ff X V. 12 hfrf i .-(, M'mrranTSi-ram&WJ I "4 A , S A bright-eyed, vivacious, little creature, who would probably admit 18 summers, and as many winters, entered a confectionery store one day last week, where it was almost necessary to have a policeman to keep order, so many customers were awaiting their turn at the lone counters. But this saucy bit of humanity didn't assume an expression oi patience and mock-humility, and with due reverence for the'rights of others, await her turn. No, indeed. Making her way to the counter she immediately began to nibble at tuefwcctstnere displayed in a thoroughly ap preciative manner, meanwhile looking the im personation of innocence. "Wuat will jou have to-day, missT" as ut tered by one of the clerks startled tjiose around the little maiden, but did not apparently affect tier in the least. Cm With perfect composure she gave her order amid tne Indignant glances and upturned noses of earlier comers whose claims to recognition had been ignored in her favor. Her desired candy was speedily very speedily in fact boxed for her. Re-eivme it in an indifferent manner from the hand of the salesman, the little lady rejoined her cirl friend who had tarried near the door, and who expressed sur prise at her quick return. With a saucy toss of the head and a merry little laugh the miss with the box replied to her friond's expression of surprise with: Oh, 1 know how to make them wait on me quick, no matter how many people are in the store. You see I just go up to the counter and commence tasting of the candies, and the longer I havo to wait the more vigorously I taste, so to prevent bankruntcr they have to wait on me. Good scheme. Just try it some time." concluded the shrewd little sweetmeat purchaser. .. An Adonis, who is noted for his wit as well as his humor, and is a well-known figure at the theaters, was heard discoursing upon the theater programmes the other day in a some what novel but pointed manner. Could the exageerated. rnstliuc advertising medium, com monly termed a programme, havo heard him it would have retired with a proper sense of its inferiority and its presumption at ever having existed. iaaid he: -The newspaper writers havo for years pointed their shafts of wit ana sarcasm at the iffel-tou er-stjled hats and bonnets, and voted them a nuisance in the theater, and I admit they are a nuisance,but not more so than the stiff paper programmes that require the aid off opera glasses to find the cast of chaiacters and synopsis of the play, so immersed in aaver tisemente aro they. One prevents seeing and the other bearing. The other evenine I was late in obtaining my seat and consequently was over half way back in the house, ana positively i never was more irritated in my life than I was during that performance. The eternal rus tle of those everlasting programmes was respon sible for some mental condemnation that was positively shocking. "Uothing can be more exasperating than to go to a play with the desire of hearing what is said on the stage, and at the most interesting mo ments have the neighbors on either side and behind seek the cast of characters amid the advertisements, while the lady in front ar rances her programme with lots of rattle to more thoroughly protect her dainty gloves from contact with her gown. "What a pleasing Innovation it would be to have soft paper programmes with nothing printed upon them but what pertained to the play," continued the Adonis. "It is true occa sionally there would be a disconsolate maiden or youthful adorer who would miss the advertisements the reading of which has helped them many times to cover up their embarrasmen and tide over moments between the acts but the majority of theater coers would rive the new programme a royal welcome. Or if the soft paper would not be practicable a little book form programme, stiff enough to prevent the rattling that so rattled me, would be a delightful substitute for the daily newspaper affair that is now thrust into one s hands the moment he enters the theater, and in w hich he has to delve and persevere in delving to ascertain where the little space is, that is reserved for facts concerning the attrac tions of the house." - Japanese sacred nuts, warranted to accom plish more than any patent medicine yet offered to the public bring the possessor good luck the entire year if earned on Easter Sun day are tor sale by a Fifth avenue jeweler. They are the latest fad and conscqueutlv are having a large sale among the "f adists." Their intrinsic value is small, but in former times the uneducated Japanese used to worship them, the supeistitiou arising from the fact that the kernel is heart-shaped. Iu shape they rep resent accurately a pair of mounted ox horns. They are two inches from tip to tip, and are black in color, looking not unlike a black but terfly. .. The taste is very similar to that of a Brazil nut, and a remarkable quality about them is that tbey, like wedding cake, improve with age, remaining sweet and palatable for 20 years from the time they are gathered. They really are quite a curiosity, and can lay claim to considerable beauty, especially when their brunet colorinc is enhanced by a dainty yellow ribbon arranged cracefully around their rather extensive wauts. as is the case with the members of the family that are in Pittsburg. A group of merry maids and men wcro en gaged in chatting and eating at one of the pop ular cafes the other evening, when one bright young lady said, addressing the remainder of the party: "Oh, by the way, did you know that Miss Blank is to be married to-morrow?" "Buried!" exclaimed one of the men, whose hearing mast have been defective, in a tone and manner expressive of surprise and horror. .'o," answered the first speaker, "1 didn't sav burled, I said married." With a sigh of relief the man who had ejacu lated returned to his dinner, and a demure lit tle maiden astonished the whole company by saying: "Married and buriedl .Not much differ ence between the two, only in tho first case a woman is buried alive, and in the last case she is buried dead." TnoBXE Bkanciie. Where Time liana:! I.fahtlr. The Young Men's Hebrew Association will hold their fourth annual entertainment at Cy clorama Hail next Tnursday evening. The second annual reception of the Smith field Club will be held at the Miller residence, Center avenue, opposite Erin street, on Friday evening, April 11, lbSO. Master Jimmle Griffith, of 1101 Muriel street, Bouthside. celebrated his fcth birthday last Monday evening in a very pleasant manner, as sisted by a number of young irlends. Miss Sadie Adams was delightfully surprised last Wednesday evening at her home on Madi son avenue. Cards, music and refreshments made the evening a very enjuy&blo one. