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All communications for this department
should be mailed to reach The Dispatch not
later than Saturday mornlug. Reasonable
space will be freely given to all organizations
classified under this heading.
A. Q. IT. TV.
Grand Receiver O. K. GardnerTisited Juniata
Lodge No. 246 at AHoona Wednesday evening.
He reports the lodge in cood working condi
tion. Pat Grand Master Workman William R.
Ford goes East during the week and will visit
the lodges at Altoona and Johnstown while
absent.
Pan Master Workman James Marshall, of
Industrv Lodge No. 25, Allegheny City, is still
in the ring for council in the Fifth ward, Alle
gheny City.
Oreamzer Osmond has instituted 169 lodees
of secret beneficiary orders. He left for the
eas era part part of the State Thursday to in
stitute lodges.
Evans City .Lodge No. 189. at Evans City.But
li r countv. rennrts 12 candidates ready, and un
der Master Workman Dombart a small boom
has been inaugurated.
Past Grand Master Workman Silas A. Kline,
of Greensburg, was in the city during the week
and reports the lodges in Westmoreland county
iu cood wording order.
Alleghr-uy Ludce, No. 31, is not making
much noip" but the members aro working in a
very quie.. telling manner, as they had eight
or ten caddidatcs for its last meeting.
James L. Reed whose smiling countenance
greets you at the Pittsburg end of the Sixth
street bridge, wa honored by being elected
Overseer of Confidence Lodge. No. 249.
Triumph Lodge a 64 who has so long been
located in the old Dispatch Duilding on Fifth
avenue, is compelled to vacate, and the mem
bers are now in a quandary where to locate.
Grand Recorder J. M. McNalr is now a mem
ber of or.o of the home lodges, having with
drawn bv card from Jefferson Lodge No. L of
Meadville, ind deposited it in Confidence
Lodge No. 219. of Allegheny City.
Joe Panella, of the Royals, is a. full-fledged
Mogullian of Union Conclave, No. S0J. and
evert time he thinks of the funny initiation he
laughs heartily. Joe has been advising the
other members to go and do likewise.
Applications Inrmembershlp blanks are com
ing into the Grand Recorder! office from
places which have not been heard from for
Eoiretlme back, showing the order is awake in
country place;, as well as large cities.
Pan Master Workman James H. Henderson,
of Gond Intent Lodge No. 29, of the West End.
a gentleman well-known to members of the
order and residents of the Thirty-sixth ward, is
out for school director iu the ward named.
The members nf Grandview Lodge, No. 219,
on Dnqnesne Heights, ewe a special burgle of
the Jiogullians.No. 219J. to enjoy a masque
rade with them iu their hall on the hill,
Wednesday evening. A merrier Catherine
would be hard to picture.
Past Master Workman. J. S. Anderson, of
Evans Cuv Lodge No. 189. located in Butler
county, his been suggested for Deputy Grand
Master Workman for Batler and adjoining
counties to take the place of Dr. F. V. Brooks,
who lately resigned, owing to leaving the State.
Pittsburg Conclave No. 20K. Mogullians, has
Etarted tbe ball Tolling for a grand masquerade
of all conclaves in tbe two cities and has issued
rj.-j.ces to that effect. This will be something
n.vel and well worth witnessing. Committees
from every conclave will be appointed and a
date set.
Center Avenue Lodge No. 12 headed by its
Master Workman, S. M. Miller, after transact
ing its own lodge business Tuesday evening
las-, paid lt; respects to tbe new ladge being in
stituted at Pleasant Valley on the same night.
Having to go so far, they are to be commended
f cr tue fraternal spirit shown.
Past Master Workman William S. Meek, of
Indntrj Lodge No. 25, Allegheny City, palt!
his respects tn bis fellow printers last week,
also to Post SS. Union Veteran Legion No. 1
and his old lodge. He was a former resident of
this locality, but is now in Wheeling, W. Va,
and about tn assume tbe foremanship of the
Wheeling SS'cics. He is one of the oldest mem
bers in Industry Lodge No. 25. but has with
drawn bv card and will place his membership
in La Belle Lodge at Wheeling.
Confidence Lodge No. 249, was instituted in
Pleasant Vallev, Wednesday evening last by
Denuty Grand Master Workman S. I. Osmond
and the following officers elected and Installed:
P. M. W. and representative to Grand Lodge,
James S. Young; M. V Benjamin Dangerfield;
F.. JobnJjtcGarvey; O.. James L. Reed: Re
corder, Joseph M. Barr; Financier, W. M.
Gardner; Receiver, H. L. Land.s: Guide. A. R.
Dawsin:LW J. C. Toad; O. W W. C. Gal
breath: Trustees. Messrs. Vansdale Jamison
and Abdil; Medical Examiner, Dr. J. B.
Keaggy.
Special Deputy Grand Master Workman
Samuel T. Osmond, assisted by Past Grand
Master Workman William R. Ford. Grand
Overseer A. A. Anderson. Grand Recorder J.
M. McNalr. Grand Receiver O. K. Gardner,
Grand Inside Watchman Charles L. Hannan,
Past Master Workman Crosby Grav. W.. G.
Griffith, James Flenders and about SOvisiting
members of Pittsburg and Allegheny lodges in
stituted Confidence Lodge No. 219 in the hall,
corner of Kirkpatricte and West End avenues,
in Allegheny, last Tuesday night. Tbe follow.
lngcfScers were chosen and installed: Past
Master Workman, James S. Young, Esq.;
Master Workman, Benjamin Dangerfield;
Foreman. John McGarvey; Overseer,
James L. Reed, Jr.: Guide, Alex R.
Dauson; Recorder, James N. Barr;
Fmanc.er. William M. Gardner; Receiver,
li. Lt iannis; insiae aicnman. j. u. load;
Outside Watchman, W. C. Gal breath; trustees,
D. A. Vanasaale, Fleming Jamison and John
D. AbdUl; medical examiner, Dr. J. B. Keaggy;
representative to grand lodge. Joseph S. Young,
-q. The new lodge will meet again on the
fourth Tuesday of this month in tbe hall where
instituted.
Order of Solon.
Six new lodges were organized la January,
with a total increase of over 400.
Renter (German) Lodge No. 154 Is pushing
forward. It initiated two new members at its
last meeting.
The Board of Supreme Trustees received dur
eg the past week applications for 530,000 at 6
per cent on city property.
Allcmanla Lodge No. 107, received three in
itiates and several applications at its regular
meeting, Wednesday evening.
Medical Examiner Dr. Bruester visited the
Supreme office Thursday iu the interest of
General Custer Lodge No. 48.
Charter Lodge No. L received three new
members at its last session, and has several ap
plications on file. No. 1 turned in $437 on as
sessment No. 31.
An open meeting held at Glenshaw Friday
evening was well attended. Several of tbe
supreme officers were present and discussed
tbe merits of Solon.
'Allegheny Lodge No. 2 initiated ten new
members at its regular meeting Tnesday even
ing o. 2 is doing effective work, and is
clinching a foothold among the leaders.
Deputy W. R. Weller secured a fine Ht of
names aud organized a lodge of Solon, at Belle
ernvn, Monday evening. The tSuprome Vice
I resident was in attendance and installed the
officers.
The Beaver Valley has been heard from.
Secretary W. C French reports preparations
underway for an open meeting and entertain
ment at Odd Fellows' Halt, February 20, at
Beaver.
Alma (Ladles') Lodgo No. CO celebrated its
secoid annhersary Friday evening at the fine
retidencu of Past President Mrs. John Mc
Ccllough, on Allegheny avenue. About 100
members end friends were present; and were
enteruined la a charming manner.
Sec-etary Rhodes, of Equitable Lodge No.63.
ff lrwln, vuliel te supreme office Thursday
and states tliat t'eyare getting up another
boom winch will land them beyond the 100
u.aik. ilro:hr Rhodes has tbe reputation of
sending in the Si est : tsesmcnt report of any
of the bolun ivcretarici.
East Liverp .ol Ceramic Lodge No. 147 was
orBnlz-.i Dei ember lj with about 30 charter
mewbers. It ha-, Increased to 100srni.g.andcel-,
io.--dtIieeventriidaycvcniagbyanexcelleiit
i.et.-:llu2, nt ar,d l?E1n!- -Supreme 1 reasurer
and icf Suprein- Preaidcut wire present. Sev
cral specckBS by prouinent members and the
id8 cerB Were enthusiastically re-
LO.O.F.
r.RJ-.A,7?bertnnZcc:iIDPment No. 125. L O.
