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SPORT IN ENGLAND
liter Suffering Defeat at the Henley
Regatta America Gets the Worst
of the Races.
PUGILISM IS EKJOYIHG A BOOM.
Ike fighters Are Getting So Bold, Ho-tr-
Yer, That the Good Times Are
Kot Likely to Last Long.
BLATIK'S CHAKCES WITH li'AULlFPE.
folly I tit Contluud Baseball War la America
Progress Across the Sea.
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London, July 26. Last week with some
amount of regret L-had to notice the defeat
of oar amateur sculling champion Psotta by
the Britishers, and this week I again must
say a few words regarding the defeat of our
amateur pedestrians at the amateur cham
pionship meeting at Birmingham. Before
saying anything about the pedestrians I
with to say a few words to what I said last
week regarding Mr. Psotta. .My readers
will remember the generous act of Mr.
Psotta in refusing to take advantage of Mr.
Kennedy, who fell out of his boat almost at
the start. "Well, here is a (act which shows
how the Britisher returned the compliment.
A day be lore the race Mr. Psotta bet Mr.
Kennedy $250 that he, Psotta, would defeat
Kennedy. Alter their heat Mr. Kennedy,
to the surprise of all the gentlemen rowers,
actually took the $250. It really was worse
than if Mr. Psotta had presented him with
(500, the full amount of the bet, because bad
Mr. Psotta acted according to rowing rules,
Mr. Kennedy would certainly have had to
pay and would not hare been in the final
heat. As it was, Mr. Psotta refused to take
advantage of the accident and really allowed
him to get into the final heat. A meaner
trick than that of the Kingston clubman I
think couldn't well be imagined. But I am
pleased to say that all the rowing talent
condemn the conduct of Kennedy, and the
general opinion is that his act was entirely
of the wolfish kind and not of the gentle
man. Well, after all, the action of Mr. Psot
ta will almost add as much glory to him
and to American sportsmen as if he had
been victorious, and none of us can ever
think of the Henley regatta of 1890 without
thinking of the wolfish propensities of Mr.
Kennedy.
But I set out here with the intention of
saying something about the amateur pedes
trians, and I must say my few words before
they are sbnt out or iorgotten. The English
amateur athletic championship contests are
big affairs, although this year they were not
so important as when Myers, George and
Snook were contestants. This year the
weather was not favorable, and the attend
ance was light. Of course, this fact some
what dampened the enthusiasm of the affair
at Birmingham; but throughout the country
generally there was great interest in the
various events. Many of the contests were
international, and this caused great interest
in them.
Some Speedy Runners.
The racing was very good, although
nothing extraordinary was done except in
the seven-mile walking contest, when H.
Curtis, of one of the London clnbs, broke
the record. Before the contests started very
many people thought that C. H. Sherrill, of
Hew York, would win the 100-yard race. I
was somewhat inclined toward this opinion,
but our speculations were knocked com
pletely out retarding the race, as Mr. Sher
rill did not start. The winner turned up in
N. D. Morgan, who ran the distance in
10 2-5 seconds. It was stated that Sherrill
was not in good condition, and, therefore,
declined to start. Had he run, of course,
providing he was at his best, I think he
would have won, as the time of the winner
was nothing great in fact, it ranks among
the slowest. The slowest time ever made
during the 24 years the contests have taken
place is 10 3-5 seconds, and best is 10 sec
onds, done in two successive years by A.
"Wharton, who subsequently became a pro-
iessional. The track this year, however,
was a trifle slow, bnt notwithstanding this I
think that Sherrill, judging from what I've
been told, can beat Morgan. They may
meet this summer, and then we shall be able
to judge.
The only other event in which America
was represented was the quarter mile race.
"W. M. Christie, of the Manhattan Club,
Hew York, was the representative and was
a strong favorite. He ran well tor 300 yards
and then was out of it. Had the race'been
for the distance named Mr. Christie might
have won, but when that distance had been
covered the Britishers were too strong for
him, as four of them passed him and he fin
ished filth. The winner's time was 51 4-5
seconds. The time of Mr. Tindall, last
year's winner, was 48 seconds, which
shows that the quality this year is not as
good as last year. But it may be remarked
that 484 is extraordinary time, and I ven
ture to say that it is good betting even
money that none of our professionals this
yeai can equal it. Although our represen
tatives were beaten at the big contest I am
inclined to think that tbey were not in their
best form. The half mile race was a good
one, asT. T. Pitman, of London, won in the
excellent time of 1 minute 58 seconds. I
mention this as it gives a pointer to Ameri
can professionals as to what they may ex
pect if they come here to run a half
mile race. But I am inclined
to think that the amatuers are
better than the professionals here, because
not many of the latter make it a business to
continuously practice half-mile running.
At any rate I venture to say that very few
indeed of the professionals here could have
held their own against Mr. Pitman had they
been in the race. Last year Mr. Tindall
ran the distance in 1 minute 56 2-5 seconds.
This was fast going, no doubt, and certainly
there is not a professional in England to
day who can cover the distance in that
time, which goes to prove the truth of my
contention that the amateurs a:e better than
the professionals at the distance. 6. B.
Shaw represented Hew Zealand in the 120
hurdle rce, bnt was beaten. This event
was won by C. P. Daft lor the third time.
In 1886 he" covered the distance in 16 sec
onds and this year he was four-fifths of a
second slower. Altogether the running was
very good and shows that the amateurs are
still keeping up an excellent standard all
round.
An Absurd Claim
Finally, Messrs. Slavin and McAuIiffe
have signed articles to box to a finish at the
Armonde Club iu October next for a purse
'of $4,000. The entire purse is $5,000, but
$1,000 ot that is to be divided between the
principals for training expenses. There has
been any amount of bluff and banter over
this match, and it seems sale to say that
most of it has been caused by persons who
tr'v to wolf the Americans when they come
here. There are certain newspaper people
here who go in for the quack method of hav
ing themselves advertised, and they lay hold
ol every pro'esslonal who comes from the
United States who is fool enough to lend an
car to their oonceited and egotistical boasts.
Jt is really tmuiing to see the efforts of
these people-to have an American pugilist
.rnntxinmcwav or other connected with
the paper tney publish. Talk of "Yankee
blow," why, welre not in- it Well, one of
these Individual got noiu oi oiuj jiumucu
Then be sxrired, tad led Billy completely
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off the business track in hope that the move
would somewhat handicap an opposition
paper. This piece of humbug caused any
amount of talk that otherwise might have
been avoided, and it is to be hoped that not
only Madden, but all other Americans who
have business to do here, will listen as little
as possible to the effusions of these alleged
great authorities.
"Well, as I hare juststated, the articles of
agreement have been signed and by the time
The Dispatch readers read this Mc
AuIiffe will be in active training. Bnt one
of the most singular things of the affair is
that these men are to fight for the "cham
pionship of the world." This no doubt
will surprise Americans who are interested
in pugilistic matters. I venture to say that
there is not a man in the whole of America
who has at all paid any attention to pugi
lism who will not see the absnrdity of any
such claim. But when I state that a certain
Hew York gentleman, with his "diamond
belt," or what Sullivan termed "a dog col
lar," appears on the scene here everything
will be understood.' "Bai Jove," as Jenny
Hill would say, there ought not to be a great
affair like a battle between Slavin and
McAuIiffe without our New York donater
of diamond belts being squeezed into it.
The belt donater is here and he must needsbe
known. It would be a lasting disgrace
to the British Empire if that belt and its
donater was not brought before the public,
and as a result we are informed that Slavin
and McAuIiffe, beside the purse, are to fight
for the diamond belt representing the cham
pionship of the world.
