1 s- THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, SUNDAY, JULY 6, 1890. 13 t Comrade James McCormick has resigned the Assistant Adjutant Generalship of the De partment of Pennsylvania. Last Tuesday De ' partment Commander Denniston received a letter in wnich Comrade McCormick wrote that on account of his increasing duties as Chief Deputy to Receiver of Taxes ot Philadelphia, Comrade John Taylor, he would have to tender his resignation. As it was una voidable.the DepartmentCommander accepted the resignation releasing Comrade McCormick. Many will be sorry to learn of this. Few men In the order are better known or better liked than is the retiring assistant adjutant general, especially in this department. His popularity is great. He Is an industrious worker and has worked hard for the order, and this Is appre ciated by all. Though no longer actively en caged in departmental work, he will be with his former associates in spirit, at least, as much as before. Comrade McCormlck's successor was ap pointed last week by Department Commander Denniston. Comrade Samuel P. Town, of Post 2, Philadelphia is now the Assistant Adjutant General of the Department, ho havlngaccepted a day or two ago. This appointment is a highly creditable one. Comrade Town is a well-known veteran, and takes the most active interest in the Grand Army, 'particularly in the Depart ment ot Pennsylvania, of course. He is bright, intelligent and a bird worker, well lined throughout the Department and stands high in the estimation of all. He is particularly well prepared to discharge the duties of his ufflce.as he has been an assistant to Comrades Stewart, Vanderslice and McCormick when they occu pied the important posliion. He is in the job printing business in Philadelphia. Congratu lations on the appointment have already com menced to 'flow in to Department Commander Denniston. It is everywhere regarded as A No.L General Sherman Called Down. Comrade John H. Stevenson, of Post 83, ex presses his mind in a communication as fol lows: Every comrade who was In the grand review at Washington, May 23, 1863, should read Gen eral Sherman's remarks made at the reunion of the Army of the Potomac at Portland last week, and try to consider ''Uncle Billy" in his right mind, if possible. I was in that review, and commanded the first infantry company in the Ninth. Company A. the Provost Guard, and I know that General Sherman misrepre sents the facts when he sajs that we "did not keep step," "turned onr eyes around like coun try gawks," and it is not true that the Army of the West bad a bad reputation for drill and discipline. The Eastern Army did not have such an impression ot the Army of tbe West. Neither is It true that we got our news of tbe Army of the West "through rebel sources." Sherman sets up a straw man, an as to get praise for knocking him down. Tbe review was a grand affair, and the men of the Army of tbe Potomac neTer appeared to better advan tape. Ana it nas tne common talk or the entire cation at that time. The General says that a couple of "stay at home bands" were in the review of the Army of tbe Potomac, and their music as too grand for the soldiers, and tor this reason he refused them for his review on the following day. I think the General had better quit making speeches on military his tory at any rate. He says he gave orders for this review of his army, and the men were in structed to "be careful about intervals," "dress to left toward tbe reviewing stand," and the men were cautioned against "looking around overshoulders." Well, I don't think they ob4d all these orders any better than tbe soldiers of the Army of the Potomac General Meade had prepared tor the review, and tbe men were well dressed and their marching was up to the highest work attained by the i olun teers. The Grand Army Day Question. The sentiment is strong among the leading members of the Grand Army here that the parade on Grand Army Day be done away with, and instead a reunion be held, with camp fires In the evening. Tbe question of whether we shall have a G. A. R. day this vear, and if so tbe manner ol its celebration will be settled in two weeks. The following notice has been issued to the Post Commanders: HEJLDQUAliTZ S COUNTY EXECUTIVE COIIM TTEE G. A. It.. PlTTSBCKO, Jul i. 1S90. ) The Grand Army Day Committee lor lbSQ. to be composed of the Commander and two comrades of each of the posts of the couuty. U htreby called to convene on baturd&r. July 19, at 3:3u r. M., In Municipal Hall, this city. Pli:ae have your pot instruct your representa tive! how to vote uu the question of celebrating Oral d Army Day this year Whether the former cnitom shall prevail or a change take place, and It a change, what it 6hall be. By order of Executive Committee, H. H. Ben-ouch, A, P. BOjicnrrBLD, Secretary. Chairman. It Is hoped that there will be no mistake in the instructions to tbe delegates, and tnat they will be instructed briefly and concisely. ' Denniston nnd Hazznrd nt Clarion. Department Commander Denniston and Colonel Chill Hazzard spent their glorious Fourth witb the old soldiers and people of Clarion, Pa and vicinity. The Grand Army there has a reunion annually on the camp meeting grounds, and this was the fourth one. The veterans and other citizens for miles around come in and celebrate tbe day in a rousing manner. The Department Commander and the jolly Colonel were heartily received and almost swamped in kindness and hospital ity. Hazzard let loose his great eloquence, ana ot course took the people by storm. The De partment Commander delivered a characteris tic addre-ss. in which the Grand Army did not suffer. The affair was a truly enjoyable one, and tbe Colonel and the Major report that they bad a most delightful time. Post 157 to Resurrect PInnfore. As was mentioned in this column some time since, Post 157 intends to give a theatrical entertainment as a means of Increasing its re lief fund. The manner and manager of the entertainment have been decided upon. Com rade X. S. Rees, who is a famous singer, on be half of tbe post, is about to comiuense prepara tion for giving "Pinatore." Local talent will be called upun and thoroughly trained, and by next fall, when tbe opera is to be presented, it Is expected to be very professional like. It will be given at Turner Hall, Forbes street. Small Talk of the Veteran.. Post 230 mustered in two comrades last Wed nesday. Comrade X. S. Rees, of.Post 157, is at present at Brownsville, Pa. Post 238 finds itself In excellent Bhape at the end ol tbe second quarter and is not displeased with Itself. Post 157 did not meet last Thursday evening. The members all wanted to prepare for the glorious Fourth. Comrade Kieser, of Post 117, who is In the Internal Revenue Office at Brownsville, is home on a visit. Hew ill leave to-morrow. The commander of Post 157 desires that all tho members of the post be on hand next Thursday to vote on the Grand Army Day question. TBE comrades of Pott 151 are talking little but picnic at present. They hope and intend to give their Inends, who are all invited, an en joyable time. AT Post 41 firing squad's last meeting all ar rangements ere completed for the squad's trip to Boston. Twenty-four men, the full number, be-ide Captain Held will go. THAT troublesome limb of Adjutant Black burn, of Post 41, is su much improved that he now proposes that his post march the entire route of the parade at the National encamp ment, " Comkade Fbask Kelleneb, who was a memoes of Post 38 and ho has been In the Insane department of the city farn, j, t0 . taken to ne of tbe Soldiers' Homes, probably to Dayton. ' COJUIANDEB Ross of Post 41 expects his post to make as good a showing as any in the the department at the Boston encampment. Not less than 100 members will g0, and jt may be many more than this. They will co bv thi Baltimore and Onio. b ' " Fast Commamdzb Cochrane, of Post 2SC, who left that post some time ago. return!! to , .ibis old comrades on Friday evening ol week .i