, .... ... ,., ,. ., ..ik... jm-. - BrtS .x "ivSV FHPJ?' SSSlflBS I S? ?wp5F,'yiB(W.?!!KP1 5 TT-lvii--, . pcf .'ipjw?s .JRaS-s,,.''- 1r .-- ,v-'f?w-r"'r- j' 13 rJi -jK ffffOarV T " j CJ - ' . ' Kl a V ) rw fMwm Trt "ar. beauty Many a lassie mourns her laddie just at the nresent time, aud also the absence of thfiter t ckete, fruit and flowers, and all such pleasantries, that are not compatible with military service and life in the coke reeionj many a mother finds the midnight hen's burdened with a secret fear lest some dread accident befall her ton, who never seemed half so precious in her sieht as when threatened with a wee hit of dancer: and last but not least, many a brother ot tender years deplores the fact that Governor Paulson does not demand his services la the coVo field trouble, that he might share alike the dancers and the glories of red stripes and jrilt buttons. And in the meantime the olaler boys who are occasioning all this mourning and fearing and deploring are bavins a right jolly time of It snd counting their experience gained of real Enn ne military life, well worth the absence of 'je tu-it.v little luxuries that most of them are Unas omed to and the occasional hardships the service demands Erelong the boys will return and then pity, O pity, the poor fish stones! Even the most colossal will seelt to tide its head in very shame in the presence of the military stories. Kot Single Fplcn, out by Battalions, Besides the coke trouble, wbiob followed cloe y on the crip siege, another and a greater disturbance is threatened in the city. A certain social club has waged war en the Pittsburg newspapers. Think of UT How very alarmlnj! Italy rnd Uncle Sam are nowhere in the face of this declara ble., of war, that will, wlihout doubt, rerolu t irlzs the entire newspaper world. Triuy 'rouble comes in twins and triplets, an- m the mid-t of all this the housecleanlng pe- oo has arrived. What a good idea it would be I Lrn and housecleaning could be observed ai t - same time, aud thus kill two birds with ot e e one urelv there is self denial on all s.ace auring housecleaning, and one can do penance icd not half try. The seon of papering and painting, carpet--cg a- d oraplng is at us height and engrosses, iirrch the attention of the society matrons of be ho niies and suburbs as welL And the gent enien. too, are victims unwilling ones 01 the b"Ue-ceaning fever, and may be seen at a 1 times doing service as errand boys with a I acted expression and a sample of wall paper, thi one superinduced by the other, which to target or lose would be sin Unpardonable. The si-asjn. however, must be endured, and, though te work is rapidly being reduced to a science ly !i.i4f who make a Mudy and a business of c -d ctlngtbe unpleasantness, yet enough of u di'agrerablenes remains to make its ad vent anttbing else but a signal for joy with the average mortal Getting Iteady for Christinas. Christmas seems a long war off, but in reality it will be upon us before we are ready lor it, in s p.te of the resolutions made last winter that preparations for the holiday should be com coned immediately and carried on con t --uous r throughout the entire year, together w s 0 a giowing cash account for extras. Such resolutions, though made with good intent, are often frail; but a wealthy East End family has s ived the cash part of the problem in a very novel manner, 'they have introduced into their home a "nirklein-tbe-slot-Elang-rnachine," and every member of the family that is found guilty of using aught but the palest of English is Cnea at the rate of 5 cenU a w ord. The hostess of the louse says it is wonderful with what ve.oc ty the nickels rattle down into the machine when tuey are all at home lor an evening, and indulging in social converse. Krora the pater taint las down to Master ilob no one is exempt, and the general fund, which from present In dications will be of immense proportions, will oe uevoted to the purchase ot Christmas pres ents next December. Tue purchases of housekeepers since April 1, m.hi be summed up in one worn sugar. Tue sales of that article have been enormous, 6 the grocers say, and may result In even a lower pru e for tne sweet, as the quantities i d In bv the housekeepers will make the mar u.ei dotinantl for some time to come. A Sixth vcue grocer said: 'The ladies can't resist t jc i eduction, and the only excuse they offer for the purchase of such wholesale quantities ! It's so cheap.' Heall, "we have sold enough ugar the pas: week to run the town for a years it uouid seem, and preserve all the fruit in 'op s ate besides. Not only has Pittsburg j..o in a siccV ot sweetness, but the entire b te as well and the jams and jellies -o marmalades of next summer will beat any p evious sweetmeat record." Getting Acquainted tVIth Oiie's-Solf. Know thyself. That ancient admonition b ds :alr to be realized in the near future, as the c. n-munity at large seems to be engaged in that m st fascinating (to some) of all studies fe! ith phrenology and palmistry we shall knou uot possibly as wo are known, nor so flattering our tendeucies, bhortcomings and v r!Ue and our futures. A recent addition to 1 tub rg is a lios.on phrenologist, whose ii-i-C experience with the se-tlietic bumps of the iat renders him especially competent to an a yze the luuntains and valleys of tue head & a ascribe to each its proper name, lie is cedi ed with the power of correct delineation, 41.Q it is aul, is able to detect the least sign of a cun-mendable bump, nd reduce the most ex t erne ca'e of swelled head by discovering any thing bxit desirable propensities in the possessor oi said noad The ie-rned man is constantly oocupled in the aellght'ul. though sometimes dangerous, pattiine ot teli.ug people of the evil that is in them and EeircLiug for their virtues. Old age and jouthalike consult him. A Lady