This condition is really so ridiculous that
I notice only one paper making mention of
it here, and'that paper is in its chief char
actenstses similar' to the "diamond belt"
publication. I would like to know how
Slavin and McAuIiffe can fight for the
world's championship. Why Slavin is not
even champion of Australia, his own coun
try. Twice he was m.tched to fight Peter
Jackson and twice "something" prevented
his meeting the colored man. McAuIiffe,
we all know, is a beaten man. Bnt what is
wrong about Sullivan's claim? Who has
beaten John since he defeated Paddy Byan?
We all know that -Sullivan and Kilrain
fonght for the world's championship and
Sullivan won. It must then follow that the
mas who desires to capture the big title
must knock the bie fellow out or make him
fairlv take water. However, as I have
stated this belt business is merely a quack
scheme to sain notoriety. Snch like tricks
are ruining bona fiide titles and as a result
almost everybody who can put on a pair of
gloves is a "champion."
The Frobable Resnlt.
It seems early now to talk about the re
sult of the proposed battle. Slavin is not
much over weight now and he has engage
ments which will keeD him busy until the
first week in August He will fight at
about 185 bounds and will train at the sea
side. McAuIiffe has already commenced
training under toe guidance of Billy Mad
den and will fight at 210 pounds or there
about He is nearly 30 pounds over weight
now, so that he must do lots of hard work
before next October. Madden is confident
that McAuIiffe will win; indeed Billy does
not hesitate to say that the big American is
as good as anybody'in the world. He claims
that his man is just as clever as Slavin at
least, and is mnch more powerful, and that
barring accidents, Slavin is sure to be de
feated. I share his opinion and I may add
that the referees have power, in case the bat
tle is stopped, to say which party is respon
sible for the interruption and to decide ac
cordingly. This is a great power and it is
possible lor it to be a troublesome matter
with two referees. I cannot help thinking
that two referees increases the probability
of a draw, and that is a result that every
body is trying to avoid. Mark, I don't
mean to intimate that either Mr. Angle or
Mr. Yize is inclined to act unfairly, but I
contend that it is often difficult for two men
to be of the same opinion. It is much easier
for two men out of three to be of the same
opinion than two to be alike when there are
only two acting. But I trust that nothing
wili happen to canse a hitch and that the
battle will be decisive enough to settle all
disputes.
Of course there are already any number
of applications for seats at the club on the
night of the fight The Secretary, however,
states that only the members ot the club
who contribute towards the purse can wit
ness the battle. This means that there will
be numerous applications for membership
between October and now. This is what
the cl'ib wants. The battle is sure to cause
considerable interest in England. Already
it is the general theme iu leading sporting
papers and sporting resorts. But before it
takes place I will not be surprised if Mitch
ell and McAuIiffe have a "go" somewhere,
I had a conversation the other day with
Mitchell's brother-in-law, G. W. Moore, Jr.,
and he in'ormed me that "Cholly" is in
strict training for somebody. He ventured
the opinion that it was a "go" with Mc
AuIiffe at the Pelican CInb. This is not
improbable, because Mitchell is anxious to
have an inning amid all this boom. It may
be, however, that it is intended for Mitchell
and McAuIiffe to have more than one "go"
for the receipts. This seems very likely, as
Billy Madden is in the "party" here that
Mitchell is identified with. "Cholly" of
course is confident that he can knock Slavin
out, and thinks that McAuIiffe is a better
man than the Australian.
There is another probability, however, and
that is that Mitchell may be getting ready
to have a 'co" with Burke. Not long ago
Mitchell told me that he would-be extremely
glad to meet Burke, and I am informed that
Bnrke is willing to meet him. I think the
Pelican Club wou'd give a good purse for a
battle between the pair. Thev have fonght
Defore with bare knuckles, and tbey made a
draw of it Each has learned considerable
eince then, and many people think that
Burke is as good as 'Mitchell. Of course
Slavin eettled the "Irish Lad" in two
rounds, and that does not seem well if
Mitchell has any show with Slavin. How
ever, I always held the opinion that Mitchell
was a better man with either gloves or bare
fists than Burke ever was. I will bold this
opinion, I mean, until results teach me dif
ferent Burke is a uselul boxer, and first
class at his weight, but he is legitimately a
middle-weight
Some General Feature.
Efforts are being made to arrange a match
between "Toff" Wall and Jack Burke, and
it is likely that these two clever boxers will
face each other before many weeks elapse.
On Monday last they met to try and make a
match but failed. The failure, however,
was more owing to financial consideration
than to a lack of desire of either to fight
Each man had money behind him, but it
was agreed that nothing definite be done
until it was seen whether or not any of the
leading clubs would offer a suitable purse. I
may add that evervbody in the business is
on the "purse plan." Well, Wall and
Burke want a purse, and I think they'll get
one. They would make a good contest, but
I am inclined to think that Burke will be a
little too much lor Wall if they ever meet
Bnrke is quite a handy man, and certainly
a better stayer than Wall. Besides, the
"Irish Lad" has had considerable experi
ence with big men, and he will, therefore,
feel much more at home in front of a man
of Wall's build. Certainly Wall is a very
accomplished and artutic boxer, but he is
not as strong as Burke, and I doubt whether
he is a whit better than Burke in avoiding
a blow. Both men, however, have good fol
lowing, and a contest between them will be
very popular.
While Wall and Burke were trying to
make a match I noticed Jem Smith matt
ing himself prominent He wanted to have
an engagement with Burke either to a
finish, or a limited number of rounds.
Jack Harper was present with the money
for Smith, but Bnrke declined. The latte
very wisely remaiked that he did not feel
inclined to give weight away when he could
secure a match on even terms or better. Of
course it seems long odds in favor of Smith
against Burke, but the latter 'issued a
challenge to meet anybody. Smith will
need considerable training before he can
fight or box anybody. He is very heavy
and is not living on a "strictly sober'plan."
He has few friends now, and probably this
fact prompt him to Uvea, little caxeleu.
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He is a good-hearted fellow, and'he strongly
denies that he had anything to do with the
breaking up oi his fight with Slavin. He
emphatically claims that he had the better
of Slavin when the affair was broken up.
He has no idea of visiting America. What
ever may be said of Smith, one thing is
certain, and that is, he is a very clever and
trioky boxer.
A Harvest Time.
The harvest time is here now, as
far as the boxing and pugilistic fraternity
are concerned. It is all clover with
the "scrappers" now, and certainly they
have no anticipation of any other condi
tion of things. There are dozens of places
throughout London, independent of the
clubs, where boxing contests ' take place
regularly. These contests are not only of a
limited number of rounds, but many of
them are to a finish, and pretty lively they
are. The pnrscs offered are good, and very
often the quality of boxing isT very bad.
Well, all this is just as it was in America
a few years ago. Dnring that -period, the
boxing period, I mean, we had hundreds of
alleged pugilists stepping to the Irbnt who
were never heard of previously, and who
have already been forgotten. The publio
was gulled out of thousands of dollars by
imposters, and as a result a reaction very
soon set in, and the entire business was
killed. I predict a similar result here.
Now what I claim is this; that all this
arbitrary interference of the law officers is
caused by the boxers and promoters of
boxing themselves. To speak in plain
terms, there is not a more .wolfish class of
people in the entire sporting world than the
pugilistic fraternity. This is chiefly be
cause there is not a more ignorant, class. I
don't say this in any unkindly spirit but I
simply mention it as a fact to show that
they have no thought of to-morrow, and in
every instance where latitude is given they
overao me ming. a. irnntwiy mute mis aa
mission, that so many questionable things
are being introduced into these public
boxing contests that it would be better if
they were stopped entirely, and they will
soon be stopped .here. I mention this for
the benefit ot boxers in America and their
friends who contemplate visiting England.
