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THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH, SUNDAY, APEIL 27, 1890.
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InTitations are out for the marriage of Miss
Hose Fay and Mr. Theodore Thomas, to take
place Wednesday evening. May 7, at 8 o'clock.
In the Church of Ascension in Chicago. The
wedding Trill Do followed by a reception at tbe
Dome of the bride's brother, Mr. Charles Nor
man Fay. 43 Belleruo place, that city.
Quite a romantic little story is attached to
this wedding that will unite two such noted
musical people. Some two years ago Miss Hoso
Fay, who is a sister of Miss Amy Fay. tbe
authoress of "Music Study in Germany." and
one of the farored few in whom the great Liszt
took a personal interest, and showed it by ex
tending her numerous invitations to play for
him, contemplated becoming a musical critic
for one of the leading daily papers of Chicago.
Desirous of being really a critic and not a hap
hazard writer, as so many alleged critics are,
be concluded to go to ew York City, and, by
study and observation, supplement her already
rery thorough knowledge of music
Arriving there she became acquainted with
a number of the most prominent musicians,
and among them the renowned Theodore, who,
on account of her great musical talent and her
charming manners, became so interested in her
and her ambition to become a competent
critic that he Invited her to visit his home.
The impression the young lady made upon Mr.
Thomas was repeated with the other members
of his family, including his wife, who became
frreatly attached to Miss Fay, and as a conse
auence nanny delightful and happy hours were
spent by Miss Fay with tbe Thomas family,
hich included beside Mr. and Mrs. Thomas,
four sons and one daughter, who were all ar
dent admirers of Miss Fay.
The affection shown the young lady by the
talented firmly was duly appreciated and re
ciprocated, and the assistance given her in her
pursuit of knowledge by Mr. Thomas proved an
additional bond of friendship.
In the home circle Mr. Thomas was as par
ticular about harmony as with his orchestra
and very few discordant notes were allowed to
creep in and mar the beauty of the symphony.
A long rendition of nuptial music, however, was
very abruptly concluded by the- funeral dirge
b ben the beloved wife and mother was laid to
rest
And what more fittine then that tho friend
she loved so well and with whom such per
fect congeniality was enjoyed should by her
sweetness and lovable disposition continue to
Ibed sunlight and joy over the household.
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Miss Fay Is a relative of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Muller, of the Bulletin, a daughter of Rev.
Charles Fay, an Episcopal clergyman, and a
granddaughter of the late Right Rev. John
Henry Hopkins, a former Pirtsbnrger, and at
one time rector of Trinity Episcopal Church,
to whose memory one of tho most beautiful
memorial windows which grace the ancient ed
ifice was erected.
Under tho skillful touch of Mr. Clarence
Eddy, the great organist, who is a personal
f nend of both Miss Fay and Mr. Thomas, the
customary march will peal forth on the evening
of the wedding. Mr. Thomas' entire family
will be present at tho ceremonies.
Thorne Bbaxch.
assembled to dance the hours away. At 9 o'clock
75 conples formed a grand march, led by Cap
tain J. A. A. Brown and wife. The favors or
the german were pleasant and unique, and was
attended by some of Pittsburg ana Allegheny's
prominent society people. The company, de
serves to be congratulated for this being; the
most successful social ever given attempted by
theiu. The following members composed the
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McEweu, W. F. P. Vance, Jos. F. Kuntz. G. V.m,
Jvramer, C. K. Seinple, Hen Anderson, Jiin
Kosser. G. F. E. Wilkarm, S. L. McEwen, John
Voskamk
Among the pleasant events of the week may
be chronicled the "Blue Domino," given by the
Pleasure Seekers at tho new residence of the
Misses 0'DonnelL 1427 Liberty avenue, Thurs
day evening last. With Prof. Christy as master
of ceremonies and excellent music by Profs.
Wells. Allen and Hummel, tbe hours glided by
until midnight, when the masks were removed
and all partook of refreshments. Alter this
dancing was resumed.
One of the leading events of the week on the
Northside was tbe marriage of Miss Emma
Tompkins, daughter of Mr. George Tompkins,
oi am cnartiers street, to Mr. Robert L. Mon
dock, which was celebrated at the residence of
the bride's parents on Wednesday evening last.
There were about GO guests present, among
whom some very prominent people, such as W.
W. Sneer and lady, William Hamilton and
lady, will McKiuney and lady, and Miss
Sadie Casky, who had charge of affairs gener
ally, and acquitted, herself admirably. Miss
Annie Tompkins, sister of tho bride. Miss Lot
tie Cupps and Miss Sadie Casky were tho
bridemaids. The newly married couole have
gone East on their bridal tour nnd upon tnelr
return will settle down in Allegheny, where
both are very popular and well known.
On last Friday evening a select social enter
tainment was given by B. F. and Mrs. Bnalo to
their friends at their residence, Harrison ave
nue, Allegheny, previons to their starting on
an extended tour of the Rocky Mountains and
the Pacific Coast. Among those present were
Mr. and Mrs. George Minnemeyer and Master
Frank. Mr. and Mrs. George Stewart, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Canldwell, of Allentown; Sir. and
.uia. a. n. jjcAtj. mt. anu Airs. j. aj. juicnaei,
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hill, of Sewickley; Mr.
and Mrs. Z. Zeigier and Mrs.
Moore, Mrs. Shadrac Jones and Miss Minnie;
Mrs. and Miss Noah, of Allentown; Mrs. Efd
wards. Miss Maggie Caldwell, Miss Nannie
Edwards, Miss Cora Beatv and Messrs. N.
Voegetly. Watt Caldwell and Joseph and
Charles Edwards, with others, who by their
willingness to make the entertainment what it
was intended to be, departed for their homes,
leaving B, F. and Mrs.Eeale feeling honored
by their rjresencc. Musi fnr a uttta imn
furnished by the Crescent Orchestra.
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Bijou Theater
Uarrlgan. in "Old Lav
ender." Grand opera House..
"A Dark Secret"
Harris' theater
"On the Frontier"
academt of Music...
Henry Burlesque Co.
World's Museum
Curiosities, Etc
The above are the theatrical attractions for
this week.
Pleasures of the Season.
The ladies of the Presbyterian Church,
Perrysville. gave a suppcrand bazaar on Thurs
day and Friday evening. It was a grand social
and financial success.
Maggie N., daughter of the late Thomas
Rose, of Pittsburg, was married at Chicago on
last Monday evening to Walter Pawling, a
rising young business man of Reading, Pa.
Tho monthly reception of the ladies of
Colonel J. B. Clark Circle No. 11 was held at
the home of Mrs. M. Barnes. 12 Isabella street,
on Tu6day evening. All present had an enjoy
able time.
Thomas M. Wright, postmaster at Ingomar,
gave a birthday party and dance on Friday
evening. A splendid supper was served at
1230 o'clock, to which his many friends did
ample justice.
Mr. A. M- Schoyer, chief train dispatcher of
the Ft. Wayne road, was the recipient during
the Keek of a solid silver paper weight, 3l
inches square, handsomely engraved with the
names oi the donors, a number of office em
ployes. A delightful party was given, last Thursday
evening, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Al
derman C O'Donnell, No. 1427 Liberty avenue.
Miss O'Donrell acted as honeys and enter
tained charmingly. Music, flowers and a choice
collation were features of the evening's pleas-
uic-wahjiig.
The Tuesday Night Euchre Club of Pleasant
Valley, met at tho residence of Miss Mazie
Bortman, No. 69 Kirkpatrick avenue, Alle
gheny, where they spent a very pleasant
evening in card playing and dancing. Among
those present were the following members:
Mises Parks, Hawthorn. Bonsall. Bomaley,
Patterson Bryar and Rosennecle; Messrs.
Snder. Weatherton, Chalfant, Porter, TresseL
Mathews and Bryar.
With the arrival home from their Euiopean
wedding trip of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franks,
BewicUey valley society expects a revival.
Mrs. Franks, who was Miss Thetta Quay, is
one of these natural socierv leaders, not one
who by scheming ambition becomes a leader,
but one whose charms of person and manner!
with the rare faculty of making and retaining
friends eminently fit her for the position!
Mr. and Mrs. Franks will shortly take posses
sion of the resideuce formerly occupied by Mr
Charles McVay.