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McCounell have issued invitations for the marriage of their daughter, Nellie Irene, to Samuel J. Fleminc, on Thurs day, April 10. at fc o'clock r. m., in the United Presbyterian Church, Mansfield, O. Invitations are out for the fourth annual lit erary and musical entertainment to be givnn by the x. M. if. A. of Allegheny county, Thurs day evenine, April 3. The entertalumeut will be followed by dancing. Music by Toerge's or chestra. A delightful luncheon was given on last Tuesday by Mrs. John Miller at her residence, on Hoggs avenue. ML Washington. Among the ladies present were Mrs. John Schmidt, Mrs. Charles Gallagher, Mrs. Joseph A. Laugdon, Mrs. J. IL O'iJnen, Mrs. A. Kobms, Mrs. L. Keenan and Miss Mary Keenan. Invitations have been issued by the Lafayette to a reception at new Turner Hall, Forbes ave nue, Wednesday evening. April IU. Gernert Bros, will furnish the music, and the following gentlemen constitute the Committee of Ar rangements: Messrs. J. A. Stephenson W, T. Baucel, F. H. McCarthy, A. A. lUnceL D. A. McGee, G. G. McSwigan. The 19ih birthday of E. G. Btoebcner was cel ebrated at his borne, Meyran avenue, Oakland, Friday evening, MarchSS. Those present were: Mrs. William Lena, Stella Lenz, Mis Lizzie Arnold, Mrs. James McKnight, Mrs. J. If. Etoer, Harry Lena, Harr Noll. William Powell, James Brown, William Hauch, Fred Kebelc, Emil Rebele, Charles Islcr and Miss Annie Stoer. A reception was given by the Misses Lizzie ud Emma Cronmiller at their home on Love Kaio :' yi I r r- nilL Thirty-sixth ward, in honor or the Misses Annie, of P-ttsburs. The evening was spent In I Haying progressive croLiuo ana paicnissca. At 1 o'elnrt thn rmests nartook of a temptlnz and hoiir.tMius rcnast. after which the hours passed quickly away with vocal and Instru mental music." Miss Emma Pictricii and Mr. Oren McKinley were united in marriaso by Rev. Mr. Miller on laslTucsdav, and left immediately after the ceremony for the East. Tbey will bo home to their friends at Brushton on their return. A very pleasing programme was rendered at Dlxmnnt Hospital on Tuesday eveninghy Misses Edna Voder, C. Matilda Diem, Minnie Lierf .Mary iicisaiiy, Lizzie Mcnauy, Maggie .Berg man and Cbrissie Bergman and Messrs. Caroth era. White. Walker, Erhart, Fire, Butler, Wads worth and Llefeld. Mr. John Wilson and Miss Carrie Little were united in marriace on Wednesday, March 8. at the residence of the bride's parents, on Cen ter are. The bride looked lovely in a band some costume of heliotrope cloth. Among those who witnessed the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Miss Arbuthnot, Mr. Dansen, Mr. Furney, Mr. Groutman and Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Goldsmith. After a two weeks' visit to the East the young couple will be at home to their friends on Erin street. The concert given in Glenfleld Thursday evening for tho benefit of the Presbyterian Church was financially a success. The piano solo by Miss Annie Tindle was particularly good. Mrs. Lytle sang several solos, which w ere greeted with applause. Misses Carrie and Mary Roll and several other singers from the city aided. The grand finale was the "Peake Family," and the ladies who took part should try something else next time. On Tuesday evening, April L the ladles of the Idlewood M. P. Church will give a supper and musical and literary entertainment for the ben efit of the church, assisted by Professor Jones and Professor Griffiths, of this city. An excel lent programme has been prepared, and an en joyable time is expected. Kaufmann Brothers and Gusky have rendered valuable assistance in offering as a prize a handsome suit to the girl and boy selling tho highest number of tickets. A very pleasant and select evening party was held at the residence of Mr. Robert Owens, 63 Ackley street, Allegheny, on Wednesday, March 26, 1S30. The evening was very pleas antly passed in dancing and various amuse ments. Among those present were: Mr. D. L. Evans, Mrs. D. J. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Lewis, and tho Misses Parry, Remlinger, Ben nett. Johns, Lloyd, Owens. Griffith. Evans, uslyis, ana uicssrs. otoiuoer, .c jcvaus, Evans, J. and E. Davis, Morris, Ferguson, Lewis, T. Davis, Jones, Powell and Owens. A very enjoyable fancy aress reception was held at the residence of Miss Jescio Jenkins, Locust street, Allegheny, on Tuesday evening, March 25. as an offset of the numerous Stag parties of late in the neighborhood. This af fair was exclusively for ladies. Among the many elegant costumes noticed we mention: Miss Ethel Davis, as a Kate Greenaway pic ture: Miss Gertie Johnson, as one of Mrs. Jar- ley's wax figures; Miss Carrie Bingham, as a Gypsy princess: Miss Ella Woods, as a school giri, and Miss Jessie Jenkins, as a Persian lady. There will be a meeting of all students of LikeErio Feminary residing in Pittsburg and vicinity Tuesday afternoon, April 8, 1890, at 2 o'clock, at the residence of Miss Kreps. No. 80 Fajette street, Allegheny. Pa. The object of this Catherine is to organize a Seminary Asso ciation in Pittsburg. Miss Evans and Mrs. Charlotte Wooster Boalt will bo present. Invi tations have been mailed to every member of the school so far as has been possible to obtain addresses, and it is hoped that any who have been missed will consider this an invitation and be present Among the many happy events of tho week was the 61st birthday anniversary of Mrs. R. Mnrdock, at ber home. No. 23 Fifth street There was a numerous gathering of children and grandchildren. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed, and some lovely presents remain as testimonials of the event. Among those resent were Mr. E. A. Harris and wife, Mr. F. oder and wife, Mr. C. Walsh and wife, Mr. J. Fox and wife. Miss Mary Mnrdock, Miss Lillie Murdock. Miss Maggie Elder, Miss Mollio Wil son, Miss Annie Hensil, Mr. H. G. Kaye, Air. E. Appleton, Mr. J. Harris, Mr. M. Elder, Dr. Sbafcr and many little folks. On last Monday evening Mr. William Dunn was very agreeably surprised by a few of his many friends at the residence of his father.No. S3 Stewart street, Allegheny, tho occasion be ing in honor of his 17th birthday. The Man chester Orchestra furnished the music Shortly after 9 o'clock the grand march was in motion, led by Mr. Frank Earls and MissCillla Miersch. The features of the evening were dancing, reci tations, vocal and instrumental music, magic lantern views and an art gallery. Miss Malra Young and Miss James Conners sane some very choice selections. At midnight an elegant sup per was served. Those who had the pleasure of being present were Misses Carrio Jackson, Bertha Burnhouse, Ida Con ners, Mabel Senff, Teenie Herman, Bertha Short. Maria Cherry, Annie P. Fife, Alice Pfeifcr, Howard Earls. John Strausser, Charles Coulp, John Gertendaller, William Matthews, Albert Stafford and many others. Mr. Robert W. Wallace and Miss Eva Mc Donald were married at Perrysville Thursday evening, the Rev. J. Graham officiating. A large number of guests were from Pittsburg. Miss Lou McDonald, the bride's sister, played the wedding march, and Miss Annie McDonald was maid of honor and Mr. Charles Wallace best man. The bridal costume was white nun's veiling;, with high bodice and ornamented rich lace. She wore a set of diamonds, a gift of the groom, and a large bunch of pink roses com pleted her toilet. The maid of honor wore a robe of white cashmere. After the ceremony a reception was held, and an elaborate dinner was served. