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Every thine has been quiet the past week
In social circles. The only notable excep
tions were the Ballantyne-Ford wedding.
Linden concert, the Sinner german and the
Orr and McCreery receptions.
In commercial circles the same absolute
freedom from action has prevailed. One
prominent jeweler remarked: "Such a
denoed stillness pervades our store it would
seem that the death of the old year was a
living reality." He is a trifle paradoxical
in his statement, hut emphatio and ex
pressive nevertheless. And Old City Hall,
too, has enjoyed a period of relaxation, as
well as Carnegie, from the strain endured
for some weeks consequent upon the many
concerts and entertainments given within the
yrecinets of the two.
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A Mach-Xeoded Best.
During the lull a much-needed rast has been
taken from the dissipations attendant upon
the holidays. Homes have once more become
well-organized places of abode, with the
Christmas "Jamescracks" Howells' correct
pronunciation removed from table and mantel,
hatrack and library case, secretary and piano,
where they had been placed for exhibition,
thereby endangering the morals and polite En
glish of the male members of the household
whose movements were hampered somewhat
by the costly bric-a-brac
The college folks have with crip and um
brella returned to their various schools, leavinc
an aching void in the homes made merry by
their presence, but at the same time allowing
said homes, by thesr departure, to resume the
routine they so uncermoniously demoralized
with their youthful gajetyand jolly pranks.
One fond mother, whose heart was heavy over
the departure of a younc daughter, who in her
father's private car steamed awy to an aristo
cratic school in Massachusetts, found her
greatest consolation in coming to town the
next day and spending the daylight hours in
marketing for the benefit of the little maiden,
lor, don't ou know, "teas" at seminaries now
are quite the proper thing not lunches as we
usea to have, wherein the staff of lifeginger
bread and pickles surreptiously purloined from
the dining table, formed the main part of the
menu, rounded out with secretly purchased ap
ples, nuts, raisins and cakes, served and eaten
with smothered keyholes and covered transoms
in the dtep, dark hours of the midnight no,
nothing of that kind does my miss of the pres
ent day indulge in, and she misses lots of f us
by not doing so.
More Pretentious Now.
Now she presides over stately fashionable
teas with all the grace and dignity assumed by
her mother. And for these teas, if she be a
loyal little Pittsburger, as the one in question
was, she must have waifers and crackers trom
"such and such" a place, candied fruits, salted
almondt.nuts and rais.ns from an equally noted
store and tea of the delicious odor that only
the family grocer can supply. Then with a
cunning little brass kettle and alcohol stove,
dainty cups and saucers, pretty trays and
Chinese napkins, my little lady is prepared to
plav the rolo of 1 ostess In her own dainty
boudoir at the seminary. 1'rogcosticatlng
from retrospection the seminary girl of the
next decade will be content with nothing short
of full dress receptions and course dinners to
break the monotony of school life.
The inierval of rest has been spent by some
of the societv in "reading up," and the dose of
Intellectuality imbibed bv one young lady not
a member of Miss Killikellj's class either the
other evening was sufficiently strong to para
lyze one of ordinary mental powers. It was
"The Future of the Indiau Question," by Gen
eral Miles; "The Late Financial Crisis Henry
Clews; The Doweries of Women in France,"
Madame Adam, a part of Schiller's "Maid of
Orleans" previously witnessed at the Bijou,
and "The Revolt Against Matrimony," by
EUsa Linn Lmton.
An Evening's Achievements.
8b lived and breatned and had her being
the next day, and said she was awfully sorrow
vfor poor Lo and the brave soldiers; she thought
Heury Clews understood the subject of finance
better than she did; she didn't think it would
be nice to be a French girl and have a dowerv,
for it entailed so much red tape, and she
thought It would be less nice to be a French
girl and not have a dowery. But on one sub
lect she was Quite positive, and that was that
neither Eliza Linn Linton nor any other tal
ented writer could convince her that it was the
proper thing to remain tingle, and she con
cluded by saying that whenever George came
to call upon ber she would still cultivate a Y.
M. C A. look, which, interpreted, means a
young-man-come-again look.
Cbriotmas presents are not entirely casse and
one of many received bv Mi&s Cora Reese has
excited general and pronounced admiration
with all who have bcn afforded a glimpse of it
on account of its uniqueness and artistic de
sign. It is a handsomely satlu-lined inlaid
chest composed of highly polished black and
white nood, the lnlaing on the cover repre
senting a writing deck, several books, a heavy
pad of writing paper and down in one corner a
brilliant! polished, w ell-fed roach calmly mak
ing its way over towaid a paste mug of white,
that, with its accompanying brush, is inlaid
near. The entire design is symbolic and sug
gestive of the newspaper and literary profes
sion, followed and honored by Miss Reese. The
chest is the result of many hours pleasant em
ployment on the part of her father. Abram
Heese. wLo, with a penknife alone, succeeded
in manufacturing the marvelously pretty
present.
Apropos 01 inenewspaper proreslon the con
vention of Press Cluos to be held in this city
the latter part of the month will be an Im
portant event; and the lady newspaper writers
of Pittsbuig and Allegheny are both pleased
and chagrined that the Press Club committee,
though previously ignoring them and their own
feminine relatives at their banquets and other
events have found it expedient through Mrs.
E. A. Wade (Bessie Bramble) as chairman to
solicit their co-oDeration and assistance in re
ceiving and entertaining the lady members of
Press Clubs from other cities.
The events of the coming week Include a
couple of fashionable weddings and Mrs. Park
Paintei' reception for Mrs. JSelsoa Perin,of
Baltimore.
More Than an Ordinary Woman.
It is hard to realize that Emma Abbott, the
cheery, bright, winsome, energetic ambitious
little woman, that early in the fall sang to
crowded houses of admiring friends in this
city, and chatted one moment so confidently of
the future and Its plans, pensively sad the next
moment, as if unable to cast off a grim presen
timent, is lying with closed eyes and folded
hands tn the Graceland vault at Chicago. But
the realization is inevitable, and brings with it
sadness and sorry to many true, loyal hearts in
this city, who loved the woman as dearly as
they admired the cantatrice. No woman upon
the stage had the hold upon the affections of
the American public that Emma Abbott bad.
&ho was, as is well known, an American girl,
who, by her indefatigable will, determination
and ambition, attained the honored place
among American singers, and by her inherent
goodness and purity maintained her position
as a thorougn Christian and a conscientious
woman.
Miss JL P. Semple. of Scwickley, who spent
the winter of 1&73-4 at Madame Thierry's, in the
ltue Tigalle, Paris, where Emma Abbott, then
a slender blonde, was pursuing ber musical
studies, is one of tne many who admired the
career of Miss Abbott, and sincerely mourns
her death. In speaking of her sesterday Miss
Semple said: the was a girl of immense
energy, and often expressed her conviction that
will would accomplish anything. She would
frequently say that one could even move a
tooth from one side of his mouth to the other if
be kept up a steady, persistent effort. She
wasted no time and worked hard, though her
master only allowed her to practice aif ew min
utes at a time."