A literary entertainment bv the Knights and
Ladies of Honor will be given by the North
Star Lodge No. IKS, Thursday evening. May 8,
1S90, at their hall, corner Ohio and East
Diamond streets. Those, who. during the
evening, will contribute to the enjoyment of
the audience by musical selections, recitations
and essays are Mies Annie Orr, Mrs. William
Bentlev, Mrs. Carrey. Miss Ida Schneider, Mr.
John H. Wagner. Misses Lulu and Edna Vcler
Miss Frankie Graham, Miss Laura Lambert,
Dr. Anna B. Ramsey and Miss Lizzie McNally.
The regular weekly meeting of tho Inde
pendent Literary Society was held Thursday
at the residence of Miss Comlcy, Perrjsville
Rvenue, Allegheny, and the following officers
were installed to serve for the balance of the
quarter: President, Win. G. Hohmann; Vice
President, Frank Connolly; Secretan-, Miss
Maggie Comley: Assistant Secretary, Miss
Mary Comley; Treasurer. Georgo S. Comlev;
Editor. Robert C. Comley. After a selected
programme by some of the members, the meet
ing adjourned to meet next Thursday evening.
The fourth reunion of the Buffalo Circle was
held at Mrs. Armstrong's at Laurel station.
A-HisDurg. ort wayno ang Chicago Railroad.
Thursday evening, Ajril 24. 'Those present
were Mrs. George Stoebener, Jr., Mrs. Jame
McKnight, of Oakland; Mrs. Charles L Mc
Kee and daughter, of Laurel station; Mrs. Will
iam Smith. Mrs. James Dunn, of Cbartiers
station; Mrs, William Herrnn. of Al
legheny: Mrs. James Sherron, of tho South
side; Mrs. J. V. Stoer, Mrs. Marv Jane Hun
zieker. Mrs. William Ditton. 'Mrs. James
Jones, Miss Annie Stoer, of Pittsburg.
An evening surprise party was tendered Miss
Sadie Anderson at the resideuce of Miss Anna
Cleckner. No. 108 Warner street. Allegheny
City, on Tuesday evening, April 22, 1S90. A
very pleasant time was spent by all present,
after which refreshments were served. Among
tuoe present were the following, the Mises
Mamie Rumsey. Bertha Cleckner. Lena
Daniels, Maggie Rider. Anna Cleckner, Mary
Frasber, Miss Bailey and Mrs. Cleckner
Messrs. E. M. Merriman, Charles Hornecker,
Charles Cutler, William McCormick. Clarence
Daniels, William Nichols, James Cutler, Harry
i Carson, Mr. Cleckner and W. F. Kennedy.
A very Interesting programme will bo given
at the seventieth anniversary of the I. O. O. F.,
to be held in Carnegie Hall, April 29, 1890. It
will consist of an organ solo, overture. Mr.
1 Kichard Mayer; soprano solo, "Because of
L Thee," Mrs. M. IXenMer; recital, "Mansie
ii Wauch's Firt and Last Play," Mr. George M.
. Sleeth; baritone solo, "The wanderer," Mr. F.
! W.Bearl; violin solo, a "Slumber Sing" and
-"Polish Dance," Miss Mamie Renck: whistling
' solo, "Swiss Echo Song," Anna Leah Dickin
son; male quartet,"Vatch Her Kindly, Stars,"
i 'j. Hayden Quartet; address, Mr. P. A. Shanor,
ijW r and male quartet, "Breeze of tho Nights,"
' rualta, Hayden Quartet.
f " The Miller mansion on Center avenue was the
, scene of a cay throng on Thursday evening.
The Caledonian Society, of Allegheny, Pa.,
gave a very enjoyable reception to their friends
in Miss Hamilton's Dancing Academv, on
Thursday evening last. Tho evening's enjoy
ment opened up with the grand march, prompt
ly at S P. jr., to tho musio of the McCord
String Band, and under the leadership or Mr.
Joyce, wno conducted the dancing in a way
that gave the utmost satisfaction. During the
interval a service of ico cream and cake was
served up by tho committee, to the delight of
all. and especially the little ones, who enjoyed
themselves thoroughly. A pleasant feature of
the meeting was the presence of those ladies
and gentlemen v ho have so often entertained
tho society with their musical talents in tbe
past. In the same kindly way they delighted
the companv again. Tho fniinninr .hn.
who took part in the musical entertainment,
under the direction of Mrs, Rigdon: Misses A.
Brockie, T. Mcintosh, Rein, McCallum, Messrs.
Muir, Smith and Urockie. President Joseph
JSapiernndthe Entertainment Committee de
serve great praise for the way they conducted
such a happv gathering. After singing "Auld
u, uajuo tuu uiKuunz uro&e up at izsu.
The Allegheny Histrionic Society, composed
of some of the best-known young people of
Allegheny, gave a pleasing rendition of that
charming drama, 'Among the Breakers," at
the Sixth ward schoolhouse on last Tuesday
evening. The hall was crowded to its utmost
capacity. The frequent outbursts of applauso
waB sufficient evidence to prove that the efforts
of the players to please the audience were high
ly successful. An amusing incident in connec
tion with the entertainment was tho friend
ly rivalry existing betwen the His
trionic Society and another crowd of
young folks, who gave a concert
on the same evening in an adjoining church.
The entertainers who attracted the larger audi
encewere to bo congratulated by tbe others.
The Histrionic are now enjoying their victory.
The caste of the play was as follows: David
Murray, James Lanahan; Hon. Bruce Bun.
J?r',. C- HuCues; Clarence Hunter, E.
M. Wagner; Larry Devtne, John Corcoran:
Peter Paragragh. Will Lanigan; Scud. John
Purcc,U:jes Starlight, Zllsa Daisy Eberleln;
Mmnie Daze, Miss Anna McCain: Mother
Carey, Miss Adele Honf roy; Biddy Bam Miss
Sadie McCain. The honors in the play rest
with Miss Eberleln, who, as a bright, vivacious
romp won the lasting favor of the audience,
and Mr. Lanahan, as a misunderstood and mis
guided lather, won their sympathies. Miss
Honfroy ell sustained a difficult and exacting
part.
Friends Coming nnd Going.
Miss Jennie Brow, of Allegheny, will leave
shortly for an extensive trip West.
Mattie Vickers and her manager were in
Allegheny last week visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Walker.
Mr. and Mrs. William M. Rihn, of S71 Main
street, will leave on Monday for San Diego
Cal., to reside permanently. '
J. M. Swan, formerly of the Swan House.
Allegheny, has gone to Mayville, N. Y where
he will open the HotelChautauqua about May i.
wTheTma.rriaKe "f Mr. John B. Moonoy and
Miss Helen Mercer, of Crafton. Pa., is an-
""""" -ak.e piaco on Wednesday, the 30th
of the present month.
The annual donation and reception at the
Home for Incurables, will be on Thursday.
May 1, at 2 o'clock, and continue during the
afternoon. Donations of money, groceries and
drygoods are requested.
hSSSA?! ' L -"'Wheny. leaves for
It is several years since Edward Harrigan
was in Pittsburg. The last time was in 1SS6, 1
believe, when he presented "Tbe Leather
Patch." He was then on his way to California
to give them New York slum life for the first
time. From tbe fact that he is only now re
turning to the East, it must be inferred that
the Harrigan drama was enjoyed on tbe Pacifio
Slope. A man of good parts is Harrigan. He
writes as smoothly, in his own sphere, as bo
acts, and he has been as prolific as a dramatist
as any man would reasonably be expected to be
who first creates his play and tben exemplifies
it before an andience. Not only in tbe leading
characters that he assumes is Edward Harri"
gan to be regarded as the realization ot his own
dramatic ideas. He is his own stage manager.
and every movement and line in the play is
watched by him. His plays are his own in every
sense of the word.
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About a year ago I chanced one Saturday
eveningto be strolling along the Bowery.Baxter
street. Mott street, Mulberry street and other
famous thoroughfares of unfashionable New
York, in company with Dick Quilter. Mr.
