i mi. iiium in i m-mwuiTHru"" vj ,MWWVVHhi,WTBatMTi'iii'ifMv,Jikm" it I WtrrflrtwwMMSPTRMOWn 1, pi,- THE PITTSBURG- DISPATOH. SUNDAY, APEIL 19, 159L 12 StfflWiWs;1 apfi3p- ise'j,y;.r-si?' ?" .yp Ssaw" - , bt?SSP' -c-- "-oji ,j,,,. ,v , : r .VJ , I isM Mi?' ry rVVsrtS,-& sF THE BEAUTY "What flavor will yon have?" Irs been almost as important a question the last few days as 'What do yoa think ofJBlaine's letter?" And it has been asked without doubt a great deal oftener, lor women as a rule haTe not bothered their pretty heads about the letter, but they have universally been interested in deciding upon a flavor and in imbibing the soda afterward. What a Hold upon the averace woman's Bisections ice cream soda has, any way? Surely the fondness evinced for this beverage by the lair sex equals in intensity already that of the masculines for their cijjars and the drink u but yet in its infancy. One Cancerous Characteristic. It might be said of soda water, as the temperance women said of alcoholic drink at their institute Tuesday its greatest forte is the power it has of creatine an appetite Tor itself. It makes a very pleasing first ao pearance, and improves constantly on ac quaintance, until finally it assumes such egotis tical tendencies that it takes full possession of the victim, to the utter oblivion of iced tea, lemonade, buttermilk, or any of the old-time hot weather favorites. Fortunately, the only serious effect the soda water habit has Is that of lightening the purse. Were it other wise, and should it increase In popularity In the future as it has in the past, the soda water problem would require the crave deliberations of those who are now devoting time and atten tion to the alcoholic question. The only new syrup thus fsr introdnced this season Is the "I don't care" kind, and it really is a very ancient one masquerading sub-rosa. G-ntlemen, when the drink soda, mil be es pecially partial to the "I don't care" flavor and bv their easy, indifferent. Innocent manner ot re plying "I don't care" to the usual query, "What flavor?" will deceive effectually their fair com panions, not previously made wise on the sub ject bimultancously with the soda water advent Ice cream has bounded into its annual popu larity and parlors devoted to its sale have been filled almost constantly the past few days. Flowers and Gardens. Yea, verily, tee Literary Society is abroad In the land, and Its entertainments are a pleasing forerunner of the graduation exercises that come later. Several ot the High School variety have lately been given, and numerous more are on the docket in Pittsburg and vicinity. Botanical excursirns are likewise popular just now, and the caj students find great pleasure in roaming tho suburban bills and vales in search of the new and the rare in botanical specimens and earlv flowers that may be trans planted into the cardeu. Barun says "God Almighty first planted garden," and, indeed, Its cultivation is tho purest of human pleasures. It is the greatest refreshment to the spirit of man, without which buildings and palaces are bnt gross handiworks. And amateur garden making will be lolloned quite extensively in 1'ittsburg this 'er, not alone by students, but by everyone who can indulge in it. The old-fashioned n iwer garden, with the old-iashloned Dowers, is being resurrected and will occupy many a spare moment with the youthfnl element of society who will cultivate asters, phlox, pe tunias, cosmos, calhofsis. portulacas, mignon ette, sweet alvssum, candy tuft, balsams, pop pier, pacsles and pinks, all of which blossom the first year; and sneet-wilhams, hollyhocks, fox glove, and similar plants for blooming th second year. Valley lillie, too, will have an honored place In most gardens, and sweet peas will be great favorites: the latter, by the way, bv experienced gardeners were planted during the Meek fcr blooming in July and August. The Implements Are Distracting- A feature of tho amateur gardening, war ranted to drive to distraction one who doesn't possess at least a few feet ot ground to dabble In, is the line of garden implements manufac tured for Jus: such cultivation of the soil. Delicate and fragile in outline, with well pol ished steel and handles, they are tantalizing. Indeed, to a lover ot the garden denied the pleasure of havi.g one; but some lit tle gratification may be gained by defying Russell In decorating them with gilt and suspending them with gilt rope from a corner of one's own sanctum banctorum. A certain young gentleman in the city, who de lights in calling himself a bachelor, though I don't believe be is long out of his teens, has so bung up the shovel and the hoe and declares lie reccnesa mint of consolation out ot the tact. hat luxur.ous mortals single men of the present day are, and how their "dens," as they call their rooms, remind one of Oriental mag nificence and glory. Their apartments lack no hing that suggests comfort, elegance, cae and many articles of furniture are now being made expressly for tbeir use. Among such is a wine cabinet, that in it self must be a temptation to remain single. It is, this year, of the "'Louis" style and is so ar ranged that It holds a goodly supply of wine and a number of glasses with a place on the top for several decaliters. 