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"Regrets!" "What a significant, serious
ord that has been during the week just
passed. Usually the sending of "regrets"
to a wedding, a reception or any social
Satherme is a matter of trivial importance,
and so accustomed have we become to the
-use of the word in a perverted sense that it
is seldom acknowledged to be a most ex
pressive word one fall of powerful mean
ing. Indeed the willful, often ignorant, misuse
of a vehicle of sincere thought has almost en
tireh robhed "regret" of its honorable place
scorn; the expressions of the most praise
worthy and natural emotions of the human
leart.
But "regret" still holds its position in the
dictionary, where the lexicographer explains
that it is a grief and refers to a concern or
sorrow over something in the past, and that to
regret is to grieTe and to lament. How forcibly
this community has learned the import of that
Interpretation makes itself plain on every
hand: the solemn toll of the ctniixh bells, the
slow funeral corteges on the traveled thorough
lares moving toward the burial grounds; the
crepe-veiled figures of women clad m Dlack,
and the many faces lined ith sorrow or anx
letv one meets everywhere tell the story of an
awful woe. Trulj the regrets" and they
tave been legion sent to the few social affairs
that have taken place in the city and vicinity
have been imbued with the full meaning of the
word.
A Sad Easter Week.
The plagce-ladencd air came down by reason
-of certain unexplainable influences from the
Tipper atmospheres, and straightway yonng
and old succumbed to the now thoroughly
dreaded la crlppe that has silenced so many
-voices and made sad so many homes. Sorrow,
misery, heartaches a.id woe, and these, by a
Irlghtf ul coincident in Easter week for which
to much gaiety bad been planuedl For 40 days
there wero lasting and prayers, bociety rested
and paid tribute to repentance and religious
observances. Tho end of the period of
mending of ways and tired nervous systems
iwas drawing near when the precursors of the
plague appeared Thero was no great alarm
.yet many were ilk
Palm bunuay was fairly inviting, the atmos
phere was lighter, theuiease breeding miasma
had lifted itself into the upper space"; la
grippe seemed to have lost its hold, patients
were better and half sick physicians and nearly
'exhausted nurses were enabled to rest and re
cuperate somewhat. Society felt relieved and
preparations went on for Easter and the joys
-that are of that time of year. Parties of
T&rious descriptions, teas and outings Bore
planned aod trips for pleasure and profit were
oeing arranged. But the air thickened, the
sickening inhalations fastened tkeirpaisons on
throats and crept into the cells of the luncs.
2ere9 cave wiv. pains became agonies and
tortures, the convalescent fell beneath tho ln
uence, the strong weakened. Death made its
Titrations and entire households were pros
trated. Dresses of Somber Black.
Good Friday became a day long to be remem
bered, and Easter bunday bronght with it more
of sorrow than joy. What a week followed 1
Jv city in lamentation for tho death of noble,
public-spirited men and Momcn; society clad in
the garb of mournine. Surely the death on the
cross has been brought borne to the heavy
hearts of man), and its comfort has been their
only stay.
Easter joys. Easier bonnets and Easter gowns
have abdicated, ana in their stead we havo
Easier woe, mourning hats and gowns of som
ber black. The record of a fashionable Fifth
'avenue dress emporium is that for ten das
ecarcely anything but black has been ordered,
and mourning orders have taken precedence
over ever) thing. Alii liner? establishments give
the same report and florists also. The de
mand lor flowers has been unprecedented,
'and the florists have been constantly at nork
supplying orders fo. designs, pillows and bas
kets of blossoms to be used as affectionate
'tributes to the dead. The lilies of Easter havo
lain on the caskets of many a dear one at rest.
The emblems of joy became the expressions of
sorrow. And in the future the Easter lily, in
xuy mind, will be clo&ely associated with the
tuberose, as the sight of them will recall the
"various saddening scenes of this Easter week
'in which they have formed a part.
What Can Be Seen From a Window.
From my window I notice the women In
!"black, and by count I find so habited six ont of
every ten. A lady who lives in the neighbor
hood of Homewood Cemetery told me
the other day that she had not
looked out of ber windows for a
week without seeing either a tiny white hearse
or a stately black one with their long line of
carriages moving slowly in the direction of the
-cemetery. The old gentleman who attends to
opening graves at the Allegheny Cemetery is
authority lor the statement that during this
grip plague there have been ouened 26 more
.graves at that place than during the cholera
epidemic of some years ago. Of course there
are many more people in this community than
at the time of the cholera, but nevertheless the
death rue has been something appalling.
Other cities and other localities have been as
severely stricken as ours. Think of 600 dead
awaiting bursal in Chicago at one time!
Truly, my pen lias run to sorrow, but how
can It do otherwise? Sorrow can only be re
lieved bv the prognostications of thepbysicians
that the dreadiul disease is loosening its grap,
and by the prophecy of the weatherwise that
clearer and bnehter days ire about to diwn.
KATHLEEN! HUSSET-WATSON.
THE FIRST W.SEK OF APEIL.
Bocial Events of Importance to Pecplo of the
Twin Cities.
It was a merry delegation of friends who
Visited the residence of Mr. Owen Morgan, on
Brownsville avenue, Monday cvenirg. The
object was to surprise Mr. John Morgan, as it
was that young gentleman's stepoer the thres
hold of manhood, as far as years are concerned.
.It is needieas to say the visitors cnjo ed them
selves immensely. The ladies present were:
Sirs. O'Hara, Mrs. Maria Devlin, Mrs. Dunn,
Mr. and Mrs. John Sweeney, Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Caeies, the Misses Mary Morgan. Mary
and Eizzie Deilin, Bridget Sullivan,
Uenio Mullen, Miry and JSorah Murray,
Mamie ami Maud Dunn, Aiollle Mullen,
Julia Connors, Maud Devlin, Katie
Hopkins. Kate and Miry Butler,
Byddie Nicholas, Mary Sehyneck. The
gentlemen preseut were: Me-srs. Martin
Sullivan Frank and Patrick Hopkins, Patrick
and Michael Sullivan, Jaines and John Devlin,
Thoma and Owen Morgan, David and Thomas
Nicholas, Martin Mullen, Abe Barker. Michael
Cain, James Hopkins, Patrick Caseles, John
Doyle, John Goruiley, George Thursby and S.
T. Fitzgerald, borne very choice vocal and in
strumental mnsio was rendered by the Misses
Mary and Lizzie Devlin, Mary Morgan, Aland
Devlin and Maud Dunn. The recitations de
livered by the Misses Mary and Koran Murray
were of the highest order. Both those young
ladies have achieved quite a reputation as
elocutionists.
One of the most enjoyable events of the
week was the musicale given Wednesday even
ing by Mr. and Mrs. Austin Lucas at their
reBideaco on Broad street. East End. A very
fine musical programme was rendered, Mr.
Morris Stephens, Mr. Welsh and Misi Bohanan
contributing vocal and instrumental selections.