Quilter is a Pittsburger, and was an actor in
Harrigan's company for five years. "Ah,"
said he, with a ruminative sigh, "I know all
these places well. They bring back old times,
indcod. You know we have represented theso
streets and the peoole on them on tho stage
hundreds of times. Harrigan used R make his
people come down hero and study from life the
characters they were to play. Many a time I
have wandered around here with lain picking
up bits of character for use on the stage. Why,
the very clothes we wore were purchased in
Chatham scmare or Baxter street. Harrinn ia
a realist, I tell you, and when ho professes to
show you New York slums he does it perfectly."
appear, and the drowning and dive episode.
The stage is covered with a broad sheet of real
water from 2 to 8 feet deep, on which steam
launches, row boats, canoes, racing shells and
various other river craft, steam or are rowed.
The play itself is full of interest. The scenery
and costumes are of great beauty, and the
powerful company act in excellent style. The
acrobats, tho Herbert Brothers, and the Ar
lington Quartet aro with the company and
give a veritable sido show on the banks of tho
river just before the boat race, as is the
custom at all regattas in England.
The Dramatic Mirror thus offers a simple
solution of an old problem: "Captains of the
supes' in all largo communities complain of the
difficulties they encounter in supplying the de
mand for intelligent and respectable super
numeraries. The class of 'tough' and tawdry
applicants is numerous enough, but bright
young men and women who can present a good
appearance, and at the same time fulfill their
silent and statuesque duties satisfactorily, are
extremely rare. Perhaps if the theaters offered
decent pay to the auxiliaries and 'extras' a
more efficient, reliable and presentable corps
might be procured.
The new military drama. "On the Frontier."
will be presented at Harris' Theater this week
by the favorite actor James M. Hardle. sup-
orted by the emotional actress. Miss Sara Von
eer, and a good dramatic company. As the
name implies, "On tbo Frontier'' is a story, in
which life on the borders of civilization is de
picted. It is a melodrama, wherein a love
story is surrounded by any number of exciting
adventures.
Helen Datjveat is booked to ap pear in a
new play by Sidney Rosenfeld, called "The
Whirlwind," at Palmer's Theater in September.
It is obviously one of those whirlwinds that is
to bo reaped by persons who sow the wind, and
probably has no reference to the fair actress'
marital exneriences with Short Stop Ward. So
says a New i"ork writor.
During tho week of May 6 Frank W.
Sangers' excellent company will present al the
Bijou Theater A. C. Gunter's romantio
drama, "Mr. Barnes of New York."
Sidney RosenpeIiD's play "The Stepping
Stone" will be presented in all the large cities
in tbe country next season under the manage
ment of Junius Howe.
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359 Ir.
Smith, of Philadelphia, Pa
MissTillieG.EwIng.of Allegheny, will be
married next ednesday evening. April 30 at
the residence of her mother. Mrs. B, S. Ewing,
Irwin avenue, to Mr. Andrew Kirby. 5f the
esatehrm of William A. Mengold & Co.,
pw xiS5cr' lAIISneny win leave for
Europe May 4. on the steamer Lawn, where he
t?OBmonths ln eelng some of tbe
sights of the old country. Ho will be accom
panied bvhis cousin. Mrs. K. Lambertus, of
--?. iJ"'-hsiae' wh0 ti E0ln to Tls" her par
cnts, having not seen them for 20 years.
Mrs. A. K. Hannen, of Lincoln avenue. East
End, left Thursday for Hollldaysbur& Fa?
where, with Mrs. V. P. DeArmit, of Ridge
avenue Allegheny, she will be in attendance at
the wedding of their cousin. Miss Anna Piper
of that place, to Mr. Daniel Ray, of Tyrone!
A. number of other Pittsburgers are expected
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Sewickley Society Notes.
Mrs. William Stanton is making a short visit
among her many friends here before leaving
for California, where she will reside permanent
Mrs. Colin Reed has for guests her mother
and sister, Mrs. Lord and Miss Lord, of
Cooperstown, N. Y.
Mr. and Mrs. William Cunningham, who
have been visiting relatives here for some time,
leave this week for their new home in Greeni
burg. Pa.
The Young Ladies' Missionary Society of the
Presbyterian Church have issued cards for an
afternoon tea, to be held in the chapel of the
Presbyterian Church Thursday, May L from 3
until 5. The proceeds will be used for mission
ary purposes.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Franks, nee Miss Quav.
nave returned from England and are staying a
few days with Mrs. Franks' parents. Mr. and
Mrs. Jerome Quay, of Morganza, belore com
ing to tho Park Place Hotel, where they will
remain until improvements on their now ,m
are completed.
About 20 of Sewickloy's very young lads and
lasses enjoyed a pretty german at Miss Chap
lin's heme last Friday evening. The Misses
Edith Reno, Jennie Nevin, Sarah Fleming
Martha and Mary Porter. Carol Cochrane.
Grey Emory, Susan and Melite Williams!
Uanah Nevin, Sophia Moore, Lucy Christy,
Bessie Young; Masters Charles, Eugene and
Ray Murry, Harry Atwood, Will and Fred
Nevin, Frank Brooks, Will and Fred McVcy,
Harbaugh Moore, Fleming Mackintosh, Hally
Whitesell and Will Cochrane were among the
number that enjoyed the german.
Ed. Hanlan, who is to row a raco across the
Opera House stage in a tank, must feel that his
efforts are rather circumscribed, after being
used to the broad expanse of smooth water in
Toronto Bay. And yet. considering all things,
there is as much skill, if notstrength, employed
in rushing across a space of SO or 40 feet at full
speed and stopping yourself inside of 10 or 12,
as in covering three miles half a boat's length
ahead of a powerful rival.
V
Hardle and Von Leer have been together for
so long a time that one olmost forgets how
gracefully Sara Von Leer sugported Agnes
ooth in a tearfnl melo-drama at old Library
Hall a few years ago. Hardle, too! Was he
not a great man in "A Child of tho State?"
Howevor, you will soo them at Harris' this
wee, ana you can decide for yourself.
.
Mr. Edward A. Dithmar, ln the course of an
exceedingly well written article in tbe New
York Mirror of last week, shows why good
uaj aig idio uuw auu are rapiuiy oecom
ing rarer. Mr. Dithmar does not tell us any
thing absolutely new in the matter, but he puts
well-known facts so clearly and tersely that
they are well worth reprinting. He says: "The
American theater is in a transition state. Just
now tho shrewd manager is never looking for
good plays but always for a play, one that will
suit the tasto of the ordinary playgoer from
Maine to California, and that will do paying
property for, say. five years. Such plajs aro
made not by dramatists, but by stage managers
and masters of mere stage craft. As tho in
vestment must be large and the risk Is great,
new experiments are avoided. The most suc
cessful plays those that yield the largest
financial profit are otten practically budded
up on the stags out of well-tried materials.
Meanwhile we are producing very few plays
that, judged by the only correct standard, can
be called good plays. Almost the best
things we have are the very acrobatic
farces so much in vogue at present,
that are so heartily despised by severe critics.
They at least truthfully reflect something of
the essential spirit of this particular age, and
frequently contain new ideas. They are
coarse, sometimes crude, ill-made, but on the
whole they compare favorably with tho farces
of Murphy, Garrick, Fielding, Townley and
others that are Included in standard editions
of plays and have places on the shelves of
scholars' libraries. X honestly believo that a
school of dramatists would very speedily arise
In this country if there were encouragement
for the writing of good plays. A play written
upon the right principle would be likely to
repel a speculative manager, forif it resembled
as might be expected, the best cotemporary
fiction it 'would be distinguished by subtle
satire, delicate analysis ot character and re
fined idealization. Some 01 tbe popular play
wrights aro capable of much better work than
that they turn out to meet the demands of the
market."
Prof! aichan's Experience.
My little girl, aged 7 years, was afflicted
with a severe cough and cold. She could
not sleep, but coughed almost incessantly.
I was induced by a friend to try Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and was astonished
at the immediate relief it gave and the
cure it produced. I have tried many
remedies for coughs and colds, but this is
superior to any of them. Prof. J. II.
Mehan, Capital City Commercial College,
Des Moines, Iowa. tysti
India silks. India silks. CO-ct goods
reduced to 41 cts. a yard.
Knable&Shusthe. 33 Fifth aye.
See the Lochinvar awnings; they are ex
ceedingly beautiful and novel, at Mamaux
& Son's, 3Land.e39Penn avevPittibnrg.