Worshiped With. Her Lover.
' "We met her," continued Miss Semple, "only
at the table and occasionally when she wonld
sing for us in the ptrlor. Sbe was alw.iys
chattytind agreeable, but an intensely religious
little bodi. and when Mr. Wetherell call si
which he did each evening, he being her lover'
a. that time and afterward her husband, divine
worship for tho two was always a part of the
evening's programme. Miss Abbott always
talked very freely of the poverty of her early
life, and how Clara Louise Kellogg discovered
her in her humble Western borne; of ber early
Struggles in school teaching, with her scanty
olothes and worn shoes; and her oon
certs with her father in small Western
towns at one of which the lady with whom they
stopped was so exercised at her scanty apparel
that she made her a flannel petticoat.
"At the time I knew Miss Abbott in Paris,"
concluded Miss Semple, "sbe was the protege
of the Baroness Solomon Rothschild, who be
came interested in ber through Mrs. Perkins,
of Boston, and gave her $50 a month for her ex
penses. This was after her singing in Dr.
Chanlln's church in New York, where she wore
rubbers instead of shoes and dressed in shabby
black like a little nun in order to send blankets
and other necessaries borne to ber mother."
Such was the life of Emma Abbott, and of all
the admirers and friends she had, there was
none who loved her more dearly than
ILl.THI.SEN HUBSET PRICE.
AJ7TEB TEE HOLIDAYS.
Local Vleatnres That Make the New Tear
Begin Pleasantly.
A pleasant evening was spent Friday at the
residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Rhule, 181
Thirty-eighth street, at a supper given in honor
of the forty-ninth anniversary of Mrs. Rhule'a
birthday. Among those of their friends
and relatives present were Mrs. George Rhule,
of Perry county, and her daughters Misses Car
rie and Annie; Mr. and Mrs. B. Hoffman, of
Castle Shannon; Mr. aud Mrs. B. F. Mclntyre,
Miss Annie Hofmeister, Mr. C. Bowers and
Miss Mattie Meyers. Mr. and Mrs. R. Sharp,
Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. R. Sharp, Jr., of Alle
gheny City; Mr. Daniel Hoffman, Mrs. William
Johnston and Mrs. Alice Penrod, of Burgetts
town, Mr. George Hoffman and daughter
MissMaimc of Noblestown, Miss Maria Game
lick, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McWhorter and
Mrs. William MoBride and Mr. George Mc
Bride, of Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Hetzel. of Al
legheny; Mrs. Sadie Rhule, Mr, and Mrs. John
W bite, the MUses Rose and Mary Emorv and
Mr and Mrs. Cvrus Keck, Mr. and Mrs. John
Heckman, of Pittsburg. Mr. and Mrs. Cupps
and daughter Miss Sadie, of Clinton; Mr. Will
iam Young and daughter, of West End; Mr.
Jobu Smith and Mr. John Mclnus, of this city,
and Mr. and Mrs. J. Matthews, of Allegheny;
Mr. John and Miss Bertha Sharp, of Allegheny!
Mrs. George Welsh, of Landesburg.
One of the most noted and enjoyable Juvenile
events that has taken place in Allegheny this
season was the birthday party given January 8
by Mayor Wvman and wife, of McClintock av
enue, in honor of the sixth anniversary of the
birth of their eldest daughter, Mary, There
were 3 couple present. Piano music was
beautifully rendered by Miss Brown, a friend
of the family, and games of all kinds Indulged
in by the little guests. At6.SU the children were
formed into lines of two each, headed by Miss
Mary Wyman and Master J. Wyman Brush.
Marching to beautiful strains of music the
line was ushered Into the spacious dining room,
where a magnificent repast, furnished by Ca
terer Luther, was in readiness, and to which
the guests did ample justice. The feature of
the evening was the anxiety as to who would
be the lucky guest to receive the beautiful gold
ring baked in the birthday cake. The ponder
ous cake was cut Into as many slices as there
were guests, each obtaining a cut Then the
excitement commenced, which was not of long
duration, as an exciting "1 got it" came from
the lips of Miss Carrie Curry, which was soon
understood to mean that she had been the
lucky one. Miss Mary was the recipient of a
very fine collection of presents and congratula
tions from her many little friends. Until 8 P.
M. the time was devoted to games; at that hour
the guests prepared to depart for their homes,
after a very enjoyable time, everyone being
well satisfied. That Miss Mary, the little
hostess of the occasion, may live to see many a
happy anniversary of her birth appeared to be
the sentiments of all who had the honor of be
ing present at the gathering fa her sixth anni
versary. The Monday Night Euchre Club, recently
organized, held its first meeting on Monday
evening last at the residence of Miss Kittle
Taylor, 2209 Sarah street. The evening was
spent in an enjoyable manner, after which a
sumptuous repast was served, and all departed
tendering their hearty congratulations to their
fair hostess. The head prizes were won by
Miss Nannie Bradeh, of Penn avenue, and Mr.
James Bryant, of Sidney street: the booble
prize by Miss Mana Kimberland, and Mr
James Robins. The club is composed of the
following members: Misses Lulu Bryant, Kittie
Taylor. Mollle McGeary, Maggie and Annie
McDoweh Mollle and Carrie Blnger, Lizzie
Selein, Mana Kimberland, Nannie Braden,
Llllie and Gertrnde Gosborn, Messrs. Ed
Cavett, Charles. Foster, Luther and James
Mendenhall, Morgan Beck, Joseph Bern,
Charles Everhart, John Robins. William Kim
berland, Henry and John Bryant. The club
will be next entertained bv Miss Lulu Bryant,
Monday evening, January 28, at her residence,
1712 Sidney street, Southslde.
The society event of the season at Emlenton,
Pa., was the full dress reception given the
other evening by the Irving Club of that place
at Bennett's Opera House, visitors being pres
ent from Pittsburg, Franklin, East Brady and
Foxburg, Guenther's Orchestra, of Plttsbnrg,
furnishing the muslo to the delight of the 60
couples In attendance. Among the gay party
was noticed Mr. and Mrs. F. 8. Harvey, Mr.
and Mrs. G. C. Stewart, Mr. and lira. George
Campbell, Major and Mrs. Morgan. Mr. and
Mrs. H. K. Harvey, the Misses Blanche and
Genevieve Moran, Grace Patton. Carrie Gosser,
Birdie Babst, Jennie and Sue Jennings, Amy
and Cora Wallace, Ada Bennett, Alma Ydune,
Jessie Hamilton, Lillle Crawford, Sella Hamil
ton. Cora Fleming, Mamie Black and Messrs.
G. W. Crawford. Harry Heasley, H. A. Ham
ilton. J. B. McClelland, J. H. Halderman. H.
W. Roland, a R. Butterfield, S. E. Crawford,
John Bennett, John Bean, Jo Patten, Lester
Lorab, F. Goodrich, 0. Treat, K. Smith and L.
