glg WtoptP ff SPfj&&F HmttM J 3HFC t ??rv H6E M t r 1 Kt I I SST ' I "do&eTv 'While tba ultra fashionable fair are enjojins themaelTet at thstamnier retorti the mer chants and modiste's are preparing for their ar rrral home, with any amount of new goods and sew ideas. And snch plaids, such stripes, snch polka dots and snch colors as will drape their craceful fj cures this winter, to judge from the importations already recelred, will make colored classes almost a necessity on the fash ionable thoronghfareot the city. In direct contrast to the refinement and delicacy of the wearers will be the roughness and londoesa of their cowns, bat they will be (tanning emphatically so and fashion has decreed them proper, otherwise they would shock the taste of the most neutral person. It was mypriTilege during the week to surrey some of the exclnsire novelties that will make sv youthful store on Fenn arenas a most at tractive place to the ay shoppers later on in season, and to say my eyes were dazzled would be putting it mildly. The Tery newest thing is a combination robe, in the latest colors, of plain and embroidered goods, rough in texture yet soft and pliable, and ts amenable to the drapers' fancies as the standard cashmere. The plaids come next, and tbousb. not new by any means, they are reasserting themselves In a Tery confident manner, as if sure of being the social favorites of the season. Tbey ap pear in all colors and in all sizes, and tbey are expensive enough to make them popular with ontbecomingcommon. Stripes, wide and nar row, are also elected, and are to be found la the mot oharming combinations of colors. The polka dot material is lovely, and with EkiUful manufacture will make the most pict uresque and striking costumes particularly striking, as the dots are not of the insignificant order. A novelty that will be introduced largely this fall will be velvet sleeves and wide collars of the 6ame, embroidered with silk In fancy and annuo designs. Thorite Braitch. WHEJ2E HOTJBS PASS SWIFTLY. Social Gatherings of Interest to the Feeple of Ibe Ttto Cities. One of the most important society events of the season in Sewickley circles was the mar riage of Miss Lillle A. McClelland, who for a number or rears was an efficient teacher in the Sewickley schools, to Dr. Frank H. Bmlth, or Osborne station and Penn avenue, Pittsburg. at the Sewickley U. P. Church on Weanesdayi August IS, at 130 p.m. a he attendants were Miss Magcle Fretr. of Oakland,and Mr. Thomas "Woods, of Leetsdale. -The ushers were Messrs. Milwo Knowles, W. C. Duncan ana C. Bean. The bride was the recipient of many cestly ami beautlf ul presents. Immediately after the ceremony the nappy couple left for an extended tour through the lakes, via Cleveland, Detroit Mackinac etc. They will be awaj on their honeymoon about two weeks. On their return thev will reide in Sewickley, where all join in wishing them a prospeious and happy life. On Tuesday night one of the most pleasant sur prise parties ever held ou Mt Washington took place at the Hotel Wilbert, in honor of the 27lh birthday of William Wllbert, eldest son of the proprietor. There were some 33 visitors, who brought a string band and commenced proceed ings Kith a scren.de to notify the host of their arrival and the harmony nhlch existed between them. Among the visitors were Messrs. Aucust Lehman. Florence Scliaffer, Charles Carter, All red Whitely, Ellsworth Lawlor, John Hoffman, Charles Wagner, William Hagar of Barnesville, O.; Eph Torrens. Bride) Elliott: W. K. Kirke, Trevor Williams. Alfred Guvton, William Hauler, George Lowrey and Matt Keeper. Quite a pleasant social gathering took plaee in Holy Trinity School Hall, Tuesday evening, Augusts. It was given by the Carmelite Fathers as a token of thanks to all lending their help to the picnic Those present were Kev. Mr. Feardnant, O. C. C: Rev. Mr. Leo. O. C C: Miss Annie Lolie. Miss Tillie Freyfo'-le, Mis Mollie Christen, Miss Annie Boeggema'nn. Miss Annie Scliaub, Miss Mary Btraelie, Miss Minnie Straclie, ns Maggie Speclin, Miss bperlin. Miss Cecilia Martin, Miss Marv NVunscIuMiss Kate Auon.UlSS Lizzie Nelman. Mis Lizzie VUtchey. Mas Laura Maxwell, of Crafton, gave a de lightful croquet party last Friday evening to a number of lier city Inends. Lunch was ele gantly served on the lawn, after which vocal and instrumental music was Indulged in until train tune. Among those present were the Misses Elsie and Frances LongwelL Birdie Gramentine, A. Maxwell. May Duffy. Kate V cods ana Mrs. Parren, and Messrs. L. Oraiir Prof Wentzel. F. Parren. H. JonesTCowau and E. Anderson. The residents of Mt, Washington who at tended the literary entertainment and lawn fete riven at the Presbyterian Church on Fri day evening were very much delighted with the programme and evidenced their enthusiasm in theuaal,ways. One number, a recitation by Miss Edith Smitlisou "Lncretia Sublime" & witty and clever selection written br Mr. Will K. Hatpin, a prominent young man of the Hill was so well rendered as to call forth a perfect oration of applause. One of the pleasant events of the weekwas the reunion of the Gass aud Eckert families at the residence of Mr. Christian Gass, on Mc Clurearenue extension. There were present 150 relatives of the two families, the eldest member being Mr. Fred Gass, who has reached the age of M years. Music and elegant re freshments were a part of the programme that made the evening a very enjoyable one. On Wednesday. Autant 20. the eighth annual select picnic of the Young Men's Social Club, of Wooelawu, will be celebrated at Allqalppa Grove. Musio will be f urniahed Dy the Origi nal Royals. Ab.ut 300 persons will attend from Pitwburgand Allegheny, for the accom, modatioo of wnom a special train has been ar ranged to depart from the Pittsburg and Lake "Erie depot at 10 A. u. olty time. Miss Kate Anderson, of Sandusky street, Al legheny, assisted by Miss Birdie Block, of the East End, entertained a party of friends at the home of the former, Friday evening. An ele gant supper was served at 7 o'clock,af ter which the time was spent pleasantly with cards, music, dancing, etc The party dispersed at a late hour, voting the ladies most charming en tertainers. The Independent Literary Society held its weekly meeUng at the resiaence of Miss Llda Squires, Ho. 10 Charles strsec, Allegheny, on Thursday evening. There were three proposi tions for membership. The society adjourned, after reading tb seoiety paper, to meet next Thursday evening at the residence or Miss Olive Nesbltt, Ferrjsville and Wood's Kan avenues. The ladles aud friends of Allegheny Oom mandery No. 7, IT. A. M., will present the order with a handsome flag to-morrow evening in Cyclorama Hall. The presentation will be made by Colonel William A. Stone, and Hon. James U. Wyman will receive It in behalf of the order. The Misses Sullivan, f Penn avenue, with a number of their friends, spent last Tuesday evening pleasantly in dancing to the music of the Salada Orchestra. The little informal re ception was given as a farewell by the Misses Sullivan, who will leave for the mountains next week. The Misses Sarah and Fanny Matheis, ef 650 Fifth avenue, entertained a number of their young friends Tharsday evening last in honor of their friend. Miss Marion Nnsbaom, ef Cin cinnati. Late In the evening the ladies were tendered a serenade by an Italian orchestra. Miss