At 11 o'clock the hostess invited tho guests to
the du ing room, where an elegant lunch was
served and it was not until a late hour that
the host ana hostess bade their guests good
night. Among those prc-Bent were Mr. and
Mrs. Morris Stephens and Mr. and Mrs. Welsh,
of Jit Washington: Mrs. Harding, of Center
avcnut.tity; Miss Sadie Johnson, of Jackson
Ltrce' Mlcgbeny; Mrs. and Miss Bohanan. of
the r-i Jnd; MrP. Richardson and Mrs. Vir
ginia Lmjley.
) t Monday afternoon at 4.33 o'clock the
v eilding of Mr. Joseph A. Troy and Miss Ellon
O'H no was solemnizod at St. Agnes' Church.
FJflu avenue, tut Il'V i'atiicr Cochran officia
ting. After iio ceremony the wedding recep.
tiou was held m Mr James V. Hoptinii' resi
dence. Oakland, wbcru the happy couple re
ceived many baudtomo presents. Suuiier was
served in elegant stylo, and music and danciug
were indulged in until an early hour. Those
present were Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hopkins, Mr.
and Mrs. McQus.de, Mr. and Mn. Novler, Mr.
and Mrs. Wessek Mr. and Mrs. Cuff, Mr. and
Mrs. Donohue, Misses Rosie McQuade, Lynch,
Georgie Morehead, Maggie Barry; Messrs. Mc
Swiggen. Honry Noveler, O'Hare, Emiuit and
many others.
The Manette Social tendered a surprise party
in honor of Miss Margy Short at her residence,
Carson street, Southside, Thursday evening.
Dancing and music were the principal features.
The Amity Quadrille Orchestra were in attend
ance. At midnight a most sumptuous repast was
partaken of by the guests. Among those pres
ent were the Misses Sadie Short, Tillle Block
inner, Ida Blockinger, Lilly Jones, Alice White,
Kate Foley. Mollie Muliln, Kellar, Emilia
Faulkenstein, Fisher, Galaher, and Messrs.
Lawrence Blockinger, Thomas Conner, John
Connor, Harry Sadler, John Hill, EdPritcbard,
Albert Price, Albert Carroll, Albert Byington,
Charles Billeter, Samuel Brooks, Charles
Cavett, Will and Harry Firscb, Mr. lllnnafc,
James O'Toole and Mr. Degrote.
A charming private wedding took place in
St. Thomas' Church, BraddocK, Monday last,
tho occasion being the marriage of Mr. Frank
C. McQonigle to Miss Emma McNulty, daugh
ter of John McNulty, the contractor, of Mills
street. The Rev. J. Murphy officiated. The
attendants were Miss Annie Logan, of Fourth
street, Braddock, and Mr. John McUonigle, a
brother of the groom. The bride is a charming
young lady, quite a musician and a general so
cial favorite. The groom Is the well-known
youne electrician ot the East End Electric
Company, ana a host of friends wish
them "bon voyage" on the sea of matrimony.
The young couple will make their borne at
Hawkins Station, where they will be at home
to all their friends Saturday, April U, from i to
11 o'clock.
A promising musical club was organized at
the residence of the Misses Roddick, of La
cock street, last Wednesday evening, which
was christened "The Schubert Musical Club,"
and the following well-known names aro on the
membership roil: .Misses .uuian ana neien
Roddick, Mr. Harry Armstrong, vocalist; Miss
Ollvo Price, dancer; Miss Ida Burgy, pianist;
Mr. Theodore A. Rentz andMr. Edward Raber,
violinists; Mr. Albert Leireld, Mr. Will Davis,
cuitars; Mr. Morgan Huering and Charles
Ehrhart, mandolins; Mr. Henry Lawrence,
elocutionist. The club arranged for several
entertainments, ana after a delightful lunch
disbanded for the night.
Mr. Edwin Stanton Fownes, of this city, will
be married next Wednesday evening, at Phila
delphia, to Miss Caroline Amelia, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. James A-Filley. The ceremony will
be performed in the Church of the Epldhany at
7:30 r. jr., after which a reception will be given
at the home of the bride's parents, 1507 Arch
street. Both the yonng people are well-known
in the highest social circles of their respective
cities. They will be at homo to their friends
during May on Tuesdays from 4 to 9 at their
home in Boulevard Place, East End, Pittsburg.
Miss Agnes Celestine Bermger, of the East
End, formerly of Stuttgart, threw open her
spacious parlors to receive ber friends. Miss
Roberta Andrews, harpist, rendered some fine
selections upon that instrument, of which she
Is decidedly a master. Miss M. Denny Oum
mlnzs played the spinning song from "The
Flying Dutchman," and sang with unusual
brilliancy and feeling, which, together with
Mr. J. A. KettenDacn's violin ana organ solos,
composed the musical part of the evening.
Wednesday evening a very quiet wedding
was solemnized by the Rev. B. F. Woodburn,
at his residence, at 8 o'clock, the contracting
parties being Miss Rachel A., daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. George AV. Morse, and Mr. Richard
Nnttall, Jr. of the well-known firm of Nuttall
Bros., of Allecheny. Both are popular yonng
people of the Northsiae. Mr. and Mrs. Nuttall
have taken up their residence at 177 JNorth ave
nue, Allesbeny, where they will be at borne to
their many friends.
Miss Gertio Coll, of Pcnn avenue, formerly
of Texas, entertained her friends at her borne
on Tuesday evening. Dancing was the chief
pleasure and a sumptuous supper the most Im
portant event of the evening. Among those in
attendance were Misses Bertha Daly. Sadie
Callery.Ada Wrizht, Linnle Gallery, Katie Bai
ley. Irene Daly, Gertrude, LIde and bara Coll,
Messrs. James Lacey, James Clarke, Harry
McPike, Sam and Charles Coll and Wither
Cummings.
Pride of the West Council No. 27 gave a
very successful concert at American Hall on
Tuesday evening. A brilliant and finely ren
dered programme was furnished. Among the
performers were Llllie A. Roddick, Prof, Mc
Clelland. Prof. Vetter, Albert I. Christy, Miss
Blinche Kerr, violinist; Prof. A. Leifeld, man
dolin; Etella Oxley and the Hadyn Orchestra.
An excellent suouer greeted those aiding to
make the evening one long to be remembered.
Miss Ada Abel, of Charles street, Oakland,
entertained a few of her friends last Thursday
evening in a delightful manner. Euchre was
followed by vocal and instrumental music and
dancing. Afterward, delicious luncheon was
served. The guests were the Misses Annie
Bailey, Mame Seaforth, Midge Seaforth and
Alice Lawrence, and Messrs. Tom Covle,
Charlev JlcGuffin, Minor Morrow, Will
JlcGuffin and Will Abel.
Miss Sallie Mitchell, of Allegheny, gave a
novel and very enjoyable entertainment at
her boms Thursday night. Prof. Evans, of
Cleveland, the hypnotist and mind-reader,
made tbo evening a very interesting one.