Chappeh
The most brilliant social event of the season
in our neighboring city. New Castle, was the
nuptial ceremony which united Louis Blrely
Hamilton, of Waterbury, Conn., and Miss
Harriet G. McComb, daughter of Colonel R. B.
McComb, of New Castle. The ceremony took
place in Trinity Church, and was performed by
the Rev. J. D. Herron, on Wednesday, at 2.S0
p. il, and was followed by a brilliant reception
at residence of the bride's parents, from 8.30 to
S o'clock p. M. The presents were numerous
and magnificent. Among the guests from out
of town were Miss Fisher, of Oil City; Miss
Forker, of Sharon; Miss Clark, of Indianapolis;
Mr. and Miss Hamilton, Waterbury, Conn,; the
Misses Guerard, Savannah, Ga.. and Messrs.
Will McGuffln, Charles McGufflu and Miss
Jennie Sankey, of Pittsburg.
Children's parties are all-prevailing In Pitts
burg at present. Among the many joyous meet
ings of the innocents during the past week.
none stand out in more pleasant prominence
than that held at tbetesldence of Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred Urban, 109 Forbes avenue, on Thursday
evening. The gathering was in honor of Miss
Mimie Allen, an 8 year-old traveler, recently
returned from the tropics or thereabouts, and
Miss Abbie Urban, her chosen chum, who came
from Beaver Falls to assist Miss Mamie In re
ceiving the score of happy little human "tlddlde
winks." who danced aud ate and ate and
danced in reckless alternation, from 6 p. &. to
10 P. x the striking of the last mentioned hour
being the pre-arranged signal for hustling
homeward.
As is their usual New Year's custom, J. A,
Heilman, Esq., and wife, or Greenville, enter
tamed more than a hundred of their friends on
last Tuesday evening. The spacious and hand
some drawing rooms presented a pretty sight,
made more so by the beautiful faces and toilets
of the ladies. A menu that would have done
credit to a professional caterer was presented Oy
the hostess. Among those present were Hon.
E. P. Gillespie, Rev. J. A. Kunkleman, Rev.
Louis HippetP. E. McCrea, Esq., NishlX
Heilman and Isaac Heilman and their wives.
Also Mrs. R. L Adams, of Erie, Mrs. S. Heil
man, Mrs. Carrie Heilman and Mrs. L. 8. Her
wig. A sleighing patty of about 10 couples, given
by Mr. John Collins, was the principal society
event at Mansfield this week. After a delight
ful drive of several miles they returned to the
residence of Mr. Robert Johnson, on the
Washington pike, a noted hostlery in the aays
of the stage coach. The large dining room ana
spacious parlois were soon cleared, and danc
ing to the music of the Orpheus Orchestra was
indulged in until the early morning hours.
About 12.30 an elegant lunch, such as only Mrs.
Johnson can serve, was partaken. AU departed
highly pleased with the hospitality of the host
and hostess.
One of the Tery pleasant events of the week
was that of the reception of Mr. and Mrs. T.
B. Evans, at their residence, 455 Forbes street,
on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Evans,
formerly Miss Shiets, of East Palestine. O.,
having recently returned from tbeir wedding
trip, took this way of showing their apprecia
tion of the Sabbath school class with which
Mr. Evans has been connected for a- number
of years. After having a good time in singing
and otherwise enjoying themselves, they
were served with an elegant repast, which
Mrs. Evans knows bow to prepare, ably as
sisted by Miss Kate Harris.
The Miller mansion. Center avenue, pre
sented a cay scene of social enjoyment last
Tuesday evening, the event being the first
evening reception given by the Montlcello
Club. The Royal Italians discoursed tweet
music from behind a bower of flowers and
plants. The large reception parlors were taste
fully and artistically decorated, and the large
French mirrors, extending from the floor to the
ceiling, reflected a scene in fairyland. The
Reception Committee consisted of the follow
1 ing gentlemen: Mr. William Flinn. Mr. Joseph
Srpner, Mr. John McKelvy, Mr. Harry Bender,
r. George Alphorn and Will McCrevy.
The Misses Effle and Maggie Fugh, of Darrah
street, Allegheny, entertained a number of their
friends Thursday evening last in honor of Miss
Annie Knight, who leaves shortly for Wash
ington, D. C. Among the guests were the
Misses Brownie Bancroft, Lizzie Blasdell.
Mollle McClelland, Bertha Stoeltzlcg, Mr. and
Mrs. F. A Stoeltzing, and Messrs. James Mc
Geary, Robert McClelland, H. Boyd, William
Green, M. Kiunard, Joseph Patton, George
Blcknell and George and W. Fugh. M
Mr. Percy Starkhouse and Miss Blanche
Starkhouse entertained a party of friends at
their home on Lincoln avenue, Bellevue, on
Thursday evening. Cards and dancing were
indulged in till the early hours of morning.
Among those present were Miss Bhoades,
Cameron, Mcintosh, Irwin, Hunter, Pollard,
Dawson and Young, and Messrs, Thompson,
Cameron, Hunter, Irwin, Moore, Board man,
Ralston, Nleman. Dawson and Traves.
Among the many happy and pleasant events
of the week was the celebration of the
seventieth anniversary of Mrs. Jane B. Miller,
an old resident of Redman Mills, on last
Friday evening. Her eight children with
grandchildren enjoyed a grand feast prepared
tor the occasion. Many presents exchanged
hands, and all joined in wishing the old lady
many more years of happy life.
A pleasant wedding will take place next
week, contracting parties being Miss Annie
Llsk, of East street, Allegheny, and Mr, Albert
Smith, of Chartiers. The Rev. Schue will
officiate. After the wedding the newly married
couple will go to housekeeping in a nicely
furnished house on East street.
Mt. Washington interest is reaching a nigh
altitude over the coming presentation of
"Ingomar," by Miss Edith Smltbson, supported
by a number of leading social lights of that
ward. The play will be given In the Library
Hall next Thursday and Friday evenings.
A delightful surprise party was tendered
Miss Iallie Wettachat her residence. 18 Linden
street, on Tuesday evening. Music and danc
ing were the features of the evening, and a
Tery nice supper was served.
The flrst anOJil ball under the auspices of
the United Hebrew Reiki Society will be held
Thursday, January 15. at New Turner Hall,
Forbes street. Prof. Guenther's Orchestra will
furnish the music
SA reception wiU be given next Thursday
evening at Cyclorama Hall undir the auspices
of Messrs. H. H. Farreu, G. C. Langenhetm, T.
P. Courtney, A. H. Langenhelm and W. H.
Brawn.
A very pleasant progressive euchre and danc
ing party was given Monday evening last by
Mrs. James Irwin, Bellevue, all the prominent
young people of Believe being there.
The Hotel Waverly, at Bedford, Pa,, was
opened recently with a grand ball held in tie
spacious olaing room of the new building.
The reception of Miss Lee's dancing class at
Patterson's Hall, Lawrenceville. on last Thurs
day evening was an enjoyable affair.
Personals.
Miss K. Devlin, of Pittsburg, returned Sat
urday to St. Xavler's Academy, Latrobe, after
a three weeks' visit at nome.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C Scott, nee Elsenbels, will
be at home Wednesday evenings, January 14,
a, 28 at 27 Boyle street Allegheny.