Responsible for This Fad. Palmistry for sometime has been receiving considerable attention from society ladies, anu Is one or the most entertaining of fads, (sev eral ladies in the ci'y, among them Sirs. Ida Eiston, hare added greatly to their already charming populanij, by becoming especially sl led In the art of reading the hand Sirs. Margaret Peckc, one of the celegates at the recent Press Club Convention, wa a turn be-ioer, and a close -udnt of lulmhtrj. and among thoo who nad the plea-ure ol meeting her wl lie in the it her c:..huu uin was cootagious and has re-si-td in almost an epidemic of palmistry. i he oppt rtunities offered bv a knowledge or tne ar are boundless, touch entrancing little fiebun j can oe given the Lauds, such delight ful bus of sentiment mar be indulged in ro virtiy, a c sucu effective doatfl ot beneficial sarcasm and iron; may be administered, with now and then a bit of malice In homeopathic form, w'jicu give' rest to the performance. 1'ui.r tne poismilitiea in the palmistry line are gieat, aid make the art worthy of applica tion and study fur social entertainment and amusement alone, to sat nothing of tlio more serious phase of the subjsct. Kathleen HUbSET-WATSOK. XS TEE tEAEKED CIECLE. Events of Interest to Society Teople of the Twin Cities. Miss Oraco C daughter or John C and Mary J Boyle, aud Mr. Harry it. Emmons were mar ries by Iter. . A. Cunningham at Wilmerd lag last Tuesday at 3 r. M. Mr. Matt Boyle w-s groomsman and Miss Carrie Hojle was undesmaid. The latter was assisted by the ttcrs of the bride, the Misses Fannie and ka'e. There were presont a largo number of ends of the couple. After the ceremony a i.cpt.on washeldaud general merry-making uulgeu in until the bJU train arrived, which took the soupg couple on a bridal lour to u asiugton. I). C. On their return they will ioc i.o t V iui jsburg. A large number of ,. resents wfre recened, among which was a 11 e silver t-et present! d by the emploics of the brs room ol the WcstinghoLse Air Hiako Works, where the groom is a trusted employe. 'IIssDaify Dalv, of Etst Urady street. But .er, wasjojf illy Mirpri cl during the week by a pillow l,p party, consisting f almut 2(1 well kntn youug peoiile if Uutloi. Toerge's Or chestra c.os)pani?d tne giy niaMiders, aud d.nciug was the ordr of the erening. Tbx .ne!t were 4iies B'rd, Ueineiuan, Till and Lil Kiddle, Grace Prugb, Lou and Itet -Mur-r n. bte.la tVick, Miunio Oumper, Cora and Alary UiUon, Uussle Krug. Lottie Dale, Mary Walker. Uaisr Barnes, MnryJ,AVagner,&tlioi Misses Cronenwett and Messrs. Loyal aMcJun lnn, Vincent McShane. Will Murrin, Roy Christley. Herb bmith. Will Heineman. Will Osborne, Thomas Greer, Edward Riddle, John McMarlin. Frank Kohler, John A. Frank. Aaron E. Reiber, Carl and Paul Cronenoretts, James McKee, Martin Wagner and Mr. West. Last Friday evening a committee of repre sentative members of St. Peter's Pro-CathedraL Allegheny, assembled at the residence of 0. G. Dixon, Esq., on Sherman avenue, and on be half of the congregation, presented their retir ing pastor. Rev. J. W. O'Connell, with a hand some gold-monnted purse, containing quite a neat sum, as a token of their love and esteem. Mr. Dixon made the presentation speech, and Father O'Connell, after he had regained his composure, responded. Bishop Phelan, in a few words, tonchlngly allnded to the ardu ous duties so ably discharged by Father O'Connell in his ten j oars' connection with the church, and was followed by Rev. Father O'Shea and Mr. A. B. Kennedy, who spoke in the tame strain. A delightful repast was then served. The committee ap pointed to servo for this occasion consisted of the Misses Katie and Stella Callahan, Rose Curran and Messrs. A. B. Kennedy, James Cnrran, Patrick Gearing, abomai Curran, Charles Eagan and C. G. Dixon. Father O'Connell was also remembered by the mem bers of the choir, who presented him with an elegant bookcase and secretary- He assumes his new charge to-day at Mt, Washington and his successor has not been decided upon. One of the delightful events of the week was the birthday party tendered Miss May Hagan at the residence of her sister, Mrs. V. H. Wible. on Sheridan street, Millvale, Thursday evening. The evening was spent in dancing and other amusements. The Duquesne Or chestra furnished the music for tbe occasion. Amongthose presentwere tbe following: Misses Lillian and .Mary Dorman, Ada Hagan, Anna 2Cewinan. Lulu Newman, Maggie Newman. Lizzie Bradbury, Nellie Wade, Mary Ross and Nettie O'Brien, and Messrs. Harry Anderson, Harry Dixon. Edward Horrocks, John Hansen, Bert Crick, R. C. Tesh, Edward Wible, Charles Davis, John Reed. Ross Gardner, Elmer Sheets, Elmer Parker, P. W. Hastings, P. W. Tesh, P. G. Foggint, Allen Hagan aud Charles Clouse. It was a merry delegation of friends that visited the residence of Mr. John H. Morrow on Market street, Allegheny, last Monday even ing. The object was to surprise that young gen tleman, as it was his 20th birthday anniversary. Music and games were enjoyed, and at 11 o'clock tbe company was invited into tbe dining room, where a choice collation was served. Among the guests were tbe Misses Katie Light. Lulu Mnller. Annie Dirkin, Emma Lewis, Nettio Morekead. Gertie Moscrop, Belle McMunn and Laura and Lizzie Morrow; Messrs. HarrvMul ler, Harry Huff, Philip Whltmeyer, Robert Metzger, Charles Puff. John Gregg, Samuel Whltmeyer and Joe Metzger. Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Easton, of the East End, were given a surprise party, arranged by the Misses Rattigan and chap eroned by Mesdames Myers and Rahe. The evening was pleasantly spent in dancing and an impromptu game of progressive euchre. Supper was served about midnight. Among the SJ couples present were the following young society people: Misses Deers, Shaddock, Fahnestock, Jordan. Mitchell. Le Roi. Robin son. Rodcers, Retter, George. Easton. Turner, Reuck, Krautb, and Messrs. Watt, Roderick, Montgomery. Brown, Speer, Mendenhall, Hill, Rent. Addy, Jackson.Pounds, Dieboldt, Reuck. Cupples, Mosser, Robinson, McClure, Rahe and Myers. v Miss Moliie Brlllas, of Sheffield street, Alle gheny, entertained her friends with a progres sive whist party Wednesday evening. Those presentwere the Misses Nellie Straussberger. Llllie Zugsmith, Moliie Brlllas, Carrie Rosen baum. Bertha Strauss, Elsie Rosenbanm, Carrie Hirsh, Lilly Lehman, Bella Strauss, Elsie Ben swanger. Minnie Affelder and Ida Ehr mand, and Mesrs. H. W. Benedict. Ed. Liiarus, Lin Affelder, Lee Isantbat, Henry Wolff, William Goldstein, Alfred Cahen, Morris Kanfmann, Hugo Baum, R. Jackson, Julius Well and Abe Arnfeld. The closing reception of the season held by Miss Edna Bridge's dancing class at Cyclorama parlors, Monday evening, was a brilliant suc cess, and largely attended by about 65 couples, Among those who attended werei Mr. and Mrs. George Keller, of Sewickley; Miss C. M. McClinton, Miss Snider, Misses McClarren, Miss Biglev, Mrs. M. Holtsman, Misses Hum mel, Misses McKee and Messrs. E. G. Hays, H. Wiley. G. Bennett, H. Farren, Frank Willlson, T. Courtney, Bert Langenbeim, W. P. Arm strong, ana many otuert. Friday evening, April 10, on of the most charming events of tbe past week occurred at the borne of Miss Laddie Linton on Atwood street. Oakland. After dancing, refreshments were served. Among those present were Mies M. Linton, Lizz-e McKee. Bella Cope land, Mary Fopelik, Liddie and Annie Folk, Mr. John Billing, Dr. A. J. Boucek, Harry Reno, J. Vilk and David Linton. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hunneshagen celebrated their silver wedding very pleasantly last Wednesday evening at their residence, 67 Spring Garden avenue. A number of the city officials, including Mayor Wyman, whose chief clerk Mr. Hunneshagen is, were present, and tbe evening was spent right merrily. Many valuable presents were tendered the host and hostess. A delightful entertainment if promised for next Thursday evening at Carry HalL Mr. Leland T. Powers, the well-known elocutionist, will appear in the play of "David Garrlck," taking in turn each of the characters of the caste. Mr. Powers comes under the manage ment of Prof. Byron W. King. Invitations have been Issued for the wedding of Mr. William C. McKlnley, Select Council man, to Miss Dora, daughter of Mr. C. L. Hilger. The event takes place at the bride's home, 312 Main street, at 5 p. If., Tuesday. A reception will be held from 7 to 8. The second reception of the Elwood was held at Brooks' Dancing Academy last Tuesday evening, and the 40 couples who were fortunate enough to be present enjoyed themselves hugely. Tbe Original Royals furnished the in spiration for dancing. In tho "most popular actress" contest, that closest a week ago in the New York Dramatic 2?ewt, Miss Olive Gates, of New York, was first on tho list, closely followed br Miss Molly Benchler, of Allegheny, who obtained second nonors. 1 Thft Kchntiprt Mminjil Cltih will hft ntAr. tained next Friday evening with a "musical and hop" by Mr. Harry Armstrong, ot Jack's Run. A choice programme has been prepared and invitations Issued to members of the club only. Miss Mary McDermott and Mr. Harry Fox, both of McKeesport, were married Friday evening, by Rev. Father Nolan, in St. Peter's Church, and started immediately on the begin ning of a European wedding tour. Mr. John'H. Kaur was delightfully surprised on his Slst birthday whicn occurred last Thurs day by bis numerous friends on tbe Soutbslde. Dancing and a delicious luncheon were features of the evening. The concert given by the Columbus Chorus Thursday evening, April 9, at Turner Hall, Lawreuceville, for tbe benefit of St. Vincent De Paul Society was a grand success. Prof. S. S- Gressley. of tbe McKeesport Busi ness College, and Miss Kate McQrew, of Mc Keespoit, were married by Rev. Dr. William Cadville, of Warren, O. A private wedding at Wllkinsbnrg on last Thursday resulted in Miss Ella J. Doedsbe. coming Mrs. Bolivar A. Bauman. Rev. John H. Prugh officiated. Tho regular meetmg of tho Utopia Circle, C. L. S. C, will be held to-morrow evening, April 13. at the residence of Miss Little, No. 05 Cliff street, city. Cards are oat for the marriage of Miss Annie Earllng, of Allegheny, and Mr. Jacob Foster. Tho ceremony will take place Tuesday morn ing. The progressive euchre that was to have. been held at the Linden club next Friday evening has been postponed one week. Mr. and Mrs. Gelberding, of Jackson street, Allegheny, entertained a number ol Inands on Thursday evening. Hosts and Guests. C. A. Balph and wife are f pending a few days at Atlantic City. Miss Jennie Mason, of tho East End, is visit ing in New York. Miss Hetty Boyle, ot Shadyslde, is visiting in Loci: Haveu. Pa. Mr. and ilrs. William Adamson have re turned t their South liiclilaiid avenue borne after a visit lu Chicago. -Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Baxter, or Alder street, Ka-t Enl. left Ujt rvomug for a trip through Florida ana cubi. FrJEKITUltri parked, stored and shipped. Haugh & Keenajj, 33-31 Water street 8a Sicilian Awnings tiMamanxa Soja.539 PennfcTenn.e THE The new Grand Army Day Committee was orgauixed in Council Chamber yester day afternoon. Comrade A. P. Barcbfleld, of Bost 162, in a speech highly compli mentary to Comrade Thomas G. Sample, of Post 128, nominated the latter lor the chair manship of the committee. Comrade Sample was unanimously elected. The other officers elected were: Vice Presidents, W. O. Russell, of Post 15L and W. J. Patterson, of Post 167; Secretary, H. H. Bengough; Assistant Secre tary, A. C. Frank, ot Post 151; Treasurer, Ed ward Abel, of Post 259. Several important questions were decided. It was unanimously voted to celebrate Grand