Hwno."ln response to tbe invitations Issued by the
AWMhingMnaXniantry tor. . cetryrecepaorA, J
Tho Procrnmme.
Edward Harbigan, the famous comedian
so long known as the leading member of the
combination of Harrigan fc Hart, will appear
at tbe Bijou to-morrow night, presenting his
original play, "Old Lavender." Mr. Harrigan
has long been recognized as the creator of
comedy characters, and has rarely known a
failure. He Is not only an actor of ability but
is a dramatist of talent, and has written several
popular productions. Among them will be tbe
play presented at the Bijou to-morrow night.
The character of Old Lavender is an original
creation of Mr. Harrigan, and wherever it has
been seen tbe ve'rdict is a very favorable one.
As Old Lavender he assumes the attiro and
shambling gait and unshavon face of the pro
fessional dead beat with such skill and clever
ness that tbe character stands out with start
ling distinctness. The play, aside, from the
part in which the star appears. Is one that bas
met witu commendation. It is an illustration
of ft ew York life, and presents various types
and characters familiar to tbe public of that
great city, and others, too, for that matter. Tho
Serformance was given a generous reception in
ew York, and since it has been on tho road
the press and the public have accorded the
piece unusual praise. The company support
ing Mr. Harrigan is the same that played with
him in New York and other large cities. The
sale of seats has been large, and the Indica
tions are that the event will be a most profitable
one.
Atter 27 consecutive years under one man
agement tbe only circus in this or any other
country with that record Forepaugh's great
all-feature show and tho Monster Wild West
combined, comes to Pittsburg on Monday and
Tuesday, May 19 and 20, under a new proprie
tor and management. Mr. Adam Forepaugb,
tbe famous founder of the great show, died in
January of this year, in the city of Philadel
phia, tbe birth place of tho veteran manager,
and of bis show, and following his demise,
came an offer of SI. 900. 000 for the show from an
English syndicate, through a Mr. Suldester, of
Philadelphia. The big show had all but passed
into tbe bands of British bondholders, when
Mr. Cooper outbid them and carried off tbe
prize. Mr. Cooper is an old-timo circus propri
etor, having been a partner with Barnum and
James A. Bailey, severally, and with both of
them jointly for a number of years, and was
the first and only circus owner to successfully
tour tho world with a purely American circus.
He has allied himself with Mr. Adam Fore
paugb, Jr., and Mr. John A. Forepaugh as
managers, the latter two being tbe son and
nephew of tbe founder. Tbo show will come
to Pittsburg much enlarged and very much
improved In every particular. The Wild West,
which is combined with tbe enterprise, has
been lately added to by nearly four tribes of
Indians from Assinoboine, who make their first
appearance beforo a civilized world this
season.
"A Dark Secret," one of tho mo3t at
tractive of all the English melodramas, begins
a week's engagement to-morrow, "Monday"
night at the Grand Opera House. The play
has scored triumph after triumph ln all the
metropolitan cities, drawing packed houses
everywhere. The great life of tbe play is largely
due to the Intense realism of two ot its scenes,
the Henley regatta, in which Edward Hanlan
'and George H.Hosmer, .thefamous j oarsmen, ,
Singe Whispers.
Work on Edward Harrigan's new theater ln
New York begins May 1.
"Silver Falls," a new one by Bims and
Petit, will bo produced at the Boston Theater,
Mays.
Grattan Donnelly's "Millionaire." tho
new play in which Dan Sully stars, is said to
have made a hit in New York.
Robert MaxtelL expects to mako a brief
visit to Europe this summer. His season will
close, in Brooklyn, about tbe middle of May.
The "Across the Continent" Company plays
at Canton. April 23; Alliance. 29; East Liver
pool SO; Tarentum, May 1; Connellsville, May
2, and McKeesport, May 3.
The Hanlons' two ''Fantasma" companies
close their season early ln May, when active
preparations will begin for the new spectacle,
which is to be made known next fall.
At tho close of the Jefferson-Florence tour,
Mr. Jefferson will go to Buzzard's Bay, Mass.,
where he has just finished a handsome summer
residence. Mr. Florence will probably go to
Europe to visit Mrs. Florence.
Mrs. Kendal's "Opinions" are to bo fol
lowed up with a novel by Paulino HalL It will
be in order tor Mr. Pat Rooney to enroll him
self among the controversial contributors of
the Tiorln American llcview.
EarltIu May Miss Fannie Davenport closes
one of the most successful starring tours that
she has ever made. Next season her repertory
will include three of Sardou's plays "Theo
dora," "Fedora" and "La Tosca."
Matjkioe Barrthore makes his debut as a
star October 27 at the New York Standard The
ater, where he will be seen ln a new play by Gus
Thomas called "Reckless Temple." The name
01 tho piece suggests that it will fit Barrymore
to a dot.
It is now an understood thing in Paris the
atrical circles that Delaunay goes back to the
Comedie-Francalso, not to assume his old place
in the company, but as stage manager. Up to
the present this duty has fallen by turn to the
Societaires.
"One of tho Bravest" will be seen here in a
few weeks. It comes in a new dress with a real
fire engine and horses and a host of clever spe
cialties intersnerscd throughout the drama. J.
A. Reed, formerly of the Grand Opera House,
is directing its tour.
Interest attaches to tha theatrical debut of
the Baroness Julie de Fontemilliat, a sister of
Mrs. W. K. Vanderbilt, which is promised for
next season. Tbe Baroness has been studying
with Boucicault, and it is presumed that she
has learned something.
McKee Rankin's new play, "The Canuck,"
will be given Its first production in New York
July 28, at the Bijou Theater, with Mr.' Rankin
as Jean Jlaptiste Cadcaux, an old French-Canadian,
supported by Mabel Bert, Annie
Woods, Charles Cowles and others.
There Is absolutely no truth In the pub
lished sratoment that Mr. Lawrence Barrett, is
again in poor health and likely to retire from
the stage. Letters received in New York within
a few days from Mr. Barrett state that he has
never been in better health and spirits than at
the present time. He returns to this country
in Juno and will certainly renew his work upon
the stage next fall.
The New York public bas evidently "soured"
on Florence St. John, tho English Music Hall
specialty performer, who is at the head of the
London Gaiety Campany. This organization
returned to the Broadway Theater Monday
night in "Faust up to Date" and were given a
cool reception by a small audience. Their fare
well to New York will bo bailed with delight by
respectable theater-goers.
At Harry Williams' Academy of Muslo a
novelty is to be presented this week. The
Henry Burlesque Company is an organization
that should please all lovers of pretty faces and
figures, music, dancing and fun. There is a
very large numbor of graceful women in this
company, and the announcements lead us to
expect a really good entertainment. Besides
tableaux, drills and ballets, there will be tbe
f unnyisms of first-class comedians and all tbe
regular vaudeville acts. Tbe Academy will no
no doubt be this week, as it always is, a very
good place to visit.
A specimen of severe Bait Lake criticism
reads as follows: "An alleged actor named
Bandmann gave a very rocky performance of
Tho Merchant of Venice' in tbe Salt Lake
Theater Monday evening before an audience
of 100 people. The theater-goers of this city,
however, well knowing Bandmann to be a
10-cent actor, preferred to witness the acting
of tbe heifer ln 'Evanceline' at the Grand,
which was crowdo1. Anyone who has seen
the acting of 'Evangeline's' heifer and com
pared it with that of Bandmann, will unhesi
tatingly say that the heifer is the much better
actor."
Captain A. H. Booaedus, the champion
all-around shot of the world, and his three
sons, will bo among tbe hesperian heroes, and
will assist in the Custer battle, the Mountain
Meadow massacre and the other famous Fore
paugh features. The Roman binpodrome will
revive the glories of ancient Rome, and the
circus people say outdo even General Wallace's
chariot races, as described in '"Ben Hur." Tho
circus and menageiie departments of tho big
show far surpass their former attractiveness,
and Mr. Adam Forepaugh, J r's., trained animal
department will, it is promised, delight the
young and astonish the old. Tbe show will ex
hibit in EiRt Liborty on "Wednesday, May 21,
and ln McKeesport Thnrsday. May 22, ana then
go to New England for an extended tour.