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. James James Ferguson, of Washing ton; Mrs. McDonald, of Indiana; Miss Ralston, Miss L. lirown. Miss M. Anderson. Miss Hanna McMillin. Miss Carrie McLean, Miss Woods, Mr. J. Baum, Miss Philips, Mr. W. Baum and many others. Last Wednesday evenine, March 26, at the residence of bride's brother, Mr. J. C. Kober, 543 Fifth avenue, Mr. Charles Huhuer and Miss Emma Kober were united in marriage by the Rev. RuofE, The bride wore a white Albatross trained dress with a lace front. The corsage was V-shaped with a Medici collar, and a veil was worn. The flowers were white roses. Miss May Kober, tho bride's niece, was bridemaid, and also wore a white dress, walking length, trimmed in white silk fringe, and carried white tea roses. Mr. Will Hulraer, the croom's brother, was best man. The presents were numerous and costly, including glassware, silverware and bric-a-brac of every description. A sumptuous supper was very much enjoyed by over 100 guests, and numerous telegrams of congratulation were received. After supper dancing was commenced and continued until a late hour. Schmertz's Orchestra furnished the music Mr. and Mrs. Hubner will be at their new home, Van Braam street, city, after Easter. Vlsltlns and Visited. Mr and Mrs. II. L. Childs, of Shadyslde, are visiting in Lakewood, N. Y. Miss Nellie Dean, of Forty-first street, is so journing with friends in New York. Mr. and Mrs. IL E. Collins have returned to Homewood after a visit in New York. Atlantic City at present numbers among its guests Miss Campbell and the Misses Pace, of Allegheny. Miss Jessie Larencc, of Aiken avenue. Shady side, is spending a lew uaji with friends in New York. Miss Nellie and Master James Watt, of Sta tion street. East End, are in Philadelphia visit ing friends. Mr. and Mrs. H, K. Blair, of Penn avenue, departed last evening for a two months' visit in Oakland, California. Miss Bess Dalzell, after spending a few days with her aunt, Mrs. Robert Duff, of Hawkins, has returned to Washington, D. C. FmleyH. Torrens.of this city, arrived at Alexandria, Egypt, with E. Gaze & Son's Pal estine party on March 9. He reports all well. Miss Lonla Wilhclm, Miss Lizzie Schuman and Cora Friday are spending a week with Mr. and Mrs. James R. Witherow. Rochester, Pa. Mrs. S. D. Warmcastle, of North Highland avenue. East End, was a passenger on a steamer which arrived in New York yesterday from St, Augustine, Florida. Miss Maggie Musgraveisin the city visiting friends. She will soon start for hei home in Col orado. Miss Musgravo is stopping with Mrs. Scrisht, of Resacca street, Allegheny. Mr, and Mrs. Daniel Evans, of Petrolia. But ler county, are on a visit to our city for a few weeks. They are the guets of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Kennedy, of Cedar avenue, Allegheny. Sewickley Society Notes. Miss Love, of Edgeworth, is in New York City. The Misses Graff gave a small box party at the Grand Opera House last Wednesday even ing. Miss Maine Nevin is home after visiting her cousin, Mrs. Strobel. in Philadelphia, and friends in Baltimore, Md. Captain Wilson and family, formerly of Mo nongabela City, are now settled in their elegant new home at Osborne station. Mr. aud Mrs. Alex. Nevln entertained the Monday Evening Euchre Club very pleasantly at their pretty home last Monday evening. Miss Spencer, of New York City, who has been visiting Miss McCleery, left during the week for a visit to friends In the East End. Mr. Edward O'Neil gave an elegantly ap pointed and very enjoyable dinner to a number of his gentlemen friends last Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Cahert Townley. who have been occupying Mr. William Zimmerman's house since last October, left during the week for the East End. Mr. and Mrs. Townley made many warm friends during their short residence in the valley. THE - 5Mi--fi?!i1 "'ililillmuuuiiU'allluii. Buou Theatets "The Drummer Boy" Ukaitd Orxrtx House Ureenroom Fun" Harris' Theater "The Widow lieaott" Academy op Music Elliott's Jollv Voyagers World's Museum Curiosities, Etc. Tho above aro the theatrical attractions for this week. Commencing to-morrow night, "The Drum mer Boy, or the Battlefield of Shiloh" will hold the stage of the Bijou Theater for onoweek. This romantic military melodrama never seems to grow old, and all the vivid and realistic scenes of the dreaded days of the Civil War will be enacted over again. It is a well-known fact that it is for the benefit of Post 3, G. A. R., and it will be devoted to tho widows and orphans' fund. A large number ot people will participate in the grand revival of this old historical drama, and they have been in active rehearsal for the past three months. Among them are J. Milton Hays, D. A Jones, Jimmie Craven, D. Ash worth, F. A. Grundy.IL. L, Buchanan, Abe A. Gray, John L. Brown, Ed. F. Fisher, Leon L. Long, Miss Mamie Sawyer, Edith Atkinson, Lulu Bell Orcutt. Louise Dannenfels, Harriet Euchmmiller, E. H. Brady, Joseph Kunlz, W. F. Spirr. John F. Hvmter. Georgo W. Brown, George R. Taylor, W. J. Hamilton, J. E. Over, Thomas E. Cunningham. Harry Nigby, George W. Perkins, Allen Cordele, Joseph D. Bryson, George P. Morton. Harry Shultz and Joseph T. Ferguson assisted by Companies A and B, Fourteenth Regiment, N. G. P. New scenery has been especially prepared, and it is prom ised that a most excellent performance will be given. All who can should certainly attend, as it is for a most worthy object. The regular prices of the Bijou will provail. Miss Nellie McHenry and a strong company brines Bronson Howard's "Greenroom Fun" to the Grand Opera House this week. The play has won high praise elsewhere, and Nelllo McHenry is well known to Pittsburgers as a comedienne of great originality and strength. The following is a brief idea of tho plot: A party of society young people feel called upon to give an amateur dramatic entertainment for tho benefit of the little cannibals in the be nighted lands. The mishaps and contretemps which naturally occur during their endeavors to produce a roaring melodrama entitled, "The Eagle of the Crag," aro ludicrous in the ex treme, especially as tbey are presumed to be instructed by a competent stage manager who is a supposed popular tragedian. The first two acis are taken up with tho divers plans and other preparations for the public appearance, among which are various mistakes of a most ludicrous nature. The third act pictures the nicht of the performance, giving views of the stage as well as tho greenroom, disclosing frantic efforts of tho stago manager to bring order out of amateur chaos. . There is probably no comedy better known than "The Widow Bedott," which is to be pre sented at the popular Harris Theater for one week, beginning with next Monday's matinee. Mr. Neil Burgess has played it for a number of years, making both fame and fortuno with it. It is a pure, true story of New England life, and yet is extremely funny. The title role is played by Mr. Harry La Marr, an actor of more than ordinary ability, who is said to be even better in the part than Mr. Neil Burgess. The balance of the company is made up of capable actors and actresses. There are plenty of good specialties in it, and a most enjoyable production is looked for. Special new scenery is being prepared. Tno attraction this week at the Academy of Music Is KUiott's Jolly Voyagers and European Specialty Company. The Elliotts, with their bicycles and unlcyclcs, head the list. They can do anything and everything possible on wheels. Other artists in the company are Culhane and Emerson, Baby Erma Culhane, ii years of age, Johnson and Mack, Dot Pullman. Walton and Slavin, Golden and Quieg. O'Brien and Alex