O. F will have work in the three degree! at its
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next meeting! Tuesday eTening, at No. 77 Sixth
avenue, and invite a full attendance. ,
Fort Pitt Lodge No. 8SS. will next Tnesday
have one candidate for initiation, one for the
first and one for the third degrees. Members
of the order are Invited to be present
Arsenal Encampment No. 165, C O. O. F,,
will next Wednesday evening have three can
didates for the patriarchal degree and two for
tbe royal purple degree. Odd Fellows aro cor
dlally welcomed.
Jr. O. TJ. A. M.
There should be 15,000 men in line.
Welcome Conncll will give an entertainment
Tuesday evening.' 9
The General Parade Commit! tg wound np Its
business last nighty
Standard and Invincible Coum ill w 1) com
bine their forces on the 23d.
A flag and banner was presented lot karps
burg Conncll last evening.
Only one member of tbe order lost his life In
the Mammoth mine disaster.
Several councils will attend dlnne services at
various churches next Sunday evening.
Brother W. SchelL of Council No. 411' is one
of the best workers in the order and is a hnitlsr
for the Oriental.
Fayette Council No. 142. Jr. O. U. A. M of
Connellsvllle. will attend the Washington pa
rade in Pittsburg, accompanied by the U. R, K.
of P. crack band, of Connellsvllle.
Ed. G. Morrison, one of the brightest and
ablest members of tbe order In the SecoqH
ward, Allegheny, is a candidate for Common
Council, with good chances of success.
Tbe Cleveland councils have started to pre
care for the eutertaiment of tbe National
Council In June. The subordinate councils
should be even with their -Cleveland brethren
and begin preparations for the trip.
Let every member of the order decorate his
borne and place of business on the 23d with the
National colors. No matter whether the
parade passes your residence or not, show your
colors for once by putting out a flag or some
bunting.
Marshal Matthews, of tbe fourth division, has
made the following appointments: Chief of
Staff, R. M. Johnston; Assistant, James Lyden;
Adjutant, John Campbell; Assistant, William
Reed; Chaplain, J. F. Smith: Color Bearer. Boss
McMilIen.
Sergeant Stewart, th4 "weather sharp" of
Pittsburg, was made a member of the order on
Tuesday, as a precaution against bad weather
for the parade next week. If be should fail to
provide plenty of sunshine his council will take
him to task.
Chief Marshal T. J. Morley, Adjutant General
George R. Beecher, Assistant Adjutant Gen.
eral G. E. Eenple, Chief of Staff John Grlpp
and Color Bearers Ed G. Merrlman and Harry
Force will be tendered a banquet at the Ham
ilton Hotel af ter"the parade.
Arrangements have been made for the
demonstration at Wheeling next Saturday.
Several hundred people will go down from this
city. The Uniformed Commandery has ac
cepted the invitation of the State Council of
West Virginia to act as escort.
Tbe twentieth anniversary of Pittsburg Coun
cil was celebrated on Thursday evenlus by a
reception and banquet at New Turner Hall.
There are but two of the charter members of
this council connected with the order John
McGregor aud D. G. Evans, now of No. 110.
K.G. E.
Venus Castle is doing good work.
Brother Schofleld is the painter of Omega.
D. G. C Benton Patterson is now a member
of Omega.
Omega Castle had nine propositions at its
jast meeting.
Brother H. P. Samuel Noah is the right man
in tbe right place.
Brother Glen McDonald Is visiting his pa
rents at Perrysville, Pa.
Omega Castle has secured a hall and will fur
nish it and move in April L
Captain J. H. Hamilton, of Omega Castle,
left for Columbus, O.. Friday night.
Lorena Castle bad a large attendance at its
last meettng, and reports everything in a flour
ishing condition.
Brother, William Hackwelder is now in busi
ness at Syracuse, N. Y., and says, although not
with the boys in person be is in heart.
Tbe boys surprised P. C, James H. Hamilton
Wednesday evening by calling on him in a
body, but they did not go away disappointed.
Brother Shellman Jones presented Omega
Castle with a handsome Bible at its last meet
ing, and Brother Sherman T.bhoop presented it
with a fine box for the secret work.
Deputy Grand Chief Samuel Hackwelder
was one of tbe most surprised and happiest
men in the order Monday evening last, the oc
casion being a meeting of Omega Castle No.
409, in which he holds bis membership. The
members presented him with an elegant past
officer's badge made of gold, on which was en
graved: "Presented to D. G. C. Samuel Hack
welder by Omega Castle No. 409. Pennsylvania,
for meritorious services, Feb. 9. 1S9L" Sitting
Past Chief James H. Hamilton made the pre
sentation speech, which was responded to in a
very feeling manner by tbe recipient, whr
prizes tbe gift very highly. It is worthily be
stowed, and goes Into the hands of an earnest
worker who is beloved and respected by all
members hereabouts.
Select Knights of America.
Spartan Legion No. 7 will be located on Fed
eral street after April L
Bellevue Legion No. 31 is making arrange
ments to locate in Allegheny City after April L
Colonel Samuel McMlcbael, of General
Meade Legion No. 19, Allegheny City, is about
again after a spell of sickness.
General Meade Legion No. 19 has fire candi
dates for Its next meeting. A cordial invita
tion is extended to all comradei to attend.
Commander James H. Hamilton, of Bellevue
Legion No. 31. has accepted a position with a
firm which manufacture secret society goods.
Grand Medical Examiner Dr. F. V. Brooks,
who has been practicing at Evans City, Butler
county. Pa.,where heireslded, bado farewell to
his many friends at that place during tbe
week, and will hereafter locate in his profes
sion at Washington. D. C. Before leaving
Evans City the Knights of Pythias and the L
O. O. F. each presented him with a token of
remembrance, the former presenting an ele
gant gold charm, the emblem of their order;
tbe latter presenting him with "a gold ring, on
which was the Odd Fellows' emblem. He was
the deputy for Butler ana adjoining counties
for the A. O. U. W.
Order of Royal Americans.
A guild Is in process of formation at Waynes
burg. Burgess Dickey has the matter in hand
and that means success.
Braddock Guild expects to occupy Morgan's
new hall when it is completed, and will have a
handsome place in which to meet.
Supreme Secretary Axtson Is kept busy with
correspondence from all parts of the country,
asking information about the order.
Snpreme Treasurer, Hon. J. B. Finley, at
tended the meeting of the board of managers.
Saturday, .returning to Harrisburg In the
evening.
Parkersbnrg Guild No. L of West Virginia,
will be the first guild instituted in that State,
which will be as soon as the necessary papers
are completed. '
Companion Charles R. Raedel writes that
Welcome Stranger Guild will ba ntltntl at
Canton. Wednesday evening, February 25. A
luLiu&i memoers to Begin wiin is encouraging.
The Heptasopha,
The present month will show a handsome
gain in new members.
During the week a number of conclaves held
good meetings and presented a number of ap-
piiuiiuuua.
Industry No. 84 has a new Archon at the
helm. His ship of state has not been altogether
rigK6u J ob ur aa active cruise.
J. A. Gallinger. Archon of Dnonesne. ir
nothing will move 69 but legislation affecting
tbe pocketbook of its members.
Pittsburg Conclave No. 89 has already dls.
covered the plan of J. K. Moorehead Conclave
by which tbe Utter proposes to secure first
honors in Allegheny county.
Nos. 93. 69. 182 and 83 need close attention by
tbe deputies and frequent visits. Theypromise
fair work if held to their promises. Brothers
Blythe and Berlin are in charge.
A meeting of a number of tbe orders will be
held at the office of J.J. Miller, Esq., Grant
street, on to-morrow it 4 r. x. to consider
matters pertaining to their general welfare.
Friendship No. 3 has now gotten down to
work. It has a live Archon, who is well sup
ported by a few active workers. This conclave
will make a creditable record during tbe year.
George V. Metzel, the founder of the order,
lsnow atMorrlstown.Pa, in the interestof
that conclave. His work at Pottstown was
celebrated by a banquet a few days ago. He
added largely to iu membership.