At a meeting of the Fifth West Virginia Cav
airy, formerly Second Virginia Infantry Asso
ciation, of which Major D. D. Barclay is Presi
dent and W. H. Graham and Jacob Colmer
Secretaries, held on last Thursday evening, res
olutions were adopted on the death of the late
Major General K. H. Milroy, in whose brigade
the regiment served from April to Novembor,
0SG2. A history of this regiment has been pre
pared and Is now being published, in which
will appear a complete sketch of this gallant
officer and his great ability and bravery.
Frank S. Reader, New Brighton, Pa., is the his
torian of the regiment.
The following are the resolutions.
Whereas, We have heard with profound
regret of the death ot Major General Robert
H. Milroy, ln whose brigade our regiment
served in the campaigns or Fremont in the She
nandoah Valley and tbo battle of Cross Keys
and in Pope's campaign in Eastern Virginia.
Resolved. That jn bis death the nation has
lost one of its most distinguished and patriotic
citizens and one of the bravest and best soldiers
in the War of the Rebellion.
Resolved, That our regiment has lost one of
its best and most cherished friends, in whose
leadership we had the most unbounded confi
dence and who was loved by every man in the
regiment.
Resolved, That we tender our sincere sym
pathy to his widow and family ln the great loss
that has befallen them.
A. J. Pentecost, ")
E. F. Seamon. v Committee.
F. G. Reader. J
Resolutions on tbe death of Major General
George Crook, under whom the regiment
served ln Western Virginia, was also adopted,
and the following recommendation made:
Resolved, That we recommend to the Society
of the Army of West Virginia that said society,
at Its next meeting, tako steps for the erection
of a monument to this able officer's memory.
State Encampment Preparations.
The joint committee of Posts 62 and 463, of
Altoona, held a meeting in the rooms of the
former last Thursday evening and transacted
considerable routine business. These meetings
are held with a view of furthering the arrange
ments for tbe coming to this city in February
next of the State Encampment. Tbe officers
aro: J. D. Hicks, President; Vice. President,
Harry Painter; Secretary, is. W. Kreider; As
sistant Secretary, W. P. Spielman; Treasurer,
J. W. Curry. The following committees were
appointeu: iteception xneo. uurcnneia, w.
D. Hall, J. W. Curry, J. S. Lelsenring, W. D.
McDowell.
Decoration J. Cloyd Kreider, J. R. Bra
shears, J. h. Macklin, G. W. Lafferty, T. J.
Charles.
Hotel and Entortainmont J. A. Hindman,
J. Cloyd Kreider, William Exllne, William Tal
bot, J. R. Brasbears, William Few, J. L. Mack
lin, C. E. Applebaugh, George Freer.
Design for Badge-D. W. ilall. J. W. Curry,
J. D. Hicks, Theo. Burchfleld, Harry Painter.
Treasurer of the Home of the Ladles of the G.
A. R. at Hawking station, has acknowledged
the receipt of a donation from Post 3.
Post 157 has unanimously accepted Rev. Mr.
West's invitation to attend memorial services
at the Baptist Church in Oakland on the Sun
day evening preceding Memorial Day.
The quarterly meeting of the Ninth Regi
ment, Pennsylvania Reserves' Association, will
be held in tbe rooms of the Chamber of Com
merce to-morrow evening at 7:50 oclock.
Post 233 will nave a good representation at
the National Encampment at Boston. Several
ladies from tbe Auxiliary Circle of the Ladies
of the G. A. R., Geary No. 7, will also go.
At Post ffs meeting, last Monday, letters
were read from Senators Cameron and Quay,
acknowledging tbe receipt of the resolutions re
garding tbe soldier's homestead bill, and promis
ing to lay the matter beforo the Senate.
Comrade George Zitzman, a member of
Post 3, and formerly of the" Ninth Reserves,
died at bis home in Allegheny on Saturday, the
19th, and was buried on Monday, a detail of the
post accompanying the remains to tbe grave.
On last Tuesday evening Post 215 had an
open meeting. Among the visitors were De
partment Commander Denniston, Comrades
Chill Hazard and Thomas G. Sample. (Several
Interesting speeches were delivered. Music
was a feature of the meeting.
The Memorial Day arrangements on the
Northside are in the hands of a good committee
from the three posts and satisfactory progress
is being made. The Chief Marshal has been
chosen in tbe person of Comrade J. L. Miller,
of Post ICi A meeting of the joint committee
will be held next Wednesday.
A GOOD hard-working comrade of Post 41 is
Comrade Gangwiscb. He was badly hurt while
engaged recently in taking down the decora
tions of Fair Hall after the fair, and in conse
quence has not been able to do much since.
Tho post, upon consideration at its meeting
last Wednesday, did the handsome thing by
him.
Post 151's concert at Odd Fellows' Hall on
Friday evening was a complete success. Tbe
New Orleans Colored Jubilee Singers sub
jected the audience to varying emotions with
their excellent mnsic Tbe audience was con
vulsed with laughter at tbe comic songs. The
hall was crowded and all tbe people well
pleased. Tbe post's library is benefited by the
entertainment.
Think McCormick Should ReIsn
A cause of displeasure to the comrades of
Philadelphia is the fact that Assistant Adju
tant General James McCormick continues to
hold his departmental position since his ap
pointment to a responsible and lucrative posi
tion in the Philadelphia Tax Office under Com
rade John Taylor, Tax Receiver. The dissatis
faction is so general and so strong that tbe
matter has found its way into the Philadelphia
papers. This disapprobatory feeling exi-'s not
only among the Philadelphia comrades, 1 .t ex
tends throughout tbe department, and the con
sensus of opinion seems to be that Comrade
McCormick snould resign tbe Adjutancy of tbe
department, and give some other worthy com
rade a chance.
Union Graves In tbe Sontb.
The Department of Georgia has sent an ap
peal to tho posts throughout the country for
financial aid ln decorating the graves of Union
soldiers ln that State. There are over 40.000
graves In that State, to decorate which thero
are no persons or organizations except the De
partment of Georgia, G. A. R. Nearly 15,000
01 inese graves are at toe .marietta national
Cemetery, 13.714 at Andersonvillo and large
numoers at ueauiort ana Florence. It can be
realized what a burden this is to the Depart
ment of Georgia, the total membership of
which does not equal that of many posts to
which the appeal is addressed.
Union Veteran Legion News.
To-morrow eveningGeneralGallupe will read
before Encampment No. 1 a history of tho
Pennsylvania Reserves, which will doubtless be
one of tbo most interesting of tbe series. Last
Monday Judge Over gave a history of the Fif
teenth Cavalry. It was full ot interest. One
week from to-morrow night Colonel H. G.
Hetrie will give a history of tbe Army of the
Cumberland. On the Sunday, preceding
Memorial Day services commemorating tho
deaths in the encampment during the year will
be held at the hall of No. 1. Comrade Charles
F. McKenna will deliver tbe memorial address.
Bona of Veterans.
BrotherF. C. Becker will commence his
duties as Quartermaster Sergeant of Camp 162
at tbe next meeting.
Chief Mustering Officer A. G. Lloyd
will inspect Haymaker Camp No. 261, of Tur
tle Creek, on next Tuesday evening.
Brother H. M. Revile, of Camp S3, has
been a bonedict since last Tuesday. Tbe happy
couple are now at New York on their wedding
trip.
Camp 162 will be inspected one week from
next Tuesday by Brother Hettinger, of Camp
4. At that meeting three applications will be
read.
Some time in June Major Harper Camp 162
will have a lawn fete at Silver Lake Grove.
Prof. Guenther's orchestra in augmented
numbers will be present.
The first annual reception of Indies' Aid
Society No. 22 will be held next Wednesday
evening at Turner Hall, Fourteenth street,
Sonthside. The Cozy Orchestra will play.
THE WORK OP THE ARTISTS.
Large and fine selection of gold and sil
ver watches, diamonds, jewelry, onyx and
marble clocks, bronzes, sterling and silver
plated ware, Rogers' knives, forks and
spoons. Our trade is daily increasing be
cause we give you the best value for your
money. Examine our stock and prices.
- M. G. Co HEX,
Diamond Expert and Jeweler, 533 Smith
field st. "We handle nothing but first
class goods.
Elate Mantels, Tile, Etc
All our mantels are of the newest ideas in
architectural decoration. Tile of all kinds
to correspond. Parties fitting up their
houses should see our stock.