before last and was duly installed in again. Ha sajs he will not go away again and will stay with Post 238 to tbe end. General Pearson has been notified by General W. B. Franklin, President of the Board of Managers of the Homes for Disablod Volunteer Soldiers, to meet with the board at Boston, Mass., on Tuesday morning next at li o'clock. He leaves this evening, in company with Col. L. A. Harris, of Cincinnati, who u Vice President of tbe board. The Fredericksburg bittlefleld visiting party, headed by Comrade S. M. Duvall, of Post 151, will leave Pittsburg over the Balti more and Ohio Railroad on Thursday, July SL TbevwlU establish headquarters at Freder icksburg. Bside the Fredericksburg field they wlfi visit Marve's Heights, Salem Heights, Ohancellorsville, Wilderness and Sopo ttsj 1 va nla, using teams to cover tbe ground. If time permit, Cold Harbor and Richmond will be looked over also. There is room for a few more in the party. Any person desiring to ac company the party should see Comrade Duvall. A rsiEirn of Comrade W. J. Patterson, of Post 157, takes exception to a statement in last Sunday's paper that the Captain "has gone back on his old regiment, the Sixty-second, and loined the Seventy-seventh." In suppoit of this denial the following is taken from Com rade Patterson's Gettysburg address at the dedication of the monument of the Sixty second Pennsylvania Volunteers: "Does his tory do more with the name of the private soldier than bundle it up with a thousand others and call tbe combination a regiment? The only glory the rank and file have is in the honor and reputation of their own organiza tion. The spirit of generous emulation that ran through all organizations in the army was but the outgrowth of enlightened valor, and is the distinguishing characteristics of tbe Ameri can soldier. Every man took pride in his own regiment and believed it the best and bravest in the army. No soldier n ho wore the blue and was singed witb the lire of battle would ever chance bis regiment for any other in the bervice. Tbe associations and memories and friendships and hard-earned glory could not be transferred. Every organization has its own peculiar history, which it would not exchange for that of any other." Son of Veteran. As per action of tbe Wllkesbarre encamp ment. Division headquarters have been estab lished at 529 Court street, Reading. Since the last announcement from Division headquarters. John H. Stycr Camp No. 25, at Rirnirt and Joel S?rfoss Camp No. 273. at Bangor, have been organized. The Ladies' Aid Society No. 21, auxiliary to Major J. F. Slagle Camp 119, will hold an Ice cream and cake social at their ball, corner of Penn avenue and Sixteenth street, to-morrow evening. All comrades. Sons of Veterans and sister aids are respectfully Invited to attend. LATE NEWS IN BRIEF. The first bale of new cotton has been re ceived at Albany, Ga. The American man-of-war Saratoga has arrived at Plymouth. The Rocky Mountain carnival closed at Ogden with a grand ball. Two unknown men were killed by a train at Rockvilla Center, L. L Mississippi river roustabouts are on strike at St, Louis. Afore wages. Malcnmb Lamb, of Bloomington, I1L, died yesterday of hydrophobia. Steamers from New York are crowded with people rushing for Europe. The village of Denfield, Warren county, N. J., is overrun with rattlesnakes. A drouth a Ozualama, near Tamplca, has caused tbe death of 10,000 cattle. Tbe annual National Temperance Conven tion opens to-day at Lake Bluff, 111. Seal pirates in the Behring are preparing tor an encounter with the American cutters. Grain crop will be a total failure in the vicinity of Ramsey, 111., owing to the drouth. The Philadelphia nautical school ship Saratoga will not go to Southampton Monday. It's officially denied that tbe Italian Govern ment asked for the cession of Suakim to Italy. It Is officially denied that the Italian Gov ernment asked for the cession of Suakim to Italy. Michael Davltt's new paper, the Weekly Labor World, will put in an appearance this week. .The Egyptian Government has paid to Captain CaBati 2,000 in settlement of all his claims. Frank Hurd will enter tbe lists as a candi date for Congressman in the Seventh Ohio district. John Petillot murdered his wife in a quar rel over a trifling matter yesterday at Colum bus, Ind, Tbe stxlkeof the Cincinnati freight handlers Is still on. Other employes of tbe road will join the strikers. The Vienna Tageblatt says that Bulgaria is not satisfied with the Porte's reply and declines to pay tribute. The Repnblicans of Indiana will not call their convention till after the Democrats have nominated a ticket. The cornerstone of the Methodist North western University was laid in Sioux City with impressive ceremonies. A steamboat dock at Battlo Creek, Mich., gave way and 20 persons were precipitated into tbe water. Two deaths. S. O. Denton, a wife deserter, at Carthaeo m., was chased out of town yesterday at the active end of a shotgun. The bark Saratoga, from Marseilles, has been detained at quarantine at New York be cause of smallpox on board. Between 5,000,000 and 6,000,000 acres of land in Texas and 75,000 head of cattle were sold yesterday to an American syndicate. All the Government edifices and foreign legations were flying flag in honor of the United States at City ojf Mexico the 4th. Twelve persons were seriously Injured by beinr thrown from a wagon which was bit htr 1 Louisville Southern train, near Louisville. At New York Judge Ingrabam has dis solved the Security Mutual Benefit Society and appointed Henry C. Robinson receiver, An unknown man, acting as a peacemaker in a quarrel between two Garland, Ark., men, was fatally shot by the wife of one of the figh ers. Mrs. John Rother's dress ignited from a spark of fire at Washington, Mo., Friday, and before relief could be had she was burned to a ensp. y The London Standard says: "If we must bargain with France over Zanzibar, New foundland should be included in tho settle ment. The Farmers' Alliance of Kansas held one of the largest celebrations on the Fourth ever known in the State. The procession was five miles long. Supervisor Wadlin, of the Census Bureau, elves as an official estimate of Boston's populal tion. 437.212. Tht figures of the census of lfc80 were S63C9. A passenger train on the Chesapeake and Ohio collided with a freight rear R issel Kv and killed tbe fireman of tbe freight and aii unknown men. Emperor William has conferred the Col onelcy of the Fourteenth Hussars formerly held by the Dnke of Aosta, upon the Crown Prince of Denmark. The wages of the Northumberland miners have been increased 2 per cent. This makes an advance of SO per cent in the wages of the men within a few months. The Denver Chemical Paint Works iu West Denver, together with 150 feet of the Larimer Viaduct City Cable Railway, burned last ni"bt. Loss 135,000; partially insured. Whilo returning to Chicago on a Santa Fe train from a picnic, Frank Lutgen became In volved In a quarrel with David Welsh during 1TU11.U UUbfcBU MAO OUW. U1WUU LUQ StOmaCll and instantly killed. The American Biscuit and Manufacturing company, a Chicago corporation, with a capital of SIO.000,000, and having factories in many of Western cities, will build a factory in New York and compete with the cracker trust. Recently the sum of 12.000 marks was stolen from five Chinese officers who are studsinc in Berlin, Germany. Every effort was made to detect the thief, but without succes The matter was brought to the nntl f iL r peror, and he has made cood the loss to tbe I officers from bis personal funds. Will Not Reopen. Chicago, July 6. It was definitely an nounced at the Park National Bank to-day that the directors have decided not to resume business. No receiver has yet beea ap pointed and no further order has been re ceived from the controller. Lacb curtains, several 1 to 4 pair lots. Marked at about one-half valne to close. TTBSU HUOUS & HACKK. When baby was sick, we gave her Castorla, When she