Army Day as it was celebrated last year at Rock Point same manner, same place. Tues day, August 18, was fixed upon as the date. The Invitation from the comrades of Steuben Yille to attend during the Department En campment there on April 9 was accepted. The number going from the different posts will be ascertained and arrangements made for the trip. All the posts heard from desired their repre sentatives on the committee to act for them in regard to the Department Encampment, whion will meet bere next February. Chairman Sample will likely announce his sub-committees before next Sunday. Tbe following are members of the committee tbtsvear: Post 3 John S. Lambie. Comman der: W. II. Lambert, Edward Fisher. Post 38 John Thomas, Commander; W. B, Kroesen, C. F. Morgan. Post 88 Samuel Scott. Commander; H. O. C. Oehmler. W. H. Lockhart. Post 117 George W. McCutcheon, Comman der; L. S. Houghton. Post 1J8 John M. Brown, Commander; Thomas G. Sample, Fred Buecbler. Post 155 James Lewis, Commander; O. R. Sbepler, Tbomas R. Boss. Post 151 A. C. Frank, Commander; W. O. Russell. D. A. Jones. Post 157 H. L. Hoburg. Commander; W. J. Patterson, H. H. lien cough. Post 162 R. C. Miller. Commander; A. P. Bnrchfleld, J. W. Caldwell. Post 1S1 R. W. Jones, Commander; W. L. Madoe, Stewart St. Clair. Post 206 Charles Gantz, Commander; John W. Jenkins, E. T. Smith. Post 207 James Atkinson, Commander; E. W. Hutchinson, John Powelson. Post 215 Lewis Mallassee. Commander; Tbomas Fordlne, F. C. Dorrington. Post 236 L. W. Smythe, Commander; John W. Thomas, Tbomas G. Jones. Post 259 Tbomas J. Hudson, Commander; Edward Abel. O. M. Head. The committee adjourned to meet at the same time and place In two weeks. The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary. Tbe silver anniversary of tbe Grand Army of the Republic was made a glorious affair in this vicinity. At 8.30 r. M. Commander in Chief Veazey's order on the celebration was read in Old City Hall. Pittsburg, and in Carnegie Music Hall, Allegheny. At tbe same time it was being read at thousands of similar meet ings throughout the country. Tbe celebrations in Old Citv Hall and Carnegie Musio Hall were notable affairs. General A. L. Pearson presided at Old City Hall. The mnsica numbers were well ren dered. Comrade W. H. Lamber. of Post 3, read the general order. General E. S. Os born j, of Wilkesbarre, delivered an address on The Grand Army of tbe Republic'' .Colonel W. A. Herron spoke of "Our Friends at Home." Comrade Frank E. Brownell paid a high tribute to "The Young Men of '61.'' He is Colonel Ellsworth's avenger. He made only a modest mention of the murder of the Colonel and the death of his slaver. Colonel W. D, Moore spoke of "The Women of the War." Tbe other speakers on the programme were Rev. M. B. Kiddle on "The American Flag," and John S. Lambie on "The New Republic." Comrade Thomas G. Sample, of Post 128, pre sided at the Allegheny celebration. The ad dress of tbe evening was made by Past Depart ment Commander lboms J. Stewart. Those who beard it pronounced it the finest they ever listened to. For 45 minutes Comrade Stewart held his audience spellbound. He took up the war from beginning to end, gave graphic de scriptions or battles and ot the final gre.at re view, paid high tributes to the union generals, more particu.arly to tbe distinguished soldiers of Pennsylvania, and gave a kind word to the prominent soldiers of Western Pennsylvania. Comrade A. P. Burcbneld,of Post 162, read the Commander in Chiefs general order. Comrade Judge Collier delivered a fine address. Past Department Commander Joseph F. Denniston was on the programme for an address. The musical part of the programme was excellent and greatlv pleased tbe large audience. Colonel R. G. Shaw Post No. 206 celebrated tho twenty-fifth anniversary in its new bail on Monday evening. Tbe colored comrades turned out in good numbers in honor of the evtnt. 8omo very interesting addresses were made by the comrades. A number of the comrades' wives and friends were present. The exercises of the evening were very entertaining. An interesting celebration was that of Colonel Ellsworth Post No. 209, of Scottdale. A pleas ant programme was prepared and enjoyed by a large audience. Among tbe speakers was Comrade S. C. Stevenson, who delivered a stirring address. Major Denulston'g Reward. Past Department Commander Joseph F. Deuniston's efforts on behalf of the Department v HI In a measure be rewarded before long. A resolution was adopted by the Department En campment at Alloona, "That a committee of five be appointed by the incoming Department Commander to procure and present a fitting testimonial to the retiring Department Com mander, Joseph F, Denniston." In compliance therewith the following com rades have been appointed for that purpose: William McClelland, Post 259, Pittsburg; A. P. Burchfield, Post 162. Allegheny: Thomas G, Samnle. Post 123, Allegheny; W. Hayes Grier, Post 118. Columbia; H. G. Williams Post 8. Philadelphia. This committee will be called together as soon as tbe chairman. Comrade Mc Clelland, gets through with his duties in the coke recum as Adjutant, General of the State. The Encampment also adopted the follow ing: Resolved, That a committee of fivo be appointed to draft resolutions recognizing the services of Assistant Quarortuaster General H. G. Williams during the past eight years. The followiog comrades have been appointed: H. H. Bengough, Post 157, Pittsburg: Frank B. Kinneard, Post 8, Harrisburg; Austin Cnrtln, P. D. C, Milesburg; David H. McClure, Post 71, Philadelphia; Eli G. Sellers. Post 8, Philadelphia. Seventh Birthday of the TJ. V. L. The seventh anniversary of the Union Veter an Legion and the twenty-sixth of the surren der of Lee, were celebrated by Encampment No. L at Turner Hall, with great success on Thursday evening. The large hall. was