Charles M. Bachman. the Archon of Mc
Keesport Conclave, says since McKeesportls
raised from a common borough to tbe rank of
a city, bis conclave proposes to do credit to tbe
honor, aud has promised an Increase of SO dur
ing the year.
The members of No. lf9who do not attend
meetlnirs. say. tbtv caniiot ret nn Brother
'Cohen's scheme. Several wrote to the bupremn
'Arcnon lnriuiormaiioii niien me snp wouia
be passed. Attend your meetings regularly
brethren, aud you will ascertain. .
General Lodge Notes.
Star of Aflentown Castle No. 68, A. O. K. of
M. CL. at iu last meeting elected G. B. Sweeny
medical examiner. v - -" c
IIhe Eeception Comaittee ot , Allegheny
Council No. S, Independent Sovereigns ot In
dustry, has been compelled to change the date
of the reception atCyclorama Hall from Feb
ruary 19 to Tuesday, February 24.
The members of Lady Gladstone Lodge No.
20, Order Daughters of St. George, are re
quested to attend a special meeting of the
lodge next Thursday at 2-30 P. M,, as business of
apecui nature will be transacted.
Alleffhftnv On,,, 11 WQ Tfatlnnnl TTtliOH-
has offered two prizes to the two members who
seonre tbe greatest number of new members by
September L The Councils on a boom, as are
all the councils of the order in Ibis region.
Washington Camp No. 678. of Lawrenceville,
P.O.aot A., was Instituted December 20 by
District President S. O. Kyle. It has a large
and rapidly growing membership of young and
active man nnA th. Arta., moat, with favor ill
that part of the city.
Triumph Circle No. 10L of the Protected
Home Circle, has issued a neat invitation to its
jrienas to attend a musical and literary enter
tainment to be followed by a box social, in IU
hall, on West Diamond street, Allegheny City,
Wednesday evening, February 25. An enjoy
able time is assnredT
Captain J. E. McGahan has been detailed to
conduct the election of a Captain in Company
C, First Regiment, Military Rank, A. O. K. M.
C, Monday evening, February 16. This com
pany, after the election, will attend the Me
chanics' Fair, at Palace Rink, in full uniform.
Sister companies have been invited to go with
them.
Thbmas A. Armstrong Council No. 29L O. U.
A. M., will be in line February 23 with 60 men
or more, with high silk bats, buff gloves and
canes, headed by the W. H. Wallace Fife and
Drum Corps, and commanded by W. B. Merrl
man, Captain, and Ed Kramer, First Lieuten
ant, The council Is flourishing, is 11 mouths
old, and has 80 members in good standing.
The twenty-seventh anniversary of the or
ganlzauon of the Order of Knights of Pythias
will be celebrated by Wilklnsuurg Lodge No,
384 In Ralston's Hall, Thursday evening. Ex
traordinary preparations are in progress to
make it a most brilliant affair. Along list of
toasts has already been drawn up, and it is ex
pected that some unusually good oratory will
be enjoyed. Only members of the lodge and
their ladles will be present.
Valley Lodge, Order of Solon, installed the
following officers. February 3: Past President,
J. E. Larimer: President, S. S. Pernne: Vice
President, Mrs. S. C. Garvin; Secretary. R. W,
McLaughlin; Treasurer, D. A. Vanasdale; Chap
lain. Miss E. A. Peters: Marshal. Charles Jack
eon; Guard, J. R. Purncll; Sentinel, D. E.
James; Trustees, A. F. Leslie, E. U. Bragdon
and Charles Jackson; Medical Examiner, J, U.
Keaggy. After the Installation the lady mem
bers took hold and surprised tbe boys with
refreshments followed by amusements. The
new lifting arrangement introduced by tbe
ladles was very funny. Altogether it was an
evening long to be remembered.
A special session of the Grand Lodge,Knlghts
of Pythias, will convene at tbe lodge room of
Star of the Valley Lodge No. 183, Friday even
ing. March 6. Grand Chancellor Bishop, Q. K.
of R, and S. George Hawkes. Supreme Repre
sentative T. G. Sample, Grand Master at Arms
Davis and Grand Inner Guard R. T. Jackson
are expected to be present. A special session
of the lodge will be held, prior to the Grand
Lodge convocation, at which the unwritten
work will be exemplified by one of the above
named gentlemen. An interesting and enjoya
ble time is anticipated by all, and it is expected
the large capacity of the hall, second to none
in tbe city, will be taxod to provide room lor
the V lilting Knights.
GOSSIP OF THE GUARDS.
LircTEXAirr Thoicas B. Wakfeield, of
the Tenth Regiment, spent a few days In this
city last week.
The strength of the National Guard in New
York State last year was 13,832 men, or nearly
double that of the Guard in Pennsylvania.
AxtnilBKEof the Ohio regiments are being
consolidated into 12-company organizations,
and it is probable that the entire guard will be
remodeled on tbe new plan.
Colonel Hulk; as, of the Sixteenth Regl'
ment, is instructed to hold an election to fill the
vacancy caused bv the resignation ot First
Lieutenant P. W. Welsh, of Company F.
LrEUTKNAirr WnxiAJt G. Hamsum, ot the
United States Navy, arrived in Pittsburg last
week on inspection duty in connection with tbe
new Government vessels, the steel for which Is
being made here.
LiEtriEirAKT James Ganly, Inspector of
Rifle Practice ot State Fencibles, andLienten.
ant George Conlston, Inspector of tbe First
Regiment, have tendered their resignations.
In their leaving the First Regiment loses two
hard workers and excellent shots.
QuaeteeHastee John Huubartj. of the
Fourteenth Regiment, has "returned from an
extensive trip through the West. While away
be took tbe opportunity to keep a? eye on tbe
militia comnanies be ran across, and In some
of the smaller National Guards-of tbe West, he
said he saw more generals than privates.
I The preliminary inspections In the Eighteenth
Regiment begin next week and the different
companies, field music and hospital corps will
be put through a rigid examination by Colonel
Smltb, accompanied by Colonel McKibben, the
new General Inspector. Several ot the com
panies will have to hustle pretty lively this week
in order to make a favorable snowing.
Colossi. Hatveins presided at a meeting of
the Second Brigade Examining Board last Fri
day night at the Monongahela House. .All the
members df tbe board were present except Gen
eral Wvlie and Colonels Perchment and Burch
Oeld. There were 21 applicanU examined, of
whom the Eighteenth furnished 1, tbe Six
teenth 1L the Fifteenth 1 and tbe Tenth 8. All
tbe candidates passed favorably, and will be
commissioned.
The new clerical force in the Adjutant Gen
eral's office Is hard at work straightening up
matters and clearing the desks of lots of mat
ter that has been piling up for some time past,
among other things being the data for tbe re
port tor last year. Adjutant General McClel
land has not been able to get away from Har
risburg stneb be took hold of his office aud
doesn't propdse to leave until everything is in
first class working order.
Adjutant General McClelland, in or
ders issued yesterday, announces that, in pur
suance with tbe regulations issued from tbe
War Department in Washington last month,
the "undress for all officers" tor marches, fa
tigue duty and ordinary wear shall be a sack
coat of dark blue clotb or serge; falling collar:
single-breasted, with five buttons In front and
tbree small buttons ou tbe under seam of the
cuff, arranged like those worn on the dress
coat. The skirt to extend from one-third to
two-thirds the distance from tbe hip joint to
the bend in tbe knee.
The recent court martial in the Eight
eenth Regiment, while productive of
considerable good in the way of increas
ing the merit of discipline and attendance
throughout the organization, should be carried
out completely to the end. The finding of the
court was the imposing ot a fine on each of the
officers, and while-one ot them paid his
sentence several weeks ago, the other subject of
the court seems to'baveabout made up his
mind to treat tbe matter with silent contempt.
If tbe military code Is ot any value whatever
one of the members of Company H should now
be languishing in jalL There never was a bet
ter chance to test the law than in the present
case.
"Colonel Peechment, of the Fourteenth,
expects shortly to have another vacancy on bis
suit, as Adjutant Robb has signified his inten
tion of resigning on account of tbe military
business interfering with his private affairs.
Mr. Robb has been connected with the rei-i.
ment since 1831, and has been Adjutant tor tbe
past seven years, during which time he has ac
quired quite a reputation as 'a tactician. In
tbe department of rifle practice tbe Fourteenth
win lose one or its ucst representatives, as Jlr.