Miss Edith Billlngton has returned borne
from Bedford after spending the Christmas
holidays with her schoolmate. Miss Lena Fyan.
Miss Mary Smith, daughter of F. P.Smith,
Liberty avenue. East End, returned to Eden
Hall Convent, Philadelphia, last evening, to
resume her studies.
Misses Eleanor 3, and Minnie S. Malunney,
daughters of P. A Malrjiney, of Panama, .has
returned to St. Xavler's Academy, after spend
ing their Christmas vacation in Allegheny
with their grandpa.
Miss Cad Rossiter, of Jeanne ttc, has returned
home after being delightfully entertained by
ber cousin. Miss Mollle Neely, of Vine Cliff, Mr,
Washington, with whom she spent the holidays.
Miss Kate E. McEvoy and Miss Fannie
Malone has returned from the Kas 1 where they
spent New Years.
Mr. Phillip G. Roeder. of Cleveland, who is
well-known in Pittsburg, having assisted at the
visit of the Pan-Americans here in the capac
ity of interpreter, will leave shortly for Mex
ico, Central and South America and the West
indies. Mr. Roeder is one of the pioneers in
working up trade in the Spanish Republics,and
has written considerably upon the subject. He
goes now to introduce sewing machines, and
he takes with him the best wishes of many
Pittsburg friends.
Sewickley Society Notes.
Mr. and Mrs. John N. White are home from
Fort Wayne, Ind.
Mrs. Edgar Porter Young gives a reception
on Wednesday afternoon next.
Mr. O. L. Richardson is home, after a short
trip to the northern -part of the State.
Miss McKnight left last Monday for Phila
delphia, after spending the holidays at her
home.
Miss Lura Bryner left during the week for
Painesville, O.; where she will remain until the
end of the school year.
Miss Sophie White entertained a few friends
very pleasantly last Wednesday afternoon, in
honor of Mrs. L. F. Shannon, of Denver, Colo.
The committee of the Sewickley Valley Club
are talking of repeating the play of "School,"
so successfully given by the Club several sea
sons ago.
Mrs. Victor Strobel and little daughter left
last Thursday for their borne In Philadelphia,
after a short stay with Mrs. Strobel's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Harbaugh.
Mrs. Adair and children arrived home Satur
day, after quite a visit with ber parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Machintosh. iu Elizabeth, S. J. Mrs,
Adair brought her sister. Miss Jessie Machin
tosh, home with her.
rUGlTTVE BBIDAL PABHEl
Statistics Show That New Jersey Is Still
Our Gretna Green.
1SPXCUX TX&XGKAK TO THI DISPATCH.I
Teenion, N. J., Jan. 10. New Jersey
is still the Gretna Green of the Union and
Camden is still the favorite. The rush of
bridal parties to this State began in 1866,
when the marriage license law vent into
effect in Pennsylvania.
In 188S the marriages returned from Cam
den were only 634. The number jumped, in
1886, to 2,799. In 1SS7, 4,912 couples were
married in Camden, a record of whose mar
riages was filed with the City Clerk, There
were douhuess some marriages mat were, lor
peculiar reasons, unrecorded. In 1888 the
number increased to 5,140, which is the best
matrimonial year on record in any city in the
land hnvingieven ten times the population
of Camden. The returns fall off somewhat
in 1889, the couples united in Camden
amounting to 4,655. This past year, 1890,
the market boomed again, however, as there
were 4,821 marriages.
There were 15,564 marriages in the entire
State of New Jersey last year. Camden
had nfearly one third of them, although the
population of that city is less than one-fifteenth
of the population of the State. Phil
lipsburg and Trenton catch some of the
matrimonial tourists. It is estimated that
4,300 outside couples were married in New
Jersey in the year 1890. Certainly, no Com
monwealth in these United States can any
where nearly match this record.
The measure for a marriage license failed
to pass the Legislature last year, and one of
the principal causes of iu deleat was the
lobbying done by Camden clergymen and
by parsons living at nearly ever point ai
Tectly opposite and accessible to Pennsylva
nia. Another effort is to be made during
the legislative session that begins here at the
State House next week.
DEOWHED IN THE MISSISSIPPI.
Two Wisconsin Lads Break Through,- the
Ice Whilo Skating.
Cabsvillb, Wis., Jan. 10. Joseph and
Willie Barren, aged 10 and 12 years, were
drowned iu the Mississippi last evening.
They lived but a short distance from the
river, and after school went for a slide on
the ice.
They had been gone but a few minutes
when their mother beard their screams for
help, as they went through a treacherous
place. Banning to their assistance, she
also broke In, and but for a man who lfres
in a cabin neartiy she. too, would hare been
drowned with her children.
THE WITCH OF PRAGUE.
THE PTCTSBinR& DISPATCH.
W
The installations was the uppermost
topio in Grand Armyjjircles last week.
Most of them have now taken place. Good
entertainments were the order at the public
services and many comrades were made
happy by gifts from their comrades;
A grander success than Post 41's public
installation and camp-fire last "Wednesday
evening was perhaps never known. It was
held iu Turner Hall on Butler street, and
the place was crowded to the doors. The
officers of the pott were installed by Com
rade Thomas G. Sample, of Post 128, and
the officers of O. K. Bippey Circle, Ladies
of the G. A. K., auxiliary to Post 41, were
installed by Department President, Mrs.
Carrie V. SherrifE On behalf of the post
Comrade Sample presented vto the retiring
Quartermaster, A. J. Harbaugh, a handsome
gold-headed cane. Comrade Pension Agent
Bengough responded for Comrade Har
baugh. A beautiful gold badge was pre
sented to the retiring Commander, J. B.
Boss. A magnificent address was made bv
Comrade Sample on the Grand Army, the
duties of members towatd the organization,
etc. Comrades Bengough, Charles W. Gerwlg
and O. M. Head, of the commander in chiefs
staff, also spoke. The entertainment was an
excellent one. The ladies' part of the pro
gramme was very interesting. Mrs. Sberriff
captivated all present by ber manners, her per
fect installation of the circle's officers and her
able address on the work of the ladies of the G.
A. R. The Department President in her pleas
ing manner presented to Fast President, Mrs,
McGraw, on behalf of the circle, an elegant
gold badge. Mrs. Sheriff was also called upon
for another presentation speech. This time it
was a fine chair to Fast Treasurer Mrs. Fans
naught, who had served for five years. Past Na
tional President Mrs. Charles W. Gerwlg re
sponded lor the recipient. The evening was a
most enjoyable one forall present.
After the installation of the officers of Post
88 last Tuesday night, Commander Scott was
quietly notified that somebody was waiting in
the ante-room. The meeting was quickly got
ten through with and the door thrown open.
Cold chills chased up aud down the backs of
the comrades as they beheld two dozen figures
in ghostly raiment with masks upon their faces.