3 o the ordinary ob server it would appear an unusually handsome writing desk,but appearances are deceptive oft times. Itiso of the Chaffing Dish. Another article that is in the "den" of almost every nnmarried man of the present day is the old-fashioned French chaffing dish. It Is a three-story arrangement, something after the Etle of a French coffeepot, and with an alcohol stove underneath is ready for all sorts of mid night lunches. A recipe book goes with the oiali containing hundreds of recipes for enjoy a blo things. that nu) bo cooked without the least cltortand without the annoyance of a Fervant. TLe chaffing dish has long been ac knowledged an institution of great merit in the old countrv, but has just recently been ac cepted here. It and its virtnes are not con fined to the bachelor "dens," Dut they are rap id! being received into homes all over the city, young ladies being lound among the most ar dent aimirers "it lunch alter the theater. Not distuning the household it is something to ue cultivated. Another point In favor of the cuathu' dish is that it is really very pretty and lai.l.b that expression of half-way resoectability t.. most useful articles have. It Is made of suiter. A pleasing variation to tho silver table service that is meeting with a flattering reception among the wealthy is the gold dinner service. It is not intended to take tho place of silt er. but to be used occasionally to vary the monotony of silver. Very pretty effects may be gained with it, and it is not so dreadfully ex pensive, for it is not always "solid gold" you know. New Gold Decorated Glass. A new gold decorated glass is designed to be used with the gold service Instead of the cut glass, and is of most exquisite beauty. But three sets have arrived in Pittsburg, and it may be said to Pittsburg's credit that one of the three was the first received in tho United States. The Venetian, Bohemian and French were repre sented respectively In t'ie three sets. Nothing, according to an acknowledged authority on such subjects, has eter been Introduced for the table equal in delicacy and beauty to the cold decorated glasses. The banquet table for a June bride is to be laid with the gold service. Including the glasses. There are to bo several very charming June weddings, by tho way, and some earlier ones, amoug tbem that of Jllss Clara Morgan and Mr. a B. Shaw, June 11. and of Miss Mary CLalfant and Major McEee, of the Arsenal, some time next month. Kathlxex Husszt-Watsoh. BPEI50 SOCIAL AFTAIE8. E cnts of Interest to tho Toong and Old ol tho Twin Cities. Alfred 8. Smith and his estlmablo wife enter tained their many friends Thursday evening last at their cozy new mansion, on Maple ave-, nue, Allegheny City, the Invitations reading a "house warming." Those who responded had full sway of the premises, dancing, card play ing and an elegant spread going to make the evenlug pass in a very enjoyable manner. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C H. Mendel, Mr. and Mrs. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Schraeder, Mr. and Mrs, John Ommert, Mr, and Mrs. H. & Oliver. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Mitchell, Mr, and Mrs. C. D. Grupen. Dr. and Mrs. O, It. Shannon, Dr. and Mrs. M. W. Beach, Mr. and . Mrs. John C. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pol lock, Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Smith and Messrs. William M. Pollock. Charles U Han nan, H. M. Gruuder and Clarence Johnston, allot Allegheny: Mr. and Mrs. George II. Kynor. Mr. and Mrs. W. T, Kynor, Mr. R. S. Kynor. Miss Phem Deppard and Miss Schontz, ot McKeesport; Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Slifer, Harry Sulzbacher and Dr. Phil lips, of Pittshurg: Mr. R. B. Patterson, ot New York: Mr. E. J. Fairfield, of Marlon, O.; Mr. and Mrs. a M. Sbaner, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Sut meyer, Mr. and Mrs. David Zcgsmltb, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Groah, Mr. John Young. Miss Flora Young, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Bost, Mr. and Mrs. Wllliim Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. David Morri son. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burt, Mr. and Mrs. Cullers, Mr. and Mrs. William KimberUnJ, Mr. and Mrs. 8. E. Weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Weidman. Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. K. S. Giles, Mr. and Mrs. Briggs and Mr. and Mrs. M. Dailey, of the city and suburbs. A fashionable and notable wedding was celebrated at Salem, 0., April 8, at the resi dence of Bev. Mr. Boylea, the Presbyterian minister, when Miss Clara Virginia Flesher, only daughter of the late IT. W. Flesher, a prominent lawyer ot Jackson county, West Virginia, became the bride of John H. Kopp. Miss Flesher is a descendant ot William Cnstis, of Virginia, the same family Into which the Illustrious Washington married. Also a great-grand-daughter of John Mason, one of Mary land's weal uiest planters. MUs Flesher is a merry little blonde, a fine scholar and an ac complished musician. The bride wore a dark garnet Greek costume, trimmed with duchesse lace, made high, with Catherine de Medici collar and skirt demi train, tike carried a bou quet of La France roses. The groom is a very estimable business young man and a worthy Christian. The honeymoon will be spent iu Wilkmsburg at Roso Cottage, just in the shadow or Pittsburg, at the beautitcl home of the bride's mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Rattigan. Mr. Edward Prltchard was agreeably sur prised at his borne on Grace street, Mt. Wash ington, last Monday evening, by a merry party ot young folks who called to assist In the cele bration of his birthday. TLey composed the "Maaotte Social," and spent a very enjoyable evening in music, dancing and feast ing. Among the guests were the Misses .Nellie Prltchard, Garnet Goldman, LUlie Jones, Ida Blctc.inger. Alice White, Louise Blocklnger, Maine Mullln, Kate Foley, bophie Frey, lsmma Frey, Lydia Fisher, Jen nie Haysmitb, Carrie Haysmltb, Ella Biber, Mattie Morse, Mame Kellar, Tillie Kellar. Hattie Bowman, Jennie Bowman, Lillie bllvus, Pauline Harris, Jessie Riggs and Messrs. Torn Conner, John Conner, Lawrence Block inger, Harry Sadler, Jobs Hill, Sam Brooks, Burt Price Albert Goldman, Tom Horner, Will Haystnltb, Robert Gray, Michael Crow, Harry De Grote, Will Workman, Sam Pare. A pleasant surprise party was held at the home of Miss Grace Constans, Forbes street, last Tuesday evening. The following friends were present: Misses Marguerite Thomas, Essie Newman, Gertrude Clair, Annie Sulli van, Lucy Malone, Agnes Gallagher, May Duffy, Stella Geisie, Sadie Manhlnney, Gertrude Sul livan. Minnie Wlltz, Miss Lena Couples and Marie Cbristoffel, of Sharptburg; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Constans and dauehter Hazel, ot Hazel wood; Messrs. Robert Hannan, Charles Han nan, H. L. Braun, Edit ard Thompson, Will Mo Adams, Robert McAdams, George and Peter Hommel, Will Wolf, Allen Mercer, James Merring, Abe Newman, George Groves and John JtTurrickT A reception to be gived Monday evening, April 27, at Washington Hall, corner of Wash ington and Beaver avenues, Allegheny, will be under the auspices ot Fort Pitt Council No. 220, Jr. O. U. A. M. In connection with the re ception there will bs furnished a deliehtful programme of literary and musical numbers. Among those who will contribute to the last named enjoyment will be. the whistler. Miss Anna Lee Dickinson, the Manchester Council Q,nartette. the Gardner Mandolin Club and Charles B. Htelzner's orchestra. ilere is no question but what Ft. Pitt will abundantly re pay all who may bi counted among the guests on this occasion. The little friends ot Master Willie Baker gave him a very happy surprise at his home, on Ann street, last Friday evening. Games dear to the childish heart and a host of good things to eat made the little ones very happy, and a merry evening was spent. ne little ones present werei Marybick, Lizzie Brown, Ella Gueth, Rosla Heizel, Mary Eavensburger, Stella and Laura Berres, Edna Barkberger, Katie and Lizzie Du gan,Kdith McCloskey.Freddie and Amy Shoen berger, Eddie and Jlmmie Baker, Frank Mc Closkey, Eddie and Leo Howell, Freddie and Georgie Siek, Louis Eavecsburger, Gideon Grime, Elmer McCloskey and Edgar Skipp. Yesterday afternoon the third class of the year of the Pittsburg School Kitchen was graduated. The exercises were conducted at the Grant School. The