Robb is probably the surest aud safest shooter
in tbe regiment, having won the Brown and
Hlrth medal for the third time last fall. Mr.
Robb expects to leave as a memento among
the Guardsmen a handsome trophy, to be con
tested for annually.
MB.NE8B1T, ot Allegheny, "has Introduced
a bill in tbe State Legislature authorizing the
Governor to commission as Brevet First Lieu
tenant a graduate of any college In which
military Instructions are given, who may fill
tbe position of Instructor of military tactics.
It has always been the polloy in tho Pennsyl
vania Gnard since tbe reorganization some
years ago to issue as few commissions as pos
sible consistent With the practical working of
the different organizations. Just why men to
tally ouulde the militia and who have often re
fused to contribute their efforts toward its suc-v
cess should receive tbe same honors as those
who spend time and money to acquire, does not
seem altogether just. There are plentv of
active workers in the National Guard to-day
who are capable ot acting as Instructors, and if
outsiders are to be commissioned at all. a
Brevet Second Lteutenantcy should certainly
be rank enough for the purpose.
SniLon's Cubit will immediately relieve
crouo, whooping cough and bronchitis. Sold by
Jos. Fleming & Son. 412 Marxet st.
S3 to Wheeling nnd Return via the Pennsyl
vania lines.
Forthe 'Washington's birthday celebration
at Wbeeline by tlir Jr. O. tJ. A. M on Sat
urday, February 21, the roaud trip fare from
Pittsburg will be ?2 via tbe Pennsylvania
lines. Tickets good returning nntil Mon
day, February 23. TUThSu
'Ax.Ii kinds ol furniture re-upholstered
Hatjob & KEENAif, 33 "Water street
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TKADE AND FINANCE.
Lower Fourth Avenue Affected by
the Hareh of Improvement.
A GOOD JOKE ON THE TWO MAYORS.
Buckeye Girls Adopt Original Methods to
Elevate the Heathen.
BUILDING ON SCHENLEI LEASEHOLDS
The scope of local improtement Js con
stantly broadening. It has reached lower
Fourth avenue. Mr. August Ench is the
pioneer in this movement. He is erecting a
four-story warehouse In the block of anti
quated structures On Fourth avenue,
between Market and Decatur streets.
It had been his purpose to rebuild
the entire block, but some of the
qwners refused to sell, Now that the ice
has been broken, it is probable that other
improvements will be made. Speaking of down
town property yesterday, Mr. George Johnston
said : "On all tbe cross streets from Market
down prices have been greatly advanced within
a year or two in some Instances fully 100 per
cent. I had an order a few months ago for a
block on Fourth avenue.ucar Market streetbut
some of tbe owners were stubborn and refnsed
to set a price. This enlargement of ideas is no
doubt due to prospective improvements by Mrs.
ISchenley."
t
A Northslde Deal
A piece of Northslde realty that had been on
the string for several weeks changed owner
ship yesterday forenoon. It Is known as No.
174 J) orth avenue, a fine two-story and mansard
brick dwelling of 12 rooms, with lot 20x110. The
purchaser is a prominent business man on Ohio
street. who will occupy the houso as a residence
for himself. He paid $16,000 for the property.
w
Busy Buckeye Beauties.
Who will gay, atter reading the following
communication, that women have no capacity
for business? In a note accompanying tbe com
munication the correspondent says: 'I address
this to the financial editor iu compliance with
a request of some ot the ladies interested."
To the Financial Editor of The Dispatch)
Tbe young ladies of the M. S. Church at
Wellsville, O., belong to a society whose aim Is
to collect and raise money for foreign missions.
Their plan of operations is a decided novelty,
and the different methods employed have
raised upward of $100 in a short time. Each
one was to make some article to sell and dis
pose of it in person, or do some kind ot work
for which she was to be paid, and among a
large variety of queer enterprises were the fol
lowing: One young lady, who is a belle ot the
place, popped a couple of bushels of corn, and
put it up in neat packages, with rlnbon attach
ments, and taking a basket on either arm,
stormed the business places of her gentleman
friends, who bought her stock in short order,
and clamored for-more corn. Another bought
a bushel of beans and a couple dozen crocks,
baked the former In Boston style,
and ber houso has been besieged ever since by
people wanting Boston beans. Tbe third Is an
odditv, pure and simple. Tbe young lady bor
rowed rat traps from all ber friends and took
them to the houses of those afflicted by the
pests. The first place she tried was their own
cnurch where two mice were the result of the
first night's work, for which riddance the
church ticstees hold a receipt for 10 cents paid;
the price being S cents a head. Others are
making bread, white and brown, cakes, candy,
etc One Is cutting bangs for the rest at 10
cents a cut; others are peddling brooms, lye,
hominy, salve for burns and scalds, pig's feet,
etc Here is a beauty. The young lady col
lects knives, scissors and razors and gets a reg
ular operator to grind them while she turns the
crank. .
A public experience meeting will be held on
the 20th Inst., when each one will relate her
trials and tribulations lu earning her share of
the amount raised. MAXWELL.
Wellsville, o., Feb. 13.
Itoth Mayors Victimized.
An unintentional joke was played on Mayor
Wyman yesterday. A real estate broker was In
the Fast End closing up a deal for Mayor Gour
ley. Desiring Information on a certain point,
he telephoned his partner on Fourth avenue
to make arrangements to meet Mayor Gourley
at his attorney's office at about 2 o'clock. By
some means Allegheny Central responded, and
Mayor ,Wyman burned to the phone. He was
somewhat astonished to learn that he was
wanted at bis attorney's office, but was there on
time. Of course tbe attorney was Ignorant of
tbe object of the visit. The Mayor remained
at the office about an hour, and spent tbe rest
of the afternoon trying to find who his would
be Interviewer was and wbat be wanted. In
the meantime Mayor Gourley was anxiously
awaiting news from his agent, and started out
to hunt elm up. During their peregrinations
the two Mayors met, and on comparing notes
ascertained that each was tbe victim of a mis
take. A laugh followed and the incident was
dismissed.
Building onfehenley Leaseholds.
Speaking of thelease of the Clipper Theater
property, part of the Schenley estate, yester
day, a prominent real estate broker said: "This
is a step in the right direction, and I think It
will Influence a good many others to make
similar Improvements. There is considerable
of the Scbenley property for lease ou long time
and reasonable terms. The Bindley hardware
buildlng;is on ground belonging to this estate,
leased tor 45 years. There is plenty of similar
property on Penji avenue and the lower streets
that can be used in the same way. To build on
it would be a good thing for the cit v. Mr. Cain
will begin to take down the old buildings April
1, and will begin at once the erection of five
large business houses,"
Business Must Be Looked After.
Evidence is not wanting that Pittsburg is
pushing ahead. It is found In the high price
of land in tbe business portion of the city aud
In the number of large blocks that are taking
tbe place of two and three-story houses. The
city is being rebuilt to accommodate the heavy
business interests, and those who occupy the
dwellings must take to the suburbs. If anyone
doubts that they aro getting there as fast as
they can let him watch tbe cable car and see
the struggle to even get a good hold ot an on t
slde rail, while seats or standing room is at a
premium.
On Its Feet Again.
Kansas City, Mo., seems to be recovering
from tbe stagnation that almost overwhelmed
it two years ago on account of the failure of
two successive crops. Mr. George Ames, of
that place, a former Pittsburger. who was in
the city yesterday, said: "We have had pretty
rougb sledding for two or tbree years, but are
coming out all right. The prospect of good
crops bas caused a great many people who left
tbe city to return, and nearly all of the local
industries are In operation. Building la reviv
ing, and real estate is bracing up. The outlook
is good for a prosperous year."
Business News and Gossip,
George Johnston says there Is no abatement
of. the demand for business houses. Applica
tions from outsiders are numerous and per
sistent. Major A. J. Pentecost reports a brisk de
mand for building lots at Valley View, ten
miles from tbe city, on the Washington branch
of tbe Chartiers "Valley Railroad. It is the
seat of a number of Important industries, and
upward of 7,000 workmen have their homes in
the vicinity.
The largest of S3 mortgages on file for
record vesterday was for 810,000. It was made
to the Western Pennsylvania Institute for the
Blind.