ander, James A. Baisley. the ban joist. Honrie and Lunadi, with bis somersault dogs, Don and Jess, and Bam J. Bnrton, the comedian. Be side all the specialties, there is to be a roaring afterpiece, entitled, "Out of Sight," in which nearly the whole strength of the company will be engaged. f m The remarkably ferocious gorilla, named An gola, which killed a bulldog in a fight held at Fort Wayne recently, is the chief curiosity promised this week at the World's Museum, although there are other novelties, and Maggie the Midget and her infant stays over. In tho theater the World's Specialty Company will in terpret a large programme, By far the most expensive organization that has visited Pittsburg in years will be the London Gaiety Theater Company, who appear at the Grand Opera House Easter week under the direction of Abbey Schoeffel and Grau, pre senting "Faust Up to Date," which has proved to bo the most successful of any of the bur lesques of the home theater. The company numbers 130 people and the production is on a scale of magnificence never before seen on the light opera stage. There is an abundance of comical situations and humorous lines, catchy music handsome women, combined with tho elaborate stage settings and bright costumes, augmented orchestra and brass band, and the best company that has ever been brought across the ocean. Prices will range from 1 0 to 25 cents. Sale of seats begins Thursday morning. Stace Whispers. J. H. ROTTE is going to play Shylock in "The Merchant of Venice," at Altoona, on April 4 and 5. Miss Lottie Veazey will be the Portia. TnE tiger which Sarah Bernhardt carried with her during her last tour in this country, died at Jardin des Plantes, Paris, recently, of la grippe. A CABLEGRAM to THE DISPATCH last night says: Nat Goodwin will bring his "Gold Mine," in July, to the Gaiety Theater, London, for a summer season. . Air English exchange Imparts the highly in teresting Information that Evelyn Bellew, brother of "that promising young actor Kyrle Bellew," has entered public life as a reader and reciter. Max Fbeeman has been relieved of his duties as stage manager of the Cassino by Ru dolph Aronson. He will stage Byrne's "Castles in the Air" for the De Wolff Hopper Opera Bouffe Company. Nellie McHenry has purchased a new four-act comedy-drama, entitled "Lady Peggy," which she will produce in Chicago next month, Frank TannehilU Jr., is the author. It is said to be a superior sort of article in the farce comedy line A SWINGING drawbridge through which a steamboat 70 feet long, and loaded with excur tionists, will pass, is to be one of the mechani cal effects of Steel Mackaye's new drama, "Money Mad." The play is to be produced at the Standard Theater on April 27. Final arrangementafor this year's produc tion of the Passion play at Ober-Ammergau have been completed. Thn principal rehearsal will take place May IS, and the first perform ance of the play on May 26. Other perform ances will be given In June, July, August aud September. Wills, Henshaw and Ten Beoeck with their clever and amusing farce-comedy, "Two Old Cronies." will shortly be seen at the Bijou Theater. They have a company of great ex cellence, and having already made a big hit in Pittsburg, the success of their return engage ment is assured. Charles MacGe ACHY will tour" Richard Golden in "Old Jed Prouty" throughout Maine during the coming month of May. The plan is a new one and already a matter of much talk among theatrical managers cenerally. For, if the results prove to be profitable, "touring a State" may become a regular practice for every month of the theatrical year. MISS Fanny Davenport, who played "La Tosca" to an immense audience at Watertown, Mass., Friday night, is confined to her bed at Woodruffs House aud could not appear at Ogdensburg last night. She has been suffer ing for a week and was obliged to cancel Tues day night at Buffalo. Her physician says she must have a week's rest, and Arthur Thomas, her manager, aunounccs that 'all engagements for next week bavobeen canosled. Francis Wilson's company is still attinct inglargeSvidiences to the Broad StreetTheater, fttffl uMITiWllF PTTTSBTTKG - 'DISPATCH, Phlladeloliia. whero Gilbert and Sullivan's 'Gondoliers" caters upon the setrhnd month of its run ou Monday, Maich 3L Wilson lately in troduced a new lullaby song into tho second act. It isn't Sullivan's, but it is by Hubbard Rmith thA rnmnoser of the "Tale of Woe" duet, and it Is said to have won great popularity witn nis auuiences. An Easter offering consisting of a puzzle will be given to the first 600 people purchasing reserved seats for tho "Spider and Fly" at the Bijou Easter week. At the Bijou Theater for the week of April 21, Manager Gulick has arranged with the dow erful young actor, Robert Mantell, to present here his costly revival of Alexander Dumas' thrilling romance, "The Corsican Brothers," in which he lately achieved a distinguished met ropolitan success. Mr. Mantell will be remem bered by many of our theater-goers by his mas terly impersonation of Lorit IpanoJX in "Fedora." Herman Mekivale has been at work for the last six months on a new play for Henry Irving. It is founded on Sir Walter Scott's "Brldo of Lammermoor," and will bo called "The Master of Ravenswood." Most of the writing is said to havo been done under Mr. Irving's personal supervision. Tho London Times thinks tho eminent English actor Is growing old. In an issue it gravely remarks that as Edgar in the above mentioned drama Henry Irving will probably ba seen for the last time as a young lover. Sarah en chocolat: For the coming pro duction of "Cleopatra" in Paris, an adaptation by Sardou from Shakespeare's tragedy, Sarah Bernhardt announces her intention of breaking all her previous records by dyeing her frail person chocolate color in view of her imper sonation ot the Eeyptian Queen. The produc tion will not take place Deture April 20, but the Porto St. Martin boxoffice is said to be already besieged by admirers anxious to behold this curious metamorphosis of their idol. Charles MacGeachy "tours" the State of Massachusetts with Richard Golden in "Old Jed Proutty" next season on the same original plan that ho proposes to do the State of Maine in the coming May. To this end be has can celed a number of week stands inxities in order to secure tho necessary straightaway course within tho great Bay State. New Hampshire and Vermont are to bo "toured" later provided existing other contracts can bo canceled. The whole of the season of 1S81-9213 already mapped out with "tours" of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, all one-night stands from SO minutes to an hour apart The Southern, Southwestern and West ern States are next to follow in rotation. The tours will bo "circussed" ahead with six-horse old-fashioned stage coaches filled with advance agents and advertising material. The corn pan 's baggage car next season will be a re duced copy In exterior of the old Prouty tavern in Bucksport. HEWS OF THE SCHOOLS. Names of Some oi the Honor Pupils nnd Olber Interesting Matters. The marriage of Miss Minnie Erwln, of the Forbes School, takes place April 8 at the Luth eran Church, on Grant street. Some GO members enrolled their names as members of the Teachers' Library, yesterday. The membership fee for the year just com mencing is SL The