They must do so as soon as possible because
the present craze cannot last. Even if the
law does not interfere the clubs will find
reasons to make Jhem tired of the affair,
Eugllsb BanrbnlL
It may be interesting to many to read a
few words about baseball here. I only in
tend to say a few words this week, as I find
little change in the situation since last
week. During the week uncertain weather
has had its effect on the games. Of the
eight scheduled only six have been played,
and thev have been very poorly attended.
If the weather that has obtained here during
the last three or four weeks is a sample of
English summer weather, baseball will
have no chance at all in this country. How
ever, if the weather had been good I don't
think that the ball games would have been
much better attended than what they have
been. As I remarked last week, the teams
are too unequally matched. Of course,
Derby and Birmingham are making a fine
fight of it, but Stoke still has only one vic
tory to its credit, and that was obtained
from Preston. The Birmingham team, un
der Mr. .Barr's management, continues to
improve, and should the season be played
out I will not be surprised it the Pitts
burger's lot come out victorious. He has
some excellent material in his team and if
they were to receive the encouragement from
the public that they deserve they would no
doubt blossom into a really good aggregation.
They played a fine game against the Derbys
the other day and won by 6 to 2. The score
shows that there was at least sume earnest
ness in the game.
At present writing the record of games
won and lost is Derby 10 games won and 2
lost; Birmingham, 8 won arid 3 lost; Preston,
4 won and 8lost; Stoke, 1 won and 10 lost.
This record shows that the contest is already
a very uneven one, and this factis sure to go
a long way toward pulling any enthusiasm
there might be in the gams at Preston and
Stoke. The former place has been used to
the football championship, and its citizens
will take unkindly to a nearly lost position
in baseball. It seems to me that efforts
should be used to get better players for both
Preston and Stoke.
The Consolidation Rumors.
Copies of The Dispatch received here
give me to understand that the question of a
consolidation of the Players' and National
Leagues has come prominently to the front.
Readers of this paper will know that I have
dealt with this matter on several occasions,
and judging from information I have re
ceived regarding the question, I am ready to
believe that a system of consolidation would
be welcomed by the majority of the National
League magnates. Of course I believe that
it would be the best thing for both organiza
tions and for the public. I hardly think
that any supporter of the National League
will for a moment contend that the new
league is not just as -Wportant a factor in
baseball now as is the ouHeagne. The new
organization has, in my way of thinking,
won its spurs and displayed a fighting ability
that must give to it as much importance as
can be given to any other baseball organiza
tion. One thing, is certain, viz., that no new
arrangement in baseball affairs can be made
with any chance of success if the new
league is not a party to that arrangement
This is a fact that baseball magnates ought
by all means to keep in view.
Well, now, what is there to prevent a free
and frank consideration of trje situation by
all concerned? Would it not be a proof of
good sense and of wise business notions were
all parties to meet and try to rebuild from
the numerous ruins a baseball organization
that will be a credit to the country? At
present matters are nothing short of dis
gracelul. Surely the miserable straits that
the Pittsburg National League club and
other clubs have gotten into, and thewretch
ed work that is going on all round, ought to
prompt men not to continue their childish
pranks any longer. Only children and fools
persist in folly, and certainly it is folly to
keep up a conflict that already has 'disgust
ed thousands of generous patrons of the na
tional game. As I look at the situation im
partially I cannot avoid the conviction that
the National League has played a very dis
appointing part in this conflict so' far, and.
to-day it is almost as helpless as any base
ball organization in the codntry. Had the
Pittsburg National League Club at the com
mencement of the season boldly demanded a
change of dates in Pittsburg matters with it
might have been quite different; but leaders
with no business brains and an oversupply
of false notions of dignity, shouted for gore.
And gore apparently has been had, but not
from the source expected.
By all menus let the two parties come
together, and between them form an organi
zation that will be worthy of respect At
any rate I think it would be safe to bet that
next season will find only one club in
Pittsburg. Already the signals of distress
are conspicuous, and only snow how empty
all the talk of "plenty of money" was.
Prom time to time I contended that It was
all very well to sit in an office or in a store
and make boasts as to putting up one's "last
dollar" for the club; but this kind of
ephemeral patriotism soon vanishes when
the drain on the pocketbook begins to be
frequent The truth ot this contention, I
think, has been proven. At last I seem to
see proof of it in the affairs of the Pitts
burg N. L. club. It is uniortunate that a
club that has cost so much sbonld be thns
circumstanced. It looks as if thousands of
dollars and years of labor were going to be
absolutely wasted. It ever man deserved
success Manager Hanlon does, and nothing
would please me better than to see his team
finish the season up near first, place. At
any rate, the team is worthy of patronage,
not only because of its good playing, but
because everything possible has been done
by its management to make it a popular
organization. It has catered to the masses,
and the masses should not, therefore, torget
to support it Pbinqle.
At $1 25 a yard, 46-inch wide black silk
warp Henrietta; an exceptional bargain;
usual price $1 75. Huaus & Hacks.
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PITTSBURG- DISPATCH,
Agitation grew all last week over the matter
ot the rate to Boston. Many comrades are
quite bitter both on account of Its height and
on account of the disallowing of stopover
privileges; more especially the latter. While
nothing bat a continuous passage will be al
lowed, according to the Instructions, on the ex
cursion tickets, a quiet little story has been'
going the rounds, and is believed by
many, that all the stopoff privileges one
could reasonably desire will be granted
by one particular road, though
the official instructions are othorwlse. It is un
derstood that quite a number have contracted
to go orer this road and are quite positive that
they will be allowed to stop over at the desired
points without any questions being asked.
They say that there is, of course, a risk at
tached to it, but they are willing to take that
risk, and, though It seems odd, they do not ap
pear to be at all afraid ot that risk. Borne
claim that they have been assured that it will
be all right, and they bare implicit faith in that
assurance.
Certain it is that if one go orer one road and
have stopning-off privileges, and cannot have
those privileges en any other road, the people
Grand Army men and theirfatullies andtnends
are going by that one road.
Department Commander Denniston received
a reply from the Boston committee In auswer
to bis letter on the subject, but It says only that
the matter will be presented to the Traffic As
sociation. When this will be done or when
Pittsburg veterans may bear from it does not
yet appear. Many inquiries have bean ad
dressed to those who are likely to know some
thing about the rates. The question hat
been the chief topic of conversation in
Qrand Army circles dnring tbe week. In
these conversations tbe feeling of the comrades
is broutrbt out in all its force. And it is shown
wbat affect the rates and conditions will have
on the attendance. Many who intended to go
will not do So under the present condition ot
things. Of ten members of a small post who
pnt themselves down as candidates for the
trip eight have been scared off. "This Is an
important indication," said a representative
comrade. There is a loss of 80 per cent to the
railroads in that one post. The railroads are
going to lose lots of money that they might as
well have."
"It is tbe same thine every year," said a
prominent comrade. "The railroads never do
treat the Granu Army as tbev should. When
any other organization, the Masons, the
Turners, the Jr. O. rj. A. M or any one that
will turn out about 10,000 or 15,000, has a gather
ing of any sort, they can get anything they ask.
Tbe Boston encampment will take 430,000
visitors to that city, yet the rate is put up
much higher than other organizations are
given. It is an injustice which should be
resented by tbe Grand Army people. I would
not favor the sending: a delegate from our own
post under the conditions laid down by ono
of tbe companies. The idea of allowing
no stop-off privileges is preposterous, and
tbe corporations will lose a large number of
dollars by it. 1 wonld not go to Boston at a 15
cent rate if I had to deposit my ticket with an
agent until I came home. This useless con
dition will canse another loss to the railroad.