It is stated that tho Oak alley eburch people
are negotiating with ex-Sheriff McUandlcss for
tbe purchase of bis residence, at the junction
nf Confer avenue, Dinwiddle and l)evilller
street?, as a sight for a new church building.
Most of tbe Electric stock bought yesterday
was ou Eastern account, Tbe last bids on tbe
open board were 1SK and 13J without bringing
it out, George B. Hill & Co. were the heaviest
buyers.
The railroad freight depot at Wflkinshurg
was enlarged a short time ago, but Is still too
small to accommodate all the business. There
is talk of erecting a much larger one.
The Building Record.
During the past week 38 permits were Issued,
representing 89 buildings 6 brick, 83 frame
andl iron-clad, the total cost ot all being
S29.125. Tbe Nineteenth ward led wltb seven,
followed by the Twenty-sixth with fonr.
The number nf penults' issned the previous
week was So, representing 44 houses, tbe esti
mated cost being 553.010. Number of building
authorized this year to date, 218. Permits is
sued yesterday follow: .
Willielmina Stadelman, brick addition three
story business bouse, 21x32 feet, on Penn, ave
nue. Twelfth ward. Cost, 550.
Gastave Homan, bricktwo-story stable,20x82
feet, on Carey alley, Th enty-sixth ward. Cost,
, Armstrong Bros, frame two-stSry Warehouse,
S ' nri 7r JX-.
20x88 feet, on Taylor street, Sixteenth ward.
Cost, S420.
Henry Leinenweber, two frame two-story
dwellings. 16x34 feet, on Greenleat street, Thirty-fifth
ward. Coac,2.000. .
Lawrence Benztrick, addition two-Story
dwelling, 12x18 feet, Carson street. Twenty,
sixth ward. CostHOO.
Movements In Kealty.
Mellon Brothers sold through E. M.Laveen
jur. Gallagher a lot fronting B0 feet on mar
garetta street for 13,100. Dr. Gallagher in
tends breaking ground in a few days for a
handsome pressed brick residence. They also
sold through A. Goeddel to Alice W. Writt a
five-roomed frame house, lot 25x128 feet, on
Meadow street, tor' 12,400; also sold to John
Burkenbusbanew seven-roomed frame dwell
ing, lot 85x103 feet, on Mellon street, near Reg
ley avenue, for $5,600.
Black fc Balrd sold forTJ. B. Preston to John
L. McCutcheon, Esq., a fine brick residence on
Penn avenue, near Homowooa. avenue, with
lot 60x331 feet, for 112,800.
Reed B.NCoyle t Co. sold through Kelly 4
Sogers two lots on Kelly street. Twenty-first
ward, size 60x155 feet, to Samuel S. Marshall
for $950.
Alles & Bailey soldior Richard Neil to Mrs.
RIorlson, No. 222 Erin street, a brick house ot
six rooms and lot 19x72, for $2,700.
Baxter. Thompson & Co. sold for W. Bungert
lot No. 43 Brushton Place plan, Brushton sta
tion, fronting 60 feet on Meade street by 112
feet, with two-story frame of seven rooms, for
$2,000 cash.
M. F. Hippie & Co. sold to John Scbroeder
lot No. 39 iu the Dickson plan, Thirty-third
street. Thirteenth ward, cornerof Dickson and
Molampby streets, having a frontage of 25 feet
by a depth of 100, for $700. The purchaser will
build at once.
HOME BECTTBITIEa
Electrio Holds the Boards as an Attraction
Other Features.
The short session ot tbe Stock Exchange yes
terday was Interesting from the fact of the ex
piration of tbe extended period for subscribing
for preferred stock of the Electrio Manufactur
ing Company. There was a full attendance of
brokers, and those having orders to buy or sell
were busy trying to execute them.
The stock opened rather weak at 10& but al
most immediately tbe shorts made a dash and
brought a reaction which -carried tbe price up
to 13. The official close was 1 but on the
open board 1S was offered. It was stated that
Mr. Westinghouse would make a statement on
Monday, the nature ot which will determine the
future of the stock. It is believed it will be fa
vorable. Tbe features ot otber parts ot the list were
a slight concession In Philadelphia Gas and a
sharp advance In Luster. There was some in
quiry for railroads, but bank and insurance
stocks were entirely neglected. Tractions were
practically unchanged.
Trading was active during tbe week, but not
up to the old pitcb, total sales aggregating
8,911 shares, against 12,615 tbe week before.
There were few losses. Most of tbe leaders
closed at an Improvement on the figures of tbe
previous Saturday, Philadelphia Gas scoring a
gain of nearly two points.
bake stocks.
Bid. Asked.
Monongahela National Bank 129 ....
NATUBAL OAS STOCKS.
Sid. Asked.
People's Hat. Gas and PIneaee Co IU 8M
Philadelphia Co ." 12 12M
Wheeling U as Co. nx
OIL COHFAUT STOCKS.
Bid. Asked.
Tuna Oil Co -. 00
PABSENOXB KAILWAT STOCKS.
Bid. Asked.
Central Traction 18 19
Citizens' Traction KX M
Pittsburg 'traction Z2H 3M
Floasant Valley - MH K
KAILEOAD STOCKS.
Bid. Asked.
Chartiers Rallwav 65 CO
ntts. & Western it. B. Co. pref 16X
MLXIXO STOCKS. '
Bid. Asked.
Consignee ZS 40
La 24 orla Mining; Go 70 ....
Lester Mining Co JBX 13
Sterling Silver Mining Co 4
XLXCTBIO LIOBT STOCKS.
N Bid. Asked.
WesUnghons Electric 11X life
MISCELLANEOUS STOCKS.
J31d. Asked.
WestlnKhouse Air Brake Co 82X K)i
Westinghouse Brake Co.. Lim 65 ....
Sales were 60 Electric at 10& 20 at 11. 25 at
Uii. 110 at 11, 75 Philadelphia Gas at 12 70 at
12. After call, 100 Philadelphia Gas sold at
1 60 at 12 150 Electrio at 1 10 at UK. 10
at I2K. 10 at 1 135 at 12. 10 at 1 200 at
18 10 at 13. and 20 at 12. On account, 860
Central Traction at 19.
At New York yesterday the total sales of
stocks were 47,029 shares. Including: Atchi
son, 1,350; Louisville and Kashville. 3,300;
North American, 1,905; St. Paul, 4,200; Union
Pacific, 1,720.
MONET MARKET. .
Financial Movements Show That the Swing
of Activity la Upward.
Tbe money market worked easily during the
'week, and closed with an abundant supply of
funds for all purposes. While nearly all the
banks reported accumulations, none of them
were apprehensive of a plethora. Tbe opening
of tbe spring trade will develop new avenues
for the employment of capital. The Clearing
House report for the day and week is
appended:
Saturday's exchanges I 1,822,892 43
Saturday's balances 277,483 S3
Week's exchanges 12,210,143 SS
Week's balances 1,773,960 S3
Previous week's exchanges 1J, 481" 678 79
KicUanaes wee tor 1880 ... 13,8117,009 17
These figures show that the general con
dition of trade Is good, and that a large volume
of business is being transacted. Tbe swing ot
activity is decidedly upward. This is notdue to
speculation, but to the great improvement iu
the money market and tbe return of con
fidence. Money on call at New York yesterday was
easy, with no loans, and closed offered at 2
percent. Prime mercantile paper 66 Ster
ling exchange qn'et and steady at S4E8 for
60-day bills, and S4 88J4 for demand. '
The weekly statement of the New York
banks issned yesterday shows tbe following
changes: Reserve decrease, $1,749,975: loans,
increase. $4,102,100; specie, decrease. $4-M,200;
legal tenders, decrease. $682,200; deposits, in
crease, $2,674,800: circulation, increase, $127,300.
Amount reserve above legal requirement, $18,
492.450. ,
Closing Bond Quotations.
IT. S. 4s. ree. 120
U. S. 4s, coup 120
U.S. 4Ss, reg 101JS
U. S. 4)49, coup 1CU
Pacific 6s or '93 109
Loulsianastamped4s 93
Missouri bs .
M. X. AT. (Jen. 53.. 41K
Mutual Union 6s...l0o)
N.J. C. Int. Cert..U0?i
Northern tac. lsls..U8
Northern Pac 2ds..ll2H
Nortnw't'n eonsols.133
Nortw'n deben's Ss.lW
Oregon Trans, es.