Permanent Certificate Committee met yesterday, but the names and results of the successful applicants who were on permanent examination, will not be ready for two weeks. It is rumored that Prof. J. B. Sullivan, of the Duquesne School, First ward, is to resign. Mr. Sullivan can write Dr. as well as Prof, before his name, and will likely devote himself en tirely to the practice of medicine. MissBothwell has been elected to suc ceed Miss Borland, who was married during the week, in the Highland School. The School Board of this district meets next Tuesday, and will elect two additional teachers, who will teach in the building just finished. Miss Lizzie S. Jixlson, assistant teacher of drawine at the High School, and daughter ot Dr. B. C. Jillson. will be married April 10 at the Calvary Episcopal Church to Mr. Richard K. Fleminc. This vacancy in the High Bchool corps will be filled at the next meeting of the High School Committee. The line of work the public schools will pre pare for the Exposition next September will likely be mapped out the coming week, as Su perintendent Luckey expects to call a meeting of tho committee appointed by the Central Board for this work, to havo a consultation with Superintendent Johnson to arrange all preliminaries. Governor Beaver has issued a proclama tion appointing April 11 and May 2 as Arbor Days. He gives as his reason for having two Arbor Days this year, the diversity of climate which makes it impractible to observe the samo day in all localities. Where the climatic con ditions are favorable April 11 is the date to be observed, and in the more northerly altitudes May 2. The public schools have closed for a week's vacation. Miss Ballou, ot the Publio Cooking School, takes no vacation, hut will continue to instruct the young cooks during the present week. The third class for this year will gradu ate April 19. The cooking school takes no holi day this week, so that the coming class can start early enough to finish the course at the specified time. The reports for the school attendance for this month show very good results for March. The Homewood school looms up with a big showing,' but tho new schoolhouse at Brushton will take some 40 pupils from this district next month. The Minersville school district has nearly 100 less in attendance for the month ot March than for February, which is attributable to the broken up condition of the streets of the ward. The fact that the Pittsburg teachers were paid yesterday is largely due to Dr. McKelvy, President of the Central Board. He has been In Arkansas and expected to arrive in Pittsburg Friday, but the delays in getting over the storm-beaten district prevented him from reaching the city till yesterday morning, he having traveled all night. On his arrival at the Union depot he went direct to the Central Board rooms and signed the school warrants, and 600 teachers were made happy. These pupils stand first in their classes for the month of March at the Forbes school: Room No. J, Hugh Muldoon; No. 2, David Lentz; No. 3, Bennie Levi; No. , John Stokley: No. 6, Clarence Rosenfeld; No. 6, John Gnntz; No. 7, George F, Martin; No. 8. Alex. Silver man; No. 9, Badie Pedley; No. 10, Lottie Over end; No. 11, Josie Sloan; No. 12, Elite Gueth; No. 13, Grace Garrett: No. 14, Annie Gardom; No. 15, Dora Zeidler; No. 18, Ruby Wilson; No. 17, Clara Maeder; No. 18, Sadie Darrah: No. 19, Annie Fuhr; No. 20. Alice Tyler; No. 2L Joseph Shipp; No. 22. Fred Toerge; No. 25, Herbert May. Each month there is an entertainment mono room on each floor to which the head pupils aro invited. The following are the names ot the pupils who stand first iu tho highest grammar rooms of the ward schools: Humboldt, Carrie Vaux; Liberty. Lida Axtell; St. Clair, Lottie Hopkins; Morse, Eliza Valoon; O'Hara, Minnie Shelly: Allen, Emma Weber; Peebles, Gertrude Kain; Ralston, Stella Scott; Homewood, Anna B. Mc Kee; Luckey, Fannie Trimble and J. Brown; North, E. Taylor ana E. Jackson; Minersville, Minnie Mittler: Birmlneham, Eddie Knocl; South. Jennie Proctor; Tbad Stevens, Nellie Farrel; Lincoln, W. H. Holmes; Lawrence, Frod Ochenshirt: Highland, Alma Fitzgerald; Bedford, Sam Klages; Springfield, Mathew Considine; Riverside, Nellie Dugan; Mononga hela. Jerome Kernan; Knox, May McKee; Wickersham, Linnie Isler; Hancock, Blanche Kelly: Franklin, Geo. Wandless; DuqueBne, Will J. Hill. New Patents. From O. D. Levis, patent attorney. No. 131 Fifth avenue (es tablished 20 years), Pittsburg, Pa; a patent guaranteed on all new inventions: O. B. Shallanberger, Rochester, Pa., box for elec trio motors; George "W. Blair, Pittsburg, lamp; C. L. Smith, Pittsburg, step ladder; E. P. Slentz, Idlewood, and J. B. McGrew, Pittsburg, electric railway; H. Schneider, Pittsbure, sbalt bearing; Thomas Schmau ser, Allegheny, Pa., galvanic apparatus; C. K. Dailenbacb, Allegheny, swimming apparatus; G. A. Belknap, Beaver Center, bridle bit; Charles Swan, Corry, Pa., ma chine ior molding target pigeons. Don't Send for the Doctor Every time you catch cold or feel chilly. Iu very many cases a drink of pure whisky will lully restore you. Prince Eegent, Queen Victoria's wedding present whisky, has the highest recommendations for purity. Sold onlv by John McCullongb, Half Cen tury House, 523 Liberty st, foot of Filth avenue. The Ace of Clab. See announcement in advertisement on Page 15 of this issue. 300 pieces CO cent dress goods to go at 37 cents. Great bargain. Enable Ss Shtjsteb, 35 Fifth ave. Black Goods A superior assortment of lightweight black dress fabrics, with hem stitched borders, Irom 85c to $2 50 per yard. ttssu Huous & Hacks. SUNDAY, MABCH 30, SMm4 srcHlLI I IliPHiJS ! lltsSTPf aTllJi!V TaXKSSm A lartre and enthusiastic meeting was that of Post 128 on Thursday evening. Department Commander Denmston, attended by about 30 members of bis post, 117, was there on an of ficial and fraternal visit, and added much in terest. Among other things talked of were pension matters and Grand Army affairs in general. Comrade Dr. J. E. Wilson, of Post 165, who Is on the Pension Examining Surgeon Boaid, was present, and gave much light on pension matters. He told of a bill that had been favorably recommended by the Committee on Pensions of tho House of Representatives, which pro vided for a double rating of veterans who had two wounds, either of which would Incapacitate from manual labor. The preparation of tho bill was largely brought about by a test case which Major DennUton was prevailed upon by Dr. Wilson and other officials of the Pension Bureau to enter some time ago. The case failed, as was expected, and Major Dennlston and others wounded in like manner (a leg oil and an arm almost ruined) still receive a pen sion for but one wound. Department Commander Dennlston made a characteristic address which received the usual enthusiastic reception. Many comrades spoke Interestingly. Comrade Lovi B. Richards, of Post 117, recited "The Woodpecker," thereby bringing down the house. A lunch was a pleasing feature of the evening. Lot us have more of such meetings. The Soldiers' Widows' Home. Tho project of a Soldiers' Widows' Home at -Hawkins station, started by the ladies of the G. A R., has "takeu" most satisfactorily. Many posts have contributed liberally, and en tertainment after entertainment is being given to help along. The