was a Child, she ciied for Castorla, When she became Miss, she clung to Castorla, When shehadOhildres-shegave them Castorla pS-774rwTn GKANDLODGEB.P.O.E. Preparatiops for a Big Occasion at Cleveland This Week. FIEST MEETING OUT OP NEW YOBK. Growth of the Order Prom the Pint Gather ing at the Corn Cob. GOSSIP OP OTHEE SECRET OKDEES rSFECTAL TELXOBAIt TO TBE DISPATCH. CLEYEEAXD, July E. During the com ing week this city will be the scene of the largest and most important gathering of Elks ever known in this country. Although the order is scarcely out of its teens its growth and development have been phenom enal. Nearly every city of any prominence in the land has an Elk's lodge, composed mostly of business and prolessional men, who, by precept and example, have devel oped a system of benevolence and mutual protection that has no parallsl in the history of secret orders. The reunion which will be held to-morrow and the session of the Grand Lodge, which will be formally opened on Tuesday, will be a sort of jubilee celebration; for this will be the first great annual gathering of the order outside the city of New York. Although this change in the place of meet ing of the Grand Lodge has not been secured without a struggle, its benefits to the order are already being felt. The com mendable rivalryamong the cities of the West to secure these annual reunions of the order has in'used a degree of enthusiasm among the members and lodges that conld not otherwise be obtained Every city can now expect to see in its streets, at no dis tant day, a great procession of the legiti mate successors to the "Jolly Corks," and this may serve as the cue to an interesting bit of history connected with the order. BIETII 07 THE OEDEE. Many of those who were residents of Gotham in 1868 may remember a little tav ern on the Bowery, nearly opposite Spring street, that was known to the boys about town as the "Corn Cob." The nationality of the proprietor was often a matter ot dis pute among the patrons. Some said be was Irish and others insisted he was Dutch, but there could be no question as to the nationality of his ponderous wife, especially if any ques tion was raised about charges for "refresh ments;" a taste of her rich Galway brogue al ways settled the dispute In short order. Here a number of the choice and master spirits of tbe dramatic profession nsed to meet nightly, and discuss tbe triumphs or failures of tbe evening over a bottle ol stout, relate their experiences and work out practical jokes, in a manner that would have made Sotbern stare and blusb. Dan Brant, Nelse Seymour, Ciarley White, Tony Pastor and a dozen other kindred spirits might, at that time, be found there any evening in the week making merry witb song, story and repartee. These meetings became so regular and a source of so much en joyment to those that participated that it was finally arranged to form an organization for mutual entertainment and protection, to be called tbe "Jolly Corks," and under that name the organization 'continued for some time. WHERE THE ELKS CAME 12. It was at first a semi-secret society, composed exclusively or members of the dramatic pro fession, and any '"good fellow" who was con nected with the boarus vias eligible for mem bership. Early in 1863, Charles Vivian, the brilliant London comedian, who was at that time playing an engigcment at tbe old Min strel Hall on Broadway, was introduced at a meeting of the "Jolly Corks," and after be coming acquainted with tbe pumose of tbe or ganization, hi proposed to change the order to one similar to tbe Buffaloes of London. Tbe proposition did not at the time meet with much favor, as something distinctively American was wanted. After considerable discussion and tbe consumption of numerous tobys of ale, it was decided that the order should be known as the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. This eemed to have been too American for Vivian, for although practically tbe founder of the order, and the author of tbe first degree, he never became an Elk. Before tbe formal organization was completed, bis professional engagement compelled him to go westward. Tnere he died in 1879, and his remains reposed in a neglected and unlettered grave at Lead vine till .the early spring of 18i9, when they were exhumed and removed to tho Elks' Rest at Boston, where all that, was mortal of tbe genial actor now lies, under tbe shadow of a marble shaft that tells of his many virtues and his services to the order. THE CHART2E MEMBEB3. On February 16, 183, tbe order was formally institnted and tbe charter list of the first lodge (New York No. 1) is embellished with the au tographs of many of those who were at that time popular favorites on tbe variety and minstrel stage. Among them I find Genrtro J. Green, Elmer J. Post, Claude J. Connor, Gen eral J. C. Pmckney, Tony Pa tor. John Hodges, Thomas J. Rices. William Korff, Hugh O'Neill, Sandy Spencer, A. H. Mulligan, William Cof ffti, E. G. Brown, George P. D ilton, George W. Cumberland. George F. McDonald, W. H. Brown, William Slieppard, G. W. Rockefeller, W. Hellern Brown, liarles T. White, John H. Korff, Thomas G. Gaynor. Henry P. O'Neill, George W. Thomson and Ferdmando Pastor. The habitnes of tbe old theaters and balls that were strnne alonz the lower nart of Broad. way 20 years ago will readily recall many of these names, that were wont to set tbe house in a roar. Tony Pastor is still with us, appar ently as young and frisky as he nas then. Charley White retired from the San Francisco Minstrels many years ago with a well-lined purse, and to-day he takes his ease and cracks jokes with the old stagers around the Hoffman House and in the popular resorts along upper Broadway. For several yearstifter the organization of tbe order its doors were closed against all but legitimate members of the dramatic profession. Tbe rules were subsequently somewbat relaxed and a few favorite journalists admitted, but the order was little else than a social society tiU187L In the early part of that year Phila delphia Lodge No. 2 was organized, and there were probably less than 100 members in the or der at that time, all told. , IN ITS PEESENT FOBM. In March, 1871, the order was duly incorpo rated under the laws of the State of New York, and from that time its existence as a fraternal benevolent organization dates. San Francisco Lodge No. 3 was organized in 1874, and Chicago LodceNo. 4 was not instituted till 1876. Tho restricted character of tbe membership had so far retarded the growth of tbe order that only four lodges had been organized in eight years, and they could hardly be considered in a healthy and prosperous condition. In tbe meantime tbe revolution going on in the thea ter management tended to deplete the lodges of active working members. The good old stock company plan, which presented the fa mliar faces and favorites at the old stand sea son after season, was trr dually giving place to the "star" and "combination" system, thai has turned a host of excellent stock actors and ac tresses into wandering tribes of barnstormers. New blood was, therefore, in demand in all tbe lodges, and any hail-fellow-well-met was suie tobe admitted. But even tbe indifference to the quality of tbe membership did not serve to keep tbe lodges in a financial condition to enable them to carry out tbe benevolent alms of tbe order. Besides the lodge meetings ware generally held on Sunday, which prevented many who were In sympathy with tbe purposes of tbe order from entering. This objecttion able feature of the meetings has been changed in many places with excellent results. The standard and qualification for membership during the past ten years have been elevated to such a degree that only the best men in the professional and commercial comiuuuity are now admitted to membership iu mott of the lodges. A PERIOD OF PEOGKESS. The Teal growth and progress of the order, therefore, dates from about 1882. During the previous 14 years of Its existence only 