As the comrades were unarmed they com
menced to calculate the probable result of a
jump from the windows. The solemn white
robed figures slowly advanced Into the room
and some of the boys looked terrified as they
thought they saw the outline of a scalping
knife under the robe of one figure. Were these
apparitions blood thirsty Sioux from the Bad
Lands prepared to execute a ghost dance f
"Each man grab a ghost" shouted a comrade.
But each comrade was afraid, so each ;ghost
grabbed a comrade and dragged him out into
the ante-room. Here tbe uncanny figures
unmasked and threw oft the sheets and the
comrades were greatly relieved to discover
their own wives. Soon the ladles had the
tables set aud all settled down to a feast and a
good social time. It was a complete surprise
on the comrades. The ladies' auxiliary suc
ceeded In making a very pleasant evening for
the comrades of Post 88 and tbe visitors pres
ent. All the latter hope the ladles will give
them a private tip the next time anything of
the kind Is on the tapis.
The pnblio installation of Post 16?s officers
took place a week ago last night. Many
prominent members of the Grand Army were
present, and the hall was crowded to its ut
most capacity by tbe comrades and their
friends. Speeches were made by Installing
Officer John M. Brown, of Post 128; Comrades
John W. Moreland, of Post 151; Thomas G.
Sample and Chcrles W. Gerwig. of Post 128
Commander R. C. Miller, Past Commanders
Thomas Irwin, A P. Burchfleld and Caldwell,
of Post 162; Comrades T. R. Boss, of Post 155;
Rolshouso. of Post 83; Shook, of Post 88, and
others. An elegant gold badge was presented
on behalf of bis comrades to Past Commander
Thomas Irwin by Comrade Burchfleld in a
happy speech. Post 1S2 has an excellent
record for the past two years. Its membership
two years ago was just 119; it is now 233, the
numbers being exactly doubled. The in
stallation was a very pleasant affair for all
present.
The officers of Post 123 were installed on
Thursday by Comrade Pension Agent Ben
gough. The large hall was Jammed. Post 83
was present in a body) and there were hundreds
of other visitor?. There were several good ad
dresses by comrades. Among the visitors
who spoke were Comrades John 8. Nichol, of
Post 162: Griffith and Scott, of Post 88; O. Mv
Head, of Post 259, and Comrade Dr. Chandler,
Rochester. An enjoyable musical and literary
entertainment was giveu. On behalf ofihe
post. Comrade Thomas G. Sample presented to
the retiring Commander, A R. Dawson, a beau
tiful gold Past Commander's badge. The meet
ing was a very enjoyable one.
Department Commander Denniston installed
the officers of Post S last Monday night. After
the installation an excellent programme was
rendered. Recitations were given by Miss
Kittie Hamm, Miss Luln Orcutt, Miss Ferree.
of Elizabeth; Comrade Daniel AShworthand
Charles V. Lewis. Miss Friedman sang. The
Christopher Columbus Brass and String Band
rendered some good music Other pleasing
features were on the programme.
Comrade C. Jt). w miams.oi rosi zus, installed
th e officers of Post 238 on Friday evening. After
the installation a supper was served by tbe
ladles of the auxiliary. Just before the supper
thenretiring Commander, Thomas G. Jones, was
E resented by the Post with a beautiful gold
adge. Comrade Hutchinson, of Post 207, made
the presentation speech. Comrade Jones was
surprised and quite broken up. A pleasant
evening was spent by the comrades and the
Pmt l5Ts Installation took place on Thursday
evening. The speech of the evening was made
by Post STs new Commander, John 8. Lamble.
Nearly all tbe new commanders of the city were
present to witness tbe exemplification of the
restored ritual by Comrade X. S. Rees, ex-Chief
Mustering Officer of the Department. The
evening was a pleasant one for the comrades.
Tbe officers ot Post 151 were Installed by Past
Commander Shepler, of Post 155, on last Tues
day evening in a very creditable manner. Quite
a delegation from Post 155 accompanied the in
stalling officer, and after the ceremony a very
enjoyable time was spent in listening to stories
and reminiscences. Among the visitors was
Comrade Pension Agent Bengough, of Post
157.
Commander Charles O. Smith, of Post 259,
has issued a handsome Invitation announcing
tbe Installation ot officers next Tuesday even
ing by Comrade Edward Fisher, of Post 3.
Comrades of other posts are cordially Invited
to be present.
Post 2308 officers will be Installed by Comrade
X. S. Rees, of Post 157, next Wednesday.
To Visit the Home.
At a meeting of tho committee ot tbe ladles
of the G. A. R. Home, held last Thursday, it
was decided to extend an invitation to eaeh G.
A R. Port, U. V. L. Encampment and 8. of V.
Camp to attend religious services at the Home
at least one Sabbath a year. Dates of annual
visits for 1891 as follows; Post 8, January 18;
Post 38, January 25; Post 41, February 1; Pot
69, February 8; Post 117, February 15; Post 88,
February 22; Post 151, March 1; Post 155, March
8: Post 157, February lor Post 162, March 22;
Post 18L March 29; Post 199, April 5: Post 20S,
A.pril 12; Post 207, April 19; Post 215, April 26;
Pnsr 230, May 3: Post 238, May 10: Post 2a9,
Mafl7j Post 2S9,May 24; Post 645, May 81;
a. ust 54S, June 7; Dravosburg Post 664. June 11;
Encampment, June 21: No. 6. June 28; Davis
Camp. Sons of Veterans, July 5; Camp No. 2,
J ulv 12; Camp 4, July 19: Camp 83, July 26; Camp
66, August 2; Camp 127, August 9; Camp 135,
August 16: Camp 162, August 23; Camp 218,
August SO; Camp 26L September 6. Special
notice will be sent to each organization previous
to date.
Post 3, fearing that the benefits resulting
from the Merchants' Carnival for tbe Home
might not be sufficient, owing to the stormy
night, very kindly voted a nice donation.
National Committees Announced.
The following committees have been an.
nounced by Commander In Chief Veazey: On
Revision of the "Blue Book" Robert B. Beath,
Philadelphia, Pa.; S. a. Burdett, Washington,
D. C; H. E. Talntor, Hartford, Conn. On
Revision of Rules' for Courts Martial D. R.
Austin, Toledo, O.r J. W. O'Neal!, Lebanon,
0, H. M. Duffield, Detroit, Mich, Oa the
SUNDAY, JANUARY U,
Seniority of Departments Louis Wagner, of
Pennsylvania; Thomas G. Lawlor. of Illinois;
E. B. Gray, of Wisconsin; James R. Carnahan,
of Indiana; L. H. Williams, of Ohio. Pension
Committee R. W. Blue, Pleasanton, Kan.;
Warner Miller, Herkimer, N.Y.; Selden Con
nor, Portland, Me.; Alvln P. Hovey. Mt
Vernon, Ind.; L. T. DIckason, Danville, 111.
Captain William McClelland, of this city, is
again made Chairman of the Executive Com
mittee of the National Council of Administra
tion. This is tho fourth successive time the
Captain has been honored, and, through him,
Pittsburg and the department, by the same
position.