reception to be given at CycloramaHall, Allegheny, on Tuesday, April 15, by Camps 33 and 162, Sons of Veterans, promises to Do a grand affair and will materi ally assist tho home. The entertainment under the auspices of Encampment No. 1, U. V. L., at U. V. L. Hall last Monday evening, was a suc cess in every particular. The ball was crowded by an audience liberal with its applause, which was merited by the volunteer talent. A neat sum was realized for the Home. Geary Circle, No. 7, gave a musical and liter ary entertainment on last Tuesday evening, which was a success all through. People were turued away as the hall was so crowded. The proceeds go towards the Home. On last Tues day evening. Post E8 voted !150 toward the project with the expectation of giving more later. Post 162, at its meeting before last con tributed 550. At Post 157s meeting last Thurs day, a letter from tno ladles was read thank ingthe post for its donation. Topular John Tnylor. An assemblage of about 800 comrades filled the postroom of Post SI, Philadelphia, on last Thursday evening to witness the presentation of a handsome sword to Quartermaster Gen eral of the Grand Army John Taylor. The sword, which is a beauty, was offered by a Phil adelphia newspaper to the most popular vet eran or military officer In Pennsylvania to be decided by popular vote. The great popularity of National Quartermaster General was proved, and the sword was presented on behalf of the newspaper by Past Department Commander Thomas J. Stewart. It was accepted on be half ot Comrado Taylor by City Solicitor of Philadelphia Warrick. Comrade Taylor's vote exceeded 80,000 over tho next highest competitor, and this notwith standing that his name was nsed under a strong protest from him. He was forced Into the con test. After the presentation visiting comrades and prominent citizens were tendered a ban quet by tho Vesta Club, a social organization to which many comrades of the Grand Army belong. Comrade H. H. Bengough represented the Pittsburg veterans at the affair. Final Drnmmer Boy Arrangements, "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh" is all ready for a successful week at the Bijou Theater. A full rehearsal took place in the United States Court room last night under the direction of Mr. A. F. Nail, the owner of the piece, who ar rived in the city last Tuesday. He is much pleased with tho cast and at finding the parts well learned. Mr. Nail is particularly well pleased with the stage settings, new scenery, etc. The prospects are that this presentation will be tho most successful the drama has ever had. Jimmie Craven, of Alliance, O., the "drummer boy," arrived in this city on Thursday, and will give the best representation of the character ever given. Leon J. Long, as Uncle Joe, will give some of his latest productions on the topics ot the day. The members of Post 3 will assemble at the post-room at 7:30 o'clock to morrow evening, and all who are therewill march in a body to the Bijou to see the play. A Notable Gathering;. A large meeting of tho resident companions of the Loyal Legion was held in the Fire Mar shal's office on Friday to arrange for attending the celebration of tho twenty-fifth anniversary of that organization on the 15th of next month. in Philadelphia. It is expected at least 40 of the PlttsDurg companions win attend, gome will be accompanied by their wives and other members of their families. The probabilities are a majority will leave on the 8:10 P. if. tram of the 14th. when, if desired, special cars will be pro vided. The general meeting will be held In the Academy of JMusio on the evening of the 15th, and on tne iecu a iuii aress reception in ine Antlemv of the Fine Arts, to which soecial tickets will be necessary. It is expected that at least 5,000 companions win oe in attenaance, and that it will be the most notable gathering of officers since the close of the war. A Coffee Cooler's Collections. An exceedingly interesting little volume is the work entitled "Collections of a Coffee Cooler' by S. Creelman, of Co. A One hundred and first Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Comrade Creelman's story of prison life in An dersonvillo and Florence is at once pathetic, amusing and racy. Besides this story the book contains: "Transformed Historic Scenes." "Foraging." "The Soldier's Widow," "Army Beans." "The Soldier's Funeral," "Silent Ben tinels." "Army Corn." "The Battlefield." "The Army Mule," "Co. K," "Dixie's Sunny Land" and "Soldier's Oration." All are very good. Comrade Creelman served 46 months durinzthe Rebellion inclusive of 11 months in prison pens. H is present address is Willunsburg, Allegheny county. Pa., Box 196. Remembering- the Widow' Home. The Secretary of Colonel William H. Moody Circle, Ladies of the G. A B,, yesterday for warded to the Treasurer of the Soldiers' Wid ows' Home fund at Hawkins station an install ment of U0 toward the purchase of the place. The prevalence of sickness among the members of the circle prevented their offering being as large as was expected. It is, however, only in tended as an earnest of the Interest taken in tho project by tho ladies of Circle No. 62, and an evidence that tho women ot the Grand Army circles aro willing and anxious toprovldo for those who are left helpless by death of the men whom the bullets have spared, but disease or old age cut down. Post 23G's Celebration, Post 23ffs celebration of the surrender of Lee is to be mado a very interesting- affair. Turner Hall, Allentown, will be the place of the cere mony. Comrade Daniel Ashwortb, of Post 3, is the orator for the occasion. On behalf of the people of the hill Prof. Kennedy will present a beautiful American flag to the post The flag is now in Grove's store, on Fifth avenne, and many people stopped to admire its beauty last week. The emblem will be received for the post by Comrade A P. Burchfleld, of Post 162. The prospects aro good for this celebration eclipsing in interest all previous Grand Army affairs on the hill. Comrade John C. Thomas, who is endeavoring to make it a complete suc cess, has secured lots of musical and literary talent. Tbo Grnnd Army In Brief. Post 157 will meet at 8 o'clock instead of 1-20, commencing on next Thursday. Comrade Jno. m. McAliecs was elected Officer of tho Guard of Post 157 last week. Department Commander Dekniston will officially visit Post 151 some time in May. The comrades ot Post 161 talk of little but their apjffoachlng celebration of Lee's sur render. Three applications, two nsw and one by 1890. card, were received by Post 151 last Tuesday evening. "Chaplain" McQuire, of Pot 4L was a visitor of FoBt 157 ou last Thursday evening and made a stirring speech. Comrade Robert a. Stewart, who served in tho First New York Ai tillcry, was mustered into Post 157 last Thursday. The comrades of Post 128 are actively en gaged in preparing for their grand celebration of Lee's surrender, at Carnegie HalL on Wednesday, April 9. It is whispered that Comrade A. P. Burch fleld will be appointed an inspector of the Western Penitentiary in place of George A Kelly, who resigned. Comrade P. N. Guthrie, of Post 117, was a visltoi of Post 41 on last Wednesday evening, and his remarks were excellent. The meeting was full of interest. Post 1628 committee having in charge the arrangements for the post's