class was large, num bering 60, aud Grant School was crowded with friends and relatives of the little cooks. Misses Gamell and Hazlenrood, of the Grant School, opened the exercises by a duet, after which Key. W. J. Holland, the newly-elected Chan cellor of the Western University, delivered a pleasant little speech and presented the gradu ates with their diplomas. Tables had been pre pared of dishes of all kinds made by the little children and a luncheon was served to the guests. Wednesday afternoon a merry party of little ones gathered at the Home Hotel, with their dolls, to do honors to Miss Florence K. Wills. The young hostess, assisted by Miss Lillie Walker, proved her ability by making her companions happy with games from 2 to 5, when an eleganfcluncn was served. Among those E resent were Lillie Walker, Pauline Miller, aura Dimllng, Helen McCarthy, Lillie Alra, Katie Lane. Eva McDonah. Minnie Hennin?. Nettie CtShaw, Kda Arthur, Minnie Sanuucrs and Marion McMahon. The Evangeline Social, organized by the younger members of St. James' Church of Wilklnsburg, held its second meeting last Thursday at the residence of the Misses Konntz, Braddock avenue. Miss Emma Kountz was elected President and Mr. John Bonner Secretary. The "Evangeline" so named by Rev. A. A. Lambing starts forth with the well wishes of a host of friends for a future ot brilliant success. The next meeting will be held on Friday eveninc. May 1, at the residence ot Miss Vi caver, Franklin street, Wllkinsburg. The thirteenth annual commencement of the Pittsburg School ot Pharmacy will be held in Carnegie Hall next Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. The members of the class are: How ard H. Bnlger, Howard Charles Fueller. Will iam Laird Hankey, Charles Franklin Huber, Louis Alfred Kiey, Stephen Geyer Porter, David Walter Seville, Charles Albert Spnng and special student in chemistry Frank Czar niccki. ' A delightf nl surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly, ot Fifth avenue, at their residence, last Thursday evening. It was given in honor of their guest, Mr. Bert Doran, of Hamilton, Ont. Vocal and Instrumental musio bj the Lafayette Orchestra, Silver Star Quartet and by Messrs. M. Galvln and Frank Connolly were features of the evening. Supper was served at a late hour. The Wmeblddlo Avenue Progressive Euchre club's fortnightly meeting was, chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pease, Friday evening last. The novel feature of this meeting was the playing of progressive euchre in the phan tom masque costume Favors were awarded to Mrs. Walter Church and Mr. Willis Martin. Dancing closed the evening's amusement, A very pleasant reception was given by the Misses Horbacb, of Kelly street, Wilklnsburg, to a number ot their friends from the East End last Tuesday. M usic and social converse made the hours pass smftly and pleasantly. Invitations have been issued for the marriage of Miss Fannie Ladley and Dr. J. A. Phillls, both of Allegheny. The ceremony will take place Thursday evening, April 801 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Pittsburg. The Woman's Press Club held its regular meeting yesterday afternoon. The constitu tion and by-laws occupied the attention ot the members. The club has every evidence ot prosperity. The "Newport" Club will hold, their first re ception at Brann's Dancing Academy, Friday evening, April 21 Gernen's full orchestra will be In attendance. 'Squire Creelman, Assistant Burgess of Wll kinsburg, has had a severe attack of the grip. He has recovered to a large extent, however, and his friends hope to seo him perfectly well before long. Miss Jennio Charles, of Allegheny, officiated as brldemaid at a wedding iu Chicago recently. Guests and Hosts. Miss Kate E. McEror has returned from Cumberland, where she went to attend the funeral of a friend. W. G. Griffith, who has- pten Slok for onr. two months, has gone to Tate Springs, Tenn., in search ot health. Mrs.R Rostwick, W. McK. Moeney and Lumlin Black are guests of the Pittsburg colony at Washington. " The wife of Samuel M. Clark, Chief Clerk of the Assessor's office, is slowly recovering from a severe attack of la grippe. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Agnew and child, of Pittsburg, are enjoying a breathing spell at the Hotel del Coronado, Coronado Beach, CaL Dr. B. M. Hanna, of Penn avenue, has re turned after an absence of several weeks in California. He reports a very enjoyable trip. Miss Judith Berolde. of the "Blue Jeans" Company, while in this city will be the guest ot Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel DeRoy, of HI Sheffield street, Allegheny. GOSSIP OF THE GUARD. Colokex. Noim an M. Shith, of the Eight eenth Regiment, hasbeenonthe sick list since his return from Scottdale. The annual reunion of the Veteran Corps of the First Regiment took place at the Union League, Philadelphia, last night. A number of members of the Governor's staff were present. The seventh annual reception of Battery 0 will be held in Fbmnlxville next Friday even ing. The battery's receptions have come to be considered one ot the important annual events In Fhcenlxvllle. I Last Friday evening a number of the friends, of Captain Henry Schmidt, of Company A of the Fourteenth Regiment, presented him with a handsome badge ot the Military Relief Asso ciation of Johnstown. Lieutenant W. 8. Beowk, of tho Four teenth Regiment, has been confined to the house with an attack or the grip. He has se lected a sequestered nook to put In a few days at fishing just as soon as he is able to be out. Some of the boys who did time in the coke regions during the late unpleasantness are talk ing ot organizing a Grand Army Post. One young man declares he will apply for a pension, hit grounds being that his feelings were hurt while away. The formal opening and dedication of the new armory of Company I, of the Ninth Regi ment, at Plymouth, Pa., will take place to morrow afternoon. Invitations have been ex tended to a nunibor of the prominent officers of the Guard to be present. Gexebai. Wiley's staff at present Is in a bad shape from a physical standpoint. Can tain Murdock is suffering with a broken leg. Major Patterson has an attack of the grip, while Major Logan has not yet fully recovered from his illness of the past month. Last Monday evening Lieutenant Klmmel, of Battery B, was pleasantly surprised by a number ot members ot the battery aud pre sented with a very handsome saber. Mr. Kim mel Is one of the hardest workers In tho organi zation, and it is-erident his labors are appre ciated. The members of the Washington Infantry have issued a very handsome souvenir to their friends, comprising a neatly-printed history of ' the organization since the first roll call. The work contains the pictures of the prominent officers and ex-officers of the company, together with a detailed account of the various services the organization has performed. ' Colohei. Feechkent, ot the Fourteenth Regiment, at the meeting of the officers of that organization last Monday evening, announced the appointment ot Lieutenant John Hubbard as Adjutant, and Lieutenant W. S. McClain as Quartermaster. Mr. Hubbard has been suc cessfully serving as Quartermaster for the past year, and will no doubt make an excellent Adjutant. Mr, McClain comes from the line, having served iu Company E for a number of years, and for a short period last year acted as inspector oi nine jf ractice. The inspections in the Fourteenth Regiment, which were to have been commenced last week by Major Patterson, had to be postponed on ac count of tholllnejsof that gentleman. Major Patterson Is recovering, however, from last accounts, and unless ha takes a turn for the worse will continue on his schedule this week. On account of the abseuce of tho Tenth Regi ment at ML Pleasant, the regular dates for the Inspection of the organization was abandoned and a series of new dates will Shortly be ar ranged by General Wiley. A pheliminarv inspection ot Battery B will be held by Captain Hunt to-morrow even ing. Every man is expected to be in line, and all the details of the regular inspection, which occurs on the 27th intt., will be gone through. The attendance at drills in the battery lately has been exceedingly large, the average being about 50. Rumors of a conpl of courts-martial a few weeks ago evidently hav had a good effect In Increasing the itteodance. Captain Hunt expects to issue invitation! to the in spection by Major Patterson next Monday.and, as the ceremony is really an Interesting affair, qnlte a large audience is expected, particularly among the fair sex. Company drills in the Eighteenth, since the return from the coke regions, have been very largely attended, showing the boys were not altogether disgusted with their experience while awaj. The payrolls for the regiment were finished up last week and forwarded to the Adjutant General. Since the return of the Tenth Regiment last Friday, most of the boys in tho Eighteenth have been quietly gathering their things in shape for a suddon call to Mt. Pleasant, as it Is fully expected by those in a position to know that trouble will arise this week. "Should occasion