Doubtless tbe railroad companies reason tbat
tbe Grand Army comrades and their friends
will go to the National Encampment regardless
of the expense, and feel tbat they can dictate
with safety. It would bring them to the'.r
senses if some time the usually large annual
traffic should dwindle down and be confined to
the delegates, which, to my thinking, is not im
probable." Similar expressions were beard in
tost meetings and soldier circles generally all
ast week. While tbe feeling Is not so high as
it was just before the encampment at Mil
waukee, last year, it is quite strong and
threatens to keep many at homo who would
otherwise go.
Grand Arm? Day Committee Meeting-.
Tbe Grand Army Day Committee met in
Council Chambers yesterday afternoon, with
Chairman Edward Fisber In charge. The at
tendance of delegates was only fair. Much in
terest was of course taken in the report of the
Entertainment Committee on how tbe day
sbould be celebrated at Rock Point. Chair
man Burchfleld, of tbat sub-committee was
unavoidably absent, but his report was read
by Secretary Bengougb. The committee rec
ommended, first that the Grand Army Band
and two string bands be secured for the occa
sion, tbe string bands to be used for the de
light of the dancers. This recommendation
was adopted. The second recommendation
was tbat tbere be a sham battle or daylight
fireworks. This the committee rejected "unan
imously. Recommendation thiid was that
there be a dress parade. This was
adopted, as was the fourth, which
was tbat tbere ba a campflre. Quite
a discussion took place in connection with
this report on where the money was to come
from to pay for getting np this programme, and
this was tbe reason the sham battle or fire
works recommendation was snowed under so
unanimously. As it stands now the expense
will be reduced to tbe minimum. The Sub
sistence Committee was earnestly requested at
the last meeting to be on band with its report
at yesterday's meeting. This report was ot the
greatest importance in connection with the ar
rangements, but no report was made, as none
of the committee were present but one, and he
said the committee had held no meeting. This
was a disappointment to the comrades of the
general committee.
Chairman Thomas G. Sample, of the Trans
portation Committee, reported tbat all ar
rangements in regard to transportation bad
been completed. An excursion rate of 0 cents
for the round trip orer tbe Pennsylvania rail
Toad bad been secured, as had also correspond
ing (low rates from smaller towns.
All the accommodations that would be de
sired had been arranged for. All tbe cars re
quired both going and returning will be fur
nished. Quite a discussion was indulged In
orer a report tbat had gained circulation in re
gard to tbe eatables. Some bad the impression
that the Woman's Belief Corps and tbe ladies
of tbe G. A. A. would hare complete charge
over all refreshments. This is a great mistake.
As stated in this column last Sunday all who
desire can, of course, take their lunch with
them. It is to be a basket picnic and
reunion. Tho refreshment fcaturo which
the ladies' organizations will ' be
asked to take charge of will be
only for the accommodation of those who can
not or do not choose to take baskets. Let It bo
rnderstuod perfectly that It is to be a basket
plenic and a reunion of the comrades, their
families and friends, of Western Pennsylra
nla, EaBtern Ohio and West Virginia. A meet
ing of the Executive Committee, composed of
the chairman of the diffeient sub-committees,
was callod for next Friday evening In tbe City
Treasurer's office. The committee adjourned
to reassemble in the tante place three weeks
hence, which will be Saturday. Augnst 33.
This long adjournment is taken on account of
most of the comrades going to Boston.
Reunion of Co. D. of the 631 Regiment.
The members of Company D, Sixty-third
Pennsylvania Regiment, beld their annual re
union on Tuesday last at the home of Comrade
William Carrick, near Munhall station. There
were more of the old company present than
hare met since the close of their service, and
many of them were accompanied by their
wires and children. They formed a merry
party, numbering 40 or more. The weather
was all that could be desired, and the ride orer
and through the charming hill country most
enjoyable. As tbey neared tbe grounds they
were greeted with tbe martial strains of fife
and drum and many eridences of their
hearty welcome. Tbe first hours of the
morning were spent in quiet interchange
of ocial courtesies and renewing of oln friend
ships formed "mid tbe stern alarums of war."
At noon the whole company sat down to a
bountiful repast spread under the cool shade of
a maguiflcent grape arbor. Mrs. ?arnck and
her fair assistants had provided a handsome en
tertainment well worthy of tbe hearty rote of
thanks returned with "three times three"
added for good will. The other na- py hours
were enlivened by songs, stories and skirmish
ing: in the latter accomplishment Company D
always excelled, judging by their lively per
formances. As much cannot be said of their
singing, but their stories ot personal experi
ences in camp, battles and prisons, told in their
quiet talks and more formal meeting, were true
echoes of a tragic conflict
The last commander of their regiment,
Colonel John A. Dank s, was present with his for
mer comrades and added by bis genial presence
to their pleasure. The following were accounted
for: William Beardsley, William Carrick,
James Cain, Alexander Clark, Charles Cregan,
Samuel P. Gamble. Darls Glass, Jonas HartzelL
John Harvey English, George Hall, Ellaha Mc
Anincb. Robert D. McKee, Robert McAdains,
W. W. Peters and Aaron Robbing, There were
a tew others in the city unable to be pre-ent,
and some living at distant points: in all ihn
MsurnToracouldbe named. The roll of the.
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company numbered 121 men, of whom 87 were
killed in action or died n service: the others
dnring the passing years have been called to a
higher field of action.
At tbe business meeting the following offi
cers were elected for the ensuing vear: Presi
dent, John Harvey: Secretary, R, D. McKee;
Treasurer. Robert McAdarns. It was decided
to Hold meetings on the first Saturday In Oc
tober, January, April and July, at tbe office of
Mr. McAdarns, and absent members will please
take notice. At a late hour in tbe evening they
broke cams, for once regretting that marching
orders for home had arrived, and all parted with
heany expressions of good will and hopes to
meet another year.
On to Boston,
Many of the Pittsburg comrades will leave
for Boston next Friday and Saturday. Jnst
about bow many will go from this vicinity It
would be bard to estimate, but tbe number will
be unusually largo, taking into .consideration
tbe distance. Some will be accompanied by
tbelr wires and members of tbeir families A
larce nnmber of friends of tbe Grand Army
men will take advantage of tbe delightful trip.
Allegheny connty's delegates to the eneamp.
ment are all going, so far as is known. The
delegates are: Comrades Thomas G. Sample, of
Post 128: W. J. Patterson,- of Post 187; W. P.
Herbert, of Post 259; R. C.MUIer, of Post 162:
O. R. Shoplcr, of Post 155; W. W. Scott of
Post 3; L. T. McGrath. of Post 151; A M. Car
line, of Post 181, and Thomas J. Laurel, of Post
208. .,
Harper Cnmp'H Lawn Fete.
Windsor Park, Bellerue, will be billliant
with a gay assemblage on the night of the lawn
fete of Harper Camp No. 162, Sons of Veter
ans, Wednesday, the 13th Inst. The invitations
are about all out and as it is to be an affair of
rare excellence, those who received tbem are
to be congratulated. The boys are trying hard
to make this event eclipse all others ever given
here nnder the order's auspices. He who pre
sents himself at the acenS of tbe festivities
without his invitation and without tbe proper
person to vouch for him will be very sorry. No
effort will be spared to make it first class in
every particular. Be it understood that the
tickets at $1 apiece will admit a gentleman and
ladles. Guentber's Orchestra will furnish the
music A special train to learo at 1 o'clock
has been arranged for.
All Alone the Line.
Comrade H. J. Gamble, of Post CO, Monon
gahela City, is booked lor Boston.