trip to tho Boston Encampment is making good progress. Post 162 will likely be largely represented. Post 230 will light a campfire at its hall, cor ner Center avenue and Erin street, on Wednes day evening, April 9. the anniversary of Lee's surrender. Comrades and their friends are cor dially invited to attend. A A Humphret Post. No. 545, will give an entertainment at the Millvale Opera House, on the anniversary of Lee's surrender April 9, to which all posts are cordially invited. A good time is promised to all who attend. Some good musical and elocutionary talent will be on hand and the old "boys" will develon into vo calists. Post 41's firing squad had a special meeting after the post meeting last Wednesday evening, and found that enough money was in the treasury to defray the expenses of tne trip to the Boston Encampment. The members were lavish in their thanks to the citizens of Law renceville for their patronage of the entertain ment on St. Patrick's Day. General Custer Circle, No. 14, Ladies of the G. A R., is thankful to General Custer Post No. 38. of Etna, for a donation of $100. The circle was about to make a payment toward the Soldiers' Widows' Homo at Hawkin's Station, and tho post hearing of this sent a committee at once to the circle with a check for the above amount. Son of Veterans. The anniversary celebration of Colonel E. J. Allen Camp, Wllkiusbnrg, was a great success. Camp 162 voted last week to chango its name from Andrew Carnegie Camp to Samuel Har per Camp. The camp is flourishing and the prospects are bright. The invitations will be out early this week for the full aress reception at Cyclorama Hall on Tuesday. April 15, to be under the auspices of Camps 33 and 162. for tho benefit of the Sol diers' Widows' Home. It ought to be a grand success. Camp No. 102 will commence to drill as a bat tery next Wednesday evening in Washington Infantry Hall. Tho next business meeting will be one week from Wednesday at K. of -L. Hall, 101 Fifth avenue, and thereafter drills and business meetings will be held alternately. THE BUYS IX BLUE, Major W. W. Greenland, Second Brigade Quartermaster, spent a few days in the city last week. The cost of sustaining the regular army of the United States last year was 40,466,460. This Included all the different departments ol the service. The Armory Committee of the Fourteenth Regiment met last Tuesday evening and adopted new rules for the government of the Central Armory. Major Wilson F. Braden, of Greenville, Judge Advocate of the Second Brigade, has been appointed an Inspector of cattle and will locate in this city. The preliminary inspections of the compan ies in the Fourteenth Regiment will be started by Colonel Percbment about April 14. The in spections will be held on the regular meeting nights of the companies. Lieutenant Lindsat, of Company H, Eighteenth Regiment, has tendered his resig nation on account of removal from the city. Lieutenant Lindsay gives several other reasons in bis resignation which may cause the Adju tant General to smile when he sees them. Captain Hunt will hold a short preliminary inspection of the Battery to-morrow morning. Lieutenant Brown will have charge of tbo guard mount. The regular spring inspection of the Battery takes place May 10. Captain Hunt returned to Pittsburg last Friday after an absence of several weeks in Canada. Most of the companies ot the Eighteenth Regiment moved into the old Criminal Court building last week and the balance will be in by next Tuesday. Battery B has been assigned the old Commissioner's office on the second floor and the guns and heavier material will be stored in the yard and cellar. The building is In remarkably poor condition, but will be pretty thoroughly overhauled and cleaned at once. A number of the members of the National Guard that served during the troubles at Scranton in 1S77 met in Old City Hall last Fri day evening for the purpose of forming an organization among the survivors. There were about 75 men present, and A C. Dean was elected Chairman and Charles S. Black, Secre tary. A committee was appointed on organi zation, and another meeting will shortly be called by tho chair. The date of the competitive examination for appointment to West Point from this district has been set for next Thursday at the rooms of the Central Board of Education. Congressman Dalzell has named Prof. George J. Luckey, John G. Bryant and C. F. Blngeman as the board of examiners, and Dr. Blngeman, of Penn avenue, will conduct the physical examination. About 20 young men have already announced their intention of entering the contest. Several local Captains, in speaking ot Major Patterson's Intention of inspecting com panies in tho sitting up exercises, state that the drill is perfectly incompatible with the present manner of running companies. To put men through such a course of exercises and derive any benefit would require at least a half hour's work daily, while, at best, men show up for drills but onco a week or two weeks. The drill has certainly not been practiced In any of the local companies, except possibly in the last few weeks as a preparation for the inspections. A requisition has been made on the Secre tary of War for a sufficient number of new 45 caliber rifles to complete the fitting out of the National Guard In this State. It is expected that the guns will be In shape for distribution at the next encampment. All unserviceable guns and spare parts are to be sent to Harrls burg at once for repairs, together with all old 50 caliber ammunition on band. The move Is a good one, ana was brought about by the suggestion of regular army officers, who were inspecting the guard last year, it being claimed that the difference in ammunition and guns might cause serious trouble in case the companies were to be called into action. Special orders from the Adjutant General's office discharges Quartermaster Charles E. Brown, of the Eighteenth Regiment, and Lieu tenant C. J. Snyder, of Company F, same organization. The discharge of the latter gen tleman finally settles the troubles in this com pany caused by the new ruling ot General Hastings, giving unsuccessful candidates before the Brigade Examining Board the right to retain any commission they might be holding prior to the examination. The vacancy In Company F will probably bo filled by the re election of Lieutenant Kaerchcr, who was elected to the position before the recent ruling of the Adjutant General. Captain O. C. Coon, or Company I, McKees port, has announced his intention of resigning his commission as Captain. Mr. Coon has been connected with Company I since 1S84, serving through all tho intermediate positions from private up. During his term as Captain be has brought the company up to a remarkably high standard of efficiency, particularly in rifle practice, last year every member of the organi zation having qualified as a marksman or sharp shooter. The cause ot Captain Coon's resigna tion is due to some trouble connected with the business organization which was formea among the members about a year ago. The probable successor to the Captaincy is Lieutenant Jay cox. Jordan's Easter millinery opening, Thursday to Sat urday, April 3 to S. Prices reasonable. 705 Penk AVE. Tho Ace of Clnbs. See announcement In advertisement on Page 15 of thii issue. 