Ladies of the G. A. B.
On Friday evening, January 2, the officers of
J. A. Garfield Circle, No. 15, were Installed br
Mrs. Gerwig. The ladles made retiring Presi
dent Mrs. Mary Story a present of a very hand
some chair as a token of esteem of the good
work done by her in the pastyear.
Mrs. Carrie V. Sheriff, Department Presi
dent, installed tbe officers of Lieutenant Geary
Circle. A pleasing entertainment Was given
after the installation. On behalf of the circle,
Mrs. Sheriff presented to the retiring Presi
dent, Mrs. Cobley, a handsome silver set. A
beautiful narlor lamn was presented to Mrs.
John McKee, the re-elected treasurer, and a
ft
retry caster was presented to tne aecreiary,
trs. itopKins.
The installation of the officers of Colonel
W. H. Moody Circle, No. 52, was beld at the
ball, on Mt. Washington, on Wednesday after
noon. Mrs. M. E. Cargo acted as installing
officer. After the installation exercise's the re
tiring President, Mrs. Sallle E. Linhart. was
presented with a richly-carved Pas (President's
badge. Mrs. Linhart made a feeling reply. She
theu presented Mrs. Montrerille. the Secre
tary of the organization siuce Its Institution,
with a set of silver spoons with the name en
graved, as a recognition of her work.
The officers of General Thomas Circle were
installed last Thursday evening by Past Presi
dent Maggie A Hare. After the servloes an
enjoyable lunch was served.
Major Lowry Circle's officers were installed
on Wednesday evening by Past President Mrs.
J. C. Hill. The retiring President, Mrs. Steven
son, was greatly surprised when Mrs. Captain
Hodge arose and, in a neat address, presented
her with a beautiful gold badge in. behalf of the
circle. Mrs. Stevenson, in turn, surprised the
ladies by giving them an elegant lunch.
Sons of Veterans.
Camp 4'g officers were installed on Thursday
night.
Davis Camp and Camp 2 attended the camp
fire and installation of Camp (t last Monday
evening.
Lieutenant c. Noeman Perkins will In
stall the officers of Camp 253, at Mansfield, next
Tuesday evening.
Camp 139, of Sharpsburg. will have an open
installation on Saturday, January SO. Judge
Collier will deliver an address to the camp.
Camp 83's officers ware installed last Monday
by Captain L. H. R. Foulk, of Camp 162. After
the installation a camp fire was held and lunch
served.
The Installation of Camp 167s officers has
been postponed until Tuesday, January 20. It
will be an open service. An enjoyable pro
gramme is being prepared.
LIEUTENANT a NOBKAIf PEBKlNB, Of
Camp S3, wit a delegation from his camp, went
to McKeesport on Thursday evening and In
stalled the officers of Camp 127.
Thh officers of Ladies' Aid Society No. 21
were installed last week. The retiring Presi
dent, Mrs. Annie Dutton, was presented by the
ladles with a handsome parlor lamp.
LIEUTENANT COLONEL H. M. RXBKLH on
Monday night installed the officers of Camp 2.
A musical aud literary entertainment, was
given after the installation. A large number
of visitors were present.
Past Commander Charles Rebels pre
sented the retiring Captain James M. MUllken
with the iron cross of the order. Lieutenant
Caldwell on behalf of tbe camp was presented
by Lieutenant Colonel H. M. Rebele with a
gold badge for two and a half years' steady at
tendance. In the Ranks.
Commander Samuel sooTTof Post 88,
announced his sub-committees at the meeting
Tuesday night.
A VALUABLE cane was left at the pension
office during the December pay by one of the
pensioners. The owner can secure it by calling.
TEE address of Captain William U. Lloyd,
Company A, Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry,
is Wanted by John McShane, 10 Colwell street.
Comrade James a. Jackson, an old mem
ber of Post 167, died on Wednesday and was
bnrled on Friday by bis post. He served in the
Mexican War.
It Is a great pleasure to have Comrade John
W. Moreland, of Post 15L at a Grand Army
campflre. He is an excellent speaker, and is
greatly appreciated by his comrades.
Comrade Henby Schweitzer, of Post 8,
died on Monday and was buried by his post on
Wednesday. He was an Alsatian by birth, and
served a brief period in the French army.
Comrade Samuel MoLain, of Pott 162,
dropped dead on Tuesday evening as he was
about leaving his place of business for home.
The remains were laid to rest on Friday. This
is Post NO'S flrst death for the new year. '
Department Commander Denniston on
Tuesday evening attended the open installa
tion of the officers of Post 60, at Monongahela
City. This is Chill Hazzard's Post. It is hardly
necessary to say that the eagle screamed very
loud that night.
The programme for Post 151's memorial
services, which are to be held In the Eight
eenth Street M. P. Church on Sunday, Jan
nary 25, is now being prepared. It will be a
very interesting one. The invitations to other
posts will b out In a few days.
Comrade "Jim" Lono's series of lectures on
the "Battlefield of Gettysburg," under the
auspices of Post U7, will commence on Tuesday
evening at the Palace Rink, East End. The
series consist of three, and will continue on
Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
Fast Commander John s. Nichol, of
Post 162, and late Adjutant, passed over to his
successor a model minute book as to neatness
and completeness of reports. It contains many
illustrations in caricature. Comrade Nichol
otherwise proves himself a genuine artist the
Nastof the department.
Pension Agent Benqouqh requests that
Samuel Combs, whose address is given as Alle
gheny, Pa., who served as a private in Com
pany j. irsE w esc v irginia v oicnteer inian
try, and Priscilla C. Vanhorn, Pittsburg, Pa.,
mother ot Thomas L. Vanhorn, oall immedi
ately at the pension office.
Comrade Daniel Ashworth, of Post 3,
was to have delivered his very interesting ac
count of his visit to tbe battlefields in and
around Richmond and Fredericksburg, Va., on
Tuesday evening before Post 15L but he was
very suddenly called toNew York and will ce
unable to be present. Due notice will be given
when be will deliver the address.
A reception will be tendered to Mrs. Annie
Wittenmeyer, Past National President of the
Woman's Relief Corps, by Colonel John W.
Patterson Corps No. L at the hall of Post 151,
on next Thursday evening. On this occasion
Mrs. Wittenmeyer will be presented with the
silver set ordered by the National Department.
A fine programme is In preparation, and com
rades aud frienos are cordially invited to be
present.
WHEN I AM DEAD,
ryrsiTTxa job tbx dispatch..
When I am dead, and sleep my last long sleep,
Aud envious, carping insects want to have
their say,
Let them upon my slumbering carcass heap
The words they did not dare, in living day;
Poor drlv'ling fools, ye could not understand
That God, some creatures made of finer clay;
Ye wondered why I would not herd with your
poor band.
But kept upon the "even tenor of my way." .
I love my kind, but not the grasping things
That money makes their sole and only god,
That worshiped at tbe shrine of Mammon's .
kings.
But 'neath their feet their humbler fellows
trod.