Among those present were Dollie Cochran,
Carrie Hague. Emma Hague, Grace Hague,
Prof. Harry Braun, Mame Henricks, Milton
Henricks, Dr. Dickson, Mrs. Hague. Mr. Smith
and Nana Thomson, and many others.
Mr. Hellmuth Anerbach was married last
Tuesday to Miss Sadie Strauss. The wedding
took place at ISO East street, Allegheny, and
the ceremony was performed by the Rev. A.
Bernstein. Among the guests we're Mr, S.
Birg and Mr. J. Joseph, borne congratulatory
messages from across the sea were received.
The happy couple will establish themselves at
once in a nicely furnished home of their own.
The latest in progressive euchre was held at
the home of Walter S. Church, Winebiddle
avenue, Friday evening, by the Ben Venne
Euchre Club. Every person was masked and
the game finished withont the different mem
bers being recognized, Mr. Edward S. Fuller
and Mis Florence McCombs received the
honors. After an elegant supper dancing and
music was the order until the small hours.
Albert L Christy, the talented young elocu
tionist living on Shady avenue, Allegheny, re
ceived a letter full of congratulations and en.
conragement from W. J. Scanlan, the actor,
who filled an engagement at the Bijou Theater
last week, and heard him recite at the Hotel
Anderson on Thursday. M r. Scanlan says there
is a bright future in store lor tnis young man.
Dr. E. L. Neff, lot Allegheny, who recently
took his degree from the West Penn Medical
College, has been appointed one of the resident
physicians at the West Penn Hospital. The
doctor has a large number of friends In the
city, who will be pleased to learn of bis snecess
in medicine.
An entertainment is to be given by the Young
Ladies' Aid Society of the M. K. Church, of
Wilkinsburg, in Academy Hall, next Thurs
day evening. An excellent musical and liter
ary programme is being prepared, in which
some of the best local talent will take part.
Mr. Lawrence W. Cable, of Perrysville, was
united in marriage to Miss M. Virginia Spencer,
an accomplished yonng lady of Bittamy, last
week. They will be at home to their friends at
the residence of the bride's parents until their
own home is completed.
The young ladles who have prepared the
play for the orphans have postponed it from
tho 9th to the 16th of this month, ont of respect
to the Rev. M. Kaedor, who will lecture on the
former night;
Misi Iola Grace Hague.charmlng daughter of
Lawyer J. W. Hague and puoil of Prof. H.
BisselL is making brilliant progress in her vocal
studies. She has a rich, clear soprano.
The Liberty Club, of Jeannette. Pa., will give
its first reception at Its parlors. Clay and Fifth
avenues, Jeannette, next Triday evening. It
will bo an enjoyable affair.
The "Arcturus Fishinc Club,"was tendered a
cobweb social Friday evening at the borne of
R. J. Taggart, Jr., 61 Palo Alto street.
A concert will be given In Johnston's Hall,
Wilkinsburg, April 14, by the Allegheny Pro
gressive Union.
ARTISTIC EFFECTS INf
Fine Flowers
And plant decorations. Novelties for
luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose
hunches to carry and corsage bouquets a
specialty. N. Patterson-,
sa 41 Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity.
Springtime
Brings with it a desire to renovate vour
hnu'e. We are showing handsome new de
signs in wall paper.
JohhS. Roberts, 414 Wood street.
Household goods packed and shipped
Hatjgh & Keen an. 33 31 Water street, su.
THE
Twenty-five years ago to-morrow the
Grand Army of the Republic was organized
at Decatur, III. The anniversary will be
made memorable in this vicinity by cere
monies which, it is safe to say, will not be
surpassed in any section of the country.
Elaborate arrangements have been made
for the celebration in Allegheny, under the
auspices of Posts 88, 128 and 162. It will be
held in Carnegie Music Hall. Beautiful souve
nir invitations have been issued, containing
the Drogramrae, the names of the Committee of
Arrangements and dates of the organization of
the three Allegheny posts and their present
officers. The sonvenir is printed on the richest
of paper. The front is illuminated in several
colors. An old soldier appears, bearing an
American flig, and below bira a Grand Army
badge. On the first page is a steel engraving
of a battle scene, behind which, half obscured,
is an Amencan flag.
The following is the excellent programme ar
ranged:
Chairman, Thomas Q. Sample, Post 119.
1. Prayer. ..Comrade Kev. V. K.Crovrl, Post 259
z. Music Grand Army Band
S. Address of welcome
Comrade W. A. Stone, Post S3
4. Quartette. "Star Spansled Banner."....
Messrs. Dangerfleld. Christy, Cross and
Householder.
6. Address E. A. Montootb, Posts
8 Whistling solo, "Swiss Echo Song"
Mrs. Lean Dickinson
7. Eecitatlon, "Battle Kecords." written
for. this occasion by Prol. Bvroa W.
King Miss Dora Marshall
8. Address, i'at Department Commander Thomas
J. Stewart.
9. Music Grand Army Band
10. Whistling Solo, "II Trovatore" Verdi
Mrs. Leah Dickinson.
11. Address J udje Collier, Post3S
12. Solo Miss Irene Sample
13. Address, Past Department Commander Den
nis ton.
14. Voluntary remarks. .Invited guests and others
15. -Music Grand Army Band
18. Quartet, "Anld Lanir Svne"
Messrs. Dangerfleld, Christy, Gross aud
Householder.
17. Benediction.
Accompanist Miss Mame Sawyer
The joint committee which arranged the
celebration is maue np thus:
Abe Patterson Post S3. Sidney J. Brauff,
James P. Stewart, W. G. Griffith; Lieutenant
James M. Lysle Post 128, Thomas G. Sample.
Charles W. Gerwig, David M. Morrison;
Colonel John B. Clark Post 182, A. P. Burch
field, James Wilson, A. C Robertson.
The committee has invited the surviving
members of the old Pittsburg Sanitary Fair
Commission to participate in the celebration.
Few members of the commission are now liv
ing, but those who are able to be present at
tho celebration will occupy seats on the stage.
Elaborate arrangements have been made for
the celebration in Old City HalL A handsome
programme has been prepared. Following will
be the order of exercises:
ranT i.
1. "Posts Grand March S," PostSG. A. B. Band
2. Invocation Kev. V. p. snroin
3 Sonsr AmpMon Quartet
4, Reading or Orders of Commander in Chier,
Comrade V. It, Lambert
5. Prayer Rev. A. H. Cowl
8. Solo Mrs. J. Sharp McDonald
7. "The Grand Army of tbe Republic,"
Comrade i-dwln s. Osborne
8. CornetDuet
Miss Annie Finney and Mr. Bert Kirk.
S. "Our Friends at Home, "
Colonel William A. Herron
fast n.
1. "The Young Men or '61"
Comrade Frank E. Brownell
Sentiment They laid the foundation or the new
and free Republic in their martyr bones and
cemented it with the blood of their patriot hearts
Their sanctlSed hands planted the Star Spangled
Banner on the altar or American liberty, to there
float triumphant till the morning stars sing to
gether. 2. bong. "The Gay Old Boys of 61"
Amphion Quartet
3. "The Women of thenar" ?..