20 lodges were organized, but from that time onward its growth has been remarkable, considering the character of tbe order and the personnel of tboso who compose it. From 18S2 to 1SS6 there were 20 new lodges instituted, making 40 lodges in all, with an acgregated membership "of about 6.000. Since 1S8( thore have been organ ized 1S3 new lodges, and the membership in good standing to-day numbers about 25,000 In the ranks of the order twiay are found many of tbe leading men in public life, Governors, Congreumen and Senators, Generals, lawyers, doctors, olergymen, actors, professors and artists, most of whom are leaders In their re spective vocations. Some important changes have recently been made In the government of the order, which will no doubt largely Increase Its mem bership and enhance Its utef nlnesi. in 1888 at the annnal session of the Grand Lodge. In New York, a resolution was introduced and adopted providing that at each meeting of that body thereafter, tbe members should decide by vote upon the next succeeding place for holding tbe annual rennlon. Tbe members of Louisville Lodge No. 8 have already buckled on their antiers ana are prepared to iock norns with all comers la s contest for tho Grand Lodge meet, ingln that citylnlSM. From present Indica tions I am inclined to think they may carry off the prize. FIVE THOTJSAUD ELKS EXPECTED. Tbe members of tbe order and citizens of Cleveland naturally feel proud of the honor of entertaining the Grand Lodge, at tho first session ever held outside of New York city, and every preparation has been made to give them a royal reception here. To-morrow. If conservative estimates be near correct, there will be about 6,000 Elks turn out in procession with 40 bands. From all the western lodges large delegations will be in attendance. Min neapolis. St Paul,Dulutb.Ashland, Milwaukee, Omaha. Denver. Springlleld, LoulsviUt, Rock ford, Kansas City. Des Moines, St, Louis, Chicago, Indianapolis, will be largely repre sented. Every available room In every hotel in the city has boon socurad, but there will bo ample accommodations provided for all late comers. The business of the Grand Lodge will occupy two or three days, and is of more than ordinary importance. The contumacy, disobedience and unlraternal proceedings of New York Lodge No. L which led to the arrest of its charter and the consequent suspension of the Grand Secre tary, will come up for early action, and the ia dications are it will be dealt with in a firm and vigorous manner. It was at first supposed that the suspension of the Grand Secretary, and his refusal to surrender books and papers belong ing to the order, would greatly embarrass the Grand officers In the preparation of reports, but tbe subordinate lodges have besn so prompt in reoognizing John W. White, the Grand Secre tary pro tem, and in sending in their reports, hat this Dart of the business of the session will proceed as if nothing bad happened. A BRAN NEW CONSTITUTION. The Committee on Laws and Supervision will have a bran new constitution, statutes and rules of order to present for consideration and adop tion, and tbe discussion of the changes thus in volved in the law of the Order will occupy some time. There will probably be something of a fra ternal struggle at the election of grand officers. Dr. Simon tiuinlan. the Exalted Grand Ruler, can no doubt be elected if he decides to accept the office for another term, but in case be dej clines, tbe race for that office will be between Hon. W. C. Jones, of St. Louis, District Ex alted Grand Ruler, and John E. Towne. of Rochester, N. Y., with Jones as the favorite. The report of the Acting Grand Secretary shows that 4S lodges have been Instituted dur ing the past year, and that $30,000 bas been dis bursed for the relief of sick and distressed members; of this amount $12,000 has been ex- S ended by five lodges, viz: New York, Boston, lilcago, San Francisco and Washington. A special train on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad will reach this city to-morrow morning with nearly all the Western dele gates. The social session of the occasion promises to be a great event, wbere water will flow like wine. William H. McDougall. Tbe Elks of Piitsbarg- Brother John Warmser Is visiting in Cleve land. Brother Lee will attend to all baggage for No.lL Every lodge of Elks in Ohio will be repre sented at Cleveland. Pittsburg Lodge expects to capture one of the prizes at Cleveland. Thero will be about 75 members of No. U In tbe parade in Cleveland. Brother Goldsmith is still slok, but hopes to be able to go to Cleveland. Mc Keesport Lodge, No. 136, will go in a body to tbe Cleveland reunion. Youngstown Lodge No. 65 will send about 200 members to Cleveland Tuesday. The Grand Army Band of Allegheny will go to Cleveland witb Pittsburg Lodge, No. 1L Brother J. J. O'Reilly will furnish the re freshments on board the cars next Monday evening. Captain James Moore at the last meeting was elected Captain and Brother Cready first lieutenant. To-night will be tbe last communication for a month of No. 1L Brother Dr. J. P. McCord will be installed as Exalted Ruler this evening. Pittsburg Lodge, No. 11, will meet at Old City Hall to-morrow evening at 8:30 P. M. and will leave the hail at 930 and march on Fifth avenue and Smithneld street to the Lake Erie depot, Soutnside. Jr. O. U. A. IU. There was a change in officers In all of tbe councils during the past week. Nine prospective councils is already tbe re sult of tbe national session in Chicago. Deputy State Councilor T. C. Armstrong, of No. 324, was married recently to Miss Jennie Cook. Members of Pride of the North Council at tended the funeral of Alexander Otterson on Tuesday. Acme Council, of the Sonthside, will be rep resented at the State Council by Market Clerk D. L. McDonald. At the last meeting of Augusta Council No. S93, 11 candidates were initiated and 23 propo sitions received. A musical entertainment was given at the close of the meeting of Valley Forge Council on Tuesday evening. Past State Councilor Harry A. Keil has been elected Councilor of Batnbndge Council. He served as Inside Sentinel last term. The Monument Committee of Allegheny will shortly resume the work of raising the necessary funds to complete tbe monument. Quite a number of the councils were repre sented in the McKeespnrt demonstration. Johu Gray and William Thaw Councils sent tne largest numner. Members of Manchester Council, No. 112. have formed the Keystone Camping Club, and will leave for a two weeks' outing on Lake Michigan on July 12. Preparations are completed for the State session to be held in Williamsport, July 17. Nearly 150 councils is the result of the year's work during State Councilor Winnower's term, a record Mr. Collins can scarcely hope to beat, Owinz to the absence of one of tbe disnutants. the debate announced to take place at the last meeting of tbe Past Councilors' Association has been postponed until tbe next meeting. The question Is: "Resolved, That the Bible is Sectarian." Said State Vice Councilor Collins yesterday; 142 new councils have been organized iu Penn sylvania since tbe Harnsburg session last July. The last two are Leesbnrg Council, No. 481, In Mercer county, and Pulaski, iu Lawrence county. 