come for an other call of troops, the Eighteenth will un doubtedly be the first regiment ordered out, as aside from the fact of the organization demon stratme Its ability to report promptly, the men understand the situation pretty thoroughly and bare been over the field. New Inventions. The following is a list of a few patents granted to Pennsylvanians this week. Re ported by Higdon & Higdon, patent attor neys, having offices at 127 Fourth avenue, Pittsburg, and 36 Le Droit Building, Wash ington, i. C: Henry Aiken, mill appli ance; Frank Moore, station indicator; Jo seph N. Pew, system for pumping natural gas, of Pittsburg; Edward Bourne, Alle gheny, gas store; A. C. Cochran, Stauffer, coke-oven plant; J. JI. Howard, Mifflin, plate-glass sealing apparatus. P. O. Law less, Wilmerding, pipe coupling. A. 87 MEN'S SUIT SALE. It Starts Monday Morning and Win End Monday Night In a Blaze of Glory S7 Is the Figaro. The attractive figure at our store for Mon day is 57 We have marked 4,000 men's fine business suits, sack and cutaways, at $7 each for a big one-day sale. We "will be taxed to onr utmost capacity to serve all who come and those who are lucky enough to be waited on won't forget our $7 suit sale in a long while. Kow, then, we'll give you a brief description of the truly wonderful garments yon can buy for only $7. Men's lino mixed cheviot suits, neat und original patterns in cassimeres, stylish checks, plaids and stripes, silk mixtures, plain black cheviots, corkscrews, and wors teds; every garment made in the latest spring style. Could anyone ask for a finer selection for even double our price? Don't forget to attend the. creat 7 sale at the P. C. C. C, PlXTSBURO COMBINATIOIT Clothing Company:, corner Grant and Diamond streets, opp. the Court House. Mobe serious and chronio diseases from which people never wholly recover are pro duced by constipation than from any other one cause. Remember this and keep your bowels regular Dy taking a dose of St. Patrick's Pills whenever reqnired. -wbu Lovers of Elocution Will be glad to hear that Mr. Burleigh has decided to remain in the city for the sum mer. Mr. Burleigh is from St. Catharines, Canada; also from the Philadelphia School of Elocution and Oratorv, and is popular both in Canada and the United States. 6ee Here! The finest laundry work on shirts, collars and cuffs is done at Barnes Bros.' Troy Lanndry. Leave yonr package at 65 Fifth avenue, 8U Sixth street and 93 Federal street, Allegheny. Honiton Awnings At IXsmtnx & Son's, 539 Penn avenue. Attend The great (7 men's suit sale.at the P.O. CO. Cash paid for old gold and silver at Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth avenue. wrsa Sicilian Awnings At Son's, C39 Penn avenue. Mamaux & These is some comfort in wearing glasses fitted by Prof. Little, 611 Penn avenue. Hyacinth A-wninos At Mamaux & Son's, 039 Penn avenue Hyacinth A-WNrsos At Mamaux & I 151's Detroit club, received word last week Lochinvar AtvjriMas At Mamaux & I Jimp AtyNKTOS At Mamanx & Son'a )'" ..! .- w.. . -,. IV Ww w l. . v. .. "The Old Celor Guard," father of all recent military dramas, will be put on the stage of one of the Pittsburg theaters next winter by Post IK, of Mr. Washington. It Is said to be the finest drama written growing ont of tho War of the Rebellion. Post 155's presentation will be decidedly novel in one particular. Ihe Con federate characters will all be Interpreted by ex-Confederates. A number have already vol unteered, add these say that epoueh can be so cured in the vicinity to complete the cast. They are actuated solely by a desire to aid the post in its work of charity. One of the strong points of the play is a prison scene in Libby. A Union prisoner, too weak to fall into line to receive bis rations, manages to drag himself to a window to get a last look at the sun. He is ordered to leave the window by a guard, and before he has time to obet, is shot dead. Grand effects are secured in the fighting between the Unlon and Con federate forces, all of which is done In the mountains of Tennessee. Handsome Memorial Volumes. Post 123 is soon to be presented with three handsomely bound memorial volumes contain ing S33 richly engraved pages each. In tbem will be recorded the war record of every mem ber of the post, from the first charter signer to the last one who may join. There will be a page for each comrade. There will be pages for the presentation camp fire, for the resolutions passed uoon the death of each comrade, burial' record pages .and a page for tho last meeting of the pose Each de- Eartment of the work will be headed by a cautifully designed and engraved military emblem,- and the volumes will be bound and embossed in the, richest manner. The work will cost S325. It will be formally presented at an open campfire, to be held soon, on behalf of iurs. j. ai, uusjty. A similar work will soon be presented to Post 83 on behalf ol Spang, Chalfant & Co., and others. 