Comrade W. D Moore.
Sentiment Oar wives, mothers, sisters and
sweethearts, who, though they did not "drink
from the same canteen. " quaffed with ns the cup
of sorrow and w 1th their hopes and sighs and
prayers and love were with us in sunshine and
storm, and with their gentle hands laved our
wounds, smoothed our pillows in suffering, and
for ourdyln comrades held wider tbe gates ajar.
4. Song, "The Vacant Chair". .Amphion Quartet
5. "The American Mag" Rev. M. B. Riddle
Sentiment It is dyed red in the blood of neroes
who sleep in peace beneath its folds, and washed
Innocent white In the anguished tears or mothers,
wives and sisters, and truth and Justice have
bathed it blue in the azure of heaven's dome.
6. bolo, "Ihe btarSpangled Banner"
Mrs. J. Sharp McDonald
7. "TheMewBepubllc"
Comrade John S. Lamble
Sentiment
Westward the course ofempire takes its way;
'Ihe first four acts already past,
A firth shall close the drama with a day,
Time's noblest offspring is the last."
8 Song. "America" Amphion Quartet
9. Bsaedlctlon
Post 3 G. A. R. Band.
The surviving members of the Pittsburg
Relief Corps which, during tbe war, fed over
bait a million Union troops passing through
the citv, will be seated In the hall below the
tablets erected to them for their noble work.
Colonel William A. Herron's address, "Our
Friends at Home," will be a tribute to this
noble band. Tbe Women's Relief Corps, the
Ladies of tbe G. A. R. and the Sons of Veterans
aro heartil) invited to be present by the Com
mittee on Invitations.
A large number of prominent men have been
Invited from all points of the compass. A re
ception will be held in the parlors of the
Monongahela Honse from 2 to 5 o'clock to
morrow afternoon, when the guests and com
rades of Allegheny count) will have an
opportunity of meeting each other. The
parlors will be nicely decorated for
tbe occasion. The Executive Committee
In charge of the celebration is composed as fol
lows: W. H. Reed. Chairman; Hnmer L. Mc
Gaw, Secretary; Thomas J. Hudson, J. N.
Taylor. George McCutcheon, William Hall, L.
W. Mallasee. E. A. Montooth Is Chairman of
the Committee on Invitations, J. F. Denniston
of the Committee on Reception, and J. M.
Schoonmaker of the Committee on Entertain
ment. At Decatur, where the Grand Army was
born, interesting ceremonies will be conducted.
Commanderm Chief Veazey will preside. There
will be a parade in tbe afternoon, and memorial
services and a campfire in tho evening.
Union Veteran Legion.
On Thursday evening next the Union Vet
eran Legion will celebrate its seventh anni
versary and the twenty-sixth anniversary of
General Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court
House, by an open meeting at Turner Hall,
Forbes street. The programme is a very in
teresting one, and lio doubt a large audience
will enjoy the proceedings. Among those who
are expected are General Daniel Bntterfleld.
General E. S. Brags, of Wisconsin, Colonel
Palmer, of Brooklyn, N. Y., National Com
mander Miller and staff, of Philadelphia. The
appended programme speaks for itself:
Address by Chairman
General A. L. Pearson, P. N. C.
Overture Second Brigade Band
Address or Welcome Hon. J". II. Collier
Address, National Commander.... U. J. R. Miller
Song, "Annie Laurie" Amphion Quartet
Union Veteran Legion A. B. Hay, P. X C.
!a. "A Disappointment, " )
b. "Sweetheart,"
c. "Das Veilchen," J
Miss Margaret Crouch
Recollections or the War.. ..second Brigade Band
Address Samuel Hodklnson, S V. J). C
Address General Dave Butterfleld
Soag. "We Old Boys" Amphion Quartet
Address Hon. Harry White
Hunting Scene Second Brigade Band
bong, selected Miss Margaret Crouch
Address Colonel Clark, Jr. V. .N. o.
Address General E. S. Bragg
Soldiers Farewell Amphion Quartet
Address Colonel J. E. Palmer
bong, selected Miss Margaret Crouch
Bugle call and taps Prof. Kirk and sons
Immediately following the adjournment a
banquet will be given to the National officers
and invited guests. E. W. Hagan, the caterer,
has charge of this part of tbe programme and
his menu will consist of the best tbe market
affords. In conseqnence of the strict rnles
governing tbe legion no wines or liquors will be
permitted.
The toasts are as follows: "The New South,"
Hon. J. F. Slagle; "Per DIcm Pension," Colonel
O. L. Jackson; 'Throe Years, or During the
War," General K 3. Bragg: "The Bov holdier,"
J. H. Balsley; "Veterans First at the Front,
Last to Leave," Hon. H. K. Sloan; "Army
Chaplains," Rov. McKee; "Women of tLe
War," Hon. I. H. Kerr; "holdier! as Citizens,"
Major K A. Montootb; "The Raw Recruit,"
Charles F. McKenna; "Sherman's Bummers,"
Colonel A, Biakely. it Id anticipated that a
PITTSBURG-" DISPATCH,
large audience will assemble at the hall, which
will be baedsomely decorated.
Rev. Mr. McKee was mustered in as a mem
ber of Encampment No. L Monday evening
last, after which he gave bis experience during
the war. The comrades appreciated it highly.
He will in the near future deliver a lecture be
fore the encampment on "Army Life."
General J. H. Duval!, or West Virginia,
writes that in consequence of being engaged in
an Important case that comes before tbe conrt
next week he rannot attend the anniversary
meeting:. He will likely attend a meeting of
Encampment No. 1 and deliver an address
some time during the month of May.
National Commander Miller and staff, of
Philadelphia, will reacb this city on Wednes
day evening next. He intends making official
visits to encampments Nos. 1 and 6 before be
J returns. Colonel J. A. Joel, editor and pub
lisher ot the Qrand Army (Jazctle, or New
York, in company with General Butterfleld and
Colonel Palmer, of Brooklyn, will reach here
early Thursday morning. General Bragg, of
Wisconsin, is expected abont the same time.
The programme and menu for the anniver
sary banquet will be a work of art and a souve
nir that will be cherished. Tbe title page will
have an excellent steel plate engraving of a
soldier blowing the "assembly" on his bugle.
To-morrow evening Enoampment No. 1 will
hold an interesting meeting. Matters of im
portance will be brought up and reports made
that interest all members.
Encampment No. 6, of Allegheny, will turn
ont in fall force on Thursday evening next and
enjoy tbo excellent programme furnished by
its mother encampment.
Post ICG's Open Meeting.
Post 155's open meeting, to be held next Fri
day evening, promises to be a very interesting
one. Tbe addresses of the evening will be de
livered by Comrade E. H. Brody, of Post 8, and
Major Morton. Post 165's choir will assist in
the entertainment. Recitations w ill be given
by Misses Agnew and bmlthson.