93 of the new councils are located in the Western district. Next year we expect to organize 200 iu the State." There never was such activity among the Mechanics as bas been displayed this summer. Special interest is taken in tbe development of tho order in the West. Right on the heels of the big Chicago demonstration comes one for Cleveland, to take place Saturday, July 19. It will consist ot a parade and reunion. About 500 people will go from Pittsbure and Alle gheny. Excursions will also be run to Geauga Lake, Put-In-Bay and Detroit. Allegheny Council will take in the trip in a body. Tbe session at Williamsport will be very (im portant on account of the complete revision of the laws of the order. Among other important changes recommended is the revision of tho Third district of the State so as to enlarge the Eastern district and slightlv reduce the West ern and making all State Council officers ap pointive by the State Councilor, excepting S. C, S. V. C, S. C. Seeietarv., and 3. C. Treasurer. It provides for" a S. C. Cbaplaln, and the election for a term of three years of a State Council Deputy who shall act as an organizer and visitor. This will not carry as proposed, but the 8. C. Deputy will probably be an appointive officer to serve one year. Making CO members necessary for a qJlor !" and raisl"S the price of a charter from $3 to $15 are among the changes. Others are requiring at least 20 signers and not over 60 to an application lor a charter and requiring semi-annual reporti Instead of quarterly from subordinate councils; requiring only the State Councilor instead of the full board of officers Jo sign a warrant for a charter during tbe Interim of sessions; providing that tbe consti tution and laws cannot be amended or changed during the next five years providing for an examiner to take testimony in all appeals; fixing the object of the Order Committee at three members and providing for an auxiliary committee of one member from each Congres sional district. Select Knlshts. Grand Recorder Thompson has gone to the seashore for the beuetit of his bealtb. Past Commander Baldwin will represent Spartan Legion No. 7 at tbe next session ot the Grand Legion. It is an excellent choice. Bellevne Legion No. 81 will hold a grand con cert and lawn fete at Windsor Park on July 81, wbich bids fair to be the event of the season in Bellevne. Colonel Lewis came very near committing suicide on account of having been left by the 135 train to the picnic grounds Friday. He did not get to the picnic at all. Tbe joint picnic at Rock Point on Friday was a grand success in every way. There were about 16,000 people present, and to say tbat all enjoyed 'themselves would indeed be putting it mildly. The rain about 3 p.m. marred tbe pleas ures of tbe day for a hort time only, and tbe cool bracing air which followed only added strength andvlgor to the dancers and athletes for the balance of tbe day. It would be impossible to find a large crowd of -people anywhere more enthuslastio In their praises than were these picnickers en their return trip Friday evening. Tbe Hrptnaopba. Sharpsburg Conclave holds an open meeting on Monday evening, July 14. Some of the Su premeofflcers will attend. A number of conclaves have applications pending, which will make a good showing in uie next monuuy rou. CapBaeH itruox a popular wrd to IU al4tj It summer night concerts at Windsor Park. New accessions will be one of the good results fol lowing. M, G. CoSen, chairman of the Finance Com mittee, has now fully organized his committee and no doubt will fully raise tho sinews of war necessary for the celebration. 8. A. Duncan, a member of the Supreme Committee on Laws, has just returned from an extensive business visit in the East. He says he met a number of Heptasopbs, who report the order in good condition in their localities. Heptasoph Day, August 28, will be duly cele brated at Silver Lake Grove. A fine pro gramme has been arranged. Those receiving invitations will be fortunate, as many requests therefor have already been filed with the committee. O. ift A. M. The Mt. Washington Council No. 405 has elected the following officers: J. H. Mover, Councilor; A. A. Elliott, Vice Councilor; J. A. Sholes, Recording Secretary; J. L. Elliott, As sistant Rocording Secretary; A. X. Shepler, Financial Secretary; P. Frazier, Examiner; J. Brechnick, Ind., and J. C. Schmidt, Treasurer. General Alex Hays Council No. 899, located at Woods' Run, installed the following officers for the term of six months: b. Ex-C Philip Newhart; Jr. Ex-C, E. H. Day; C, W. H. Dan iels; V. C. Charles Knoch; Recording Secre tary, Charles Phillips; Assistant Recording Secretary, G. B. Both well F. 8., William Smith; Treasurer, Charles Mesplay; Ex., Frank Davis; L P.. Peter Deer; O. P.. J.J. Demmings, The council was Instituted In September, 18S8, and has 102 active members. On Thursday the council paid Its last sad rites to Brother Oliver G.Moore. This is the third member lost since organization. General Lodee Notes. Tbe annual meeting of Everett Council, No. 854, Royal Arcanum, takes place next Friday. The steamer Ma) flower has been engaged for the occasion and leaves Wood street at 2 p. in., for a trip up the river. Tbe celebration of tbe fifteenth anniversary of the introduction of the Knights of the Gol den Eagle into Pennsylvania, on October 1, promises to be attended with imposing cere monies throughout the entireHtate, tbe varions Castles having appointed anniversary commit tees to perfect arrangements. A pnblic meeting in the interest of the Order of Tonti.will be held In the Second M.P.Churcb, Fifth avenue and Marion street, next Thursday evening addressed by tbe Supreme President. The order of Tonti now has 22,000 members, and is rapidly growing. The amount now in the reserve funds of the Order exceeds 470,000, all invested in bonds and mortgages. EIVEE raTEIilGENCE. Tbe River Takes a Drop Proapecta for n BUo Not Very Enconrncinc. Little was done about tho wharf yesterday on account of there being no packet down stream. Tho up-river boats did a fairly good business and carried heavy loads of passengers. The river dropped nearly a foot since Friday night, putting it down to 3 feet 9 Inches. Tho iron barges that have been loading at Braddock were towed down to this port to-day, and will be sent to Cairo and St. Louis on tbe first rise. The prospects for higher water do not seem so bright as a few days ago. Business will about come to a standstill in the meantime. Drift wood. Tns gam Clark is expected In to-night. The Joi. Walton is tied up at Louisville. TnE Lizzie Bay will be In from Charleston to morrow. The Mayflower took oat a large party or school children yesterday. The Tom Beese Is expected In from Louisville to-night, with a large tow. The Hudson left Cincinnati last night for here with a large load of passengers. The Courier arrived from Wheeling yesterday morning and departed at 7 P. M. The Sam Clark Is expected from Louisville to day with a large tow of empties. The Seven Sons brought three bargeiloade with rails from Eraddock yesterday. The H. N. Bedford arrived last night from Wheeling and will leave to-morrow. A. J. Sweeney 4 Son. of Wheeling, are build ing three boats for the Southern trade. The Twilight reached Cincinnati yesterday morning and started on tbe return trip. The Iron Age will probably leave for Cairo with a tow of steel rails at the first high water. The Adam Jacobs was the morning packet up tbe river, and the J. G. Blaine In the afternoon. The George Atwood has gone down to Wheel ing to meet the Tom Reese and take some of the tow. THE Elaine arrived late from Wheeling yester day and left about noon. It was Intended to hold it over. TnE George Roberts grounded three coal barees near Lock Mo. I Friday night, but got them off yesterday morning. Captain George U. Akand died at Louisville Wednesday night. He was an old-time riverman and steamboat owner. The Keystone State will be In frem Cincinnati to-day. It will leave to-morrow afternoon, at 4 p. SI., In charge ot T. S. Calhoon and Charles V. Knox. J. V. Walton & Co. have completed their con tract for supplying the St. Louis ias Works with coal, having put In the last barge of it over a week apo. Tne contract called for 3,000,000 bushels, all of which had to be towed 200 miles up the Missis sippi, from Cairo to ot. Louis. United States Local Inspectors Uugan and Thomai have not been idle during the past six months ending June 30. They inspected 33 steam boats and renewed the licenses of 210omcerg; 497. 