James C. Thompson-,
610 Liberty avenue.
Drapery nets, 45 in. wide, in plain,
striped and figured new designs, from 85c a
yd. upward. Huous 8s Hacke.
TTSSU
Bargains for Monday and Tuesday.
$1 striped surah silks to go at 69 cts.
KN able & Shuster, 35 Fifth aye.
memorial Dny Committee Meeting.
The Memorial Day Committee held its first
meeting of this year in Belect Council Cham
ber, last night, and completed tho annual reor
ganization by electing Commander J. B. Ross,
of Post 41, Permanent Chairman, and Comrade
X. S. Rees, Secretary. The request of P-ist 157
to be detailed to conduct the services at the
Oakland and Mlnersvllle Cemeteries, was
granted by the committee. The other posts
represented will go to tbo Allegheny Cemetery.
The committee adjourned to meet next Satur
day at 8 F. M., ln the same room. Tbe sub-committees
will be appointed at this meeting.
Open Meeting of Colonel Moody Circle.
On next Wednesday evening Colonel Moody
Circle No. 52. Ladies ot tho G. A. R., will hold
an open meeting In Grand Army Hall, Mt.
Washington. The object is to further the en
terprise and explain the necessity of the
aoidiers' wiaos-Aiome,now Deing established
at Hawkins'station by the ladies of the G. A.
R. There will also be music, speeches from
prominent veterans, readings, a collection and
other amusements. The members of Post 155,
G. A. &., will be present in a body.
See the new styles of Turis Exposition
awnings at Mamaux & Son's, No. 539 Penn
ave., Pittsburg, Pa.
Lonvre.
Special drive in real kid gloves, button of
laced, in all shades, $1 a pair, warranted.
24 Sixth st. No branch store.
.
White 'goods sale. Great redactions., '
Kn able"& Shtjstee,-35 Ififthfave.-
Grand Army Small Shot.
To-day is the anniversary of the birth of the
illustrious Grant.
The Memorial Day arrangements of Post
236 are in good shape.
Ihspector-at-LarDe George a Fulmer
will inspect Post 157 on Thursday, May 8.
Post 3 will be Inspected one week from to
morrow by lnspector-at-Large George 8. Ful
mer. Post 151's Memorial Day Committee is ac
tively engaged on the arrangements for the an
nual decoration.
Comrade O. M. Head, of Post 259,inspected
Post 117 on Tuesday evening. Two comrades
were mustered.
Post 41 has come in out of the cold, and al
lowed its largeness of heart to be known by the
Central Relief Committee.
Comrade George Booth, of Post 15L has
got well into Grand Army work as Treasurer
of the Central Relief Committee.
Comrades T. D. Bhaw, John Streiner and
John Campbell, members of Post 8, are still
confined to their homes by sickness.
Post 236, as bas been its custom, will likely
attend services on the Sunday preceding Me
morial Day at the South Street M. E. Church.
Comrade W. O. Russell, of Post 151, who
has not quite recovered his health, was at the
concert on Friday evening and enjoyed himself
with tbe rest.
Department Commander Dennistox.
accompanied by a number of comrades, will at
tend a big camp fire at New Brighton on Thurs
day evening. May 15.
The collection of 100 cabinet-sized photo
graphs nl comrades of Post 3 will bo hnng in
tbe pott room to-morrow evening. The frame
is 86x50 inches.
Os the Memorial Day Committee, as repre
sentatives of Post 41, are Commander Ross,
Comrades Wood, Reed, Dittrich. Zollinger and
Dr. Kennedy.
The sufferings of Comrade Pitzer, ot Post
4L still continue. At tbe last meeting of his
post he was reported as in a more dangerous
condition than eyer.
The members of Post 3 on the Memorial
Day Committee are Comrades Edward Fisher,
Chairman; John F. Hunter, T. J. Hamilton,
Albert Moore and Jdhn H. Elliott. - -
MS.'jlEMMAdDouaLAS3,-.ofl.Braddock,i
The Stevenson-Walkley collection will re
main on exhibition a few days this week.
Another large collection of fine paintings
will be opened in the Gillespie gallery In about
a week.
A pleasing little water color study of the
head of a young Dutch girl, by Mr. D. B. Walk
ley, is shown at Boyd's.
MR.W.H. Artzberges exhibits alandscape
at Young's. The merit of the work lies in the
style of tbe composition, and if it were as ex
cellent in other respects as it is in this one par
ticular it might De rated very mgmy, out, un
f ortunatel v, it has very little of what is known
among artists as "quality," and it is devoid of
character in handling.
Mr. George Hetzel has a very pretty little
landscapo study on view at Mayer's. It is a
bright, cheerful picture, and a subject that is
unique in character and pleasing ln effect.
The scene is one on the shaded bank of a quiet
stream, over which tbe branches of some
slender trees droop gracefully, while to the
right is seen a glimpse of open field bounded in
'the distance by trees shrouded in cool, gray
mist. There is a larger expanse 01 skyvisiDie
than Is usually seen ln Mr. Hetzel's work
which aids in giving to it an appearance of
greater strength of color, a quality which
always meets with due appreciation, as it Is
one of tho main charms of this class of sub
jects. Among the many devices invented to serve
very different ends that have been utilized in
the piosecution and development of the graphic
arts is the sand-blast wbisb bas lately been dis
covered to be a valuable aid in the art of litho
graphy. The stone is first covercdwith a dark
Ink-like substance and the design to be printed
Is traced upon its surface, the work is then
completed by blowing against it a tine stream
of emery powder with considerable force. Tbe
higher the air pressure, and the closer tbe tube
through which the powder is forced is brought
to the face of the stone, tbe firmer will be the
line produced; while shading is executed by
holding the instrument at a greater distance.
This method of work Is also used in preparing
copperplates for mezzotinters.
Mr. J. A. Saint's latest conceit ln the way
of a painting is shown at Gillespie's. Tbe sub
ject consists of a muff anil three small cats, ono
of the latter being snugly ensconced ln the cozy
quarters that were originally designed for tbe
comfort and protection of some fair lady's
fingers, while Its two companions are playfully
skirmishing aoout on the ontslde, seeming
more than half inclined to dispute possession of
what they doubtless regard as common prop
erty. This picture manes no more pretentions
to merit from an artistic standpoint than other
similar works which Mr. Saint has shown re
cently, but some Improvement may nevertheless
be observed bout in me matter 01 color and
handling. Work of this character would meet
with a much greater degree of appreciation if
it appeared in the pages of an illustrated period
ical, as it is scarcely suited to the spirit of oil
color.
Variots speculations have been indulged in
at different times regarding tbe question as to
whence the ancient Greeks derived the in
spiration which led to the production of such
beautifnl designs In pottery and vases that
they havo scarcely been equalled, not to say
excelled by all the skill of modern times. It
has sometimes been supposed that geometrical
curves, notably the lines of conic sections,
found the basis of their designs, but latterly the
theory that their ideas were derived from the
forms of leaves and plants has found favor,
and it certainly carries with it a suggestion of
probability, considering the fact that the
Greeks were known to have been close ob
servers of nature, and to have adopted many of
ber forms ln their arts, as instance the use
made of the acanthus in the capitals of col
umns in the Corinthian and composite orders
of architecture.
Mr. A. F. Kino has produced a copy of Hof
mann's painting, "Christ ln the Temple." The
work was executed to an order, and after a de
scription of tbe original picture as regards
color, while the drawing and composition havo
been studied from a photograph. This is not a
particularly excellent way ot securing a copy
of a picture, since the result must be in every
way but a poor shadow of the original, no mat
ter how clever the artist may be. Two of the
most valuable qualities of a painting, color and
tone, are entirely ignored by this method of re
production, except in so far as they are sup
plied by the judgment of the artist making the
copy, and this destroys its value just to the ex
tent ln which it differs from the original. Some
local lovers of art have suggested tbat our art
ists should lead off ln tbe direction of produc
ing original works dealing with subjects of this
character, even if they should fall short of tbe
foreign pictures as regards technical excel
lence. Their work should represent their own
ideas, and if they are of a character worthy of
note, shortcomings in other respects may read
ily be pardoned. -"A
Fisherman's Home on the Potomac" is
the latest work by Mr. E. A. Poole, the subject
of which is a cluster of trees near the river
bank, and a small cottage, of which a glimpse
may be seen through openings in tho foliage.