filled. General A. L. Pearson, who helped to organize the order, acted as chairman. He gave a short history of the surrender of Lee. Tho last flag surrendered by the Confederate General was bnng on tho stage and attracted much atten tion. Judge Collier delivered tbe address ot welcome. National Commander Miller, of Philadelphia, responded. Captain A. B. Hay spoke of "Tbe Union Veteran Legion." General Samuel Hodkin son. of Ohio, Senior Vice Commander, gave bis recollections of the war. Judge J. Ii Single delivered a short iildrcss on tbo "New South." L R. Balsley, of Uninntown, spoko of tbe "Boy Soldier." ihe musical numbers on the pro gramme were all very good. After tbe enter tainment the national officers and invited guests adj urned to the banquet hall, where a pleasant time was spent about the festive board. Post ISS's Camp Fire. Tbe reception and camp fire of Post 155 on Friday eveningin the new room in Maenner chor Hall was a success in every way. Eloquent addresses were made by Commander John S. Lambio, of Post 3; Commander Scott, of Post 8S: National Aide de Camp O.M. Head.of Post 259; Comraae Howard Morton and other com rades. Prolesur Andrew Eugie creat-d a s-n-s.illon bv marching hU baud of Z0 pieOes llitouith the pom room, pliylng a patriotic air. During the evening Mrs. Abbie Lynch N.u oual Sbcretarr ol the Women's Relief Corps preseniel a beautltul flaz to the Maen nerchor Hall Association in a happy oddress, which was responded to by Comrade Soma for tbe association,- A pleasant surprise of tho renlnir was the adontion of Miss Edith Smith- SOS and Mrs. Dr. Potts s as brSTet-memberSioC ''- -TT-..l ! .. PITTSBURG- DISPATOH, Post 165, Pror. Miles, with the post's choir favo some fine selections. Solos were sung by Irs. Potts and Prof. Miles. Miss Smlthson gave some excellent recitations, whioh were well recelrsd by the large audience. An Impromptu Programme. Tift open meeting on Friday of Colonel W. H. Moody Circle No. 62, Ladles of the G. A. R., on Mt. Washington, was a success in spite of the unfavorable weather ot tbe evening. The programma was made up on the spot, owing to tho impossibility of some of the promised per formers to attend, but it was Interesting and pleasing to all who were present. Including delegations from Post 165, Post 8 and others of tho G. A. R.S Ladies of the various circles of the city and suburbs and representatives of Sons of Veterans camps, numbering about 200 altogetber. Tbe programme commenced with prayer; tbe singing of "America;" address by the Presi dent, Mrs. Montreviile; Mrs. C. V. Sheriff, of Allegheny, Past Department President, on the progress of tbe order; instrumental duet, mas ter and Miss -Leach: war reminiscences by Comrade Wilson, of Post 165: spread of the order. Department Senior Vice President Mrs. Sailie E. Lfnhart; musical medley, Harry Speer, Ebbert Bates and Sam uel Hlbbs; the Sons of Veterans, W. R. Patterson, of Davis Star Camp; "Recollections ot Boston," Mrs. Emma Snead, of Allegheny; "Words of Cheer,"MesdamesGoldman,Corbley and Jones, Circle Presidents: "The Irishman's Choice." sung by Comrade Taylor, of Post S; "The Old Virginia Lowlands," Comrade Clouse, of Post 155. A pleasant social greeting, accom panied by refreshments, closed a most delight ful evening Indoors, and the duties as hostesses of the ladles of Circle No, 52. Addresses Wanted. In general orders'No. S Department Com mander Boyer publishes a request for the ad dresses of tbe following: Charles Hatbnway, Company K, Twenty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, who was a nurse in Hotel Hospital at Winchester in I860, by J. R. Thomas, Adjutant Post No. 139, Scranton, Pa. Any member of Company A, Third Pennsyl vania Artillery, who knew Henry Wetter (who was killed In action at Plvmoutb, N. C), by his father. Henry Wetter, 820 Bnttonwood street, Philadelphia. Any member of the Seventh Michigan Cav alry who knew William B. Jackson, Company L, of same regiment, by George T. Jackson, 17 N. Eighth street, Philadelphia. Benjamin Wilcox, Company I, Eighty-eighth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers, by A. K. LAng, via .noore street, .rnuaaeipuia. Any member of Company C, Two Hundred and Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, who knew Joseph B Bradley, of said company, by Mrs. Bradley, 820 N. Eleventh street. ' John Hank, seaman United States steam, ship J. P. Jackson, Mississippi river, 1862, by tbe Adjutant Naval Post No. 400, Eighth and Vine streets, Philadelphia, John N. Balkeld, of Company B, One Hun dred and Forty-seventh Pennsylvania Volun teers, by William D. Griggs, Three Rivers, Mich. Notes From the Front. Tbe arrangements for Memorial Day are progressing. Comrade O. A. JottssoK, Twelfth Illinois, was in 62 nattles. John Smith was mustered Into Post 161 last Tuesday evening. Loins shook was mustered into Post 238 at the meeting Friday night. A nujibkh ot the comrades from Post 15S are still down with the grip. Coxbasb X. S. P.ees, Adjutant ot Post 167, has been laid up the past week. Commander James Lewis, ot Post 165, says he will be tbe last to get the grip. A camp of Daughters of Veterans is one of the attractions of Minneapolis, Minn. Air officer ot Post 41 reports that there are a dozens applications pending for admission to the post. Comrade Bpkeb, ot Post 155, is going around on crutches. He will soon be able to be on duty. The rehearsals of "The Little Recruit," to be given by Post 151, were commenced last Friday evening. Eioht comrades were reported sick at last Wednesday night's meeting of Ppst 41, prin cipally cases of grip. comrades James Quxcr and Dr. W. R. Phillips, of Post 165, who have been on the sick list, are able to be out again. Comrade Pension aoent Bekooooh was In Washington, D. C, last week ln'consultation with Pension Bureau officials. Martin Schexck, Eighth