8S7 passengers were carried on various boats in the dUtrlct, and out of tbe large number of pas sengers carried only twobave been lost. Courier Journal. THE ship building Industry of Cincinnati Is now a thing of the past, and Its famous marine ways, altera) years' service, has been abandoned for good and nil. It was on these ways that were built the four famed Mississippi steamers named Nat cheztwo before and two after the war. There were also constructed on them such well-known -Mississippi and Ohio steamers as the Pikes, Ben Franklin, Jacob btrader and the great double decker Uhlted States, the America, East Tele graph; all tho boats of tbe Pittsburg, Memphis andNew Orleans lines for nearly half a century have been built on these ways. Of the orlglual rounders of the old Cincinnati dock there Is but one left Thomas Sherlock. ONE of the most handsome and unique boats that has ever been in these waters was tied up at the Cincinnati wharfboat yesterday. The beanti Tul little boat called the Olivette arrived from Cincinnati. It is owned by Joseph Dueber, of the Ducber Watch Case Company, Cincinnati. He uses the boat for pleasure, and takes his family and friends for atrip on the Ohio quite frequently. The boat was awaiting the arrival of Mr. Dueber who was expected lrom Canton during the day. It 1 fitted out in every particular like the large Cincinnati packets. The boat Is handsomely rurnlsned Inside and the exterior is painted in gaudy colors. Captain Freemont Klnser has charge of the boat, and says it makes nine miles an hour without any effort. Mrs. Dallas, mother or Mrs. Dueber, and Miss Pauline and btella and Joseph and Albert Dueber are takingan excursion on the boat. It will continue to Morgantown and then return to Cincinnati. LIVE STOCK MABKET& Tbe Condition of Bnstnesa at tbo But Liberty ftock Ynrdu. OFFICE OF PITTSBURG DISPATCH, 1 Battjdat. July 5. 189a ( CATTLB Receipts, 2,599 bead; shipments, 2.415 head; market, nothing doing; all through consignments; IS cars of cattle shipped to New York to-day. Hogs-Receipts. fOO head: shipments, 2,600 head; market firm; all prades, fl 00 405; 9 cars hogs shipped to NewYork to-da y. SHEEP Receipts, 1,200 head; shipments, 1,000 head; market slow at unchanged prices. Bunk Clearing. New Yoek Clearings, 188,641,278; balances, $7,265 747. Boston Clearings. 122,655.772; balances, 82,140,663. Money, 7 per cent; exchange on New York, 25 to 35 cents discount. For the week Cleannps.tl06.S04.369; balances $10,599,785. For the cm-responding week last year Clearings, $115,926,000; balances S13.781.925. Baltimohb Clearings, 3,512,785; balances, $488,432. Philadelphia Clearings, $14,801,556; bal ances, $2,201,337. For the week Clearings, 878,135,072; balances. $11,727,853. A ttat.Tj1 MIUIOII DAMAGE. Destructive Storms iu tbe Kanawha and ninsklnsnm Valleys. Pakkersbubo, Vf. Va., July 6. The fourth destructive storm of tbe week passed over this locality yesterday, flooding cel lars, damaging streets and sweeping away crops. The sudden rainfall deluged the Kanawha and Muskingum Valleys. An unofficial estimate places the dama ges in the Muskingum Valley at $500,000. Much of this is to the Government works for the improvement of navigation. Dubtwo July we make special low prices on watches, diamonds, jewelry, silverware, clocks, bronzes, ete. M. G. Coniar, Diamond Expert and Jeweler, 633 Smith field street. Auction Sale Of 80 lots in Flower' plan, Hazelwood. Sat urday, July 13, at 2 o'olock. Do not forget EASTERN MEN GOT IT. The Murtland Property at Eomewood Picked Up for Subdivision. IHVESTMENT ON F0EBES STREET, Oakland Square, and Ontlook for Local Stocks From an Inside Source. THE HEWS AND GOSSIP OP THE CITI An important transaction in Bast End real estate was concluded yesterday by S. A. Dickie & Co. It was the sale of tbe Murtland property at Homewood, consist ing of ,14 acres fronting on Frankstown and Lang avenues, Bennett, Grazier and Kelly streets. The consideration was 50,000, Eastern capitalists being the purchasers. They will proceed at once to improve the gronnd, after which they will lay it out in building lots. Another deal, amounting to $20,000, was consummated by Black & Baird, on Forbes street, this side of Boho, consisting of a large lot and block of seven dwellings. The property will be improved and held as an investment. Negotiations for two tracts of land on the Panhandle road, beyond Crafton, involving $75,000, will, it is thought, be concluded this week. They are wanted for manufacturing purposes. Fourteen acres, near Idlewild, on the Alle gheny river, changed hands during the week. The sale was made by E. D. Wingenroth. The property will be improved and subdivided. This is the first important step toward con verting Idlewild into a popular summer re sort. A Stock Broker Talk. Street talk yesterday was favorable to a more active market and better prices for local securities the present week. A broker re marked: "There is a good demand for all tbe specialties. Philadelphia Gas is wanted at about 31 There is an improved feeling in the tractions. If the Pittsburg Traction peo ple declare a dividend tbe stock will advance. Second Avenue Electric is salable at par $50. President Callery tells me that as soon as nec essary schedules can be made out the stock will be listed. Pleasant Valley is firm in antic ipation of a dividend. Brokers are holding it at about SG. Tbe enthusiasm for Westing house Electric was somewbat dampened by tho miscarriage of the Villard scheme, but it Is picking up again, and promises to soon recover lost gronnd. Its future largely depends upon tho outcoma of tbe meeting this week." Bank stocks stand high in publlo favor, and are steadily appreciating. Mechanics' National is held at 120, dividend off. There was an offer yesterday of 80 for Bank of Pittsburg. At ths beginning of the year it was qpoted on 'Change at 75. Insurance stocks are looking up. The various companies have done a profit able business during tbe past six mouths, en abling them to make considerable addition to their surplus. A Bit of Local Geonrapliy. While it is pretty generally known that there is such a place as Oakland Square, its exact la cation is a matter of doubt to many who should be Detter posted in local topography. It Is fre quently confoundedNrith Coltart Square, Oak laud Terrace and Oakland in general. Oakland Square occupies the site of the old Linden Grove picnic eroundsat tbo foot of Atwood street, and directly on the edge of Schenley Park, wbich have been transformed into one of the handsomest and most picturesque spots in the city limits. The square proper consists of 25 two-story and mansard brick dwellings, surrounding a beautiful park, with 45 more high-class houses projected on in various stages of completion. Business News and Gossip. The Oil, Stock and Grain Exchanges will re open for business at the usual time to-morrow. The National Safe Deposit and Vault Manu facturing Company, of this city, is building a vault for tbe City Deposit Bank, of the East End. It will cost $22,000, During the past week 'Baxter, Thompson & Co. sold 20 lots in North Jeannette. Work bas been resumed on the excavation for the Vandergrift building on Fourth avenne. Thirty-four mortgages were on file at tbe Re corder's office yesterday, the largest of which was for $22,000. Fifteen were for purchase money. Mr. Ira M. Bnrchfield said yesterday that the promoters of the Homestead street railway and river bridge having secured all the land they wanted, wonld organize in a short time and begin work on those improvements. Tbe 63 buildings authorized last week shows that Pittsburg is growing; There is no danger of overbuilding. The Fisber Oil Company is negotiating for farm lands near Bellevne, and, if successful, they will begin drilling on a large scale. They have faith In the territory. Bank exchanges last week were nearly $1,000, 000 greater than those for the corresponding time last year. This means business. There will be a special election at Edgowood on the 19th to indorse or reject a proposition to issue bonds to the amount of $25,000 to pur chase ground and erect a school house thereon. movements