Minnie McKelvey, daughter of W. D, MeKelrey, Franklin street, Wilklnsburg, is to be married to Mr. James T. Lewis, of New Alexander, Westmoreland county, Thursday afternoon, August 21, at the home of her parents. loss Asguste Gnenther, the lady flutist, was serenaded on Friday lait by the Gnenther Or chestra, that being her 17th birthday. Hosta nnd Guests. Mr. O. F. Felix is visiting friends In Brook rille, Mr. H. A. Low left the city last week for New Terk and Boston. Dr. Alta Fulton has returned home after an extended trip in the West. C W. Pratt went to Lakewood yesterday to spend Sunday with his family. The Misses Lizzie and Lottie Sellers are visit lug relatives in Chambersburg. Miss Mary Carr, of Third street, has cone to Grafton for a three weeks' stay. Mr. Ralph Samuels leaves this morning for Sew York for a two weeks' trip. Mr. H. L. Heuck and family of Howe street; hare returned from the seashore. Miss Renison. of Arch street. Allsehenv. is visiting her old home in Valencia, Pa. Austin L. Bailey, of Oakland, left for Cincin nati Friday evening on a business trip. MissMame McGnlre and Miss Minnie Eris man will leave in a few days for Scranton. Mr. William S. Tbumm has returned home from camping. He is looking hale and hearty. Frof. H. L. Brann's fifth lawn fete of the se ries will be beld at Bellrlew Thursday evening. Mr. Max Levandow. of Pittsburg, sails for his old home, Hamburg, Germany, on August 21. Miss Marv Hughes, of Diamond street, who has been summering at Undercllff, has re turned. Miss Mathllde Bieler, of Oakland, has gone to Sandusky to spend three weeks there with her friends. Mrs. J. Diamond and son. Matter Harry Dia mond are spending the summer at Atlan tic City. Miss Ada Reno has left the city to visit her aunt, Mrs. L K. Becker, in the Allegheny Mountains. Mr. Harry Keane and sisters Misses Jennie and Agnes, of Allegheny, have returned from Atlantic City. Mies Loretta Dalseli, of Franklin street, Al legheny, is nsltlng relatives in Youngstown and Alliance, O. Mr. K. Solomon left last night for Ocean Beach where be joins his family who have been summering there. Mr. Edward Erisman, a popular young man of Third street, has gone to New York and Bos ton for a few weeks. Mr. John W. Holt, with his nephew, Master Tommy E. Holt, has gone to Birmingham, Ala, to locate permanently. Mrs. J. O. McJItit and daughter Pearl, of Cambridge. 0are the guests of Mrs. Fred DIppoId, of Sewickley. Mrs. M. J. Sinner, of No. 44 Bcott street. Pittsburg, has gone on a two weeks' to Buffalo, Erie and Niagara Falls. Henry McSweeny, attorney for the National Transit Company, has been in the city for the past few days on business. Miss Sadie Harnack, of Loeust street, Pitts bare, leaves in the morning for a three weeks' vacation in the mountains. Miss L'.llie Allbrlght andMIssUaegie Whelen, of Columbus, O., are visiting Miss Stella Mc Closkey. of Oakland avenue. Miss M. A. Holt, the popular teacher in lhe Fourth ward, Allegheny,-is enjoying the sea breezes on the Atlantic coast. Miss Louise Dannenfels, or the Pension Office, has left for Atlantio City, where she will remain until September L Mr. Ed White and Jud Wadsworth, of Allegheny City, will spend their vacation In a snaay uook oi iiarmersvuie. a. The Misses Fannie and Ray Levitsky have gone to New York City and New Haven, Con necticut, for a visit to relatives. Rev. Thomas C. Edwards, of Aberystwith, B. W., 'Principal of the University of Wales, is the guost of Thomas C. Jenkins. Mr. and Mrs. Edward E. Dixon and Mrs. Rev. Lynch, of Turtlo Creek, Pa., are at the Assembly grounds, Chautauqua. Mrs. A. C. Baker, of Chicago, HL, daughter or Mr. Hugh Kennedy, of River avenue, Alle gheny, is visiting at her old home. Mrs. James H. Sarver and daughters, of Boston, Mass., are the guests of Mrs. H. D. Denferly, of Taggart street, Allegheny. Master John Foley, Miss Lizzie Foley, also Miss Hannah Foley, of the Riverside School, are having a delightful time at Cresson. Mr. anil Mrs. James Sherran and Mrs. John Boyd, of the Twenty-eighth ward, have departed for Ridgeview for a vacation of two weeks. Mrs. John Boyd, of Lithgow avenue, and Mis Minnie Cramer, of Allegheny, have gone to Canton to spend a few weeks with friends. Miss Elsie Longwell, of Allegheny, returned home last week from a very pleasant visit to friends in Indiana county and Cresson Springs. Mrs. C Sellorsand Louisa returned last wsalc from a four weeks' trip to Philadelphia, At lantio City, Cape May and Merchantvllle, N. J. Mrs. H. r. Cochran, of Center avenue, East End, and her sou Harry B left Thursday morning for a two weeks' trip to Atlantic City. Mr. 8. T. McClarren, of Fifth avenue, left on the limited for Boston yesterday. He will alio visit Newport and Long Branch before he re turns. Mr. and Mrs. Will O. Groetzlnger, of Buena Vista street, Allegheny, leave for Cape May and Atlantic City on Monday for a month's so journ. The Misses Alkens, of No. 71 Congress street, have gone on a two weeks' vacation to Phila delnhia, Atlantic City and other eastern cities. Mrs. J. L. McKee and her daughter Maggie, of Castle Sbannon, have gone to Niagara Falls and Chautauqua to spend the month of August. Mrs. Jacob Scott and son, Walter, Misses Myra R. Shields, lillle and Emma Hehl, of the Southslde, are out of the city for three or four weeks. Mr. John Melster, of Allegheny, arrived home from Europe, after a three months' visit lurong u moat ui .no principal ciues oi tnat continent. 8. A. Keating and sister, Annie M. Dunn, of Eighth street, lett last wee for Boston, and before returning will visit New York and At lantio City. Miss Kato Hosbach and Miss Llzzlo B. Arm strong, of Marion station, are off tor a three weeks' trio to Atlantio Cltr. New York and Long Branch. Mrs. William Davidson and daughters, Miss Effie and May, and MIis Gussie Young, who have been visiting at Newburg, N. Y., have re turned borne. Miss Katherlne Hastings has returned to her home m the East End after a pleasant visit to her cousins. Mr. and Mrs, J, E. McClure, of Beaver Falls. Edwin R. Kopp and Edward F. Kredel went East last night. After visiting several leading cities tbey intend spending a few days down by the briny deep. Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Mcllraina and niece. Miss Stella O. Ricketts, left last week for a tao weeks' visit to Philadelphia, New York, and Atlantic City. The Misses Lizzie and Emma Bhuman, Miss Lola Wllhelm, Miss Mary Polman ana Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bchmldt, will leave to-morrow for a trip to the lakes. Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Long have returned te their home in Edgeworth from Atlantio City. Miss Jessie Long ii staying with Mrs. H. B. Beard, at Mecbanicsburg. Miss Ora Pf elf er left for Atlantio City Thurs day evening for a stay of ten days. Sbe de parted with a lady friend and happened to bo on the wrecked train at Osceola. Mrs. Llmegrover and her sister, Miss Lottie E. Heldeger, ef Allegheny, are enjoying a trip through Germany, and their friends are receiv ing interesting letters from them. Geo. A. Cochrane, Jr.. of lower Allegheny has taken his departure for the East. He In tends visiting Philadelphia. New York, Boston and the numerous seashore resorts. Misses Mollie Barrell. Angela Evans, Bessie Olive Ward and Edna S. Bchuck, of Mt. Wash ington, are spending a couple of weeks at Point Chautauqua and Niagara Falls. Mr. Dan Davis returned last week from a very pleasant sojonrn at Lakewood on Lake Chautauqua. He reports the resort gayer than ever this season, but not quite as exclusive as In past seasons. Mrs. W. L. Dixon and daughter, of Brushton, Pa., arrived home from Centralis, 11L, the 14th, and departed the time eveninc for Point Chautauqua, N. Y where they will remain until-September L Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Evans and daughter, Mrs. Petter and daughter, Mrs. Schlldecker, son and daughter, Mrs. R. J. Jones, Miss Benlah Reese and Miss Ray Stevenson left on the B. x O. for Atlantio City on the 14th. Mr. William Da Wolf leaves for the East to day to be absent four weeks. Ho will visit New York, Boston. Providence and other busi ness centers, besides spending a short time with his sister, Mrs. Gusky, at Patchogue. L .L Mrs. Charles Relsfar, of Hazel wood, left last week for an Eastern trip and a visit to the home of Miss Charlotte Ballau. the cooking teacher In Boston, who will accompany ber back to this city, la' time for the opening of school in the fall. " Mr. James Andersen and Mrs. James Boyd had quite a gay time chaperoning a party of young people from Alleghenv. composed ot Miss Annie McLean, Mr. O. M. Dennis, Miss May Anderson, Dr. W. D. Corse, Miss Carrie McLean and Mr. V. O. Clockley, who have just returned irom an eight-weeks' sojourn at At lantic Olty. rVlIklBibora- Small Talk. Mis Annie Lawton, of Swissvale )aveuue, re- THE turned last week after a two weeks' sojourn at Ohio Pyle. Miss Emma House, of Woos street, is visiting at Ebensburg. Miss Reno, of Allegheny, Is visiting Mils Mary Blackadore. Mrs. J. w. Maffott, of Swlurale, Is home from Atlantis City. Mrs. George Trefflnger, of Braddock avenue. is at Washington, Pa. Miss Lillian Swift Is home from a visit to friends at Beaver Falls. Miss Bertba Fatter, of South, is visiting friends at Beaver Falls. Mrs. Havs and nanehter. Miss Llda. of Wood street, are at Atlantic City. Miss Minnie Miller, of Swiss vale. Is visiting friends In Washington, Pa. Miss Mamie Anderson, of Brushton, is enjoy ing the bretzes at Cape May. Miss Kate Huff, of Penn avenue, la home irom a visit at Flams City, O. Mr. G. P. Bollman, of Braddock avenue, left on Thursday for Atlantic City. Mr. George McKee. of Edgewood, returned on Monday from Atlantio City. Mr. Joseph Calvert, of Beaver county, was a Wilkinsburg visitor last week. Miss AHIe Jamison, of Swissvale, has gone to -Ohio Pyle Falls on her vacation, Mrs. R. W.Wright, of Holland street, Is vis-" iting her parents at Greensburg. Professor L. Ludden, of North street, will leave this week for Atlantic City. Mrs. C. C. Mellor, of Edgewood, is among the guana as ine ajoion, Atlantio City, Mrs. O'Brien, nt Tiffin n II tha nul nf Mrs. T. D. Keller, of Penn avenue. Mr. and Mrs. S. Kenned), of Philadelphia, tu vi&jiiuir relatives in w UKinsourg; Dr. A. G. Bnnce and family, of Hill street, are visiting friends in Beaver county. Miss Pierre "Eagye, of Franklin streeL Is visiting trlecds in Washington county. 7 Mr. William Fownes, of East End avenue, avenne, has retnrned from the seashore. Miss Millie Reed, of Brushton, returned last week from a visit to friends at Altoona. Mrs. J. B. Huff, of Penu avenue, left on Frl. day for a two-weeks' rest at Atlantic Cltr. Mrs. Dr. L. J. Erodes, of Franklin street; left last week for a two weeks' visit to Boston.- Miss R. M. Tburby, of Holland street, has returned from a visit to friends at Blalrs rille. Mr. and Mrs. McAteer. of Wood street, left on Tuesday for a three weeks' visit at Chicago. Mrs. L K. Becker and family, of Edgewood, are at Ridgeview Campground for the summer. Mrs. J. B. Huff, of Penn avenue, left on Fri day for a two weeks sojourn at Chautauqua Lake, Prof. W. J. Stewart, of the Mute Institute, has gone on a two weeks' visit to StPanL Minn. Mr. Edward Crawford, of Hill street, has re tnrned from a trip through Washington county. Miss Minnie McLain. of South street, will leave this week to visit friends in Washington county. Mr. O.B. Gamble, of West street, will leave this week for Mexico, to be gone several months. Miss Annie Blakely. of New Castle, was the guest of Mrs. J. H. Gamble, of West street, last week. Hon. J. Dalzell. of Hawkins Station, has re turned from Washington and will remain home for a short time. Mrs. John Kennedy, of Bouth street, and her son Tbmas left last week for Kansas Cltv and Manitou Springs. Mrs. 8. A. Fownes and daughter. Miss Alice, of Fenn avenue, Brushton, returned yesterday from Atlantic City. Mrs. J. H. Steel, of Homes street, left last Tuesday for a month's enjoyment at Buffalo, Niagara Falls ana Cleveland. Miss Lottie Burnett, of Clncitnatl. is a visitor ,&t the residence of Mrs. C. L O'Conner, of Swissvale avenue, Edgewood. llrs.Ii. W. Dtahl and her two daughters, Sadie and Pearl, were guests at the resldenoe of Rev. J. M. Lssher lasc week. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Hutchinson, of South street, and Mrs. Batchelor, of Franklin street, bare gone to Atlantic City for two weeks. Mr. S. G. Carcey and son Curry and Mr. J. G, McConnell, of Brushton, are spending several weeks on the Cheat river lu West Virginia, Miss Annie Harlow, of LowelL Mass.. will give a blackboard talk to the Sabbath school children lu the Presbyterian church to-day. Mrs. Captain Arthur Stuart and daughter, Miss Margaret, of North street, left last week for a two months' trip to Ohio, the lakes and sea shore. Ber. T. Burgess, of Brushton, and Rev. J. M. Lesher, of Wilkinsburg, will attend the dedicatory service of the new TJ. B. Church at Scottdale to-day. Mrs. Craig, of Keokuk, la., and Mrs. Davis, of Washington, D. C, were visitors last week at the residence of Mrs. J. B. Huff, of Penn avenue, Brushton. Miss Emma Peifcr, of Sunnyslde, Ps-., is visiting ber consin. Rev. J. M. Lesher, of Ross street. Miss Peif er will probably remain per manently in Wilkinsburg. Miss Marcella Brownlee, who has been the guest of her friend Miss Nettle Weaver, of x ranjkiiu street, iias returnea nome, alter a pleasant visit of two weeks. Mr. William J. Hollv, of Penn avenue, has gone on an extended visit to his former home at Boston. Before his return, in September, he will visit his father at St. Johns, Newfoundland. Rev.H.F. Shame, of Braddock; Rev. G. H. Sbenick, of Cupeland; Rev. L. W. Stahl, of Greensburg; Bishop E. B. Kephart, D. D. L.L. D., of Toleao. Iowa, and Mr. J. L. Davidson, of Greensburg, who attended the meeting of the Woman's Missionary Associa tion in Wilkinsburg last week, were enter tained at the residence ot Rev. J. M. Lesher on Ross street. Sevrlekley Society Notes. Miss Love is at Point Chautauqua. Mrs. George Clapp Is at Point Chautauqua. Mrs. A. B. Starr is home after a pleasant stay at Block Island. Miss Draw is borne after pleasant stay with friends in Erie, Pa. Miss Quay, of Morgans, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robert Franks. Mrs. Victor Strobel and little daughter, of Philadelphia, are visiting Mrs. Strobel's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Harbangh. Miss Baldwin, who has been visiting Miss Love for some weeks, returned during the week to her home in Rochester, N. Y. The "Fete Champetre" on the Park Place grounds last Thursday evening, although not as largelv attended as