The funeral of Comrade W. T. McWhorter.
who was a member of the Fifty-fifth Pennsyl
vania Volunteers, took place last week.
The ladles of the Grand Army of the Re
public will establish headquarters during en
campment week at tbe Tremont House.
Commander-in-Chief Gkiwin, of the
Sons of Veterans, will have his headquarters
for encampment week at the State House.
The Kearsage Association of Naval Veter
ans, of Boston, will entertain the Farragut As
sociation of Naval Veterans during its visit to
Boston.
Comrade H. H. Benqough, of Post 157.
will depart for Baglnaw City, Mich., to-morrow
to be gone for three weeks. He will take his
little daughter with him.
Aw M. P. G. was organized at Turtle Creek
on Friday evening by Comrades J. H. Steven
son and John M. Jones, of Braddock. The
members number about 30.
During the week of the National Encamp
ment tbe Royal Arcanum Club, of Boston, will
keep open headquarters in the Hotel Boylston
from 9 A. JI. to 10 P. M. daily.
The National Convention of tbe Woman's
Relief Corps will open at the Tremont Temple
Wednesday. August 13, Instead of Tuesday,
August 12, as previously announced.
Comrade Chili. Hazzabd, of Post 60,
MonongabeU City, who is a Past Commander
of tbe Department of Pennsylvania, will oc
cupy his seat in the Boston Encampment
Comrade W. H. Lambert, of Post S, was
to have accompanied Department Commander
Denniston to Scottdale yesterday, but tbe
Major having to stay at home the Adjutant con
cluded to also.
The ladies of Thomas G.Stevenson Woman's
Relief Corps, of Roxbury, Mass., have been
assigned the duty of decorating tbe encamp
ment headquarters of Commander-in-Chief
Russell A. Alger.
Comrade John McMcxlen. of Post 157,
died last Tuesday and was buried on We dues
afternoon by the Post at Allegheny Cemetery.
He served with Company B, Twenty-seventh
Ohio Volnnteers.
The Comtnltteo on Decorations for the Na
tional Encampment havo issued an appeal to
residents on tbe route of the procession of
Tuesdav, August 12, to decorate their houses in
honor of tbe occasion.
Seventy-five members of Post 128, nnder
command of A. R. Dawson, will go to Boston.
Tbe post will take 25 pieces of tbe Grand Army
Band. During tbo encampment tbey will be
quartered in the Palfrey Building at Crescent
beach on the ocean.'
A partt of three old soldiers, Coroner Wat
son. James McGreehan and James Dowry, of
Beaver Falls, started last week in a two-horse
wagon on avislt to Southern battlefields.. Tbey
will camp out as tbey eo. They expect to make
25 miles a day and will be gone six weeks.
Adjutant W. Harrt Lambert, of Post 3.
is no longer at the Prothonotary's office be
baring tendered bis resignation there a conple
of weeks ago to derote his time to the Fidelity
Title and Casualty Company. In the com
pany's office In the Hamilton building with
Comrade Charles H. Miller, of Post 2, Phila
delphia, he may now be found.
Colonel Benjamin S. Lovell. of Wey
mouth; Captain John G. B. Adams, of Lynn;
Past Department Commander Richard F.
Tobin, of BoUon, and the present Department
Commander George H. Innis, all of Massachu
setts, are all named as candidates for tbe posi
tion of Senior Vice Commander In chief of the
Grand Army of the Republic
Post 3 will hold its only meeting in August
to-morrow evening. Important business will
come np and every comrade is urged to be
present Among other things to come before
the meeting will bo the Entertainment Com
mittee's report on tbe proposed steamboat ex
cursion. It is thought or some of the members
that tbe decision of the Grand Army Day Com
mittee in regard to the celebrating of the day
this year will bare some influence on the ex
cursion project
Owing to the serious illness of Department
Commander Denniston's wife, and also the ill
ness of bis little boy, the Major did not go to
Scottdale yesterday to attend the annual gather
ing of veterans as was expected. His message
of regrets to tbe committee carried disappoint
ment to many. Tbe comrades at Scottdale
commenced tbeir encampment on Thursday.
New arrivals have been pouring in for the last
three days. The adjacent land is dotted all
over with the tents ot the campers. Yesterday
was a big day. Tbe encampment will continue
for about ten days.
Some of tbe old soldiers who hope to get a
pension under the new law have no little
trouble about tbeir papers, which are in many
cases returned. The reason of this is tbat tbe
officer ot tbe law who has taken their affidavits
has failed to fllo bis certificate in the depart
ment at Washington. If a notaiy publio has
his certificate properly filed there will be no
trouble. Tbe law specifically states tbat no
charge shall be made for taklngthese affidavits,
but many a veteran has bad to pay the regu
lar price. Applicants need have no fear of
being charged at the Prothonotary's office.
The remains of Comrade John G. Lehman,
of Post 128, were Interred at Bellerue Ceme
tery, Allegheny, last Tuesday. The services
were held at his late residence on Arch street,
and were attended by his post. Encampment
No. 6 U. V. L., Security Lodge Knights of
Honor, Pride of the North Council Jr. O. TJ. A.
M. and members of tbe Ninth Pennsylvania
Reserve Corps, beside a large nnmber of
friends of tbe family, city officials, Councilmen
and old firemen. The floral tributes were rery
fine. Tbe Columbia Fire Company sent a large
design of tbe front of an engine house. Com
rade Lehman's old company, the Friendship,
sent a floral harp. He was a popular comrade,
and is much mourned.
THE advance in silver has caused an ad
vance in sterling and silver-plated ware. I
would advise my friends and customers to
make their purchases at once and avoid
paying the advanced prices. M. O.
Cohen, Diamond Expert, Jeweler and Sil
versmiths, 533 Smithfield street
Slnte Mantels nnd Tile.
No handsomer patterns exist than those
in our show rooms to-day. Parties fitting
up their houses will do well to examine our
goods and prices. We make a specialty of
fine tile and tile work.
James C. Thompson,
Stt 640 Liberty avenue.
Ix may be a summer story in regard to
those 34 tableware actories being sold to an
English syndicate, but nevertheless it is a
fact in regard to those etchings, engravings,
etc., that were sold last week at the art store
of J. J. Puchs, 1710 Carson st
Peench and Scotoh zephyr ginghams,
regular 40c, SOo and 60o goods, now reduced
to 20c a yard. Huaus St Haoke.
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1890;
"The popular idea that all that Is needed to
open a theater Is to advertise when the doors
will be opened for tbe season and let tbe people
come In, is not quite correct" said Mr. Daw
son, of the Bijou management, yesterday.
"For instance, It will hare cost Messrs. Gnlick
& Co. close npon $5,000 to nut things in order
for the opening which takes place on Thurs
day, August 14. Tbe improvements In tbe
Biion are not of a showy sort,being mainly con
fined to tbe equipment of the stage, and such
things as new carpets, curtains, paint and so
on for tho front of the honse. The footlights
hare been changed from gas to incandescent
electric lamps, tbns making tbe entire Illumi
nation of the house electric The dressing
rooms hare been painted and refurnished and
tbe lobby has been touched up. A new drop
curtain ot great beauty has been painted and
the stock of scenery and properties has been
added considerably. Taking it all and all tbe
Bijou will be rery gay and comfortable when
the season opens."
.
Tbe attractions at the Biiou Theater are to
be abore the standard of former years. tTbe
subjoined list of plays and companies repre
sents the contracts which baTe been signed and
are now In the Bijou safe.
Mr. and Mrs. Kendall, Emma Abbott Robert
Mantell, in "Corsican Brothers;" "Shenan
doah," "The Hustler." Francis Wllion Opera
Company, Lotta, "After Dark." "Blue Jeans," .