la Real Estate. Notwithstanding hot weather and a holiday there was an active movement in real estate during the week, and a large number of sales were effected. It is the opinion of brokers tbat tbe market will be active all season. Values are steady. Appreciation is restricted to busi ness and choice residence properties. E. D. Wingenroth sold for John Yourd a tract of land In Penn township containing nearly 14 acres, tbe consideration approximat ing $5,090. Ewing it Byers sold for R. H. Herron to John K. Ewing, of the above firm, a two-story Queen Anne brick residence of nine rooms, ball, bath and laundry, witb all modern conveniences, lot 82x100, on O'Hara street, near Walnut street, Twentieth ward, for $6,500 cash. Reed B. Covle & Co. sold to J. S. Craig for J. W. fc J. H. Eekley, a piece of ground in the Twenty-third ward, fronting 98K feet on Smith street by 320 feet to Monongabela street, for $2,700 cash. Baxter, Thompson & Co. sold for W. R. Mooney. a lot on Araberra street, Twentieth ward, sixe 40x100, for $1,400. Black it Baird sold for Mrs.Sarah A. Reed to E. M. O'N eill. a property on Fifth avenue.corner of Stevenson street, 40x69 feet, with brick stores and dwellings thereon, for $16,000. They also sold another lot in the J. Walter Hay plan of Valley View place, being No. 18, for $425. L. O, Frazier sold for David R. Mclntire and Frederick Brand, a lot having a front of 60 feet on tbe northeast corner of Fortieth and Wil low streets. Seventeenth ward, and extending back 109 feet to Almond alley, to the Lawrence ville Turnvereln, for $2,800 cash. J. E. Glass sold for Hugh S. Craig to Isador H. Aaron a vacant lot on the corner of Boqnet and Frazier streets, Oakland, fronting 75 feet on Eoquet street and running back to a point, for $2,000. Brown H. Saint sold to Henry J. Gibson lot No. 312, Villa Park plan, fronting 60 feet on tbe easterly line of Harrison street and extend ing back 180 feet to Sickles avenue, for $900. B. J. Fleming & Co. report the following Bales: Mr. Lawrence LeofQer, three lots witb frame honse, Neville street. Fourteenth ward, for People's Savings Bank, for $3,600; lots 194 and 195, Aspinwall plan, above Sharpsburg, each 25x100 feet, at $400 each: lots 233 nnd 234, to Mrs. Victoria A. if eves, for $325 each, fronting on Fourth street, Aspinwall. They also closed tbe sale of eight acres of land on Squirrel Hill, Twenty-second ward, for $5,000. Charles Somers &. Co. closed the sale of three lots in the Momingsids Land and Improvement Company's plan, In the Eighteenth ward, hav ing a total frontage of abont 75 feet on Cbislet avenue and a depth or aboutlOufeet, to Charles Brown for $100 cash; also sold lot No. 72 in Benton place. Eleventh ward, Allegheny, front ing 24 feet on a 40-foot street and in depth 110, to George BevodorS for $200. THE "WEEK AT THE BANKS. Gain or Nearly 84,000,000 Over the Corresponding Time Lust Tear. With large xeservu at the local banks and depositing, up to -tut bhi jitoa ox tot there should be no fear of a scarcity of funds for business purposes the remainder of the season. ,The market was working quite easily yesterday, owing to July disbursements, and in part to a comparatively light demand for dis counts, checking for payrolls having been done on Thursday. There was no change in rates. The Clearing House report was in line with its predecessors of the year. Tbe exchanges for the day were nearly $3,000,000, for the week they approximated $15,600,000, and the sain over the corresponding five days in 1S89 was close to $-1,000,000. These figures show a high degree of prosperity. The report is appended: Yesterday's exchanges $'2, 960,582 94 Yesterday's balances B21.525 II Week's exchanges (5 days) 15,4.6.561 93 Previous week's balances. 2.487,103 78 Frevioos week's exchanges 18.0:2,944 7J Kxchanges wee of 1839 (5 days) 11,741, 133 18 Balances week of I8S9...... ....... 1,978,018 78 Total exchannes to date, 18U0. 401.S37.760 19 Total exchanges to dateTlS!9 327.288,162 33 Gain, 1890 over 1839. to date 74,017,297 S3 The weekly New York bank statement. Issued yesterday, 6howsthefollowln(r changes: Reserve, decrease, 12,796,600; loans. Increase. $6,553,300; specie. Increase. $1,037,000; lessl tenders, decrease, 1,639,200; deposits, lncrease,$8. 777.600; circulation, increase. 833,000. The banks now hold f3,846,9501n excess of the 23 per cent rule. HOMES TOE THE PEOPLE. Building: Inspector's Itecord for the Fait Week Twentieth Ward Leads. Tbe most important permit taken out last week was for the Ferguson building, on Third avenue, which will cost$149,900. There were 45 in all, representing 68 houses, the estimated cost of which is $233,C0a Twenty-four will be brick, 43 frame and 1 stono. The Twentieth ward led with eight, followed by the Sixteenth and Nineteenth witb seven each. Permits issued tbe previous week numbered 59, representing 78 buildings, at an estimated cost of $441,000. The Thirteenth ward led with 13. The number of permits issued to date this ear is 1,315. covering 1,593 buildings. Central Turnverien, brick addition, second story. Turner hall, 25x30 feet, on Forbes street, Sixth ward. F. A. Monro, brick two-story mansard dwell ing, 17x32 feet, on Ridge street, Thirteenth ward. John Koebert, Jr., frame two-story attic dwelling, 17x33 feet.03 Liberty street, Sixteenth Mrs. Martin, six bnck two-story mansard dwellings, 12x32 feet each, on Forty-hf th street, Seventeenth irard. John G. Lvtle, frame addition, two-story dwelling, 9x12 feet, on Glencaladh street, Twenty-iliird ward. , . Ida M. Bell, frame two-story and attlo dw ill ing, 22x23 feet, on Meridan street. Thirty tifth ward. Velte & Frazier, four frame two-story dwell ings. 17x32Jfeet each, on Liberty avenue, t-ix; teentb ward. Strouss 4 Satler, three frame two-nory dwellings, 16x32 feet, on Atlantic avenue. Nine teenth ward. James Boyd, frame two-story dwelling. 17x32 feet on Ella street. Sixteenth ward. David Williams, frame two-story dwelling, 17x32 feet, on Baker street. Eighteenth ward. Thomas J. KentyJrame two-story dwelling, 16x28 feet, on Monongahela street. Twenty third ward. Caroline Wilson, frame two-story and attic dwelling, 20x32 feet, on Labelle street. Thirty second ward. Sydney Newberry, brick two-story mansard dwelling, 20x34 feet, on Penn avenue, Twentieth ward. Henry Alter, frame two-story and basement dwelling 18x32 feet, on Ruth street, Thirty-sec ond ward. A. C. Watklns, two frame two-story dwell ings, 20x29 feet each, on Parker street, Twenti eth ward. Otto Smith, frame two-story dwelling, 17x32 feet, on Hackstown street. Twenty-seventh ward. August Kress, frame two-story dwelling, 17x 32 feet, on Hackstown street. Twenty-seventh ward. Daniel Wehrle, frame two-story dwelling, 17 x32 feet, on Hackstown street. Twenty-seventh ward. T. J. Gillespie, brick and frame addition one story dwelling, 38x50 feet, on Westminster street. Twentieth ward. Farmers' Deposit National Bank, stone two story bank, 21x40 reet, on Third avenue. First ward. Cost. $19,400. Alex Hlrtenstein, brick two-story dwelling, 17x34 feet, on Edwards alley. Twenty-sixth Thomas Woodhalf, two frame one-story kitchens, 6x10 and 8x8 respectively, on Tennis street. Twenty-first ward. Georie L. Hollenbeck, frame two-story dwelling, 18x32 feet, on Scioto street, Twentieth ward. Reuben Rutter, brick two-story and attic dwelling, 28x19 feet, on Stanton avenue, Nine teenth ward. M. W. O'Connor, two brick three-story dwell ings and stores, 17x34 feet each, on Butler street, Eighteenth ward. Frank W. Schultz, frame two-story and attlo dwelling. 18x33 feet, on Liberty street Six teenth ward. E. M. Ferguson, brick seven-'rtory office and store building, 98x85 feet, on Third avenue, Second ward. Cost, $149,900. Alex. Radcliffe, frame two-story stable, IBx 50 feet, on Forbes street. Fourteenth ward. J. C. Wilson, brick two-story dwelling, 40x40 feet, on Dltbridgo street, Fourteenth ward. Cost, $7,000. John Harris, frame two-story dwelling, 22x32 feet, on Bates street. Fourteenth ward. Jobn Deasey, frame two-story mansard dwell ing, 0x30 feet, on Bates street. Fourteenth ward. John Madden, frame two-story mansard dwelling. 