During tbe meeting Women's Relief Corps
No. 22, auxiliary to Post 155, will present
to the Mt. Washington Maennerchor a
beautiful American flag, 18 by 10 feet.
It is intended as a testimonial of grati
tude to the Maennerchor for favors to the
corps and to tbe Grand Army. The new corps
was the first society to meet in the new hall of
the Maennerchor. Ihe meeting held last
Wednesday was the flist one. Five candidates
for membership were initiated.
A cordial invitation is extended by tbe post
to all to come in Friday and spend a pleasant
evening.
Comrade Masslngham Dead.
After an Illness of several months Comrade
William H. Massingbam, who was a West
Virginia volunteer, died at his residence, 205
Center avenue, an Friday afternoon, aged 63
years. He was an active and highly respected
member of Post 157, having served as a mem
ber of several of the working committees.
The funeral will take place this afternoon at
2 P. M., the interment to be in Minersville
Cemetery. The comrade will be buried with
Grand Army honors by his own request, made
before his death. Commander Hoburg, of
Post 157, has issued orders lor the post to as
semble at 1 P. M. at headquarters. The firing
squad of the post is ordered to report at the
same hour to Captain Calhoun, at 512 Grant
street. Comrades of other posts are fraternally
invited to join Post 157 on this occasion to
revere the memory of a good comrade.
Grand Army Notes.
Alt old soldier would prefer a battle to the
grip anytime.
Four or five comrades of Post 25S are at the
morcy of the grip.
One or two recruits will be mnstered at the
meeting of Post 151 next Tuesday evening.
At Post 3's meeting last Monday evening 15
comrades were reported sick with the grip.
A umber of Post CS's comrades have tried
conclusions with tbe grip but aro now recover
in: nicely.
Post 151 will go to Allegheny in a body to
morrow evening to attend the quarto-centennial
celebration undei the auspices of Posts 83.
lii and 162.
Post 236 will attend the Pittsburg celebra
tion of tha quarto-centennial at Old City Hall
to morrow evening.
Combade John W. Morelasd, of Post ML
had a very severe attack of the grip. He is
now happily imuroving.
Geokqe Washington Post No. 103, of the
Department of New York, has but one com
rade on its rolls who served as a private.
The grip attacked with unusual severity the
family of Comrade Thomas R. Boss, of Post
155. They are all getting better now,
Combade D. A. Jokes, after a hard siege in
tho Assessor's office and a week's hard work in
the "Fall or Atlanta," feels as chipper as a boy
of2L r i
The comrades will be glad to have Past De
partment Commander Thomas J. Btewart with
them to-morrow. He will be heartily wel
comed. Coitr-ADE Db. J. E. Wilson, of Post 155,
who is a member of the Pension' Examining
Board, has fully recovered from an attack o!
tne grip.
Comrade D. M. Morrison, of Post 128, who
has been confined to his bed for over three
weeks with grip and lung trouble, is slowly Im
proving. Tbe large number of Post loo's members
who were dou with the grip has been reduced
during tbe week to a dozen. Ihe families ot
all have suffered.
Women's Relief Cokps No. 22, auxiliary
to Post 155, is going to the Detroit Encampment
in a palace car, in which the ladies will lie
duung the encampment.
Two Past Department Commanders will de
liver addresses at the celebration in Alleghenj
to morrow evening. Comrades Joseph F. Den
niston aud Thomas J. Stenart.
PostIoI's Detroit Club has received word
from Detroit that it can get quarters either in
boarding houses or in small halls during the en
campment, all in good locations.
Comrade George S. Wood, of Post 41, was
again laid up with a bad cold last week, but he
succeeded in defeating the enemy and was out
ou Friday feeling like a new man.
Comrade Ciiarles Holyland, Adjutant
of Post 162, is still confined to his room. He
has been sick now for over two weeks. His
comrades hope for his early recovery.
AT Post 83' 3 usual interesting meeting last
Tuesday visitors were present from Posts 12b
and 157. A mnster was on the programme but
the grip must have caught the recruits.
Post 151's sick list is becoming more lengthy.
Comrades John Moreland, William E.
Matthews, Oliver Sbaban, Louis Wilbelm and
George Powell are all victims of the grip.
Post 106 was visited on Friday evening by
National Aide do Camps W. O. Russell, ot Post
151, and O. M. Head, of Post 259, Comrades
Dr. Hart, ot Post 3, aud X. b. Rees, of Post 157.
J. R. McCrady Post No. 456, of Cadiz, O ,
will celebrate the twenty-filth anniversary oi
the organization of tha G. A. R, with appro
priate services to-morrow night, closing with a
banquet.
Comrade Edward Osburn, of Post 8, died
at his home at Avalon station on Wednesday
morning. His bereaved comrades escorted the
remains to the Mt. Union Cemetery onThurs
day afternoon.
The Soldiers' Orphans' Commission will
hold a meeting in May and will decide, it is
probable, to drop one school or home from the
list and to send tbe children now in it to other
schools, as a large number of Sixteeners will
graduate at that time.
Post 236 again extended its charity outside
the Grand Army last week. Captain John
Frisblc, an unfortunate veteran, died at the
Southside Hospital. He went into the Fifth
est Virginia Cavalry as a private, and came
home a captain. He was accorded a soldier's
burial by Post 236.
The new Grand Army Day Committee will
assemble in Council chambers at Municipal
Hall next Saturday afternoon atS.30 o'clock,
to consider tbe important matters detailed in
this column last bunday. Every post in the
county should be fully represented. The new
representatives will be appointed and in
structed this week.
Next Friday evening the rehearsals for Post
151's presentation of the "Little Recruit, or the
Battle of Gettysburg," will commence in the
United States Court rooms. The best of local
talent has been secured and a first-class pre
sentation is promised. The engagement will
open June 1 at tbo Bilou Theater and continue
for one week. The proceeds are to be donated
to the relief fund of the post. The tickets will
bo issued next week.
AS per programme Post 12S's campfire was
lighted last Thursday evening and many com
rades spent a pleasant time with the
,bojS of 128. Many visiting comrades were pres
ent from Posts 83, 162 and others. Among those
who spoke were Commander Miller, of Post
162, Commander Scott and Comrades Shook
and Stewart, of Post 83, Comrade Smith, of
Post 259 and Comrades Sample and Gerwig of
Post 128. The cogee and sandwiches were de
licious. A monument to cost $5(1,000 Is now being
erected upon thu Gettysburg battlefield by the
State of Nuw York to commemorate the prow
ess of ber sons in that great victory. Its past
tlon Is elevated so as to overlook tbe whole bat.
Uclleld. It Is of granite. 28 feet square at the
base and will be w feet high aqd will be stir-
mountea dv au auezoric.ii nnure. it win ii
jinyeiled next fall when there will be a reunion, L
SUNDAY, ' APEIL 5,
of New York veterans at Gettysburg and im
posing dedication ceremonies.
