Ride Practice of the Second Brigade, together
with the regimental commandants, was held at
Washington, Pa,, yesterday and a number of
papers relative to rifio practice and its In
fluence on the Guard were read. Among ihe
officers present were Colonels Smith and
Perchment of this city; Colonel W. J.
Hullngs. of Oil City: Colonel Kreps,
of Greenville: Colonel Hawkins, of
Washlngton,and Lieutenants Brown,CrithOeId,
Crede, Caldwell and Pearson. A nnmber of
Interesting suggestions were brought out at the
meeting, some of which will probably be carried
into effect in connection with rifle practice this
season. Tbe officers present were entertained
in a pleasant manner by Major Samuel Hazlett,
at whose instance the meeting was called.
THE CKEW ALL SATED.
The Schooner Mary L. Allon Ashore la the
Vicinity of Cape Hatteras.
Wilmington', 17. C, Februray 2. The
following has just been received from the
revenue cutter Colfax, at South Port, ad
dressed to the Associated Press: The revenue
cutter Colfax, just in from a cruise in the vi
cinity oi.Cape Hatteras, reports Friday morn
ing sighted a large three-masted schooner
n shore 15 miles to the westward of Ocracoke
Inlet The cutter steamed in, lowered a
boat and ascertained that the schooner was
the Mary lu Allen, ot Baltimore, from New
York for Charleston. She had run ashore
early Thursday morning during a storm.
The crew had all been landed safely. The
deck is under water and the vessel cannot
be saved. Wreckers from Portsmouth are
now engaged in stripping her.
Chestnut by the Hundred.
Nashville American.
By -actual count, 153 Republican news
papers have said that tbe Speaker of tbe
House is not a Beed shaken by the wind,
and 147 Democratic newspapers have said
that the Republicans will find that they are
leaning on a broken Beed before the session
is over. Both jokes are very fanny.
SICK HEADACHJBCarter, Tjttle Uver Pills.
SICK nEA.DACOECtTttt,$ fjttle I4yex Fins.
SICK UEAUACHEClrUt,IlttU(lJ4TerH1ili-
SICK EZADACBX.
'-Cartel's Lima LivarrtBs,
MEDICAL SUCCESS.
The Wonderful Work Achieved by
Drs. Copeland & Blair. -
MR. MOORFS IllTERESTINeEyiDMCE.
As stated in last week's issue of The
Dispatch, Dr. "W. H. Copeland, of 66 Sixth
avenue, returned to this city a short time
ago, and has since been bnsily engaged with
his extensive practice. That Dr. Copeland'
popularity with the general public liar not
decreased through his enforced absence can
readily be seen by a visit to his handsome
offices at the above address, where large
numbers of persons can be found at all
hours waiting to consult with him on the
various diseases which he has made his
specialties.
By skillful treatment of the various case
brought under his care Dr. Copeland haa
built up one of the largest practices in this
city. The newspapers daily have an ac
count of some individual case in which he
has been eminently successful. They
are only a few amon? tbe many
hundreds of cases which Dr. Copeland
treated successfully during the past year.
He has gained for himself an enviable rep
utation, not only here, but also throughout
all Yestern Pennsylvania and Eastern
Ohio. He has certainly done more good for
people suffering from diseases in his special
line than any physician who has located in
Pittsburg for years.
A Grest Success.
The individual case, to which the atten
tion of the public is called this week, is that
of Mr. James Moore, residing at Beymonds
ville, Pa., a busy town on the P. V. & C.
Bailroad, about four miles from this city.
He is employed in Hayes' coal mines.
Mr. Moore states: "I suffered greatly for
six years. I tried a number of physicians,
but could obtain no relief. In tact, my
trouble grew worse instead of better.
Mr. James Moore, Reymondtville, Pa.
"My head would stop up and my nostrils
become clogged, first on one side and then
on the other. There was a constant drop
ping from my head to my throat. This was
especially bad at night I would often have to
sit up in bed for hours, for, when I would He
down, the .mucus would gather In my throat
and cause a smothering sensation. I would get
up in the morning feeling more tired than
when I went to bed the night before. I was
constantly hawking and spitting daring the
day.
"There were ringing and buzzing noises In
my ears. Gradually my throat became worse,
until it at last reached such a stage tbat for
three months I could not eat any solid food.
It was then that I decided to try Drs. Cope
land & Blair. I found their charges even lower
than patent medicines, and placed myself under
their care. Tbe result was an agreeable sur
prise to me. I bad not been under Dr. Cope
land's care for two weeks when I experienced a
relief, and now I can say I am as well as I ever
wan.
"The dropping from my head has stopped.
My throat is no longer sore, and I can eat with
out uimcuity. iuyneaa is ciear, ana tne ring
ing in my ears has ceased. To state it briefly.
I am now free from the symptoms I name, and
owe my recovery to Drs. Copeland & Blair."
Mr. Moore lives, as sta-ted. at Beymonds
vflle. Pa and thfs interview can be readily
verified.
HOME TREATMENT.
Mr. William Barnes, of Hickman, Pa In
speaking of his catarrhal trouble, Slid: My
head was stopped up. My throat, chest and
lungs affected, and I bad lost all sense of taste
and Jiiiell. when I was advised to try Drs. Cope
land & Blair. Tha result was a surprise to me,
1 ns now perfectly well, and owe my recovery
to their treatment.
Some time ago Mr. fiarryPtiilllps, ot Hnlton,
Allegheny county. Pa., commenced a coarse of
home treatment for his catarrhal trouble, un
der the care of Drs. Copeland . Blair.
At that time his trouble had assumed a very
aggravated form. He stated to the writer as
follows:
"My nostrils would clog up. My bead ached
constantly. I bad severe pains in my chest
There was a dropping of mucus from my bead
to my throat. I had night sweats. My heart
wonld palpitate ranidly.and be followed by a
slow, irregular beating and feeling of f aintnesa.
I was dally growing weaker. Tho aliehtejt ex
ertion tired me and I was unfit for work."
"How do you feel nowT"
"Like another being. All tbe symptoms I
have described to you have disappeared, and I
feel as well as I ever diet in my life."
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