20x32 feet, on Bates street. Four teenth ward. William H. Seifrled, frame two-story dwell ing, 16x32 feet, on Shakespeare street. Twen tieth ward. Fred Turnbnli, frame one-story dwelling 16x32 feet, on Parnell street. Twenty-third ward. Bnrghardt Baker, frame two-story dwelling. 16x30 feet, on Harcums alley. Twenty-sixth ward. Kirk Q. Bleham, two frame two-story dwell ings. 20x32 feet, on Labelle street, Thirty-second ward. F. H. Fulmer, frame two-story dwelling, 25x 30 feet, on Reynolds avenue. Twenty-second ward. George KappeL brick six-story business house, 20x88 feet, on Smithfleld street. Third ward; cosf. $25,000. John iMee, nve irame two-story ana attlo dwellings, 17x32 feet, on Bedford street, Thir teenth ward. Mary Kaufmann, frame two-story dwelling, 19x32 feet, on Davison street, Twentieth ward. James J. Slattery, frame one-story kitchen, 10x14 feet, on Sharon street, Twenty-seventh ward. Leo Konntz, frame addition one-story dwell lng,16x33 feet,on Cobden street,Twenty-seventh ward. F. H. Buncan. frame two-story and attic dwelling, 21x41 feet, on Edwin street, Twen tieth ward. Max Goldley, brick one-story stable, 12x20 feet, on Scott street, Seventh ward. JJohn Petty, six brick two-story mansard r.wellings, 20x31 feet eacb. on Jumlla street, Thirteenth ward. Cost, $15,000. Weekly Bank ftntemenr. New York, July 5. The weekly hank statement shows the following changes: Re serve, decrease, $2,796,600: loans, increase, $7, 553,300; specie, incrtase, $1,037,000; legal tenders, decrease, $1,639,200; deposit", increase, $8,777. 600; circulation, increase. $33,000. The banks now bold $3,816,950 in excess of the 25 per cent rute. SICK HEADACHE -Carter's Little Lvler nils. ; Carter's Little Liver Pills. SICE HEADACHE SICK HEADACHE SICK HEADACHE 'Carter's Little Liver Pills. '-Carter's Little Liver Pills. nol6-67-TTS5a PENSIONS! B. F. BROWN, PENSION ATTORNEY, No. 96 Fourth ave.. second floor, room 23, Dall meyer building, Pittsburg, Pa. The denendent pension bill having now be come a law, all soldiers or sailors who served three months or npward during the Rebellion wbo are in any way disabled can now obtain pensions. It mattets not when, wbere or how disability was contracted, providing it was not tbe result of their own bad habits. ALL SOLDIERS WIDOW'S can now obtain pensions. Also, DEPENDENT RELATIVES. Parties interested slmnH call Immediately or address with sffctnp. Remember, OFFICE. 93 OURTU AVE. Having had 25 years' experience in the pen sion business, can guarantee prompt action In claims intrusted to me. jy6-102 JOHN H. OAKLEY & CO., BANKERS AND BROKERS. Stocks, Bonds, Grain, Petroleum. Privato wiro to Now York and Chicago. 45 SIXTH ST, Pittsburg. A MACHINIST TALKS. Mr. C. G. Bergegren's Graphic Description of a Personal Experience. from penn Incline summit. Mr. C. G. Bergegren, a machinist em ployed with tbe Westinghou8e Company, who lives at No. 14 Arch street, three doon from the summit of the Penn Incline, gives the following: 'My trouble came on about two years ago, he said, "from colds. My head was always stopped up. My nostrils wonld clog up, first one side, then the other. I would have terriDle pains through my head, over tbe eyes and in the temples so severe at times I could not stoop over at all if 1 wished to pick anything up off the ground, I would have to get on my knees. Mr. C. G. Bergegren, 11 Arch ttreet. 'There were buzzing and roaring noises In my ears. A continual dropping of mncus back into my throat.which kept me constantly hawk ing and raising to clear it. My throat became sore and inflamed. A dry, hacking cough set in as my trouble grew worse. Sharp pains would take me in the breast, shooting through Into my shoulder blades. There was a sense of oppression In my chest, as of a heavy load pressing down. "Hy breathing became short and labored. Dark spots would float beforo mv eyes and I would become weak and dizzy. Palpitation; of tbe heart set in. Night sweats came on and weakened me terribly. 1 dropped from 175 pounds to 150 pounds. My appetite became affected. What food I would take on my stonuch seemed to lay there like a stone and cause me distress and nausea. My sleep was restless. I would get up m tbe morning more tired than when I went to bed. "I had been treated by a number of physi cians in Pittsburg, but nceived no permanent relief. Finally, after reading of the seemingly wonderful success of Drs. Copeland Blair la treating cases similar to my owo.I decided to go to them. I did so, and finding their charges so mnch more reasonable than other physicians, placed myself under their care. My improve ment was marked from tbe start. My symptoms have all disanoeared. I am a better man than I have been for years, and owe my recovery to Drs. Copeland & Blair." This statement can be verified at the above address. DOCTORS CttilM! Are located permanently at 66 SIXTH AVENUE. Where they treat with success all curable cases. Office hours 9 to 11 A. 31.; 2 to 5 p. jr.; 7 to 9 p. M. (Sundays included). Specialties CATARRH, and ALL DIS EASES of tho ExE, EAR. THROAT and LUNGS. Consultation. $1. Address all mail to DRS. COPELAND 4 BLAIR. TSsn 66 Sixth ave.. Pittsburg. Pa. BROKERS FINANCIA1 Whitney & Stephenson, 57 Fourth Avenue. my JOHN 1Y1. OAKLEY & CO. 45 SIXTH ST., AUTHORIZED AGENTS. Leading: English Investment Syn"cates have money to in vest in American manufac tories in large amounts only. Je25-7i COMMISSION, f Bailroad Mining f Oil I "1 ? Stocks. Stocks. UIL JLO V1 BOUGHT AND SOLD S-&r"S v San Francisco, Philadelphia or Boston Ex changes. Loans made at low rates of Interest Established 1S76. S-Weekly Circular FREE. A. R. CHISHOLM & CO., 61 Broadway, N. Y. mhl6-95-su CATARRH AND ITS SEQUEL. ADISTRESSING CASE OFEAR TROUBLE. THE SEQUEL OF CATARRH, CURED IN 3 MONTHS BY DR. BYERS AND AT COST OF ONLY J15. - mm ffi Eenry Kaylor, SI Thirteenth ift, S. 3. Mr. Kaylor is employed at Atterbury's glass works and gave the writer ths following Inci dent In his life: "For 10 years I have been troubled with catarrh, a continuous hawking in tbe morning of a tough phlegm, with some times a coughing up of bard chunks of matter which smelled terribly. I wonld get hoarse at time, mv throat was always dry. and I thouzht I was going into consumption. My stomach troubled me very bad; bad nausea, vomiting of food, bad taste in mouth In morning, coated tongue and general detest for food. My sleep was disturbed by horrid dream, showing that my nervous system was also affected (the doctor said). I bad nit;bt sweats and felt tired all tbo time. To add to all my other troubles my left ear became affected, and I suffered the greatest torture from it. "I put myself under Dr. Byers' treatment and was entirely cured of all these troubles in three months and at a cost of only 815, as be treats all cases at to a month, medleine included. He treated me at bis office once a week and gave me medicine for home use, which I took regu larly. I can conscientiously advise any one troubled as I was to call on Dr. Byers." A CASE 07 TOTAL LOSS 07 1IEABUG LETT EAR OF TWO TEAKS' STAMDUf Q EESTOBCT IN 5 3USUTE3. Dr. Byers bas under treatment a catarrhal patient, who will not permit bis name to be used, who had not beard witb left ear for two years, and the right one was going tbe same way. Discovering that the deafness was caused by mechanical obi traction, tbe offending mat. ter was removed, when lol ha beard as well at ever. Had this occurred at a faith cure estab ment it would have been attributed to faith.'' but the gentleman very wisely attributes his cure to tho skill and good judgment of Dr. Byers. TRKATMKNT $5 A MONTH, MEDICXNB INCLUDED. Office of Dr. Byers. No. 421 Penn avenue. Established 188S. Bpecialtlsa, catarrh, all neSf- oat, ikla fc&& bleed DIsmhi; all chronlo 0V7 JVOHl Sk
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