M.LI. 11. Gen. 8s. 93
St.L. & ti.F.Oen.M.103
St. Paul consols.. ..124
St. P. till & Pa. 1 Its. 115
lx.. PcL.G.Tr.Rs. S7K
lenn. new set. 6s... VK.W
ienn. new sit. as.... s
Tenn. new set. !s.... 71
Canada So. 2ds V)
Central Pacific 1SU.1C9M
Den. ft It. G. 1st.. .1184
Den. .It K. U. 4s..... 82H
O.&K. G. Westuu.
Lrle 2ds 100)f
aUK.cT.Oen.6a.. 73
lx.. Pe.it G.Tr.Ka, Z1
union racinc isu...i09
West bnore 102K
Hlo Grande W. 1st. 7M
Bank Clearings.
CmaAGO Bank clearings, $12,876,000. Bates
for money were unchanged at 627 per cent.
New York exchange was 60c discount
St. Loots Clearings, $3,2S1.168i balances,
$410,134. For this week Clearings, $21,878,217;
balances, $2,703,081. For last week Clearings,
$22,032,781; balances, $2,388,938. For the corre
sponding week last year Clearings, $2,471,270;
balances. $4,774,967. Money 67 per cent.
Memphis New York exchange selling at $1
premium. Clearings, $486,831; balances, $162,-
New Orleans Clearings, $2,015,085.
New York Bank clearings, $105,318,877;
balances. 85,097,749. For the week Clearings,
$606,749,961; balances, $23,411476.
Boston Bank clearings, $15,939,760; balances,
$2,064,075. Monev. 4 per cent. Exchanges on
New York. 20c to 25o discount Week's clear
ings,. $90 304,548; balances, $10,215,035, Forthe
corresponding week last year Clearings, $95,
053T471: balances, $9,570,247.
Philadelphia Bank clearings, $10,409,948;
balances. $1,721,872. Clearings for tbe week
ending to-day v, ere $63,032,067; balances, $9,411.
84C Money, 5 per cent.
Baltimore Bank clearings, $2,073,917; bal
ances. (320,233. Money 6 per cent.
- TEE WEEK IB" OH.
Local Trading Unimportant, bnt the Price
Crawls TJp a Cent.
The oil market was strong yesterday, but
trading was light, only 6,000 barrels changing
bands soon after tho opening ai tbe top price.
The feeling weakened a trifle after this on re
port of a bearish sentiment In Now York.
Fluctuations for the day and week-are given In
tbe following table:
Open
ing. Monday 7SM
Tnesday...... S1K
tvudnesday.,., 79H
Tnorday.r..i. ...1 79H
Friday 80)4
Clot
in jr.
KH
w
80
79
80
Saturday..
, 80
80
Thliannwuaninnf 1 cant for the week. The
highest was 80Jic and tbe lowest ,7J$e. ,
U he average of daily runs increased from 49,
441 10 73 fan anrl of uhlhmfmts f rofft 66.015 to 68L-
42. Befined closed higher at New York and
High-' Low
en. est.
soK nn
8lk 7SX
jU 79H
tm 79tf
SW 80
lower at Antwerp. It was unchanged at Lon
don and Bremen,
McGrew, Wilton A Co., 90 Fourth avenue,
quote: Puts, 78&CI calls, Slc
Oil Markets.
Nnw York, Fob. 14. Petroleum was prac
tically dead to-dav, not a sale of March option
being recorded. Spot Pennsylvania oil sold
at 79: total sales, 10,000 barrels.
On, Crrr, Feb. 14. National Transit Cer
tificates opened atBOHc; highest. SOKc: lowest,
80c; closed, 80Kc;' sales, 24,000 barrels; clear
ances, 276,000; barrels; charters, 73.015 barrels;
shipments, 70,813 barrels; runs, 104,074 barrels,
Bradford. Feb. 14. National Transit Cer
tificates opened at 80c: closed at SOJc:
highest, 80Kc; lowest, 80c; clearances. 378,000
barrels.
NEW YOKE STOCKS.
Shares Even Duller Than Before Changes
Are for Fractionally Higher Figures
Exports and Imports of Gold
and Silver.
New York, Feb. 14. The return of Mr.
Gould to this city this morning in, as far as can
be learned, bis normal condition of health has
stopped all influence of the rumors of his
serious Indisposition, and this, together
with the tendency among all classes
of operators to await the adjourn
ment of Congress before taking any
action in a specnlative way, intensified the pre
vailing dullness in the stock market to-day,
aud tbe tradiogwas the smallest for any day
for a long time. The hank statement was not
so bad as expected, and while it showed a fall
ing off of nearly $1,800,000 in tbe surplus reserve,
this result was accomplished entirely by an ex
pansion ot about $4,000,000 in tbe loans while
money continued to flow into the banks, as
proved by the increase in deposits. Tbe traders
who expected to make a demonstration against
the market were therefore headed off, and
nothing was done beyond the usual ordinary
transactions.
There were a few movements of importance,
however, among which an advance of 2 per
ceni in Busquenanna and western preferred,
and 2 per cent in Oregon Improvement were
most prominent, though the former lost 1 per
cent in tbe final dealings. Tbe Industrials
were also moved about more than tbe regular
list, and the new Sugar stock, after a fractional
decline moved up over 1 per cent, but closed
slightly lower than last evening. Among tbe
general list, tbe strongest stocks were Western
Union, Wheeling and Lake Erie preferred,
Missouri Pacific, and Louisville and Nashville.
The opening was steady, but tho early deal
ings developed some strength, and the close"
was generally at fractions better than last
night's figures.
Tbe transactions in railroad bonds wero with
out significance.
The exports of specie from the port of New
York during the past week amounted to $312.
883, of which $176,005 was in gold and $138,878
silver. Of the total exports $18,237 in gold and
$121,000 silver went to Europe, and $157,678 gold
and $15,878 silver to South America. The ex
port of $1,750,000 gold to Europe to-day is not in,
eluded tn tho weekly statement. Tbe Imports
of specie during the week amounted to $18,2961
of which $8,417 was in gold, and $9,879 silver.
Inefollowlnir table snows tne prices of active
stocks on the New York Stock Exchange yester
day. Corrected dally for The dispatch by
Whitney & Stephenson, oldest Pittsburg mem
bers of the Hen York Stock Exchange, 57 i'ourta
avenue:
Clot-Open-
High- Low- lnc
Inz. eit. ett. JSld.
Am. Cotton OU 13
Am. Cotton uit nrer. 42
Am. Cotton OU Trust.. 21 21 H 21 21V
Atch., TOD.&S. F 23)4 23), 27X 27
Canadian Pacific 74
Canada Soutnern.. SOX
Central of MewJertev.118 lltH lutf tu
Central Pactnc H
Chesapeake A Ohio.... 1SX IS lSlf )8j
Chicago Uas Trust..... 41 1H 40 40K
C. Bur. ftQafacy..... 85 85H 83X i&
C. Mil. & St. Paul.... 64J4 iih Hh UK
C. Mil. & St. P.. or. UI4f
C. Kocfc 1. P. 69 C9X 63 69
C St. P.. M. S U 23
C. St. P M. OL pi 84
O. & northwestern. ...lostc 1C6',' WK 10SH
C. C. C. ml. 62H ' KX 82H
C. (1. O. S Ltrer, 92
Col. Coal & iron &5J
Col. A liocktnz Valley 26H 27 2CK 2oK
Ches. & Oiuo 1st nrer.. UK SIX 81 SIM
Ones. Ohio 2d pref. XIX
Del.. Lack & West.... .133 13SX 133 J38S
DeL& Hudson M7K 137K 1371J 17S
Den. s Klo Grande.... 1!X 18 18& 18
Den. & ItioUraude.pt. 60J 60H 6 CUM
KI Va. iua !)4
Illinois Central 97 97 S6X 96K
Lake Krle a West - .... Wi
ijibnKrln.hWKt nf.. -... BS
Lake snore &M.S... .llljf 112 111)4 111
LoslsvllleSMashvllle. 54S
Micniaran Central
Komle A Ohio Wii
Missouri racinc.. ...... 6ft
National Lead Trnst... 19
New icora Central
iN.Y.. Cast. L, ....