"An Irish Arab," De Wolf Hopper Onera Com
pany, J. K. Emmet, Annie Pixley, Cleveland's
Minstrels. "Tbe City Directory' W. J. Scan
Ian, Margaret Matber, Tbe Sea King Opera
Companj, "The Bottom ot tbe Sea." "Kajan
ka," Frank Daniels, in tbe new "Little Puck;"
The Still Alarm," Oliver Byron, in "The
Plunger;" "The Flying Scud," Kiralfy's
"Around the World inv Eighty Days," James
T. Powers, in "A Straight lip;" "Money Mad,"
"White Slave." "ilr. Barnes or New York,"
"McCarthy's Mishaps," "My Aunt Bridget,"
"The Twelve Temptations," Maggie Mitchell,
Gns Williams and John T. Kelly in "You
andL"
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The Cleveland Minstrels open the season of
1890-1 on Thursday, August 14, at tbe Bijou
Theater. The minstrels, who are undoubtedly
tbe best on the road, will appear for three
nights and tbe Saturday matinee. Tbe sale of
seats will commence on Saturday, August M.
The night betore the Bijon is publicly opened,
on Wednesday, August 13, tbat is, tbe repre
sentatives of the Pittsburg press will be Invited
to inspect tbe improvements, the new drop
curtain, and certain incidental refreshments.
For tbe first time in over two years the doors
ot Harris' Theater are to be closed. With the
expiration of Inlgo Tyrrell's engagement Sat
urday next, tbe honse will jass into tbe hands
of painters, decorators, carpet and fnrniture
menpvho will do all tbey can before there
opening. August 18, to make a bright, new the
ater of tbe popular resort Mr. Tunis F. Dean,
of Harris, Britton & Dean, the manager of
tbe Harris circnit of theaters, while here last
week completed the details of the renova
tion. The list of attractions for the coming
season at this bouse is the strongest ever
given to its patrons. James H. Walllck opens
with bis new spectacular equestrian drama,
"Sam Houston." this is to be followed by "Held
by tbe Enemy," Duncan B. Harrison In "The
Paymaster," "Around the World in 80 Davs,"
Fahlo Romanl, "One of the Finest,' Dowllng
& Hasson, Wilbur Opera Company, N. S.
Wood, "A Tin Soldier." J. C. Stewart's "Two
Jobns.,'"The Danltes,""A Hole in the Ground,"
"A Barrel of Money," Pete Baker.Hardie & Von
Leer, "Fort,Donelson," "True Irish Hearts."
Hines fc Remington, "Insharogue," Black
Thome, "Woman Against Woman." Bennett &
Moulton Opera Company, tbe Nelson Specialty
Company. "The Blue and tbe Grar," "Peck's
Bad Boy," "Among the Pines." "Wild Oats,"
'Lights and Shadows," "Deacon Brodie."
"Daniel Boone." "Lost in 2ew York," M. A
Bcanlan, Grey S Stephens and others equally
good drawing crds. Manager E. W. Starr
will continue in charge of the honse.
"Bertha, the' Sewing Machine Girl" by
Francis S. Smith, is the dramatic story of a
poor working girl'sllfe in New York, which will
be told upon the stage of Harris' Theater this
week by Imgb Tyrrell and his company. The
play is said to be powerful and pathetic
R. F. Cotton, who succeeds DeWolf Hopper
as the leading comedian of the McCaull Opera
Company, jls in appearance rery much like his
predecessor, but is two inches taller. His
debut in comic opera was in England in one of
Gilbert and Sulllran's operas in the prorinces.
His part in "The Seren Snabians" is tbat of an
astroIod-T. and bis makeup will resemble
Prof. Herrmann. Madame Mathllde Cottrelly
spends I two hours oreryday rehearsing the
seren l-omedians who are to interpret "The
Seren auabians."
"Tbe alerry Monarch," the new comic opera
which Francis Wilson and company will pro
dace ajthe Broadway Theater on August 18,
will, it it said, hare two rery elaborate interior
scenes ly Hovt, tbe painter ot the celebrated
pink ballroom scene in "ErminU," while the
cottuminJis expected to be the richest ever
nsed in (comic opera. Over 90 persons will be
employed in its scenes. Wilson sayi bo wonld
not be coiitent to occupy even a middle ground
in the comic opera field, and be has made' this
big plung with tbe confident belief tbat in so
far as the hrtistic accessories are concerned he
'will outstrip all competitors.
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The Grand Opera Houso will open on Augnst
25, with "Tie Banker." Manager Wilt said,
yesterday, ttat he bad made no great changes
in tbe tbeatfr, beyond altering tbe seats in the
parquet so tApy no longer assault tbe setter in
tbe back everjy time be or she, particularly she,
leans forward He intends to bare the lobbies
nearest tbe street repainted, the first one In
a warm tone Vof red. tbe second blue At
present the Iotxiies are ratber too yellow. Tbe
stage has beei changed somewhat Since
"Pinafore" wasj produced on a grand scale by
tbe Duff Opera. Company when the grooTes
were taken out the flats bare been braced up
as best they muht Mr. Wilt has not re
erected tbe grooves, but has conrerted all his
stock scenery intocloths which can be raised
and lowered from shore.
"
The list of attractions at the Grand Opera
House for tbe coming season inclnde tbe fol
lowing: Nat Goodwin, Lewis Morrison in
"Faust" tfl'ie Akeritrom, Clara Morris, "Tbe
Banker," Bol SmitU RusselL Pauline Hall
Opera Company. Casino Opera Company, Mrs.
Lelie Carter. KolandiReed. "Good Old Times,"
"Under the Gaslight!" Effle Ellsler, "Aunt
Jack." Marie Wainwrrht in "Twelfth Night"
Stuart Robson, "The Editor," The Hanlons,
Cleveland's Minstrels. Fannv Davenport Louis
James, "Hands Across the Sea," "The Charity
Ball " "Tbe United btatles Mail," '."ora Tanner,
"Jrrince ana rauper, iri iuh nanuu-v auitcr-
Martinetti Pantomime company.
V
The Dnquesae Theaten is apparently pro
gressing all right Of the Tackman livery sta
ble only tbe front wall on PVnn avenue is now
standing. The old bmlding, Vxcept tbe facade
has disappeared. Tbe site wSjl be soon ready
for the erection of tbe theater.
In the absence of Manager BTenderson and
his representatives it is difficult toVibtain a fall
list of the attractions at the Duqe-esne. It is
known, however, tbat some of tiiexbest plays
and players on tbe road have beerl engaged,
and tbat the season has beeiK booked
up to its close, with some cymtracts
signed for the reason of 1891-2. ACcoyding to
Manager Henderson's plans, as gleantd from
him wben he was last here, the EmmryJuch
Opera Company will open the house in tlAe sec
ond week of October. Of course, as tbe seVson
at tbe new theater commences late, ManaV-er
Henderson is not so concerned as tbe otker
managers are about letting tbe public know Hvs
plans. HEPBURN JOHNS.
The advance in silver has caused an ad
vance in sterling and silver-plated ware. I
would advise my friends and enstomers to
make their purchases at once and avoid
paying the advanced prices. M. G.
Cohen, Diamond Expert, Jeweler and 8il
jeiwnith, 533 Smitbfield itieet,
Wm!S)
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THE WORLD OF ART.
Meissonier received 110.009 from Dele
hante, the art dealer, for his, -18M., Within
the same year the painting sold for 1100,000.
Baroness Nathaniel de Rothschild Is
a landscape painter of a high order of talent.