But men whose wits clashed in the conflict
bright,
Who loved the "feast of reason and the flow
of soul,"
Whose aspirations led them nearer to the
light.
Who yearned with fond desire; to know the
whole
Of God's great plan. By which this living
world.
Evolved from Chaos, moved in Its continuous
way,
As through all space In constant circle whirled,
Day followed night, and nlgbt succeeded day.
These are my kind, with them I keep abreast,
Nor know, nor care to mingle with the rest.
Then let them pick and scratch above my
monld'rlng heap.
They'll not disturb my sweet and dreamless
sleep. O. H. Pities.
Sharpstille, Jan. 10.
Always Stayed Late.
Boston Herald,
He Your father doesn't object to mj
coming here, does he?
She Oh, no; only to the time of your
leaving.
I THB WITCH OJf PKAGint ,1 IKE WITCH OF PBAGtin. J " AliLEGHENY. l-!
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Yesterday "The Angelas" was shipped to
Paris under the xare of Mr. R. Austin, who
will deliver It to M. Chauchard, the purchaser.
With the departure of "Tho Angelus" from
America ends the most successful season ever
enjoyed by a work of art In this country.
M. Blelman arrived in the city during tbe
week with a collection of paintings of very
superior merit. Among these is a very well
known De Neuvllle, a soldier bathing the In
jured foot of his horse. This work is familiar
to most persons through reproductions, and is
an excellent representation of DeNeuville's
art. Tbe horse is especially well drawn, and
charminelv expresses the wisdom and con-
-fldence of the noble brute. One of tbe finest
pictures of the collection, and, indeed, one of
the finest pictures ever brought to this city, is
the "Alma Tadema." There is a wealth ot re
fined color and harmony of tone In this picture
which is truly charming. It Is so perfectly
harmonious that in this direction criticism is
absolutely disarmed. It commands admira
tion only. In drawing "Tadcfma" is almost
faultless, and withal he tells a story most
charmingly, and this is by no means an unim
portant factor in the make up of a picture.
There is also a Troyon of superior quality and
a Gerome representing a Iidn, painted with
Gerome's masterly knowledge of drawing.
Other works are by Frere, Schweninger, Jazet,
Hacquette, Herman, Montlcelli, Daublgney
andYlbert.
Mr. A L. Dalby, who has recently painted a
number of the jurists of Allegheny county, is
at present engaged on a portrait of Judge
Collyer.
Mr. George Hetzel has been absent from his
studio and also from the Pittsburg Art School
for two weeks, owing to the fact that he is
serving as a juror. It is not probable that Mr.
Hetzel at any time during his service took a
nap perish the thought hut if he did it is
more than likely he awoke with an indistinct
impression that he heard the babble, babble,
babble of one of the mountain brooks be loves
so to paint.
Mr. J. W. Flender exhibits at Boyd's this
week a study of apples which is painted with
all the conscientiousness of one who knows no
shirking. In color they are good, and in the
realistic quality of representation the study Is
excellent. One teels almost as if the apples
could be taken from tbe table.
' Mr. D. B. Walkley has been busy during the
past few weeks, and a number of canvases ap
proach completion. One of these, a small
picture, represents a boy husking corn, a
motive secured at the artist's borne in Ohio.
Another is an autumn picture, representing a
roadway through the forest. The third is a
picture of a young girl seated upon the grass
beneath a tree.
e
Mr. Jasper Lawman is at present painting the
portrait of a little son of C. C, Mellor.
An event of unbounded Interest to art and
society people in Pittsburg and Allegheny will
be the opening of the famous Verestcbagin
Russian exhibition of paintings in the Carnegie
Galleries Tuesday next. The publio interest
which has been manifested in these works dur
ing the past two weeks has been very great,
and everywhere, in office, bank and parlor, is
heard the name of tbe great soldier-painter.
That be Is a powerful and original painter is
beyond doubt, and his pictures have made
everywhere, as they did in New York two
years ago, a profound impression. When ex
hibited in New York, we heard as far
as Pittsburg the mighty rumLle of
a heated discussion, and amid the clashing
opinions touching tbe wisdom, of such powerful
realism was beard a common voice of admira
tion for the daring of a mind which placed no
limit to its ambition. We are so acdustomed
in Pittsburg to small, carefully finished easel
pictures; work which can be best seen at a dist
ance ot two or three feet, that these mammoth
canvasses with their bold brush marks and
dashing treatment, may at first prove to be a
revelation in technical Qualities. Some of the
canvasses are so large that it is difficult to
secure a point of view sufficient! far away to
see them properly. It will be well for those
who visit the gallery to bear this fact In mind.
This much is certain: A rare treat has been
providedfor our people, such as has not hereto
fore been enjoyed in Pittsburg or Allegheny,
and the effect will be to stimulate interest In
art matters generally.
The gallery of the St. Botolph Club, in Bos
ton, is occupied by an exhibition of paintings,
wblch opened last Monday, and will remain un
til January 17. There are 61 pictures in all, by
Boston artists with but few exceptions. It is a
remarkably good exhibition. It is pervaded by
qualities of such nndemonstratively uniform
excellence that, were it not for certain ten
dencies here manifest, one might be at a loss to
find terms for special characterization of many
admirable Individual works, impressionistic
influences are very marked, though by no
means rampant A sad interest attaches to the
.. .t?.,l IttTaaA). Tnila'l nt Tlanl. UnnlrA.
UO.UU1UI -IIMUWI, AJaUUJ VA. MI.U1. .UMU.WC.,
with its black drapery that tells of the death of
the artist almost cotemporaneous with the
opening of the exhibition. His picture, singu
larly enough, comes last on the catalogue.
At Kohn's art rooms there are now on exhibi
tion four canvasses of unusual merit and re
markable interest. A Bastien-Lepage "Hire
d'Avril," or "April Smiles" women washing
on a March day in a little blue stream running
through a meadow near the small village where
the artist was born Is a characteristic example
of the painter of "Joan of Arc;" tbe atmos
phere clear and fine, the drawing strong and
tbe coloring fresh and vinle. A Francals, "The
Sun Breaking Through the Mist," Is one ot the
few examples of this famous French land
scapist which has ever come to America. It
was awarded the medal of honorat tbe salon of
the Champs Elysees, at Paris, last spring. The
others are by Jean Beraud and Uhdi.
THE L0ITEBY AltEBDMEBX
The Mandamus Proceedings Against the
Secretary of State.
Baton Botjob, La., Jan. 10. The case
of the State -ex red. John A. Morris versus
L. F. Mason, Secretary of State, in which
Mr. Morris applied for a mandamus to com
pel the Secretary of Stata to promulgate
the proposed constitutional amendments
passed by the Legislature, known as the
lottery amendment, to be voted upon by the
people for the adoption or rejection at the
next general election in this State, came up
yesterday before Judge Buckner.
As to the reading of tbe petition, Attor
ney General Eogers read his answer, con
sisting mainly ot technicalities regarding
the action of the Legislature upon the lot
tery bill, that the action of respond
ent must be guided by his own
judgment and discretion, and denies that
there is any power or authority to manda
mus him iu relation to the matter. It is
stated that the relator is willing to
submit the case without argument, but
counsel for respondent have not yet deoided
whether they will argue the.case or sot.