affairs of the kind generally are in Sewickley, was none the less enjoyable. A FKUJT W0EK3 BURNED. Cauilcsi n Loss of 8350,000, nnd Several Hundred People Lose Employment. PEOTIDENCE, August 16. This morning just before 8 o'clock fire started in the dry ing room of the Dunnell Print Works at Pawtncket, aud in two hours four brick and two stone buildings were destroyed. Just now 600 hands are employed and speoial orders were being filled for clients in the Middle States and "West. The fire left tbj dyeing, bleaching and fin ishing departments almost intact, and it is believed work there may be carried on with out trouble. If so, fully onerbalf of the 600 employes can continne work. The loss is estimated at (350,000, and the buildings and machinery, save storehouses, are insured by a blanket policy for (500,000. Tbe compa nies and amounts are: Boston Manufactur ers' Mutual, $75,000; Arkwright, (50.000; State, Providence, $50,000; Firemen's, Prov idence, (50,000; Bhode Island, (50,000; Worcester, (40.000; Blackstone, Proyi deuce, (40,000; Manufacturers', Providence, $40,000; Fall River, (25,000; Mill Owners', Boston, (25,000; Mechanics', Providence, (25,000; Merchants', Providence, (25X00; American, Providence, (15,000; What Cheer, (10,000. The stock is also insured. 2TAXI0KAI1STS AT W0BK. Discussion Under tbe Anspleea of the Alle gheny Clnb sit Lawreneevtlle. The Central Nationalist Clnb of Alle gheny county held a Tery interesting meet ing Thursday night on Main street, Law rencerille. The subject for discussion was: "NationalismVersus Labor Unions." There was a very spirited debate, and the conclu sion was arrived at that Nationalism was the only hope for the emancipation of the wage slave. Tha Nationalists will hold a national con vention this fall in the East. A Good Reason. Dr. A. T. Doll, who bas been in the prac tice of medicine at North English, la., since 1863 says he often prescribes Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, be cause be knows it to be reliable. Thsu Black pros grain silks. 24 in. wide, three qualities $1, (1 10 and (1 25 a yard five pieces each only; an exceptional bargain. XX8SD. HTJGT73 Ss SAOKX, , PITTSBURGH DISPATCH, The BIJon, in very bright array, has made Its bow to the public iu the season of 1890-91, but it can hardly be said that the theatrical season nas yet begun in Pittsburg. Cork face min strels are not exactly legitimate actors, and there is some ground for denying the Cleveland company high rank even in Its own class. Despite the clever fooling of the great Billy Rico ana other individuals It is really a fact that the Cleveland minstrels are not likely to astonish the world with their merits. The Japs are wonderful acrobats,bnt their presence in a minstrel company strikes most people as decidedly incongruous. It is not altogether clear to the lay mind upon what plan the building inspector con ducts his examinations. The process of con demning the Jackman building piecemeal, first this and then that at intervals of several weeks. uoes not seem just or sensible. Mr. David Henderson has grounds for complaining of the SSS""LJ!J!?4 !.!; building -..-... 0 vuo uianer now nanas tne wnole Jackman building mnst be torn down. It seems a pity that tbe substantial and not uncomely facade should be demolished. Mr. Henderson leased the building, as I Understand it, upon Mr. Jackman's assurance that tbe front of the building would certainly be available for the theater. Its condemnation will add greatly to the expense of erecting the theater, and must certainly delay its completion far beyond tne first week In October, the date set for the opening. The Duquesue Theater is no. enjoying gooa fortune in the formative stage of Its career. But the Philadelphia capitalists who are understood to bo associated with Mr. Henderson In his enterprise are prob ably enough In earnest to put the new theater up Defore tbe snow flies, no matter what build ing inspectors and others do and say to the con trary. There may bo nothing more than an acci dental coincidence In it, but it is singular that the rival theater manaeors always know when a new disease is to break oat in the Duquesne Theater. It would certainly be to Mr. Hender son's advantage if he or his brother, or some plenipotential representative were permanently located here. The variety and ingenuity of the evil reports circulated about the Duquesne theater perplex the newspapers. WMW The BIjon Theater depends upon a comedy drama, as it is called, this week to draw ap plauding multitudes. The comedy drama In question is in reality a melodrama of the sensa tional order called "One of the Bravest." It was seen nere last year ana scored a success with its fire scene, which The Dispatch said at tbe time was almost too realistic. Two trained horses and a steam firs engine are naturally the star performers In the piece, and Mr. Charles McCarthy, a comedian of con siderable abilty, Mr. William Cronin, whose impersonation of an Irish woman is funny, at tend to the human interest. As "One of the Bravest" was played here last season, the in cidental variety features proved popular, and they aro likely so to do again. A double quar tet will attena to tbe musical end of the play. A new variety theater will be opened to the Pittsburg public on September L It Is called tbe New Clipper Theater and is situated on New Grant street and Seventh avenue, a loca tion convenient to a populous part of the city. James M.Peet, an old Fittsburger, will manage tbe new house and he promises to coodnct It on first-class lines. Tbo theater Is an old ball, but it -has been refitted nod transformed, so that it may become a popular vaudeville resort, Manager Harry Williams will proclaim war upon tbe bines on Monday night at his Acad emy of Music. This borne of variety shows has been thoroughly overhauled and redecorated. Mr. Lang Smith, the Academy's scenic artist, bas painted a new drop curtain which will be seen to-morrow night, when George D. Mel ville's Transcontinental Specialty Company will onen the season. In this organization arn the musical Weston Brothers, tbe Danish warb ler Dagmar, tbe comedy specialists Carrie and xnomas uosneu, ueo, u. meimiie, tno two Nlbbes, tbe Australian handlers of fire, Fair child and Livingston, and many other well known people. Nobody hears very much about what Man ager Harry Davis is doing with the Casino Mu seum on Fifth avenue, but when he gets through It will bo found tbat a really attractive place of amusement has been given to Pitts burg. It will be a new bnildlng containing some features that have never been found In a museum before The electrio light fixtures, which aro being made by the Iron City Electrio Supply Company are the handsomest I have over seen, and if otber things are to be equal to the illuminating plant it can safely be said tbat the new Casino with Its roof garden will prove a rival Indeed of more ambitious theaters. ' The theatrical news of New York seems to center about Marie Tempest's hit in "Tbe Red Hussar," and Marlon Manola's latest tiff with her managers. It is declared by trustworthy critics that Marie Tempest is the best comio opera artist England has sent us for a long while. Sbe is petite, pretty and possessed of a sweet, well-tralne.d voice. But ber success everyone says, is duo to her charming person alityshe bas magnetism, and tbat tells