Reproductions from her works are frequently
found in V 'Art, tho representative art journal
of the world.
The Farnley Hall Turners, consisting of a.
number of water colors and sketches, were sold
for $120,000. The buyers were English dliciples
of Joho Buskin, the prophet of Joseph William
Mallord Turner.
AN architectural exhibition is to be held In
Turin, Italy, from September 23 to November
28. 1S90. Connected, with it will be an exhibi
tion of sculpture, painting and other art) em
ployed In tbe building art.
In M. ahtoine de Salome died one of tbo
pioneers of artistic crayon work. No less than
6,000 portraits executed in the prepared carbon
have left his studio in Paris, and some 2,000
more testifv to bis immense capacity for work
during a trip to England.
It Is to be hoped thesentence of Lambert and
Hartman to one year's penal servitude for
mannfacturing imitations of Meissonier,
Detaille. De Heurille. De Nittis. Verbage, etc.
and selling tbem for genuine, will bare the sal
utary effect of decreasing the large number of
people engaged in tbe same nefarious bnsiness.
In a description of tbe peacock throne in
"Gems and Precious Stones," Mr. Knntz falls
to mention tbat this celebrated product of the
jeweler's art was designed by a French adven
turer named Austin de Bordeaux, who also
drew tbe plans for the Taj-Mahal, a building
which ranks among the most magnificent archi
tectural creations of tbe world.
The sculptor's art enjoyed more recognition
in a financial sense, in antiquity than It does iu
modern times. Zenodorus was paid $1,750,000
for the statue of Mercury, executed for the
city of Arerni. in Gaul. The bronze fignre of
Apollo, which Lnrnllus erected in the Capitol
at Rome, cost $d25,0O0, and Policletus receired
$125,000 for a single bronze statue of Diadu
menos, tbe size of life,
Mb. George P. Brewster Is the author of
a model for the apex of tbe Indianapolis sol
diers' monnment in which he represents Lib
erty with an eagle perched npon her head.
Though the extensive use of plnmage for fem
inine headgear seems popular, the sight of such
a fowl measuring six feet from tip to tip, roost
ing on the noble brow of a statue 5" to 6 feet
high, would be by no means aesthetic
It happened to a former artist of this city,
who has since then abandoned the brnsbr
Farmer (at the artist's studio) Wall, how
much will it be wuth f er you to learn my boy
tbe artist business f
The Artit 1 reallv can't tell: It all depends
upon tbe extent of the instruction.
Karmer Hold on. I don't want you to make
any great shakes ont'n him (indicating the
sketches on tbe wall); jnst learn him enough to
paint sech daubs as these yer.
A ripple of merriment has been raised in
art circles of this city by an exhibition of igno
rance on the part of a self-styled art critic In
connection with remarks made npon some of
Dore's paintings, owned in this city. Not dar
ing to assail Dore's art, be questioned tbe au
thenticity of the paintings on the ground tbat
Dore only painted about a dozen pictures. As
a matter of fact the Dore gallery In London
alone contains nearly 40 works from tbe brush
of tbe masterly illustrator, who is known to
havo painted over 100 oil paintings.
A most interesting Instance illustrating the
fluctuations in the market ralne of paintings
is being presented by a law suit recently insti
tuted in Paris against an art critic The
plaintiff formerly owned a Rembrandt, which
he sold f er S700 after it had been rained at $70
by tbe defendant Hearing that tbe canvas
fetched $7,000 at a recent auction at the Hotel
Drouot he now wants the courts to compel tbe
critic to reimburse him for the loss caused by
the too low valuation. Tbe critic may have
given his opinion fairly and conscientiously
based upon the actual merits of the painting
irrespective of tbe antiquarian and quasi-anto-grapblc
ralne thereof, which do not lie within
bis domain. The price obtained by tbe plaintiff,
on the other hand, may hare been tbe actual
representative of the ralne oi tbe picture at
the time of its sale, and yet tbe vagaries of
trade in this particular branch are so great
that a sudden jump from $700 to $7,000 will not
surprise those familiar witbtbe sale of pictures.
In a letter to The Dispatch Mr. DeWolf
Scanlan, the well known Pittsburg artist, now
in Paris, has the following to say: "Mr. and
Mrs. M. B. Lelsser are at present In Venice.
Mr. Lelsser is reducing to canvas a great many
bits of this picturesque city. Tbey intend to
stay there another month, after which they
visit some of tbe other Italian cities, returning
to Pittsburg lata in tbefalL I had tbe pleas
ure of a recent risit to the studio of Thomas
Clarke, 14 Anermedel Alma. Mr. Clarke, be
side tbe other good things of life that he en
joys, is the father of a 5 weeks' old baby, and as
be brought it into the studio for my inspectlou
he looked tbe picture of a proud and happy
father. Mr. and Mrs. Clarke intend to stay in
Paris for & few more months, after which tbey
depart for Italy to spend the winter tbere. J.
Elmer Salisbury returned to Paris a few days
ago after a two months sketching tour to the
Tyrol and a flying trip to Venice. Ho bring)
back with bim qnlte a number of studies of
Tyrolean mountain scenery, a head of a huge
St. Bernard dog and a cburch interior with a
priest and quaintly costumed altar boy serving
at mass. While in tbe Tyrol he purchased a
collection of quaint pipes .at fabulously low
prices, tbe stems of some being long enough to
act as walking sticks. He intends to depart for
Normandy in a few days to spend the remain
der of the summer and fall there, sketching.
Among tbe Pittsburgers who hare been in
Paris recently are Tbomas H. McDowell aud
Mr. C. Spang, at the Hotel Continental, and
Miss Howard and F. A. Parke, at the Corent
Garden Hotel."
Nothing Wltliont lis Sling,
And that, too, In tbe shape of the heartburn
(most abominable of acidities!) after eatins. if
indigestion, in its chronic form, has you in its
clntches. Neither if it has, can you long ex
pect immunity from biliousness and constipa
tion, its pleasing colleagues, tbe bldeous trio
rielng each with each to render your life more
miserable. Get Hostetter's Stomach Bitters st
once Insist upon tbe genuine In glass and use
it with rational persistence.
SECOND FOl'UI.AR EXCURSION.
Via Alleaheny Valley Railroad.
Tuesdat, .August 5.
To Lake Chautauqua and return, $5.
Niagara Palls and return, $7.
Toronto and return, $8.
Thousand Islands and return, $13.
Tickets good for IS days returning. Train
leaves Union station 830 A. M., consisting
of Eastlake coaches and Pullman parlor
buffet cars. Niagara Palls, Toronto aud
Thousand Islands tickets good to stop off at
Lake Chautauqua returning.
TO NIAGARA FALLS AND RETURN
--
84 75 Toronto. Canndn, 85 73,
Good for 5 days, leaving Thursday, Aug.
7, 930 P. M., city tfmevia P. & L. E. E. R.,
under direction of Smoky City Lodge 392,
K. of P.
Wood Mantels
We have 'the only special room in the
city devoted to wood mantels. All tbe
newest designs are on view in oak, walnut,
mahogany, etc We will save you money
on your goods.
James C. Thompson,
Su 640 Liberty avenue.
Gold is going out while silver is coming
in for etchings, engravings, mirrors, etc.,
at the art establishment of J. J. Puchs, 1710
Carson st
Bargr-lna.
Summer suitings and trouserings at Pit
cairu's, 434 Wood street
Senatobs surprised at the low figures
tbat will purchase a fine mirror at J. J.
Puchs', 1710 Carson.
Pioueed India silks, 85c quality at 45o a
yard. A few patterns only,
ussu Huous & Hacks.