300 pieces black and white dress goods to be sold at 37 cts. Begular 50c quality. Enable & Shtjsteb, 35 Filth ave. Ladies' waterproof rnbber cloth wraps, in Scotch tweeds, plaids and diagonals, with fancy linings, from f 1 to $20 each. TTSSU Huous & HACKS. Visitok "Why, Mrs. Savemoney, what a beautiful neat parlor suit you have! Mrs. S. Nonsense, that's not new; it's my old one, refurnished and reupholstered by Haugh & Kesnan, 33 asdS4 VaUr itxilt. Tho Ace of Clnbi. See announcement in advertisement on Page 15 of this issue. 300 pieces black and white dress goods to be sold at 37tf rtv. Eeeular GOc quality. Knable & Shuster, 35 Fifth ave. .A.T LATIMER'S. ONLY TEN DAYS MORE Left of this Grand Rebuilding Sale. CARPETIMGS -AND- DHYGOODS! At prices which satisfy all comers. We save our patrons money also in Lace Curtains -AT- 138 Federal and 46 South Diamond Streets, Allegheny, Pa. T. M. LATIMER. mh22-MWT8u THE WHITE IS KING. The Headquarters for the Will remain at the same old stand. No. 12 Birth street, after April 1, where, for the cast 15 years, the White has made the greatest record of any sewing machine in the world. Also agency for HaU's Bazaar Dress and Skirt Forms. Newlon's System of Dress Cutting taught, and perfect fitting patterns cut to order. Second-hand Sewing Machines of aU makes, some of them nearly new, for S3 and upward. J. KEVAN & CO., 12 SIXTH STREET. BRANCHES: 281 OHIO HI., Allegheny, and 129 FEANKfiTOWN AVE., East End. mhSO-95 OPENING MARCH, 1KI0. Robes, Manteaux and Modes, Direct from Paris. Verner Block Cor. Fifth & Market sts. mh28--wsu NOWFO ' r" ROSEN BAUM& CO. (Only Entrance at 510 to 514 Market Street) Have Made Ample and Important Preparations to Meet Every De mand for the Coming Easter "Week. The Success of Our MILLINERY OPENING, Attested by the Throngs of Ladles that Have Visited Us During tha Past Week, Has Induced TJs to Do Still SETTEE THE COMING WEEK. NEW THINGS DAILY Trimmed Bonnets, Trimmed Hats, Trimmed Toques, Of the latest and most tasteful designs. "We boldly make the assertion that NO STOKE selling a quality of goods equal to ours dis poses ot them at such low prices, nor shows such an assortment of stylish wares. CONFIRMATION WREATHS. New Designs at Low Prices. This "Week, Special Attraction, in Ribbons for Dress Trimmings, Ribbons for Neckwear, Ribbons for Millinery, Ribbons for Sashes. Exclusive Novelties in Children's Shirred, Embroidered and Lace Caps. The most original and becoming styles for Children of all ages. Every department of our bouse holds out chases. lgentavm 510 TO 514 MARKET STREET. P. S. Easter Neckwear lor Gentlemen, newest patterns and styles, at lower prigs than yon expeot. SypEBFLUQUS HAIR On the Female Face. Hair on tho upper lip, chin, cheeks, forehead, nose, ears, between the eyebrows, on the hands, arms and breast, or moles and birthmarks, and on men's cheeks above the beard Hne.destroyed forever, without pain, scar, shock, trace or in jury, by the ELECTRIC NEEDLE OPERATION, By DR. VAN DYCK. 502 Penn ave., Pittsburg This 13 purely a scientific operation, and Is in dorsed by all physicians and surgeons of emi nence, as being the onlv method In the world by which the hair can be destroyed forever. Dr. Van Dyck has had U jeara experience In this operation, has treated hundreds of cases, and has acquired tbo skill of an eznert and never fails to cure any case. Office, 602 Penn ave. ACNE H03ACAE Is a chronic and congested inflammatory dis ease of the face, mostly affecting the cheeks and nose. The characteristic features are red ness, dilatation and enlargement of the blood vessels of the cheeks and nose and more or less pimples and pustules. Symptoms At llrst there is more or less red ness of nose and cheeks; this is frequently ac companied by an oily, greasy condition of the skin, and the nose is apt to feel cold rather than warm often takes months and even years to thoroughly develop. After awhile the redness becomes permanent, and upon close examina tion you will find the nose and cheeks covered with a network of fine veins and capillaries. Sometimes these run in straight lines on the side of the nose, near the end, but as a rule these veins run irregularly, sometimes forming regular loops. We often see a vein, say one balf to an inch in length, and these One fila ments of veins running in all directions from main stem; then hard indurated pimples appear, which often fester sometimes spreads to cheeks. The course ot this disease is chronic, generally lasting for years. Sooner or later pimples "and mattery pustules appear affects both sexes. In the third stage the noso is gen erally enlarged, the veins enlarged to an enormous extent, are a dark red or livid color, ami the noso Decomes ronsb, red. corrugated, tubulated, and in some cases assumes mons trous proportions, becoming as large as a man's fist. The causes are eeneral debility, dyspepsia, anaemia, the use of brandy, whisky or wine habitually. On the other hand there are many cases occurring in both sexes in which no causa whatever can be found for the development of this disease. In oiher words many a true man and noble woman are compelled to bear the banner of Baccnu3 in their face while they may be perfectly abstemious In their habits. Men who are exposed to the extremes of weather as cabmen, drivers, etc, are predisposed to Rosacae also women who work in the heat, do their own cooking, are predisposed to it. also men who work by open ovens receiving sudden flashes of the heat in their faces, often have it. Bankers, clubmen and highllvers are also subject to the worst forms of Rosacae. Dr. Van Dyck has devoted special attention to the scientific treatment of this disease and has achieved a most remarkable success in its treatment, and feels positive that ha can truthfully assert that he has cured more cases of Acne Rosacae than any other physician liv ing to-day. If you have the above, any disease or blemish of the skin, complexion, hair or scalp, you can consult Dr. Van Dyck with every confidence in his skill. He has studied and treated these cases for 20 years and has be come almost perfect in their treatment. Pa tients at a distance can be treated by letter. Address or c?ll on Dr. J. Van Dyck. 502 Penn avenne, Pittsburg. Hours, a to 6r Sundays, 10 to 4; Mondays and Saturdays until S p. m. $5 Will Buy a Sewing Machine at DOMESTIC ROOMS, As wo aro clearing nut our second-hand stock prior to movins to our new rooms. NO. 8 SIXTH STREET, which we will occupy after April L mhSOo RODGERS 4BROOKB. EASTER NECKWEAR. VANDYKE COLLARETTES, Ten different Btyles, in Swiss Embroidery, Lace and Irish Point, from 25o to 51. VANDYKE SETS, 25c to $1 75. Side Pleated Crepe Lisse Ruchingi Three inches deeD, in Buff, Cream, Pink, Liirht Blue, Cardinal and Black. Immense variety of Turn-over Ruchings in Lace and Crepo Lisse. Children's Sailor Collars, 12 different styles, in entirely new patterns and shapes, made ol Point de Gene Lace, Tatting "Workf Guipure and Torchon Lace. EASTER KID GLOVES. The new spring shades in Tan, 8-buttoti Alousquetaires, at $1 25 and 51 50; a splen did quality. 5-hook Suedes, in the new shades of Gray and also Black, at $1. 4-button Tan and Gray Kids, new shades, at $1 25. Misses' 5-hook Kid Gloves, in Tan and Brown, J8c. attractive novelties for your spring par. -'4 it. . -. .-. 'jjjm mmmm&mmmmmmim!mmti