in comio onera as much as it does In politics, or more. It is probably a fact tbat Manager Duff would have lost money by his venture with "Tbe Red Hussar" at Palmer's Theater if he bad not had the ace of trumps in a comio operaprlma donna who can sing and act her way Into the hearts of an audience. When we consider what a host of sleepy beauties and voiceless hoydens pose as leading actors in comic opera it is not surpris ing that Marie Tompest should be hailed as a boon and a blessing to man. Let us bope that the novelty and relief of such an actress may be vouchsafed to us. Marlon Manola, far a woman with a sweet face and a voice like an angel's, contrives to keep in hot water pretty-continually. Tbe number of contracts sbe has broken or tried to break is beyond human count or ken. This time tbe trouble seems to be that Marlon sim- Ely took a night off without warning Manager tnwjini nf tha Do Wolf Honner Rnmnanv. She bas been discharged, and Annie O'Keefe is singing in ber stead as .But--Bui in "Castles In tbe Air." Tbe betting Is or ought to be about 100 to 1 that Miss Manola will be back In tbe Hopper fold before tbe company goes on the road. Anyhow, Pltuburgers will be sorry If they are not given a chance to see her in tbe original role. V Two weeks from to-morrow evening the Mc Caull Opera Company will give the first pro duction In English of "The Seven Suablns" at Hammerstein's Opera House. The event Is sure to prove one of more than ordinary inter est, as tbe recognition accorded this opera when it was produced in German last winter leads us to expect a work of some musical merit at least, as the composer of "The Beggar Student" and "Black Hcssar" has already es tablished himself a composer of more than ordinary ability. Tbe libretto is the work of two German hu morists, Hugo Wittmann and J. Bauer, while tbe English version is from the pen of Harry B. Smith, the adaptor of "Clover," and Is said to possess a story that Is both dramatic and hu morous, Hxfbtjbx Jonas. Stage Asides. Sakdotj will write a play for Stuart Robson The Dispatch's Paris correspondent cables. "Castles In tbe Air" closed its successful run at tbe Broadwav Tbeater last night, Pitts ourg will see it in November. "The City Directory" is on Its wayliere from San Francisco. It closed there a week ago and will be seen In Pittsburg September L "The "Sea King" opens in Boston to-morrow night. Manager Yale expects to take Boston with bis new opera, and, if reports are true, he will. It comes this way. . Anotheb of Lawrence Barrett's daughters will sbortly bo married. The prospective groom Is a society man, Marshall S. p. Will iams, ot Roxbury, Mass. Harah Bernhardt Is writing the story of her life. If she is as frank ana as exact as tbe Count Tolstoi. "The Kreutier Sonata" will be forgotten In the rush for Barah's book. Ora BxrnrxB sailed from England last SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, Sunday on the Ems in order to reaoh here in time to begin rehearsals with Margaret Mather, whose leading man he is to be this season. Pabaqbaphbbs please take notiee. E, H. Sothern will be known as Edward Sothera next season, says the Mirror, and tbe "H" be It for Henry, Hiram or Horatlus will sink Into Innocuous nothingness. WILIXUI HOET will sing three new songs as the tramp In "A Parlor Match" when that Slay opens its season at the New ParkTheater, eptetriber 15. Tbey are "Hauled Mo Back Aeaio." "They're After Me," and "The This tle." The "U. 8. Mail" company begin their soason August 25, and, after a week of one night stands, and a week at St Louis, start on a 14 weeks' tour on tbe Pacific Slope. The com pany are now rehearsing in New York under tbe direction ot W. H. Daly. Charles H. Hoyi's "A Brass Monkey" will be produced at the Duquesne Theater week of February SI; also "A Trip to China tow" December L and "A Texas Steer" Oc tober 13. "A Trip to Chinatown" is a new farce by Mr. Hoyt, and "A Texas Steer" is Mr. Hoyt's latest production. Now is the season, says the Mirror, when the astute manager advertises that his house has received a thorough refitting and renova tion; when, in reality, a woman has been through It with a scrubbing-brush, a pail of water and a duster, aud new matting, at 15 cents a yard, has been laid in tbe aisles. In Spokane Falls, a few nights ago, two members of a "Pair of Jacks Company" came to blows. Tbe wife of one of the combatants took a band at tbe critical moment and turned de feat Into victory for her liege lord by dutifully pounding tbe bead of bis opponent with a ham mer. When the vanquished actor got before the audience again be introduced this gag: "If I had a hammer there would be a strange face in heaven." Tbe audience thought it was funny although tbey didn't see the point. Mahager Kosekquest reopens the Four teenth Street Theater next Monday, when Fay Templeton will be seen for tbe first time In a new musical burlesque by Gill ana Fraser called "Hendrlk Hudson." Tbo new piece is said to afford Miss Temple an excellent oppor tunity to display ber ability as a burlesquer. Sbe is to take tbe title part. Edwin Stevens will bo-seen as Kill ton Mull, the editor of tbe "New Amsterdam Kicker." Manager Xykens promises entirely new and handsome scenery nd costumes. ON August 25 at the Bijou Charles A, Gard ner, the popular dialect comedian, will appear as Herman Leopold, a Tyrolean guide In a ro mantic comedy called "Fatherland," which is said to afford him ample scope for tbe display of bis peculiar and varied talents. Tbe pretti est song in bis repertoire is one entitled "The Lilac," said to be a charming melody. In act U there is an exact reproduction of a German spinning bee, in which genuine spinning wheels are introduced, and in the fourth act tbe famous Fatherland Tyrolean Quartet renders a number of quaint yodellngs. Down at Bay Ridge, says tbe New York Mirror, during tbe coming month, a novel en tertainment is to be given by the pupils of the Bennett Swimming School, which floats out on the briny deep about 200 feet from shore. A scene from one of the great tank dramas, which bave retarded the elevation of the stage during tbe fast few seasons, is to be given witb costume ana calcium effects; also a bur lesque on tbe capsize of a boat, with an excit ing rescue. Some real actors, who are learn ing to swim, will irradiate the affair with their presence, and the afternoon will be filled with fancy . diving, "afternoon tea" on the water, and other enjoyable features. Miss Rosina Vokes is making unusually ambitions preparations for the coming season, Sbe bas secured tbe rights of the "Silver Shield" (a three-act comedy), from the author, Sidney Grucdy, whose recent successes bave put him at the head of English comedy writers. It was a considerable success in England, but has never been played here, though Mr. Abbey bad the intention of producing it during his occupanyot Wallaces i neater, an audition to the "Silver Shield," Miss Vokes has added several one-act pieces to ber repertoire. One of these pieces is by Clyde Fitch, tbe young author of "Beau Brummel," and was purchased by ber before the Madison Square success gave indications of bis literary promise. The fact that Mr. Hobart Brooks, who will next season manage the to ur of the "TJ. S. Mail," in which is an amiable burlesque on tne rostmaster uenerai, casso annoyed Mrs. Benjamin Harrison