H. X U. ASt.L.HtDf ....
N. Y..C. 4St. L. 2d of ....
X. Y L. K.S W
N. Y.. L. . W. pd S3
A. If. &M. . 37M
N. .. O. &W 16
Norfolk A Western
Norfolk A Western pr. ....
Northern Pacific 27H
Northern PaclaeDf.... 72
onto Jt Mississippi...- ....
Oreeon lmorovement. ....
racinc Mall 37
Peo.. Dec. & Evans.... liii
fnllaael. A Keadlni.
Pnllman Palace Oar
Itlcbmona A W. P. V . 18)4
PJcnmond A W.Pi.pt 74
St. Paul & Unlntn... ....
St. Paul A Qulntn pr.
St. P.. aunn. A Man
SuaarTrust. 8SK
Texas Paclnc Wi
Union PaclOs ,. iH
Wabash
Wabasn orererrea 1
Western Union. 80H
WneellngAU . 3h
WbeeilngAUlCprer.. 72
North American Co... 17Jt
P., C, C. A St. L
P., C, C. ASt. Upr.
7W 74ft
91
H 33)4 ZHi
66H 68 MH
UH 19)4 IVX
10.'
13t(
66
30
19
63 . 2)4 t2H
Zlii 37X S7H
im W m
16
65
27ft Z71f 27
72H 72 72
13
27J
27 37 86
19)4 19X 19
32
191
nx nn 8H
73 74 74H
25
87
1W
87 86! 85
J4S "H 1"4
X 44 UH
10
18)4 18)4 ISM
80 80)4 80
32)4 81H 3IK
KH 72 71
13)4 17X 18)4
"
(
WAIL STBEET GOSSIP.
Nothing In' Sight to Give Much Comfort to
the Bulls. v
Inside tips on tbe speculative board are given
in tbe following telegraphic letter from Wat
son & Olbson to John M. Oakley & Co.:
Neither bulls nor bears got anything to-day
very handsome in tbe way ot a valentine
There was really no market worth watching,
but wbat little there was, was strong, and
closed on the average Ji per cent higher than
yesterday. Doubtless a few short sellers of
Thursday and Friday bought a few stocks, and
as Mr. Gould bas returned a few superstitious
persons think that things ought to be better.
Tbe truth is that there is an underlying bull
feeling and a great reluctance to sell anything;
but it is a question whether tbe prevailing
deadly dullness will not finally induce free
sales. The upward movement wbich began
about January 1 on bonds and which extended
next into all stocks in which a short interest
existed, and wbich later reacbed tbe special
ties, appears to have about exhausted itself.
Tbe market is slow to turn its coat, but easy
money would appear to have lost Its place to
advance Western and Southwestern stocks. At
any rate it would require considerable Ingenu
ity for a bull to adduce any convincing reasons
for Investment In such shares. They rise and
fall on speculative trading, and when they are
weak they may be a purchase for rallies on
shorts, but we see no reason to alter our con
viction that tbe law of gravity will pull them
down. Tbey are Intrinsically too high.
' Atchison is a flagrant example of inflated
valuation. No person with his wits about him
would for an instant think of its stock when
the market was open for the purchases of the
other things, such as Richmond, Erie and
Lead Trust 8 to 10 points below the price of
Atchison, and all of tbem superior. Atchison
is worth less than 20, and It will go there sooner
or later.
Tbe bank statement, though showing a loss of
$1,000,000, exercised ' but little influence on
prices, because money Is no longer a factor.
Pacific Mail was strong, and there was a very
fair chance for it to become tbe beneficiary of
tbe shipping bill now before Congress) if sol it
will go to 60, anyway, and if the bill does not
rjaaa thtock will probably break a few nolnts
.to recover late, for the value Is behind it now.
wnisgy xruitwiu uowu ana ousqueuauna
and Western up.
Boston
Stocks.
Franklin 17
Atch. ft Top 27)4
Boston ft Albany... .203
Kntttnn Ik &lftlne....2C'9
Kearsara-e 12
Osceola 37
Unlney .95
anta Fe Copper.... 33
Tamarack 143
San Uiei-o Land Co. 23
C. u. u .!H
Eastern K. It. 61.
ii. K.SI m
Kltchburit It. It.. ... 83!
Mass. Central 19S
Mex. Cen. com 22)4
N. Y. AN. En?..... 87
N. Y. &N. Enir.7s..!23
Wis. dm. common 20)4
nest na Land Co. zui
Bell Telephone 192
Lamson Store 8 22
Water Power ZH
Centennial Mining. 16
N. Ene. Telephone. 60tf
Butte ABost.ccrpper 18
Atlantic 1SH
Boston Mont. 41?i
vaiumet A uecia....
Philadelphia Stocks. "
ClottniT quotations of Philadelphia stocks, fur
nished bv Whitney ftstephenton, broker. No. 57
Fourtb avenue. Members New York Stock .ex
change. Bid. Asked.
Pennsylvania Railroad. 51 K Sl
Hearting .."J .' 1JJ MB:l
buffalo. New York and Philadelphia 8)i 8
l-pnlo-h iTilUT 1 49 to
Lchlon Nnvlarattnn !4 if
rnuadelpiua ana un . -i
Norumrn paclnc common TJX 5
Northern Paciac preferred 72 TJH
Sale.
arising Stock Quotations,
New Yowc J?eb. 14. Alice, 115; Eureka Con
solidated. 800; Homestaxe, 850; Bom Silver.
266: Mexican: 236: 'Ontario. 590: Savage, 260;
. Sierra Nevada. S8U Yellow Jacket, m. .
r jr - !' - JtK -JV
HEW ADVEBTBEMXJJT3.
Is Absolutely the Best,
Because It is most economical:''An even teaspoonfiil
of Cleveland's Baking Powder will do as much or more than
a heaping teaspoonful of other powders." Mrs. S. T,
Rorer, Principal Philadelphia Co'okinz School.
Because-Always "good luck" with it: Cleveland's
Baking Powder is so sure that I can use it in the dark or with
my eyes shut and be sure of the same happy results." Mrs.
M. H. B.
Because "Cleveland's makes a fine grained, spongyi
cake." Pattern Cook Book.
Because It has the best keeping qualities: ,As
shown by a series of tests of the leading brands made by
Mass. State Analyst, Dr. B. F. Davenport, June, 1890.
Because It is highest in leavening power, yielding
average of (Official Reports) 12.87 percent carbonic acid gas;
an average equalled by no other cream of tartar powder.
MAEKETSJY WIRE.
Uttle Tim In the Wheat Pit and Prices
on the Bun Corn and Oata Dull
and Weak Provisions
About Steady.
CHICAGO the cables quoted the English
andf rench markets Arm, and that piece ot in
formation was all there was at the opening to
put up against splendid weather for July wheat
and receipts of 251 cars at Minneapolis and
I) ninth. Opening figures were YSrii lower
than the close on Friday. Tbe opening price
forthe May delivery was9Sc.and 98c ruled
immediately thereafter. Ihe price halted a
longtime around OTe and 07c, hut finally
declined to 97, and before noon it had gotten
down to STVicmellers. Toward tho close of the
session on reports of good sales of cash wheat
to New York parties May recovered to 97a
The corn market was weak and inattive,
under the influence of dry, clear and mild
weather, together with fairly good receipts and
sympathy with weakness in wheat.
Oats .were dnll and quiet, ruling easier
through sympathy with wheat, Bartlett
Frazer continued to Bell, while Hutchlnsin
was a Duyer.
Considerable activity was noticeable In rye.
hut the boom flattened out, and the close of the
May futures was Sc lower.
TLe provision market was nervous, with an
apparent reluctance among the traders on
either side to make heavy ventures. The im
pression appeared to be quite general that
after the very considerable decline of the past
two or tbree weeLs, selling for a further fall
did not promise much immediate profit, and on
the other hand, with such enormous stocks of
Eroduct and the continuation of tne present
Ig movement of hogs, a purchase appeared
equally uninviting.
Tnn receipts of bogs this week were E0.000
head over the estimates made a week ago. To
day's receipts were smaller by 5.000 bead than
bad been generally looked" for, and gave a firm
tone to the early trading, but that influence
was lost later, and tbe early advance caused
disappeared and left prices at the close to-day
about level with yesterday's final quotations.