Wisconsin, who died recently at La Crosse, Wis., was in 85 battles and marched 11,000 miles. Post 155 is making arrangements for an en tertainment In tbe first part of July. It will be given in Maennerchor Hall, Mt. Washington. CottBADE C&ARLK8 HOLTLAKD, Adj utant of Post 162, who has been sick nearly three weeks. Is convalescent. He was able to take a walk on Thursday. Tbe Detroit Club of Post 151 held a meeting last Tuesday evening. The prospect! for a large attendance at the National Ecoampment from the post are very good. Women's Relief Corps No: 22, auxiliary to Post 236, is flourishing. Three more candi dates were initiated last Wednesday evening. Tbe ladles of the corps are hard workers. The Detroit Association of Post 157 Is fl our ishlng. A large number will attend tbe Detroit encampment. A meeting of the Executive Committee will be held at tbe house of Com mander H. L. Hoburg next Wednesday even ing. At Post SSb meeting last Tuesday evening. Comrade Wbeelock, of the Department of Iowa, was present. He is In the revenue servioe in bis State. He gave tbe comrades of Post 83 an interesting description of life in the South. The death of Kussell Errett last week was mourned greatly by tbe comrades of Post S3, of which be was a member for severil years. Four comrades of the post were pallbearers. Tbey were Comrades Stone, Graham, Lock hart and Stewart. Geabt Circle No. 7, Ladles of the G.A.R., auxiliary to Post 230, is aflllcted with much sickness. At last week's meeting ten members were reported sick, and at the previous seven were reported. The circle has two candidates to initiate at tho next meeting. An elegant frame now surrounds the section of the Cyclorama of the Battle of Gettysburg secured by Post 155. The picture represents a battery going into action. It is 12 by 18 feet. Hung up in the new hall on Southern avenue, It adds greatly to the fine appearance. A Pleasant Surprise Party. One of the most enjoyable surprise parties of the season was held at the residence of Mr. Frank Weaver, No. 918 Wylie avenue, Thurs day evening, April 9, which was a success in every particular. At about 8:30 o'clock the guests filed In, and to say that he was sur prised Is simply putting it mild. After he bad recovered, bowever.be proceeded to make it pleasant for all present. Euchre and games of various kinds were indulged in until 11 o'clock, when an elegant repast was partaken of, after which they tripped the light fantastic until the wee small hours. Tbe music was furnished by tbe Ulmer Orchestra. During tho evening some very fine selections were rendered by the Silver City Quartet, which were highly appre ciated. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Roser, Mr. and Mrs. B O. Taylor.the Misses Blanche Weaver, Sadie Robinson, Annie Elwell, Emma Wilson, Lizzie Robinson, llattie Bruner, Ella Klein. Lilly Bruner, Mary Ko5er, and Messrs. Louis Klein, Guy Jones, Louis Junes, John Weaver, Clarence Howell, Cam Beifore, Will Hutchinson, Albert Klein, Guy Hutchinson, Dan Jenkins. James Hack ett, John Jones, Charles Hutchinson, Albert Sykes and many others. Latest importation of French millinery, new styles, received every week. Also a fine selection of beautiful designs of my own at moderate prices. If ew ideas in mourning millinery. E. Dbeyeb, xtsu 644 Peon avenue. 1 1 ARTISTIC EFFECTS IN Fine Flowers And plant decorations. Novelties for luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose bunches to carry and corsage bouquets a specialty. N. Pattebsok, Su 41, Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity. Laco Cartalns. Lace Curtains. Bead our prices in another column. J. H. Kunkel & Bso. Jimp Awnings At Mamaux & Son's, C39 Penn avenue. Physicians recommend Pilsner beer as 11 btrengtiiener ft r tbe grip. Telephone 11SS, Iron City Brewing Compuuy. Palmetto Awnings At Mamaux & Sou's, 639 Pen 11 avenue. HotJSEHOIiD goods psckediand jshipp'jd.l rs iMiifaAUBaci jx..haj, oocty aier street; so.' SUNDAY, APRIL 13, wfe For the third or fourth time in the history of the Pittsburg publio schools the effort to introduce free text books has been defeated. A meeting of the Committee on Text Books of the Central Board of Education was held yesterday at 3:30 p. it. to consider tbe resolution adopted by the Central Board of Education that the above committee consider the advisa bility of Introducing free books and report at tbe next general meetkig. Messrs. Kearns, Horgan. Swentzel, Trosb, Weimar and Berger were present. Dr. Kearns was Chairman. Secretary Reisfar read the report of Superintendent Lackey, in which, at the last meeting of the Central Board, he gave reasons whv he was in favor ot free text books here. Dr. Swentzel inquired If there was enough money in the treasury to carry out the plan. Superintendent Luckey stated that in order to avoid a big burden all at on!e, slates and first readers sbonld be sup plied to the pupils of the primary grade to be gin with. The estimated cost to do this would be 31,900. At tbe end of the year there was ex pected to be about S2.000 in the school treasury. He gave a summary of tbe list of books that would bo required for tbe pupils of all grades. Mr. Berger was of tbe opinion that as every board has the power to supply books to Indi gent children there was no reason why chil dren should be kept ont of schools because tbey were too poor to buy books. Superintendent Luckey said that many parents were too prond to let the world know of tbeir poverty and would not ask a school board for books, preferring to keep their children at home, and in nine cases out of ten the pupils wbo are supplied with books by the School Board are the very ones who do not need them. He thought by giving pupils free text books to the primary grades children would be gathered In and given an education, which is the object of the school system. Dr. Swentzel proposed a resolution. that after September. 