that sbe has intimated to with the White House must be discon tinued unless ber husband leaves tbe theatrical grofesslon. Baby Brooks, Mr. Brooks' son, and aby McKee are playmates, and unless Baby MoKee kicks up a creat ble loss because Bahr iBrqoks Is missine, the families will probably De estranged, as Mr. Uroolcs propoies to keep on in the even tenor of his way, and boss tbe "TJ, S. Mail," at least for one season. Great hope is, however, placed in Baby McKee's lung power to accomplish results which no diplomat would dare even to suggest. The World's Museum and Theater, Alle gheny City, will open the season on Monday, August 18. Many improvements have been made, which bave been mentioned in The Dis patch, and "Tbe World's" is now as handsome an amusement resort of the kind as the public can desire. Tbe management announce the following big bill of attractions fortheopen inz: Coif ee. the dude skeleton: Gillette's won. derful trained monkeys; Brasslnl's novel edu cated troupe of birds, which play a drama in three acts, and William Le Roy, who styles himself "tbe Human Claw Hammer," driving 20-penny spikes into hard timbers with a ham mer and then pulling them out with histeetb; all the society midgets. Major Llttlefinger and wife, and several other novel and interesting features. In tbe theatorium a first-class spe cialty performance will be given. The Emma Juch Grand Opera Company will open to-morrow night at the new Broadway Theater iu Denver. After a Western trip it Is booked to open the Duquesne Theater, but that no longer seems possible. The chorus and orchestra bave been strengthened,and "Romeo and Juliet," "The Huguenots," "L'Afncaine" and "Tbe Jewess" have been added to tbe repertoire. Tbe company consists of tbe fol lowing principals: Sopranos, Miss Emma Jncb, Georgina Von Januscbowsky, Carlotta Ma conda, Marie Freebert, Cecelia Heebt; contral tos. Lizzie Macnichol, Jennie G. Flower. Ber nice Holmes; tenors, Charles Hedmond, Payne Clarke, William Stephens, George Gould.John E. Belton; baritones. Otto Rathjens, Henry Voeel, Allerino Gannio; bassos, Franz Vetta, E. N, Knight, J. a Miron, a H. Dudley. Habbis' Theateb has been in the hands of mechanics of various trades during the past week and will reopen the season to-morrow afternoon, looking bright and cheerful and greatly Improved, both behind and before the rartaln. The opening attraction is one which will certainly draw big audiences, if the suc cess of the show iu former seasons can ba taken as a criterion. For tbe first six performances of tbe week Jas. H. Wallick and his talented company will appear In the favorite equestrian melodrama, "The Cattle King," and for the re mainder of tbe week the purely American drama, "Houston," will be presented. Mr. Wallick is an established favorite in Pitts burg and his company this season is much stronger and better than any that has ever sup ported him. The realism ot tbe productions will be considerably enhanced by tbe introduc tion of Mr. Wallick's four thoroughbred acting horses, who will appear in both plays. Important to Visitors to Wnahlnsrton, D. C. Daring the recent excursions to Atlantio City and Washington large numbers of Fittsbnrg people stopped at the Belvedere while in Washington and expressed them selves as highly pleased with the accommo dations. The Belvedere is without doubt the best house in Washington for the prioe. All excursionists aud others visiting the national capital and wishing first-class ac commodations at a reasonable price should not fail to stop at the Belvedere. Excursion to St. Joseph, Mo. August 24, 25, and 26 the P. & L. E. B. R. will sell tickets to St. Joseph, Mo., at one fare for the round trip. sn Black inrah silks black surah silks a few pieces only now of those elegant valnes we are offering at 60c, 65c, 75c, 85o and 90c a yard, Huous & Hacks. ttssu Harris' Theater, The cosiest and most comfortable in the city, reopens to-morrow afternoon for the season of 1890-DL The bill will be a taking one. Artists. Tenohers and Classes Should send for our catalogue on artist materials. Discount to teachers and classes. Mailorders will receive prompt attention. Liberal discount on picture frames. TaSOA MOWAM'S Art Store, 152 Wylie avenue. trsau Cl-TJntll September 1, 1890-93 SO. 12 cabinet photos, f 1, or a life-size crayon portrait, ?3 60. Anireeht's Elite Gallery, oio ju.sri.ei sr,, x-iusuurg. xu5 cniiaren. NKW fall dress goods, colored and blscfc, opened this week Brans & HAor. KMB 1890. The Grand Army week at Bolton, just closed, was a magnificent affair from beginning to end. Tbe people spared no pains or expense to make their soldier guests welcome. Every attention was extended the comrades. The city was in holiday attire. Tbe decorations were magnifi cent, Tuesday, tbe day of tbe big parade, tbe business was generally suspended. Forty thousand uniformed G. A, R. men were in line, and occupied 6 hours in passing tbe reviewing stand. Pennsylvania bad 8,000 men in line, and for fine marching and soldierly bearing took the cake. Pennsylvania was balled all along the line1 of march with thunders of applause. Post 123, of Allegheny City, brought up the rear of the Pennsylvania division, and as usual did splendid marching. The streets' along the route,were crowded with people, even tbe housetops were occupied- It is estimated that there were about 760,000 stretched along tbe line of the parade. Tbe National Encampment met Wednesday morning with General Alger, Commander-in-Chief, In the chair. Commander-in-Chief Al ger's report of tbe operations of the year was a conolse and able account of a great work of a great organization. The condition of the or der was declared to be excellent and satisfac tory. All matters that most concern tbe Grand Army were touched upon by the Caramander-ln-Cbier In his address. However, fall reports of the encampment bave been published In THE Dispatch during the week and it will not be necessary to repeat here. The election ot tbe principal national officers resulted: Commander In Chief Wheelock G. Veazey, of Vermont; Senior Vice, Richard F. Tobln, of Massachusetts; Junior Vice, George B. Creamer, of Maryland, De troit was decidod upon as tbe place of tbe next encampment. All the comrades doubtless had an enjoyable time. Tbe Pittsburg delegates will likely mostly arrive this evening. It was a most suc cessful encampment. Success of Harper Camp's Lavrn Fete. Too flattering words could not be used to describe the success ot Major Samuel Harper Camp's lawn fete at Bellalre last Wednesday evening. Tbe system of Issuing tbe invitations, wisely adopted by tbe committee; making it strictly an invitation affair, had the desired effect and tbe crowd was even nicer than camp 162 usually gathers together. This is saying much as the affairs given by tbe camp are noted for tbelr "nlceness." The attendance was in tho neigbborbood of S00 and would have been much larger had it not been for tbe threat ening look of tbe weather and the fact tbat so many are away on summer trips. Tbe dancing platform was artistically decorated with flags, bunting and Japanese lanterns larire and small and of different sharjes. From before 8 o'clock till nearly 1 the merry dancers enjoyed themselves to tbe beautiful mnelo of Guenther's Orchestra. A fair sprink ling of tbe camp's uniform, the prettiest in the military service, with