Tbe leading tntures ranged as follows, as cor
rected by John M. Oakley & Co., 46 Sixth street,
members Chicago Board of Trade:
Open- High- low- Clos-
ABTlcxsa, Inc. est. est. lug.
tVHZaT, 240.Z
February KH 8IK M 94
May 8iH 8H 7J VIH
Jnly Wi S3H KK Vi
Coujr, HO. 1
Pebrnary 81 81 S0K 6034
May...... a M K), 52H
Julr Wi tZK KH MM
OATS, no.:
February 44M K
May 46 4S 45 45K
Jnne 45)4 UK S!d iH
Mess Pour.
Mirctl 9M 19 50 i9 42J4 9
'Slav K 60 9 S3 9 7C 71
Jnly 10 ID 10 12)4 10 02)4 IOCS
Laed.
March - 5KH 5 63 5 EX 5 62)4
May SS3 5 87)4 V 6 82 I 5
July 8 07 S10 SOS 6 0S
SHOQT Knu.
March 4 87)4 4 57J4
May 4KS4 4 K 4 66 4 70
July. iWi 8 17)t S12K t IS
Cash quotations were as follows:
Flour steidy and unchanged. No. 2 spring
wheat. 91c: No. 3 spring wheat. SSgKc: No.
Z red, 97S97ic; No. 2 corn. Kc; No. 2
oats, 44Jc: No. 2 rye, 80c; No. 2 bar
lev nominal; No. 1 flaxseed, tl 22: prime
timothy seed, 1 26. Mess pork, per bbl. $9 85
Q9 87K- Lard, per 100 lb. 85 55Q5 57H. Short
rib sides (loose). 4 504 56; dry salted
snoulders (boxed). $390ffil 00; short clear sides
(boxed), SI 804 85. Sugars unchanged. No.
2 white OAts. 4847c; No. 8 white. 4445Jie;
No.8barley.85c: No. 4 barley, 636ic On the
Produce Excbanee to-day the butter market
was quiet and unchanged. Eggs, 18fflli)c
GOLD FLOWING AWAY.
TEE EFFECT IS TO CHECK 0PEEAT10NS
TR STOCKS.
:
Nevertheless a Continuance of the Ease In
tbe JltOiey Market Is Seasonably Assured
Facts as to the Advance of the Bates for
Sterling.
SPBCtAI. TXI.IQBAJS TO IB DISrATCH.1
New York, Feb. 11 Henry Clews 4 Co., In
their financial review for the week just ending,
say: During tbe past week a obange bas come
over the temper of tbe Stock Exchange. Tbe
rise of tbe previous week has placed fair profits
within tbe reach of traders, and a series of cir
cumstances bare combined to induce holders to
realise upon the advance. In the first place,
there has been and is a general disposition to
hold operations in suspense until after the ad-
journment of Congress, so as to escape being
caught with any of the surprises wbich
are apt to be forthcoming at the
last stages of the session, and the
more to as there are still pending several
measures of unnsual Importance, including the
silver bill. In thenextplace, the continued In
troduction Into the Minnesota Legislature of
measures adverse to tbe railroads has bad a
discouraging effect upon the range of stocks
subject to Granger influences. And again, tbe
announcement of the failure of two small
banks In Massachusetts has had a temporarily
depressing bearing; beside which tbe extraor
dinary declino in the earnings of tbe Atchison
and Topeka road bas operated as a discourage
ment. But the main factor contributing to this
change of tone has been an entirely unexpected
sharp advance in the rates for sterling and for
marks up to tbe point admitting of exports of
gold, some $1,750,000 having been engaged for
shipment. Tbis has produced a certain measure
ot scare; for although the banks are unusually
well stocked with gold yet It Is felt that there
Is still a remnant of sensitiveness in the loan
market which might easily grow into ah un
settled feeling. In the event of our losing a few
millions of specie. And yet there are no ob
vious reasons for expecting thattbe export will
run to any serious extent. The loan of 3,000,
000 by the Bank of France to tbe Bank
of England is now about matnring. One-third
of tue amount was paid within tbe past week,
leaving 2.000,000 still to be provided
for. The Bank of England, however, bad, a
week ago, nearly 5,000.000 more gold than at
the same date for tbe average of the last five
years: and tho fact of its reducing it rate of
discount to 3 per cent on the 5th inst. showed
that the managers could have apprehended no
difficulty in providing for these payments to
tbe Bank of France. Moreover, the rate of
money in the London open market is only 1K(9
1 por cent, indicating that tbe present state
or exchange hero is less likely to have-arisen
from any pressure at London than from causes
on this side. It Is not unusual for the rates of
exchange to rule high at New York in Febru
ary and March. In tbosetnomontbslnl8S9we
exported $5,700,000 gold, and for the last six
years tbe shipments for those months bave av
eraged close upon 3.000,000. It is quite likely
that tbe obligations Incurred against th extra
importations of goods made in anticipation of
the new tariff may now be maturing and
causing a special demand for sterling bills. It
la probably in causes of tbis nature, together
with an Indisposition on the part of Loudon to
take our securities until the failure ot free
coinage Iia become an accomplished fct, that
tbe main explanation of this unexpected out
flow of gold Is to be found. Provided tbe Bask
of England should o able to keep up in pre,
ent ample cash reserve which is probable In
view of the above facts and thattbefre silver
bill should be defeated, it is quit posUMe tfcat
London orders for our securities may send aoid
hither more freely than It le sow beiag seat eta:
Tbe foregoing oaases tat nwifily prodawd
the present change of temper, and It Is likely
tbat their effects may remain until the adjourn
ment of Congress clears the political atmos
phere and makes it possible to forecast the
course of affairs for tbe next 12 months. For
the next two or tbree weeks, therefore. It Is
probable we may witness a dull ana hesitating
condition of affairs, affording favorable
chances for picking up stocks for future ad
vantage; hut it is not likely to be attended with
any very pronounced decline. It is not easy to
discover anything in the future calculated to
encourage "bear" operations, while there ara
elements which may later on develop into a
buying movement. The operation of the sliver
act of last summer bas already added over
$30,000,000 to the circulation of the country, and
tbis increase will be swelled at the rate of
$5,000,000 each successive mouth; which is cal
culated to exercise an inflating effect upon
prices. Then, as an offset to tbe cur
rent export of specie, it is to be
remembered that the reserves of the banks
stand unusually bizb. the amount or surplus
shown in last week's statement being $20,700,000
as compared witb $12,000,000 on an average for
the same time of tbe last two years and 515.500,.
000 for the last four years. It 13 also to be kept
In mind tbat the large prospective Increase in
the payments of tbe Treasury, without any cor
responding gain In revenue, is likely to keep
the Treasury balance much below its former
usual figures. Under these circumstances, a
continuance of ease in the money market Is
reasonably assured.
Under the circumstances above reviewed, wa
regard the current relapse In the stock market
as likely to prove transient; bnt still, for the
present, recommend buvlng only an weak spots
and realizing on succeeding rallies.
LOCAL LIVE STOCK,
Condition of JlarkeU at East Liberty Stock
Yards.
O rxicz ot PrrTSBtrBo Dispatch, ?
Satubdxt. Feb. 14.
Cattle Receipts. 1,617 bead; shipments. 1,570
head: market nothing doing, all through con
signments; tbree cars of cattle shipped to Sew
York to-day.
Hois Receipts. 3,500 head; shipments, 3,200
head; market fair; mixed and Philadelphia.
$8 7SQ3 80; Yorkers. $3 653 75: pigt. $3 ISS
3 50; seven ca of hogs shipped to New York
to-day.
Sheep Receipts. 1.400 bead; shipments, 2,000
head; market slow at unchanged prices.
New York Coffee Market.
NEW tons. Feb. 14. Coffee Optionr
steady, unchanged to 6 points up, closed,
firm to 6210 points un: sales. 10.250 bags, in
cluding February. 17.10; March. 18.85: April.
18.60Q16.65; May, 18.35216.40; June, 16.20; July,
15.75; spot Rio quiet and firm; fair cargoes.
19Jic; No. 7, 17c
Tho Klvers Xet Palling;
The rivers are now only 9 feet 3 Inches and
yet falling. The Congo arrived early yesterday
morning aud left in the afternoon at S o'clock
for Cincinnati.
When baby was sick, we gave her Castorls,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castorla,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castorla,
When she had Chlldren.she gave them Castorla
an9.77-5TWT3a
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