PEEP AHIBQ 'FOB AH0THEB WAS.
Guatemala Organizing Her Troop for an
, Attack on Salvador.
San JuandeIi SUB.Jau.10. The Guate
malan Government has sent Guzman Mel
garejo, a Spaniard, to Mexico to purchase
400 horses for the organization of a cavalry
force. The Government Jias also sent to
Spain for 22 officers for the same purpose,
and 40 Instructors in that branch of service.
The Infantry and artillery troops are be
ing mobilized with the view of renewing
hostilities in Salvador after the coffee
season is ended. Salvador has concluded
the preliminaries of a treaty of alliance
with Mexico, the particulars of which are
not yet known.
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CLEVELAND'S
GOSSIP OF THE GUARDS.
Colonel Noemak M. Butth spent a few
days in the East last week on business and
pleasure combined.
Lixutzxaht Jorra Hubbard, Quarter.
master ot the Fourteenth Regiment, leaves
this week for an extended Western trip.
Colonel Pieohkent, of the Fourteenth
Regiment, has been stirring up certain ot his
companies which have been neglecting drills
for some time past. Regular drills wUl now be
expected in all tbe companies of the regiment
and more attention to business from now until
the spring inspections, which are expected to
occur earlier this year than heretofore.
Tub annual report ot Colonel Louis A
'Watres, tbe General Inspector of Rifle Prac
tice, is being watched for with much Interest
by members of tbe Guard who take to that
branch of the service. It will be Colonel
Watre's last report in this capacity, and as
under his' charge the number of qualified,
marksmen and sharpshooters in tbe btate has
increased many times, he will probably offer
some important suggestions for the future,
which in bis new position he may be able to
help through. .
AS no word has yet been received from Har
risburg relative to tbe National Guard attend
ing in a body the inaugural ceremonies of
Governor-elect Paulson on tbe 20th, it Is pre
sumed that only tbe Eighth Regiment will be
Dresent with possibly the Governor's Troop.
Beveral weeks ago It was understood that Gen
eral Hastings bad received tbe consent of Mr.
Pattison to have the Guard attend, but so
much opposition sprung up from a number of
the organizations interested that it has prob
ably been decided to let tbe matter drop.
Lieutenant J. K. Reke, Inspector of Rifle
Practice of the Fifth Regiment, spent a few
days in tbe city last week. ilr. Kerr at present
resides at Indiana, Pa., but will shortly tender
his resignation to Colonel Burchfleld. as he In
tends removing to Washington State, where
he expects to permanently locate. Tbe Fifth
Regiment will lose a valuable officer by Mr.
Kerr's resignation, as he is not only one of the
finest shots in tbe State, but through his efforts
he has nlaced bis organization at the top of the
list this year in the total ot qualified marks
men. The result of the court-martial appointed in
the Eighteenth Kegiment to investigate the
charges against two members of the Verona
squad of Company H, was that Private E. G.
Best was fined 10, and Private Edward Bart
ley was fined 87. Twenty days are allowed the
men to appeal and if in that time the fines are
not paid, they wlU go to Jail for CO days. -This
is the first penalty ot the kind imposed in
Western Pennsylvania for a number of years
and will no doubt have a most beneficial effect
on certain other members of tbe city organiza
tion who habitually disregard orders.
The new TJllman electric target after having
been successfully tested in various portions of
the country is now being adopted by a number
of the military organizations of the better class,
it works equaUy well for armory or range
practice, and dqes away with a great deal ot
tedious labor and waste of time, as it practi
cally isiaufomatio and registers the location
nil T&lna of shots with Great accuracy. One of
the advantages is that it can Deaaapteuior
winter practice or practice in rainy weather
When other targets wouia Depracucaujueie9,
or when markers would refuse to serve.
The big social event to come iu military cir
cles in the eastern portion of the state win be
the State Fenclbles' annual ball at the Acade-
mv of Music PffHadelpnia, on February 2.
Elaborate preparations are being made, as It is
one of the greatest events ot the Quaker City
social life. A number of Pittsburg officers
bave received invitations to the affair, and it is
quite likely the Second Brigade will be repre
sented. The famous Second Battery, of New
York, will attend In a body, under command of
Captain vvusou, ana give an ouiiuiuuu uim.
This organization won for itself the reputation
ot being tbe best drilled battery in the United
States.
General Ssowdeh and Generals Gobin
and Deckert were officially confirmed, in their
appointments last week by the State Legisla
ture. General Snowden in his report to Gov
ernor Beaver for last year makes a number of
Interesting suggestions. He thinks that in
spections dunne camp should bo done away
wltn. and that the armory is the proper place
for such work: that the camps should last two
weeks or ten days at least, and that officers be
prohibited from entering tho rifle contests with
enlisted men. In the latter suggestion bis ideas
will scarcely be given much consideration, as
in the regular service, after which our Guard is
closely patterned, such contests are open to
both officers and men. General Bnowden'a first
report as Division Commander Is very thorough
and his recommendations, as a rule, are for
much-needed reforms.
AT the annual meeting of the officers of the
Eighteenth Regiment, beld a week ago, a com
mittee of five-was appointed to represent the
organization in the matter of looking after
proper legislation that may aueci tne uuarqin
this end and all parts of the State. Similar
committees for tbe Fourteenth Kegiment and
Battery B will be invited to act in conlunctlon.
A3 it is expected during tbe coming meeting
nfiimStim Legislature important legislation
may be brought up atfecting the interests of
tne military organiiawuus, mjw loau. u.,u.u
t!nriiTi7 committees can be readily seen. The
National Gnardof tbe United States are be
coming more prominent ever uajr, auu it n
nrnhahini nntnber of necessarv matters will
be required, ltlsthought-thatoneof tbe first
important steps fcuit mo uiiu.i.Mknu
TTin bim will ha a. revision of the Dresent code
under which tbe Guard exists, as it is generally
considered ayerj.poony written aaau.
Auction Sale.
Don't miss the great auction sale of fine
diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware,
etc. We have but a short time left in which
to cl6se out our stock. Sales daily 'at 10 A.
M., 2 and T P. K., at 633 Smithfield street.
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January Sale!
PRIOR TO STOCK-TAKING.
This is the time when we reduce everything to a minimum in view of our annual
stock-taking. Broken lots we will sell at little or nothing. We must reduce our large
stock of Cloaks, Wraps, Seal and Seal Elush Garments to the smallest compass. Biz
cuts in our already low prices make astonishing bargains. Quick sales, regardlesa of
profits. In our Cloak Department we show the finest line of Beaver and Mohair Plush
garments, that formerly sold from 510 to $20 each, now marked down to $4 50 and $6 50.
Big bargain in Men's Underwear, slightly soiled, while our new improvements wera
going on. We are positively offering bargains that you cannot find outside our popular
stores. Our prices are the lowest.
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