red for a distinguishing mark, lent an additional cnarm to tne brilliance of the scene. It is not necessary to say tbat tbe approach of 1 o'clock, tbe time for the depart ure of tbe special train for Pittsburg, was not balled with delight. Tbe verdict of all was that the affair was another feather in tbe cap of Harper Camp, whose social affairs have become noted for their excellence. Too much credit cannot be given tbe camp for this. Tbe committee, of which iLieutenaut L. H. R. Foulk is chairman, is deserving of much praise for the success of the lawn fete. Under the most favorable conditions the suc cess attained last Wednesday would have been flattering, and considering the weather and the absence Irom town of many who received invi tations it was doubly bo. Bo successful bavetblsand other affairs given by Harper Camp been that the members bave about decided to give a series of receptions tbe coming season, lhe series will likely consist of three. The energetic and progressive mem bers propose, if tbe project be decided npon. to make tbe receptions on a plane with tbe grandest. It has been suggested tbat the first one be given at Old City Hall. One ticket for the series will prob ably be the plan on which tbe affairs will be managed. Even before tbe matter bas been decided upon applications for a place on tbe list bave been made and there is no question about tbe success of tho project. Reunion of lbs "Konnillieads." The twenty-fifth annual reunion of the One Hundretb Pennsylvania Veteran Volun teers ("Roundheads") will be held on the steamer Mayflower, Wednesday, August 27. The boat will leave the wharf, foot of Wood street, about 10.80 A. M., and tbe day will be spent on the Monongahela river between Pitts burg and nlonongahela City. A second trip will be made on the Ohio river to Davis Island Dam, leaving the wharf about 8 P. M., ana re turn in time to take the late trains borne. A business meeting will be held on tbe boat at 2 F. JL, at which time Hon. John P. Blair, ot Indiana (formerly Captain of Company 1). will deliver the annual oration. A campUra will be beld on tbe boat in the eveninc, at which promi nent speakers and singers will participate. A band of mnsio will accompany tbe excursion ists. A grand good time is expected. Tbe boat will comfortably accommodateSOO people, so no one need fear In regard to room. All ex-members of tbe regiment, their families, and all old soldiers of otber regiments, have been Invited to attend tbe reunion. Tbe railroads leaning Into tbe city uill allow tbe usual two days ex cursion rates. Tbe postofflce address of every survivor is wanted by the association and every one should address the Secretary, J. O. Bwrea son, Now Castle, Pa. Pennsvlvnnln Keserve Day. A large number of comrades, from this vicin ity who belonged to tbe famous "Reserves" will go to Gettysburg to be present ou 'Penn sylvania Reserves' Day," which will be one set apart from tbe days ot tbe annual summer en campment. Tuesday, September 2, will be "Reserves' Day," and on that day tbe monu ments erected by the "Reserve" regiments will be dedicated. A number have already been dedicated, but a large number remain. Ex-Governor Andrew G. Curtin, who al ways creates -Intense enthusiasm among the old boys of the "Reserves." will 10-DAY'SALE -OF- Satines and (jingliaijis The PRICES ARE LOWER than on Remnant Day to make a sure round-up of every yard of these - goods, goo JERSEY BALBRIGGAN VESTS, 20c; their value, as you will attest, is joe; during this sale 20c. 500 pieces 6o-inch EMBROIDER IES, $1 and $125, having purchased at a tre mendous. loss to the manufacturer his left-over ' production T "Mi, 138 and 140 Federal St. and 45 and be present. This is the programme for the day's exercisesr "The Organization of tbe Reserves," ex-Governor Curtln; "Tbe Com raanders of tbe Reserve," Colonel John H. Taggart: "The First Brigade at Gettysburg," Brevet Brigadier General Robert A. McCoy; "The ThirdBrigade at Gettysburg." Lieuten ant W. Hayes Grier, Governor Curtin will preside at tber exercises. Orders for railroad tickets at rate of one fare for tha round trip can bo procured from any post of the Grand Army Department of Pennsylvania or from tbe secretaries of tbe various regimental associa tions, Presented With a Flag. Quite a surprise was sprung on the comrades of Post 83 at last meeting before many of them departed for Boston. About 9 o'clock word was sent in that a delegation ot ladies who had business to transact with the Post desired ad mittance, Tbe order of business was suspended and the ladies Were invited in. The delega tion entered. Mrs. Hutchinson, the President of the Ladies' Auxiliary to Post S3, bringing up the rear, and by ber side Comrade Baor, with a beautiful Grand Army flag. The ladies had cbosen Comrade William A. Stone to explain their object, and he In an eloquent speech re ferred to tbe services of the women In tbe try ing times of tbe sixties, and all along up to tbe E resent time; also In a feeling manner to the elp derived and the cordial relations existing between the post and the Ladles' Auxiliary, and in their behalf presented to the post the Pnn,er. Commander Hugh Morrison received the flag on behalf ot tbe post, thanking the ladles for their services in tbe past and pledg ing them the sngport of the post In tbe future. The comrades are well pleased with tbe Ladies' Auxiliary, and highly appreciate the gift of the beautiful flag. Reception to CoL Reed. On Thursday evening a reception was ten dered to Past Colonel R. M. J. Reed of the DI. vision of Pennsylvania, at tbe home of Lieu tenant L.H.R. Foullr, of Harper Camp 182. Representatives from tbe different camps of the city were present Several members of La ?, , A'd Society No. 5 were also present. Colonel Reed, who resides at Philadelphia, Is one of the most enthusiastic workers the order baa. He bas done much for the Sons of Veter ans and is popular throughout the division and is held in high esteem by all. Tbe brothers of the city were pleased to shake his hand. Grand Army Notes. Notes are few. as nearlv all tha mmnn out of town. The comrades of the One Hundred and Sec ond Regiment, the old Thirteenth, held a glo rious reunion atMcKeesport on Friday, a full report of which was given in The Dispatch yesterday. All bad a good time. AT tbe last meeting of the Fifth Pennsylva nia Cavalry Association a committee was ap pointed to make arrangements for celebrating the battle of Williamsburg, Va., September 1S52. Tho regimental books are now ready, and the Secretary will send a copy to each member who will forward to him 1. Address Charles A. Steiger, 1033 Lithgow street, Philadelphia, Fa. The Forty-fourth Regiment, Pennsylvania Veteran Volunteers, will hold their annual re union in Clearfield, Wednesday, September 17. For information In connection with the ar rangements for the day all comrades will com municate with R. H. Shaw, or Clearfield. A reunion or tbe One Hundred and Tenth Penn sylvania Volunteers will ba beld atPbillpsburg on Thursday, September 18. Ok last Wednesday evening Comrade rrancis Gemmeli, or tbe old Ninth Pennsylvania Re serves and of Encampment No. 6. of the Union Veteran Lesion, and Mrs. Gemmeli threw onen tbo doors of tbslr new borne on Race street. Allegheny, to a happy congregation of over 100 friends and old soldiers. It was tbe twenty fifth anniversary