,TP niAV n 9 mnnxmam ... ?n H-a in
,those34 tableware factories being sold to an
TH.iiilie.li HWnritna.A L A .1 I...- " So a
.u...,..-.. juM,vahc, uu ueverut,e'3 " 1
fact in regard to those etchings, engravings,
etc.. that were sold lit lr t thn art store
of J. J. Puchs, 1710 Carson st
Excarstoa to Bosisd, Mass.
For the G. A. R. and others the Pittsburg
and Lake Erie R. B. will sell round-trip
tickets to Boston and return at (14 65 on
August 8, 9 and 10, good to return until
August 20, with privilege of baying time
extended ior return until Beptemner av.
an3,b,.y,lU
lea
r-anada lee for Hie. Address
U, HOPSOH, MayTille, K, Y,
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Sewlcklev Society Notes
Miss Jessie Black Is at Spring Lake.
Mr. W. W. Whltesell is at Atlantic City.
Mrs. OrS. Richardson has gone to Bedford.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pease are at Cape Cod.
Mr. R. R. Miller went East last Thursday
night.
Miss Dravo left yesterday for a visit to friends
In Eric
Miss White Is home a from visit to friend
in Wilkesbarre. Pa.
Miss McElroy, of Pittsburg, SDent a fswdaji
last week with Miss Jennie Black.
Mr. and Mrs. William Standlsh and family
have gone to Virginia for six weeks.
About tho 1st of September there Is to be a
tennii tournament at the grounds open to en
tries from all Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
St. Stephen's Sunday-school annual plcnio
goes to Rock Point Tuesday. This occasion is
always looked forward to with pleasure by tba
young people of tbe valley.
Mr. John Way and sun. Mr. William Way,
Mr. and Mrs. D. Leet Wilson and daughter,
Miss Harriet. and Miss SpriugHarbauzh, sailed
yesterday for a short trip abroad.
"A perfect fairyland" Is about the only ex
pression tbat describes tbe grounds of Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Craig on last Friday, tbe occasion
being a lawn fete which tbey care to about 200
of their friends. Hundreds of fancy lanterns
were used for the decorations: delicious re
freshments were served on the lawn, and Ger
nert's Orchestra discoursed sweet music in tbe
front hallway, so tbat it could be enjoyed by
those out of doors as well as tbe dancers within.
Tbe decorations In tbe bouse consisted of flow
ers and plants. Miss Mitchell, of Watertown,
N. Y.. sister of Mrs. Craig, received with Mr.
and Mrs. Craig. The evening will be one long
remembered by all fortnnate enough to bo
present.
MODERN SCIENCE
Has discovered that all rii-.ea-.es are caused by
MICROBES,
Therefore all diseases can be cured by destroy
ing these microbes and tbe only remedy on
earth tbat will accomplish this without harm
to the patient is
WM. RADAM'S
IICB0BE KILLER
It is a thorough blood purifier, a wonderful
antiseptic, and containing no drug whatever. Is
perfecilv safe.
The Microbe Killer is composed of distilled
water impregnated with powerful germ de
stroying cares, which permeates and parities
tbe entire system.
Send far our Book qlv
lng history of Microbes
and discovery of this won
derful medicine. Free.
7 LAIGHT STREET,
New York City.
E. H. WILLIAMS, Gen'I
Agent. 612 Liberty are,
Pittsburg. P3.
Ask your druggist for it
JT27-65-3U
HERE WE ARE AGAIN
With Another Case of Ear Trouble, the Rs
sult of Catarrh, Cured by Dr. Byers la
Three Months.
tEa-iS.
Pidip A. Bcncier, Sear tf$ Heaver avenue,
Allegheny.
Mr. Rowser is a shearman at the La Bella
Steel Works, and talks thus ,f Dr. ByeiV
treatment of his case. "I had been troubled
with catarrhal symptoms for fire rears, bus
paid little attention to it. as m v general health
wasn't much affected until lately.when myrlghfl
ear began to tronble me. It became so painful,
'and discharged so I couldn't get any rest day
or night no I wai all run down wben I called
on Dr. Byers. After a caretul examination ha
said mr ear trouble vras the result of catarrh
and gave me a treatment at once. I experi
enced an immediate relief and tbat nigbt bad
the first rest for quite awhile and continued to
improve right along until now, after tbrea
months' treatment, I bare no pain in my ear.
am free from the annoying catarrhal symp
toms and am my old relf again in general
health. I feel that I cannot recommend Dr.
Byers too highly to any of my friends who
may be troubled ai I wa."
CONTINUED SUCCESS OI HOME ritEATJIENI.
A patient at Scott Haven, Pa., writes:
"Please send me some more powders. Those
last powders you sent me improved the bowels
a great deal and I don't like to run out of
them. I feel a great improvement of the ca
tarrh in my head."
TREATMENT $5 A MONTH. MEDICINE!
INCLUDED.
Office of Dr. Byer. No. 421 Penn avenue.
Established 1SS5. Specialties, catarrh, all nerv
ous, skin and blood diseases; all chronic dis
eases. He has devised an instrument by
which patients living at a distance can use his
"Antiseptic Spray Treatment" at home.tnoagb,
he advises weekly visits to his office for per
sonal treatment when at all possible.
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ABR0THERAOT SISTER
THE
DANGEROUS CONDITION OF MR.
AND MISS EHRHARDT.
How They Were Rescued by ihe Catarrh
Specialists at 323 Penn Avenue.
Miss Emma Ehrhardt, a well-known yonnjt
lady wbolires at 73 Sedgwick street, Alle
gheny has for years been a great sufferer from
catarrh.
Her throat seemed to be always filled with
phlegm and she was almost constantly hawking
and spitting. Her throat became rery sore and
Mut-Bmma Ml lien JtL.
irhardt. KirhardL
there was scarcely a day that she w not
hoarse.
As some of this cata-rhal poion extended to
the bronchial tubes of her longs she felt a
tlzhtne-s and weight in her rhct. She coughed
badly, and as her disease further adranced sha
felt rery weak and tired all the time. She
could get but little sleep and felt tired and
worn out in tbe morning.
In her weak condition erery change ox
weather would give her a cold. Her appetite
failed, and she had belching of gas and a
nauseous, sick feeling at her stomach after
eating, and she had a bad taste In her mouth
evry morning. .
Her brother. Mr. Henry L. Ehrhardr. also
suffered from catarrh, whil he had many of
the aboro symptoms. The disease so affected
bis head that he became quite deaf. He bad a
dropping of catarrhal mncus from bis head
intii his throat, where it became rery tenacious
and bard to expectorate. A they were per
sonally acquainted with Mrs. Bratr, whose por
trait appeared in this paper a few weeks since,
and know of her permanent cure by ibe physi
cian' of the Catarrh and Dyspepsia Institute,
at S23 Penn avenue, they decided to take a
conne of treatment, and alter becoming cored,
for tbe benefit of others who suffer from
cararrh. tbey add:
.To Whom It May Concern:
"We gladly testify that the above history of
our cases is true, a.id that we have been cured
as stated. Iu proof we herebr sign our names.
"HENRY L EHRHARDT."
"EMMA EHRHARDT."
Rem-Torier the place. 3 Penn aTenne.
Office hours, 10 A. H. to 4 P. if, and 6 to 8 r. 7.
Snn days, 12 to p. ic
Consultation free toalt Patients treated suc
cessfully at borne by correspondence. Send
two 2-cent stamps for question blank-anil ad
dress all letter to the Catarrh and Dyspepsia
lnstitnte. 323 Penn arenue. Pittsburg.
vrSS-tnd HEAD NOISES
CURED br Peck's Pat. In.
risible TubaUr Ear Cash.
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