It Is a sunny little picture and effectively
handled, with the exception of tbe mass of
foliage on the loft, which is devoid of freedom
and looseness, and lack3 variety and richness
of color. Inability to paint foliage well is tbe
one thing that detracts seriously from Mr.
Poole's landscapes except when be selects sub
jects in which the trees are either some dis
tance from the foreground or else are relieved
with a varied outline against the sky. There is
also a second painting by the same artist in
which these requirements are more nearly
fulfilled with the result of producing a moch
more pleasing and well-balanced work. This
pictnre shows a stretch of level country with
trees In tbe distance and a cleverly handled
foreground composed of grass and berbage.and
presenting a pleasing variety of form and color.
This second nlcture is a snbiect ranch better
1 suited to tbe spirit of Mr. Poole's style of
handling than is tbe one first mentioned, and
consequently it is the more thoroughly satis
factory work of tbe two. -rBotb nlctures are to
hn um at Rnvri'Li v& . ii.' . L. &I2t.i
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GOSSIP OP THE GUAED.
The regular season of target practice ln the
National Guard of Pennsylvania opens next
Thursday.
Captain John P. Penny, of the Eight
eenth Regiment, left last Thursday for a ten
days' sojourn at Old Point Comfort.
Colonel Norman M. S3irrn and bis bride
are now in Boston. The Colonel expects to be
home about the latter part of this week.
Sergeant Matthew tobet, of the Fourth
United States Cavalry, and ex-SergeantThomas
McCarthy, of tbe First United States Cavalry,
have challenged any two men ln the United
States for a rifle match at 200,800 and 00
yards.
The reception of the Washington Infantry
at the Miller mansion on Center avenue, last
Thursday evening, was a success in every way.
The bovs are so well pleased over the affair
that it is probable another will bo given in a
short time.
The first regular meeting of the officers'
school of the Eighteenth Regiment was held
last Wednesday evening and was well attended.
The meetings will be held regularly from now
uu ami many interesting military points will De
brought up.
Mr.Bennet Graff, ot the East End, was
elected Second Lieutenant of Company D,
Eighteenth Regiment, last Thursday. Mr.
Graff has not decided whether be will accept
the position or not, owing to the death of his
lather some days ago.
ihe United States Government bas con
tributed for the purchase of a number of new
magazine guns for the purpose of making a
thorough test of their qualities. Amone others
is one invented by a Baltimore man. which is
said to be the gun of tho future. It can be
fired continuously without being taken from
tbe shoulder.
It has been decided bythe officers having the
Eighteenth Rpgiment and Battery B Armory
in charge to build the new structure of stone
instead of brick, as heretofore planned. Arch
itect Oesterling has almost completed the plans
and specifications, and the contractors will
have a chance to bid on them early next month.
Tbe building when completed will bo one of
the fines tin tbe city, and certainly a credit to
tbe gentlemen who have worked tbe matter up.
The State warrants for the rent of the com
pany armories in this city did not show up last
week as expected, although they were made
out in Harrisbnrg ten days ago. This delay on
the part of the State authorities in fulfilling
their obligations, and holding back money
which has been due for over three months, is
causing no end of trouble and annoyance to
company commanders. Suits have been en
tered in two cases for back rent, caused by the
delay in the appropriations, and it is unreason
able to expect officers to worry over tho work
ings of a company and in addition support it
financially. Several strong letters have been
forwarded to tbe Adiutant General's office last
week complaining ot the unheard-of delay.
It is now generally understood that the Brig
ade Examining Board has decided to refuse to
recommend a commission to Lieutenant Jack
son, the candidate for the captaincy of Com
pany G, Fourteenth Regiment. Mr. Jackson
bas stated tbat in the event of tho board acting
unfavorably in bis case, he will lay the matter
before tbe Adjutant General with tbe idea of
having the last meeting declared illegal. At
the meeting last week, but one colonel ap
peared in uniform and there were a number of
officers acting on the board without authority
of any kind. The State code specifies very
plainly how tho board shall be made up and
who shall constitute it, and on these grounds
Mr. Jackson hopes to have their action set
aside.
PHYSICAL TKAISIXG.
A WANTON HUBDEE.
A Georgian Merchant Nearly Beheaded by
an Unknown Negro.
Augusta, Ga., April 26. Mr. John
Nash, a prominent citizen of McArthurs,
Ga., was murdered Thursday night. "WTiile
he was sitting in his store, talking to hi
partner, a negro entered and called Mr.
Nash out, saying he wanted to speak to him.
As he did not return the partner went ia
search of him, and found him on the road
with his head almost severed from his body.
No one knows who the negro is or anything
ot his motive for the crime.
A Fatal Pleasure Party.
rSFZCIAL TZIEOBAM TO THE DISFATCO.1
LIMA, O., April 2G. Late Thursday
night, while returning from a trip in La
fayette, a party of young people met with
a shocking accident near here. Their horses
became frightened and ran into a stone wall,
killing both of the animals and dashing the
occupants against the stone abutment of a
bridge. Minnie and Gertie Pierce were in
stantly killed and Ella Hawkins and Cliff
Church were probably fatally injured.
Rbenmntlim.
Many stubborn and aggravating cases of
rbeumatisn that were regarded as incurables
and accepted as life legacies, hive been
cured by Chamberlain's Pain Talm, much
to the surprise and gratification of the suffer
ers. One application will relieve the pain
and suffering and its continued use insures
an effectual cure. The prompt and certain
relief is itself a great boon to sufferers and
has made Chamberlain's Pain Balm im
mensely popular in many places. A single
trial, which requires an outlay of but 60
cents, will convince you that rheumatism
can be cured and that ChamDerlain's Pain
Balm will do it.
For sale by E. G. Stucky, 1701 and 2101
Penn ave.; E. G. Stucky & Co., cor. Wylie
ave. and Fulton St.; Markell Bros., cor.
Penn and Faulkston aves.; Theo. E. Ihrig,
3610 Fifth ave; Carl Hat twig, 4016 Butler
St.; John C. Smith, cor. Penn ave. and Main
st.; Jas. L. McConnel & Co., 455 Fifth
ave.. Pittsburg; and in Allegheny by E. E.
Heck, 72 and 194 Federal st.; Thos. K.
Morris, cor. Hanover and Preble aves.; F.
H. Eggers, 172 Ohio st., and F. H.
Eggers & Son, 199 Ohio St., and 11 Smith
field st. wsn
Cabinet photos 51 per dozen, prompt de
livery. Crayons, etc , at low prices.
Lies' Gaiaeby,
XTS11 10 and 12 Sixth st.
A Representative of tbe United Slates Bu
reau of Education In Ibo City.
Dr. Edward M. Hartwell, one of the faculty
of John Hopkins University, Md., made a call
on Superintendent Luckey yesterday morning,
in the interest of the United States Bureau of
Education. Dr. Hartwell has been appointed
by the United States Commissioner of Educa
tion to prepare a report of the extent that gym
nastics and physical training are attended to in
the schools, both public and private, ln tbe
United States.
With this ia view he obtained interviews
with Superintendent Luckey and Principal C.
B. Woods, of the High School. The gymnastic
system 01 puysicai training is in vogue tnrougn
out all the city schools. Beside, in a number
of wards, tbe school boards have made private ar
rangements with Turvereins that a teacher visit
tnese scnoois during tne week to instruct the
pupils. Among tbem are the Allen and Hum
boldt schools. At the High School there Is a
regular course of physical training for the girls,
who, in picturesque costumes, give a drill
before their friends each month.
Friday being the close ot the gymnastic work
for tho young ladies at tho High School, they
honored the event by an ice cream treat. The
class numbers 90, and is composed of tbe young
ladies of all the grades. Prof. Spear, who ap
preciates the value of physical culture, gra
tuitously directs tbe young ladies in this vain
able course. Some weeks ago tbe entire group
was photographed.
New lines of flannel and silk shirts on
counters. Pfeifee's, 443 Smithfield it,
and 100 Federal st, Allegheny.
Cabiuet photos $1 per dozen. Life-size
crayons cheaper than anywhere else. SOK
kenbeko's Society Gallery, 35 Fifth
ave., Pitts.; Branch Gallery, 62 Federal st,
Allegheav.