18th Regiment's Anniversary, Lait Friday was the thirtieth anniversary of the departure ot the old Thirteenth Regiment for the field ot battle. An attempt was made to have the survivors turn out on parade, but circumstances conspired to render the attempt unsuccessful. About 00 or COO of the members survive. They went to the front 1,500 strong. This regiment was the original Washington Infantry Comrades William Turner and Morris tried to arrance Hie parade. They say that hereafter tho anniversaries will be cele brated with reunions in this ciiy. A number of the survivors living elsewhere were in town on Friday talking over old times with resident comrades. Important Pension Decision. A decision has been received from the Pen sion Office, by J. H. Stevenson & Co., on tho term "helpless minor children," under the act of June 27, 1S90. It concerns a good many per sons and was expected t be far reaching; but" the decision will be a disappointment to many. The Commissioner decides that the law will only apply to minors n ho were pensioned under the old law, and who were under the age of IS on Juno 27, 1890, and all such children as may be pensioned under that act. None over 16 years of age can be pensioned, nor any who, having been pensioned, were over that age on June 27, 1SV0. Heard at the Front, Post 151's sick are improving. The condition of Comrade Louis Schulta, of Post 155, is critical. The grounds at Rock Point have been so cared for Grar'j) Army Day. Combade Jacob Nelson, of Post 155, has resigned as Officer of the Day. Courade Jacob Beck came back into the ranks of Post 151 last Tuesday. James Cl WATnwas elected to membership in Post 117 on Tuesday evening. Post 41 had a large meeting last Wednesday evening. One comrade was mustered In. Post 155 will play "The Hunchback" in July at Maennerchor Hall, Mt, Washington. Grand Akhy Day committee meeting at Municipal Hall next Saturday afternoon. Department Chaplain SaybeswIU de liver an address at bmethport on Memorial Day. Combade Hugh Morrison, ot Post 83, has almost recovered from a severe attack of the erip.. Commander George McCctcheok, of Post 117, was not at the last meeting on account ot sickness. Comrade Charles Holtland, though still somewhat weak, has about recovered from bis severe Illness. Comrade James A. Dougherty, of Post 8, died on Wednesday morning. He was carried to his last resting plaoe on Thursday. Past Department Commander Thomas J. bTEWART will, this year.deliver the Memorial nay oration ior roat m, at Maucn ununk. During the 15 years of its existence Anna M. Ross Post No. 91, of Philadelphia, has ex pended for relief and charity tko amount of MU.WU. Post 151 paid a fraternal visit to Post 128 last Thursday evening. The visitors report a royal good time, but they missed Comrade Thoiras G. Sample. The comrades of this vicinity are greatly pleased In that Captain William .McClelland, of Post 2I9,ls making a splendid Adjutant General of tho State. On tho back of the letter heads of the Ac commodations Committee at Detroit Is a fine map of the city. Applicants for quarters can see their exact location. Past Department Commanded Chill W. Hazzard, of Monongahela City, has been engaged to speak on Memorial Day for Phil Kearney Poat No. 55, Philadelphia. Comrade o! M. Head, of Post 253, aide do1 camp on the Commander in Chiefs staff, paid a visit to Post 157 on Thursday evening. He pleased the comrades with an address. Death Invaded the homes of , four comrades of Post 88 last week. Comrades A. J. Pentecost and John Harvey both lost their mothers and Comrades George I. Randolph and W. VV. Cole were each berett of a child. A PLEASANT meeting of Post 1578 Detroit association was held on Thursday evening. There are more members than was expected by far. Fnll preparations are being made to have all the mem bers taken care of at Detroit. "The Little Recuuit, or The Battle of Gettysburg," to be given by Post 151, is now being rehearsed every week. Company E, ot the Fourteenth Resiment, will impersonate Union soldiers and Camps 4 and 33 the Confed erates, xuo tickets am now out. AT a meeting of the Executive Committee, held at Decatur, III., tho 7th Inst,, Comrade George H. Innis, of Boston. 