The members of Major Lowry Post 648, of
Wilkinsburg, will celebrate the quarter cen
tennial anniversary of the organization of tbe
Grand Army of the Republio to-morrow even
ing in a befitting manner. The veterans and
their wives will assemble in Lohr's Hall, where
several hours will be given up to social enjoy
ment. A good musical programme has been
prepared, in which tbe Misses Chester will take
part. Speeches innumerable will be made by
the old soldiers, who will treat their friends to
a glimpse of the pleasures and hardships of
camp life. Rev. J. F. Core and Captain Laur
man will deliver addresses. The meeting will
be an open one, and a cordial invitation is ex
tended to all.
Bona of Veterans.
Camp83's sick list is still on the Increase.
Every member of Camp 162 is expected to
oe present at the next regular meeting, Tues
day April 7.
Camp 26L at Turtle Creek, and Camp 263. at
Mansfield, report quite an improvement in this
quarter's reports.
In the production of the drama, "The Little
Recruit," to be held by Post 151, In June, the
members of Camp 4 will assist, taking the part
of a rebel squad.
Tbe prospects are good tor a large attend
ance at the Division Encampment at Dubois,
May 6. All tbe hotels report that their rooms
are almost all engaged already.
TnE two orphans, Brothers Stewart and
Pocrstel, of Camp 162, were a little late In
reaching tbe campfire Thursday night. Their
capacity lor beans is wonderful.
Camp 83 had qulto a large meeting last Mon
day. A recruit was mustered in. A picture of
late Second Lieutonant IS. G. Steck was pre
sented to the camp by Brother Steck's family.
The date of tbe division encampment has
been fixed for May 6 at Dnbois. The fare
will be one and a third fare for the round trip.
Headquarters will be established at tbe Na
tional. Lysle Camp No. 2, of Allegheny, will hold
a basket social at its hall on Monday evening,
tha 13th. There will be no admission fee and
all members of the Sons of Veterans and their
friends are cordially invited.
THE,Dlvlsion order has been promulgated
announcing the appointment of assistant in
spectors for the coming Inspection, which will
take plaoe this month. Lieutenant Colonel
Rebele will inspect 12 camps in this neighbor
hood.
Commencing with next Friday, the mem
bers of Ladies' Aid Society No. fi will serve
weekly luncheons at their new hall, No. 59
Fourth avenue. The proceeds will go to tbe
relief fund of the society, to be used in assist
ing worthy and distressed veterans and their
families. The lunch will be served from 11.45
to 1 o'clock each Friday, and in the evening a
tea and social will be held. Here is a chance
for the Sons of Veterans and their friends to
assist in a worthy cause by patronizing these
lunobes and teas.
As the time for holding the division encamp
ment draws nigh the boys become more and
more interested in the contest for tbe colonelcy.
There are several candidates already In tbe
field, but the seeming choice of a majority of
the members throughout tbe division is the
present Judge Advocate, John A. Woods, of
Camp 127, McKeesport. Although Brother
Woods has not as vet consented to the use of
his name before the convention, it is hardly
likely he will withhold that consent when
pressed by his legion of supporters to make
the run.
The camp fire held by Colonel H. B. Hays
Camp No. 4, of the Southside, on Thursday
evening, proved to be not only an enjoyable
hut a very interesting affair. Every camp in
the two cities was represented, as well as
a large delegation from Post 151, G.
A. R. Borne very interesting remarks were
made by Comrades Jones, Frank, Dnvall,
liutk, Metz, Morris. Smith and Pap Pearson,
of Post 151, in addition to remarks by visiting
members ot the Sons of Veterans. During the
latter part of the evening the meeting was in
vaded by members of the Woman's Relief
Corps, auxiliary to Post 15L boaring plates
well heaped np with well-baked regulation
aimy beans, sandwiches and tins of coffee,
which were partaken of with a keen relish by
everyone present. After luncheon each visitor
was supplied with pipe and tobacco, and the
balance of the evening was devoted to speech
making, singing and other amusements.
GOSSIP OF THE SCHOOLS. -
Tse schools reopen to-morrow after tbe
Easter vacation.
Clerk Mars Lewis, of the Central Board
of Education, moved to his new home in Ha
zelwood last week.
Marie Gosline. of the Grant school, beads
the High School class in tbe examinations held
tor the month af Marcb.
The programme which Mrs. Van Waggoner,
the drawing supervisor, has outlined for tbe
coming week is to visit the Twenty-fourth and
Twenty-ninth ward schools inclusive. No
drawing classes will be formed for the teachers
till this period ol inclement weather is over.
The High School Committee of the Central
Board of Education will meet next Friday
evening. Tbe Minersville School Board is still
wi i bout a Central Board representative. It is
understood that no further efforts will be made
to break the deadlock existing there till the
new members take their seats in the local board
next June.
Efforts are being made to formulate a
large party of teachers who will spend their
vacation in traveling through Europe. The
National Teachers' Association meets next
summer at Toronto. An exoursion from that
point to the Pacific Slope is being arranged,
which will likely have a few Pittsburg teachers
among its members.
Dr. Keakns' illness prevented the call for
a meeting of the Committee on Textbooks last
week to consider the question of free textbooks
for Pittsburg. The special committee ap
pointed to investigate the Lloyd system of in
dustrial education with tbe view of introducing
it into the Pittsburg schools has not yet re
ported. It Is possible that the present tangled
condition in which Pittsburg finds itself on ac
count of its laws will retard the introduction
somewhat.
Ten ladies and one gentleman presented
themselves as applicants before tbe Teachers'
Permanent Certificate Committee for Alle
gheny county yesterday morning, which com
mittee held the first examination of a series of
four in County Superintendent Hamilton's of
fice. Tbe branches yesterday were mental and
written arithmetic Prof. J. D. Anderson, of
Wilkinsburg, had charge. Ibe class embraced
the following teachers: Mr. L. H. Stepp,
Misses Mollie Bennet, Maggie Allan, M. D.
Pierce, May Bailey, Tillle Dickson. Ida M. In
gersoll, Sadie A. Walker, Mary E. Moffi t,
Frances R. Marter, Clara Chester. The exam
ination for county permanent certificates is
very testing and thorough, and tbe successful
ones are considered A No. 1 teachers indeed.
Gnests and Hosts.
Miss Mame E. Nease, of Negley avenue.
East End, is visiting friends in Chicago.
Mr. Gordon Miller, of Park Place, Wilkins
burg, has removed with his family to Alle
gheny. Ir. and Mrs. C. W. Bassett, of this city, are
guests at the Hotel del Coronado, Coronado
Beach, Cal.
Mr. J. C. Porter and familv will occupy their
now residence, No. 42 Beech street, Allegheny,
lo-morrow.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis M. Seniplo have now
gone to housekeeping and will bo "At Home"
on T ucsdays.
Miss Mary A. Mitchell recited at Lamont,
Pa , for the Graud Army entertainment last
Friday night.
Miss Mary Pierce, of Sharpsville, and Miss
Mary Whicham are guests ot the Misses Tag
gart, of Palo Alto street.