1&91. slates and first readers be given free to the pupils of tbe primary grades, but his resolution was not seconded. Dr. Kearns stated they had an important matter to study bearing on taxation and the advancement or otherwise of the publio schools and tbe question should be discussed freely. Tbe first thing to be de cided was whetber the resolution in general be recommended favotably or negatively to the Central Board of Education. Mr. Berger favored a negative report. This was seconded by Mr. Weimar. Mr. Horgan then said he was well aware that people did not like the world to know of their poverty, and would not ask for books. Free text books wonld be an increased taxation, and he thought the pupils would be more negligent abont tbeir books, but they ought to be eulded . by the advice of the Superintendent of Schools. But as many people were too proud to let tbe world know they were living on the taxation of other people, he was willing to vote for free text books. According to the statement of Superintend ent Luckey ex-Superintendent of Public In struction Wickersham, now dead, bad stated before the Legislative Committee that in Lan caster tho cost for each pupil for five years for free text boks did not exceed 40 cents a year Instead of S2 as formerly. This wonld be a great saving to tbe taxpayer. Mr. Luckey said the time must come when free text books would be the rule. He said the adoption wonld. save the citizens of Pittsburg from ?S0,000to JOT 000. Mr. Berger said that free text books would cause the spread of disease In the schools. Dr. Kearns then made a speech, saying he was op posed to free text books from a sani tary point of view. He held that tbe transfer of books from ' one pupil to another wonld be exceedingly dangerous In that these books might hold the Incipient germs of diphtheria and scarletfever, absorbed from pupils who handled the books. The health of the child was more to him than the education, and as a physician he would never agree to tbe adoption of free text books. Superintendent Lackey answered that tbe doctor was right in theory, but wrong In prac tice, and pointed to other cities and to Pitts burg schools, tbe Sterret and the Thirty-second wara, in support of his argument that there Is no danger ot disease in free text books. The oommittee finally decided to report to the Cen tral Board negatively the resolution forvfree text books, by vote ot 6 to 1, Dr. Swentzel be ing tbe only one in favor of the project. Tbe Central Board will taks up the question on Tuesday evening. The committee recommended the same books for the ward school as used last year, bnt rec ommended the adoption of tbe following as books to be used for tbe bigh school: Flsk's "Book on Civil Government," instead of Town send's, and "Schulz's Practical Physics;" also, that "Sally's Phychology" be taken from the course, as beyond the scope of the pupils. The Paris Medals Arrive. Superintendent Luckey felt very proua yes terday, for the long-expected Paris medals which the Pittsburg schools were awarded for its education display at tbe Paris Exposition of 1KS9, arrived, after a notice of two years. They came, unheralded, by express. There are two large bronzo medals, one awarded for primary, the other for grammar work. A few days ago two diplomas, which are now being framed, also arrived from Paris. When Superintendent Luckey was asked where tbe "honors" were to be placed for safekeeping, he replied, "Ob, in the archives," which, however, at present will be in the saM at the Central Board rooms, where the medal awaided by the Philadelphia Centennial reposes. Schoolroom Gossip. Os Friday evening Miss Stein was elected to a position in the Hlland School, vice Miss Bauersmith, resigned. Miss Kizz ie Moore, of tbe Luckey schools, is progressing rapidly to tbe return of good health, after a sickness of two months. A SEW room will be opened in the Bloomfield School building next Tuesday morning. This part of the Howard district Is building up very rapidly. Miss Gledhlll has been elected to take charge of the new room. Next Friday and Saturday evenings the Allen school pupils give a grand entertainment at Turner Hall. The proceeds will go toward the expenses of tbe yearly picnic that is always such a source of pleasure to school chlidreu. prjPii-s from the Third. Fourth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Fourteenth, Fifteenth, Sixteenth, Twentieth and Twentv-first ward schools will be in the 300-volce chorus which Prof, E. E. Rinehart is now training to assist the Marine At LATIMER'S GREAT CARPET FIRE SALEI Out- immoipa rutli'ipa r( C'ifnat-u Of! Plntne an A T inn- Jeums at the recent fire sale of r-M.a: M r 1. r 11: x-iaiim s, jmew i uik, is selling iasu luu aic i-uiuiuiiy 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 SOUTH DIAMO ND ru- j?jtSHWti . iri 1891 . Band concert tour at 01dlty Hall, on Batur. day afternoon, May 2. Mtts Julia De Arhit, of tho Howard Bchool, has obtained a leave of absence owing to ill-health. In all probability the will not re turn to school this year. Miss Annie E. Conrad, the well-known grammar teacher of tbe Bobo School, will be absent from her duties a month from illness superinduced by an at tack of tbe grip. Fr.OM 3 to 4 next Baturday afternoon the graduating class of the publio cooking school will exhibit a display of dainty cookery and re ceive their diplomas. A very full class gradu ates. The next class will enter April 19 and comprise pupils from tbe Hlland, Homewood, Lincoln, Wickersham, Riverside, Stevens, Ral ston, Mr. Washington, Duquesne, Sterret and Liberty Schools. It the grip is on the decrease the attendance ol the public schools is not bettered. Reports from the majority of the schools show that the attendance this week is worse than tbe