of their marriage, and was celebrated in a happy manner. Tbey were made the recipients of Innumerable rifts in silver. A table sumptuously spread with the most palatable delicacies was an enjoyable feature of the evening. The musical pro gramme was one of tbe evening's most delight ful features, and consisted of popular aud pa triotic airs. Sons of Veternns Notes, The weekly drills of Haroer Camp 1E2 win begin for the winter on tbn first Wednesday of the coming month at Market Hall. The bappy combination of tbe.yellow (cav alry) and red (artillery) stripes at the Harper uainp lawn tens maae a very pretty enect. Major Sahuei, Habpxb Camp 163 has three members on the sick list, namely. Junior First Lt, Thomas Hughes, Camp Council Will T. Becker and Thomas L. Pfarr. Comrades J. W. Cabson, of Harper Camp 162; George Datt, Camp S; James M. Milligan, Camp S3; John Vogt, Camp i. and Jpdson Bren ner, of Star Camp, havo been appointed aids-de-camp on tbe staff of tbe Division Com mander, with rank of Second Lieutenants. Laid Up With a Peculiar Ailment. Officer Roddy O'Donnell is confined to bis home in the East Bad, with a peculiar ailment. On Thursday Mrs. O'Donnell came np town and purchased some meat at the market house, and Mr. O'Donnell ate considerable of it for dinner. Shortly afterward he became very sick, and he is still confined to his bed. The rest of the family ate of the meat, bnt experienced no ill effects frosa it. ffosOLUTElYfl THE HIGHEST TESTIMONY IN THE LAND. Tbe Official Reports of the United States Gcvoniiaeat, 1SS9, Canadian Government, 18S9, New Jersey Commission, 1889, Ohio Pood Commission, 1887, show " Cleveland's Superior "to be the beet baking powder manufac tured, being the strongest of all the pure cream of tartar powders. 111 Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder is sold by Geo. K. Stevensoa Co., Wm. Haslage & Son, Kuan & Bro., John A. Renshaw & Co., James Lockhart, and other high class grocers. LA.TIlvd:EI, 46 South Diamond, Allegheny. THE CITIZEN SOLDIERS. The members of Battery B will receive their camp pay to-morrow evening. Thee! is a rumor tbat Captain O. a Holmes, of Company B, Eighteenth Regiment, will tender his resignation shortly, owing to his ap proaching marriage. Major Alex. McCajjdless, ot the Four teenth, fluctuates between Atlantic City and Pittsburg almost weekly. At present he is in the city, but will go East to-morrow night. Corporal Ross, of Company G, Eighteenth Regiment, has been practicing on the Fifteenth Regiment range at Freeport. He has made a score of 46 out of a possible 50,and expects to go to Mt. Gretna with tbe team next month. LnsTjTEirAUT W. S. Brows', Inspector of Rifle Practice of the Fourteenth Regiment, bas been assigned to doty by reason of bis leave of absence expiring, and will commence to hustle the boys at once on target practice. For tbe first time in many years there are no colored cadets in West Point, and consequently no colored officers will be added to tbe army lot five years to come. There are four colored officers in tba service now, two of whom ar chaplains, and all of whom are serving success fully with colored regiments. Most of tbe company .commandants have suspended drills until tbe hot weather Is over. Colonel Smith will probably order tbe regiment out for street dnll as soon as tha weather gets a little cooler. Tbe street drills held before camp were a great help to both officers and men, and showed their good effect tbe first drill in camp. Caftaih W. H. Da-vjs and Lieutenant A. L. Pearson, Jr., of the Eighteenth Regiment, left Thursday evening for a two weeks' trip in tbe East They will visit West Point and tha encampment of tbe New York National Guard at PeekskilL Captain J. P. Fenney was to havo accompanied them, but owing to sickness in his family was unable to do so. The inactivity of tba Eighteenth Regiment in rifle practice will in all probability reduca its percentage. Company! Is tbe only com pany that has a range, and tbe chances are that Captain Coon will bave 60 marksmen before the season is over. Several officers of tha Eighteenth Regiment will endeavor to secure tho old range at High Bridge, on tbe Castla Shannon Railroad, if arrangements can be made with the present owner, it having been sold since last season. The State of Massachusetts has decided not to send a team to contest for tbe National championship at Creodmoors this year, on ac count or tbe treatment given the visiting teams there last fall. At a meetinc of tbe Inspectors of Rifle Practice of this State a few weeks ago lt was decided not to send a team to Cree'dmoor this year, so it looks as if the meeting at Creed moor next month will be somewbat of a failure. No other States outside of New York bas as yet signified intention of participating In the contests. The correspondent of the Army and Navy Journal has tha following in regard to tha artillery of the National Gnard: "The artillery arm is not a credit to tbe State. There are no signs of system or discipline observable in their work, and a more disreputable looking; set of drivers and cannoneers it would be diffi cult to imagine. Tbe uniforms were torn, shabby and soiled. Tbe drivers were un provided with spurs and leggins, aud soma of them had no whips. 1 he guns are old and the carriages dilapidated. The gatling guns give satisfaction, especially those of the 83 mouel. Is lt due to lack of funds or to culpable neglect tbat the gnns and carriages make so disreputable an appearanceT They look as if tbey bad not been painted in tbe last fire years." Tbe above criticism Is rather barsb, and it seems as if tbe author of it bad not been received as cordially as he ex pected bo would bo In tbe battery camp. Tba personnel of the batteries Is equal to any other arm of the service. Tbnt Uniortnnnte Liver of Yours, Bilious reader, will never resume its functions with regularity and vigor If you persist in pes tering it with bine pill and calomel Don't you know that these are equally objectionable forms of tbe cumulative poison, mercury? We presume you do, and yet you go on using them. Desist, and repair damages, regulate tba abused organ, and invigorate it with Hostet ter's Stomach Bitters, Incomparable, also, for dyspepsia, nervousness and kidney complaint. Special Sale of Gray Switches. Marked down in prices. As low as (3 50, all long hair gray switches. Also a line of all styles of bangs marked down, some as low as 50c; others 75c, $1, f 1 50, 3 and up ward. Curling fluidj, bleaches, dyes, cos. metics, etc 31. Landers, 25 Fifth ove., Hnens Ss Hacke building, second floor; Umbrella Bargnlns. 1,000 guaranteed como silk, stylish silver handles, $1 75; 360 fine misses' gloria, ging ham and sateen umbrella, assorted handles, 50o to $1 25, at Rosenbauin & Co.'s. Tbe New Season Opens at Harris' Theater, beautified and improved in every part, to-morrow after noon. The attraction will be one of tha most popular ever engaged, J. H. Wallick, his fine trained horses and a strong com pany. ESTABLISHED 1831. & 77 FIFTH AVE. HARDMAN, KRAKAUER, VOSE and KIMBALL D And tlio Boat Organs Tha Most Durable Pianos Mada Unsurpassed in Power and Sweetness of Tone, and Handsomest in Appearance, And sold at Uii lowest prices and eas!MtTO CATALOGUES MAILED FSBS. fA3S0LUTELV fliff MELLOR HQENE X?1V pC? fi'r
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