Rev. A. Bernstein, who for many years has
been a resident of Pittsburg, has removed to
No. 112 Franklin street, Allegheny.
Mr. and Mrs. . L. Clark and family, Mrs.
Dr. Oldshoe and Mr. G. A. Wilson, ot the Ho
tel Kenmawr, have returned from California.
Mrs. J. V. Brooks, who has been very 111 with
the grip for throe weeks at her home on Penn
avenue, is better. Mr. Harry Brooks is im
proving slowly.
Mr. and Mrs. George Peebles and Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Rincwalt, of Penn avenue, Wilkins
burg, left last week for a sojourn of several
weeks In Florida.
Mr. Ira Fix, who has been spending bis Easter
vacation at his home on Ross street, Wilkins
burg. will return next week to Jefferson Med
ical College, Philadelphia.
William B. Rboades, of North avenne, Alle
gheny, who has been confined to his house for
four weeks with tbe grip, hopes to be out
again in a few days, or as soon as weather per
mits. A Room
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The most welcome news Pittsburg artlovers
have heard for many a day was that con
veyed in the report of Council proceedings
yesterday. It is true that the final location
of the Carnegie Art Gallery and other build
ings cannot be known until a meeting of the
whole commission is held, but it is certain
that the action referred to will hasten a de
cision. The time is ripe for tbe establishment
of a great art collection here. The interest in
art matters developed in this city in recent
years is marvelous. Tbl3 spirit, this evidence
of culture and refinement is something of
which our cit7 should be proud. It is
a final growth, a neb flower which
will distil a rare fragrance, enrichinc
and sweetening the lives of onr people.
It is conceeded by all that the Centennial Art
Exhibition marked an epoch in the advance
ment of art in America. Pittsburg was then
West. The Chicago exhibition will just as cer
tainly mark another great stride. Pittsburg
will be central. There is a great future for art
in Pittsburg, and the legislators and citizens
alike should strain every nerve to hasten the
accomplishment of Mr. Carnegie's great plan.
It will make this city the mecca of American
art. If the art gallery can be erected in three
years we may reasonably hope to have the
greatest exhibition of American art ever held
in this country. Mr. O. S. Reinhart.
speaking of this matter while here, said be saw
no reason to doubt, in view of tbe magnificent
provision made for American art in Pittsburg,
the wisdom or practicability of securing for
Pittsnurg the National Salon exhibition re
cently proposed in New York.
So great has been the interest manifested In
tho painting and the masterly draw
inss by Mr. Reinhart. now on exhibi
tion in Carnegie Art Galleries, Alle
gheny, that tbe Art Society has decided
to continue the exhibition for a week or ten
days longer. They were influenced somewhat
in their decision, also, by tho fact that the pre
vailing sickness has prevented many persons
from enjojing this rare treat. The galleries
aro open daily from 10 A. M. to 9 p. if., admis
sion free. Our students never bad a better op
portunity to stndy the works of a recognized
master of drawing, and all classes of ?rt
lovers will find an evening spent in tbv
galleries to be delightful and profitable.
Not since tbe famous suit entered by the only
Whistler against Rusktn, bas an incident in
the irt world created so much amusement as
the trial of Mr. Warbington, the Omaha gen
tleman who deliberately punctured holes in a
picture by Boaguereau. The incident is of re
cent date. It will be remembered that this
j oung gentleman, in a fit of evident insanity,
damaged tha celebrated picture because it rep
resented a nude figure. The court proceed
ings are doubtless heavy tragedy ont in Omaha,
hut upon reaching Pittsburg they appear in tbe
light of a rolickiug comedy. The first witness
described the picture as "Ihe nude form of a
female human being." The defense first sought
to establish that the picture was enhanced
In value by the episode. This theory was based
upon the ground that a picture is only valuable
as it possesses drawing qualities when on ex
hibition, and that its attraction in this respect
was greator than before tbe legs of a chair
went crashing through it. This was proven by
tbe increased attendance at the show. Where
upon the moststrenuous effort was made by the
attorneys for the prosecution to satisfy the
Omaha jury that a picture's chief value is in
its excellency as a work of art. The defense
then took a new tack and asked for tbe dis
charge of the prisoner on tha ground that tbe
act conld not be criminal unless it were proven
to be malicious. Tbo malicious feeling must
be directed against the owner, and tbi3 did not
seem to be tbe case. In fact, there was an en
tire absence of malice. The Judge replied:
"I am with you on the law, but a man
migbt stab another and say be only
intended to tickle him." Finally, It was shown
that tbe defendant Is insane, one witness
swearing that the prisoner's uncle upon one oc
casion preached and stole a horse on tbe same
day. This seemed conclusive. The jurors
could understand how a sane man might steal a
horse, but the preaching settled it. The pris
oner, doubtless, will go free.
Mr. Frederick Villlers, the well-known artist
of tbe London Graphic, bas been in New York
for several months, making sketches and
studies which will appear in the creat London
weekly. Mr. Viliiers is nearly six feet high,
quite English-looking, and robust in appear
ance. An exceedingly Interesting and very artistic
collection of water colors is that by August
l'ranzen ou exhibition at tbe Fifth Avenne Art
Gallery, New York. The New York He-aid
sajs: "All of Mr. Franzen's work is refined.
Ha paints figures and landscapes equally well,
and there is nothing that he bas done that is
not interesting. If he does not always succeed
he at least indicates the right way, and it is
certain that no more suggestive and artistically
interesting display has been made by any one
man in this city."
The New York Art Club is holding a success
ful exhibition and sale. Although the collec
tion has been displayed only ten days 31 pict
ures have been disposed of, with the best pros
pects of selling manv more.
Tbe spring water color exhibition of tho
Chicago Art Institute is spoken of as an ad
mirable collection. Many of tbe New York
artists are represented. In connection with
the water color exhibition a collection of
decorative art objects Is in progress. The latter
collection, it Is said, will come to Pittsburg
next month.
Mr. J. H. Twachtman has on exhibition at
Wunderlich'sgallery.New York.a collodion of
works in pastel which are attracting much at
tention. Mr. Twachtman is a Saul among tbe
impressionists, and his works are conceded to
fairly represent that school. He brings to his
aid undeniable knowledge and technical
ability, acquired during a long course of earn
est study at home and abroad, and be has a
right to be an impressionist if he wants to.
The New York Jiecoider, while admitting
tho strength of many of Mr. Twachtman's
works, is of opinion that "thero is some work
in tha exhibition, however, that 13 reprehen
sible for its affectation that seems to have
been produced merely to show tho artist's con
tempt for rules, traditions, the limitations of
media, the limitations of art and the limita
tions of nature. It is not so much 'art for
art's sake' as 'impressionism for impression
ism's sake,' which is even a more deplorable
error than the other."
It is said that an unusually large number of
piintiugs is being sent to the Academy this
year, and tbe Committee of Selection will
have a much more serious and laborious task
than uual. Oidinarily about 1,200 works
are submitted, of which between 600 and
800 are selected to be hung. This jear tha
number submitted probably will not fall below
1,500.