week preceding the Easter vacation. Tbe pupils of the higher rooms are more affected than the lower ones. Of the class of 19 of tbe Bloomfield High School ten are out with illness. This happening at a time when much studying is re quired preparatory to the final examinations will be a great drawback to the class. NEW TOSH'S DEATH BATS. Its Analysis Shows That Grip Was King During Last Week. New Yoke. April 11. The total number of deaths in this city for the week ending at noon to-day, was 1,216, as against 1,000 for the preceding week. Eighty-three of these were due to bronchitis, as against 60 last week, and 229 to pneumonia, as against 224 last week. The total mortality for the 24 hours ending at noon was 174. including22 cases where grip was the contributing cause of death. One hundred and eight persons died from the grip in conjunction with other maladies, as against 40 last week. Charity and Pleasure. A farce comedy, entitled "A Glimpse of Paradise," will be given for the benefit of the Church Home by tbe Tuesday Night Club at the Pittsburg Club Theater on the evenine of Thursday, April 16. This is tbe same play that was so successfully ren dered at the last entertainment of the club. It is expected that the many friends of tbe players, the club and the Church Home will show their interest by a large attendance. Tickets will be for sale at Mr. H. G. Hale's aud at the Women's Exchange. Building and Loan Association. Inter State, April series now open. Shares f 100 each, payable in installments df 60 eents per month) dividends declared semi-annually. Last year's dividends exceeded 18 per cent. Stockholders can withdraw at any time and receive interest up to time of withdrawal. Cost to borrower, 7 per cent. Borrower also gets dividends on his own stock. Paid up stock drawing 6 and 8 per cent interest sold that can be withdrawn on demand and inter est paid up to time of withdrawal. For information' call or write to Inter State Building and Loan Association, Boom 603 Penn building, Pittsburg, Pa. Physicians recommend Pilsner beer as a strengthener after tbe grip. Telephone 1186, Iron City Brewing Company. Housecleaning Is only thoroughly done when the walls are repapered. All grades of wall paper at John S. Roberts', 414 Wood street. Hanover Awnings At Mamaux 8c Son's, 539 Penn avenue. Will bny a good see ond-hand Sewing Machine at THE Domestic Office Mo. 8 Sixth Bt. E. R. BROOKS AGENT Domestics Sewing Machine and Domestic Patterns. no9-22-3EOSU GRAND CLEARANCE SALE -OF- SEWING MACHINES, Commencing MONDAY, April 18. sample machines, office worn and only slightly used, AWAY BELOW COBT. The chance of a life time to secure a sewing machine AS GOOD AS NEW at almost your own price. We do not fix up second-hand machines and palm them off on onr customers for new ones , but sell tbem for just what tbey are, so if yon want a good, first-class sewing machine at LESS THAN HALF THE REGULAR PRICE don't fall to take advantage of this special sale at tbe WHITE SEWING MACHINE ROOMS, 12 SIXTH STREET. apl2-3i the-great wholesale house or r r.. J-1I-. : tr'iAt'l 3 fl ""f JKM NEW ADVERTTSEMESTa. Test it Yourself. Cleveland's Baking Powder is perfectly jbure. The same ' claim is made for powders adulterated with am monia and alum, but you can settle the question yourself. " Boil a teaspoonful of the baking powder in a teaspoonful of water ; if adulterated the smell Test it for Purity. of ammonia an be detected in the steam." . Cleveland's Baking Powder is the strongest. It is the f ?' wost effective and economical. Try it. A tea- for , spoonful of Cleveland's will do more and better Strength. worjj tjjan a heaping teaspoonful of other powders. Food made 'with Cleveland 's keeps moist and fresh for Test it jaySi but if made with others soon dries out and h becomes "husky." Cleveland's leavens evenly, Results. making fine grained, delicately fibred breads and cakes, results produced by no other leavening agent, Cleveland's Baking Powder Stands all Tests. LAIRD'S SHOE STORES Doing more business than all the other Shoe Stores combined. THOUSANDS OF PAIRS SELLING DAILY. GREAT BARGAIN PRICES Odr 100 Employes at Your Disposal. Polite and Capable Sales People. Ample Seating Capacity Perfect Satisfaction Assured. LAIRD'S FIRE SALE Thousands of pairs yet to close. ENTIRE STOCK MUST GO. OUR FINE WOOD ST. STORE WALLS ARE STILL DAMP, And many fine Shoes and Slippers that we thought perfectly safe after the fire have absorbed dampness from walls and .show tendency to MILDEW OR BLUE MOULD And can't be held over. Otherwise they are as good as ever and warranted satisfactory. Can exchange. LAIRD'S MAMMOTH STORE, 406, 408, 410 Market Street. SPECIAL HALF-PRICE SALE. OVER 3,000 PAIRS Fine Shoes & Slippers Will sell this week regardless of value. See our Bargain Tables: MEN'S SHOES' HALF PRICE ! LADIES' SHOES HALF PRICE ! BOYS' SHOES HALF PRICE! GIRLS' SHOES HALF PRICE1 LAIRD'S MARKET STREET STORES. Special 6-Day Half-Price Sale. Large and complete force of polite and competent shoe salesmen and salesladies for this special occasion. All will be served promptly and with satisfaction. W. M. LAIRD, XiE-iDinsra- shoe stoees, 406,408,410 I Bargains -f 433 WOOD ST. MARKET STREET j Both Stores I FIRE SALE. Wholesale House, ARTIST AND pnOTOORAPHEB, 18 BIX.TH 8TEEET. ClDlnets, K to H per dozen.' Telephone, 1751. Cabinets, S2 to $4 per dozen; petltes. flper riwwwuM M-orril 515 Wood Street arl2-jnrrso GUNSUftlPTfON. HroeipositfTeTeaedy forthsabored'SUMstsTlt ceo thottsuds of casoe of tie orstkindiadof Ion standing have been cured. Iadeod to strong i my futa biteefacur, that I will send TROBOTTIX3nzz.wU& B VALUABLE TKKATISE on tnla disease to unl. . ferwhoirillsadrottelTElprenndP.O.adir, ' X. A. Slocma. BC C 181 Pearl St N.TT. JcUW&SOWXl iitriitrawr- faY
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