Wrappers, Tea Gowns and fellk Negligee.
Ladies' snit parlor. Summer opening,
Wednesday and Thnrsday, April 30 and
May 1. Parcel & Jones,
29 Fifth avenue.
Louvre.
Closing out sale of corsets, R. & G. and
corsets Wc a pair. Corsets must go.
24 Sixth st No branch store.
P.N
600 beaded cafes opened yesterday.
Nice goods, from ?1 50 to ?9 75, at Eosen
banm Ss Co.'s.
Carpets cleaned and relaid; matresses
made and renovated.
Hauoh & Keenax,
Phone 1626. 33 Water st
GssiId of ibe School.
No date has been fixed for the annual city ex
amination for provisional certificates.
Miss Nellie J. Whiting has lately been
added to tbe staff of tbe Allen corps of
teachers.
The Park and Bloomfield schools of the
Howard district will have reception days on the
2Stb and 29th of May.
The necessity for more school accommoda
tions in the Mlnersvllle district is very ap
parent The contract for the addition of eight
rooms to tbe Thirty-third street building and
four to the Homers street building will soon be
awarded.
The teachers' excursion to Europe, booked
for July 5, bas already 12 individuals who will
certainly cross the briny waters this summer,
for they have forwarded tbat necessary article,
"hard cash," for their tickets. The party will
sail on tbe steamer Bevonla. and will he absent
nearly two montns. Ireland. Scotland, England,
France and Belgium will be tbe scene of their
wanderings. ,
The election of school superintendents for
Pittsburg and Allegheny will take place May 6.
Superintendent Luckey, for Pittsburg, and
Superintendent Morrow, for Allegheny, have
fulfilled their duties so satisfactorily that as
nsual no opposition appears against them. On
tho Bame day Allegheny County School Super
intendent Hamilton will be honored by a re
election without opposition.
The preparation for the school exhibit for
the Exposition will bo commenced quite early
by the majority of the schools, and it is very
likely that every school will send a showing.
All the manuscript work will be bound in one
volume and the drawings will be exblbited on
the walls of the space allotted by tbe Exposi
tion managers. Tbe project of having a mam
moth concert by tbe school children has been
spoken of, but the idea is not considered feasi
ble. The death of Miss Margaret Davidson, of
the Washington schools, Seventeenth ward,
last week, from typhoid fever, is the second
death that the school faculty bas sustained
during the present year. She was a pnpil of
tbe school where she subsequently became a
teacher. Even in her brief experience of two
years she showed her conscientious work, and
every duty was well done. At the funeral held
on Friday, the entire body of teachers of the
Seventeenth ward schools was present. The
pupils of ber room testified their love bya beau
tiful iloral tribute. Her companion teachers
also crowned her bier with a floral offering.
The following names will be reccommended
to tbe State Educational Department at Har
risbnrg for permanent certificates:
Sadie Burnett, Allen school; Florence Cook.
Moorbead: Louisa Sief, Howard; Margaret E.
Lemmon. Franklin; Rose G. Davis, Howard;
Mary A. Ruswinkle. Grant; Emma Marshall,
O'Hara; Elizabeth Jenkins, Grant; Flora L.
Dietrich, Moorhead; Jennie Chambers. Spring
field; Carrie G. Eetzhoover, Mr. Washington;
Laura C. Ragan, Forbes; Letitia D. White,
Mlnersvllle: Mand L Evans, Washington; Mary
B. Wymand, Lincoln; Ivy O. FrieselL Lincoln;
Sarah Douglass, Liberty: Ella F. Reed. Lin
coln; Maud E. Bnyer, Clara Brisbin. Lizzie R.
Seed, Mt. Washington: Lillian Johns. Morse;
Belle S.' McMillan, Minersville; Nellie F.
Kelly. Hancock; Alice McSwiggan, St. Clair;
Magglo Prosser, Humboldt.
The finest diamond in this city, a blue
gem weighing 2 karat, is on exhibition at
the store'of M. G. Cohen, Diamond Expeit
and Jeweler, 633 Smithfield street.
Tremont Siove nnd Rnngei,
And all tbe repairs made by Anshutz,
Bradberry & Co. Schlag's natural gas
stoves and iurnaces, tlVe most economical
heating appliances on tbe market
James C. Thompson,
640 Liberty avenue.
Ladies' jackets an exceedingly choice
assortment opened this week the latest
production of best London makers.
ttssu Hugus & Hacks.
See the Lochinvar awnings; they are ex
ceedingly beautiful and novel, at Mamaux
& Son's, 637 and 639 Penn ave., Pittsburg.
20-CT. sateens, choice styles, to go at 11
cts. a yard. Enable & Shusteb,
33 Fifth ave.
Lucerne awnings at Mamaux & Son's,
639 Penn ave., Pittsburg, Pa.
SpectaIi prices on short lengths of table
linens for our Friday bargain sale.
iTssa Huous & Hacke.
SUPERFLUOUS HAIR
On the Female Pace.
Mair on the upper lip, chin, cheeks, forehead,
nose, ears, between tbe eyebrows, on the hands,
arms and breast, or moles and birthmarks, and
on men's cheeks above the beard line destroyed
forever, without pain, scar, shock, trace or in
jury by the
ELECTBIO NEEDLE OPERATION,
ll II llx1? ill 4fxW Tjr 1
III II Mil "JJ vJ 1? S"im il
3 afc? tv I
By DR. VAN DYCK. 502 Penn ava. Pitt f
burg. This is purely a scientific operation, and
is indorsed by all physicians and surgeons ot
eminence as being the only method in the
world by which tbe hair can be destroyed for
ever. Dr. Van Dyck has had If years experience
in this operation, has treated hnndreds of
cases, and bas acquired tbe skill of an expert
and never fails to cure any case. Office, 602
Penn ave. ,
PRURITUS.
This is a nervons affection of the skin in
which the fine filaments of nerves that are dis
tributed to the skin cause the most intolerable
itchiness. The characteristic symptoms of this
disease aro an intolerable itching, causing an
uncontrolable desire to scratch. The pationt
feels that be must scratch tbe parts or go
crazy. You can examine the skin ever so care
fully and you can find no signs of any eruption,
except that produced by scratching. This dis
ease is always worse at night is increased by
the warmth of the bed. The patient will
scratch and tear the parts, frequently causing
a free now of blood, and after a restless night
will anaken unrefreshed and mentally de
pressed, dreading the coming night again. As
a rule this disease is worse during coldweatber.
Is a disease of middle life and old age. Is gen
erally local, affecting the lower part of tha
body from the waist down, sometimes affects
the face and scalp, particularly the nose and
forehead. In some cases the patient declares
that tho sensation is tbe same as if minute in
sects were crawling over the snrface. It ex
ists in all degrees of severity from a
slight annoyance to a miserable disease.
In some cases the skin becomes harsb, dry and
thickened, accompanied by smarting, tingling
and burning, besides tbe itching. Remember
this, the nature of the Itching in this disease is
snch that the desire to scratch is irresistible,
and cannot be controlled by the strongest wilL
Remember also tbat thi3 disease is never con
tagious. Dr. Van Dycl: is pleased to state to the read
ers of this paper tbat he has had very extensive
experience in the treatment of this disease,
aud bas received the most grateful acknowledg
ments from his numerom patients for tho re
lief which bis skill has afforded tbem.
If you have tbe above, any rash humor, erup
tion, blood or skin disease, any blemisb. defect
or discoloration of the skin, complexion, hair
or scalp, you can consult Dr. Van Dyck with
every confidence in his skill this is hit life
specialty. Patients living at a distance can b
treated by letter by sending a careful descrip
tion of their cases. ,
Call on or address Da, "Van Dtck. 602 Penn
avenue. Pittsourg. Honrs, a to 6: Sundays, ilO
to 4; Mondays and Saturdays until 8 P. H.
ap2681 ssu -
BLACK goods greatly reduced. Sale to
begin Monday. Enable & Shusteb,
35Fifth ave.
15-CT.,dres3 goods reduced to 9 cts.- a yard.
iv rr a hi.k ec phltsteb, ao j'lita ave.1
OPENING MARCH. ISO.
Robes, Manteaux and Modes,
Direct from Paris.
Verner Blocks
Cor. , Fifthfitr
ifififrfotarT SmI'jSk
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