"Iho Pig-Killers," one of Millet's important
works, is on exhibition at St. Louis.
Meissoniei's "Jena." painted on commission
for a London firm, has just been placed on ex
hibition. While "lbC7" was mainly a study of
c ivalry ill violent motion, this is "pracically a
rortrait croup of Napoleon and his staff, with
charging cavalry and the smoke of battle for a
background.
William M. Chase's works, recently exhibited
in New York, are now on exhibition in Brook
lyn. The jury of selection for this vcar's Academy
exhibition will consist of Eastman Johnson,
J. Q. A. Ward, J. B. Bristol, C. Y. Turner,
James M. Hart, Louis C. Tiffany, A. H. Ritchie,
11. W. Bobbins, H. Siddons Mowbray, John
Rogers, L. G. bellstedt, A. D. bhattuck and
Thomas Allen. The Hanging Committee com
prises the last seven ot theso gentlemen.
The Society of American Artists will hold Its
thirteenth annual exhibition at tbe Fiftb Ave
nue Art Galleries of Ortgles & Co., from April
27 until Miy 23. Lists of works to be submitted
tor this exhibition must be sent to W. A. Cor
fli, berretary ol the society, 133 West Fifty
fifih street, on or before April 14. Only original
works in oil painting or sculpture not hitherto
shown in this oity are eligible lor the exhibi
tion. Works will he received at the galleries
on April 16 and 17.
Tho annual Webb prize of (300 for the best
landscape painted by an American artist under
40 years of age, will be awarded by the vote of
the Exhibition Committee, which this year will
consist of J. Carroll Becknltb, Howard R. But
ler, William M. Chase, Frederic 8. Church,
William A. Coffin, Alfred Q. Collins, ICenyon
Cox, Herbert Donman, Tbomas W. Dewing, G.
RugerDonoho. Benjamin R. Fltz. Chlldo llas
sani. 'Ihoinas Hoveiidcn, Francis C. Jones, Will
H. Low, W. L Jlcti-ilfe, H. Siddons Mowbray
Charles A. Piatt, llllam T. Smedley, Augiii.
tus 81. Gaudens. Abbott H. Thayer, Louis C.
Tiffany. Dwlgbt W. Tryon. Robert W. Van Bos
kerck, Henry O. Walker, J. Alden Weir and Ir
ving R. Wiles. The Hanging Committee will
consist of Daniel C. French, H, Bolton Jones
p $tTTMl
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GBE1TOWN, NlCABAGUArf April 4.
The followinc are the details of tb wreck of
the steamer Agnan, on board of which were
"Warner Miller and hfs party: At 3 o'clock
Thursday morning, March 26, the steamship
Agnan grounded on the Eoncador coral reef.
Therew as a bright moonlight and the sea was
calm, with no wind blowinc. The Agnan
ran on full lencth. Tbe bells rang to stop
and then to back, but luckily the ship held
fast or tbe disaster would have been far mora
serious. There was no panic among the
passengers. They dressed, went on deck and
waited for day to break.
Dawn showed a small line of inrf break
ing on the jagged rocks 100 yards ahead,
and stretching far to the right and left.
Breakf.ist was served, and then the pawen
gers, with their hand baggage, were disem
barked in small boats and landed safely on
Eoncador Island, sir miles north. One
boat was dispatched to Providence Island,
70 miles west, with news of the disaster.
During the day all hands were landed ex
cept the Captain and seven of the crew. By
evening water, food and a few tents were
brought ashore.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday the imall
boats rau between the stranded ship and the
land, carrying tents and other articles of
necessity. Tbe camp was well stocked. All
hand were cool and confident. There was a
slight trouble with the crew. They got at
the liquor aboard the ship and struck work.
This disturbance was soon quelled.
Easter services were held on the sands on
Eisler morning, at which the English
Bishop of Honduras officiated. On Mon
day all the fresh provisions had given ont,
although there was still a store of canned
goods. The trade winds tempered the hot
sunshine during the day and the nights were
clear and splendid. At 4 o'clock Monday a
sail was sighted. Then, as the vessel neared,
ihe wis rccognizad as a fishing schooner
from Jamiici, manned bv a black crew.
On Tuesday the President Carazo, a steamer
belonging to one of our own passengers,
cast anchor at 4 o'clock on the island. In
the afternoon all passengers were put on
board, and the Carazo steamed away for
Greytown. We arrived at Greytown Satur
day morning, all perfectly well.
nOKSFOKD'SACTD PHOSPHATE;
The ISest Toalo
Known, furnishing snstenance to both brain
and body. J
At LATIMER'S
GREAT GARPET FIRE SALEI
Our immense purchase of Carpets, Oil Cloths and Lino
leums at the recent fire sale of the great wholesale house of
Claflin's, New York, is selling fast. You are cordially in
vited to inspect this stock. These goods sold subject to
damage by water and smoke, but they are the greatest bar
gains we ever offered to the public. Buy now while assort
ment is great
T. M. LATIMER'S,
138 and 140 FEDERAL ST. 45 and 46 SOU TH DIAMOND
.ATiyrSGHEJOT, X.A-
in L
aales War
THIS cut gives a fair Idea of the style of our
new Skirt Coat or High Seam Jacket, which i3 cer
tainly one of the handsomest of the many novelties
we show. Owing to the fact that it is very stylishly
gotten up and becoming to most figures we antici
pate a great demand for this superb garment It is
made of fine cloth, elegantly finished and comes in
both Blaok and Tan. Truly, this garment recom
mends itself and makes a favorable impression on
every one that sees it. Ask for the new Skirt Ooat
advertised,
BLAZERS AND REEFERSI
Hundreds of them, and the most attractive of
this season's styles are now on display in our Oloak
and Suit Department.
New Wraps and Capes !
( New Chip Hats.
New Straw Lace Hats.
Fancy Braid Hats.
Leghorn Hats.
Milan Hats,
Flowers from all parts of the
world.
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THE
Domestic Office
No. 8 Sixth St.
E. R. BROOKS
AGENT
Domestic Sewing Machine and
Domestic Patterns.
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Spring and Summer Hi
Mme. YELMA,
OfsNew1ork,has taken Parlors formerly Oc
cupied byM. Donnelly & Co.,
90S Penn Ave.
line imported (and my owannake)
Trimmed Bonnets, Toques
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LARGE HATS!
TJNTRIMMKD STRAWS, in all the new
shapes.
Choice selection MILLINERY NOVELTIES.
OPENING DATS,
Tuesday and Wednesday,April 7 and 8
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The Electrical Construction and
Maintenance Company,
Electrical Engineers and Contractors. Eleotriq
Bells, Burglar Alarms.Annnnciators, eta. In
candescentiJgnt and Bell Wiring a specialty.
Sole agents for the Jenney motors.
125 FIFTH AVENUE, Pittsburg, Pa,
Telephone 1771. oclS-Ifija
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