'Past Department Commander of Massachusetts, was elected Senior Vice Commander in Chief, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Comrade Tobin. The Memorial Day committee of Post 151 is arranging for the services in its territory. The committee comprises the following: Comrai'cs Samuel Duval, L. T. McGrath. George M. Buck, George Huuter and James Ott. This committee will be assisted by a committee from Hayes Camp No. 4, Sons of Veterans. ARRANGEMENTS for Memorial Day are well under way In Allegheny. The committees are at work and meeting regularly. The services will likely be of the usual order. A change Is advocated by some, but the old order will in all probability prevail. Comrade Scott, of Post 162, Is Chairman of the Allegheny committee. Pension agent Bengough requests the following old soldiers to call at the pension office: Arthur Izenonr, Company K, Tenth Pennsylvania Reserves; Samuel Keillor. Com pany J?, Seventy-eighth Pennsylvania Vnlun teers; James B. Duff. Company D, Tenth Penn sylvania Reserves; John W. Morgan, Company F, Sixth Heavy Pennsylvania Artillery. Comrade D. A. Jones, secretary of Post 151's Detroit club, reeelved word last week Jjtoia Colonel E. WCottrelk chjjrmanotuie. accommodations committee at Detroit, that the Olub bas been assigned- to Card's Dining Par lors, 120 Cass street, and the Post Band has been assigned to Mrs. Daniels', at 123 Cass street. Comrade Jones wrote yesterday ac cepting both quarters. Union Veteran Legion. Nearly every battle ot tho late Rebellion has one or more representatives in Encamp ment No., 6. Lawrence LATTNER,Company D, Fifteenth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and Aug. Hites, Company A, Fifteenth Illinois Volunteers, have been elected members of Encampment No. 6. Anum'beb of the members of Encampment No. 6 were at Turner Hall on the occasion of the seventh anniversary of the foundation of the U. V. L. They were assigned a high seat in the gallery. Encampment No. S has had its full share of the reign of "King La Grippe." Comrades Hugh Morris and J. H. Stevenson are about over it, but Comrades Bradbury, Kiems and Captain James Thompson are still laid up. Encampment No. 8 is now meeting in its hall on Third street near East Park, Alle gheny. The boys like the change very much. Meetings are now held every Thursday even ing. On next Thursday evening this encamp ment will listen to speeches on the Pennsyl vania Reerves. This will be "Pennsylvania Reserve Day" tor the veterans, and a big turn out Is expected from No. L Members of the Reserves, whether members ot theU. V. L. or not, will be admitted. Boris of Veterans. Get ready for the convention. Inspection at Camp 162 next Tuesday. Rumor bas it that Camp 4 Is booming. Camp i has the kind of material to keep it on the boom. The cry from a large number of Western delegates is for Judge Advocate John A. Woods, of McKeesport, for Colonel. Camp 2'S Detroit Committee has its bustling f;arments on just now and reports something ike 60 members who have joined the associa tion. Captain Daniel G. Brosb Is oertainiy making Ljsle Camp No. 2 a model jcamp, with the assistance of First Lieutenant J. J. Mills, as the camp has increased at least 60 per cent in the last quarter. The La'dies' Aid Society of Davis Camp gave a basket and box social lJst Thursday evening, at the residence of Mrs. Daniel Wolff, Alle gheny. Music and dancing were enjoyed, mucu inn was naa over tne allotment oi ners by the auction sale of baskets. part- The basket social given nnder the auspices of the Detroit Club of Lieutenant James 51. Lysle Camp No. 2, last Monday evening, was a grand success, both financially and socially. Brother C, H. L. Orn, better known as "XX Cough Drops," was tho auctioneer of the even ing. Camp 263, of Mansfield, will be presented with a large and beantlf ul silk flag on May 6. It will-be the gift of Comrade Thomas E. Mor gan, of Post 153. On the evening ot the pres entation the camp will have an -open meeting at the Mansfield school bouse. A big time is expected. Captain L, H. R. Foulk, of Major Samuel Harper Camp No. 162, bas issued an order for an election of delegate to the Division Conven tion, to fill a vacancy. The election will be held Tuesday next, when there will be two musters and the annual Inspection by Lieuten ant Colonel H. M. Rebele. All members are earnestly requested to be present WABBIHO AGAUfST A OABIH. A Colored Family In the Indian Territory the Object of White Hatred. Dnison, Tex., April 18. Aaron Hogan, 'colored, has arrived here with the. ttotj of the fight waged in the Yarbrongh settlement, near Oalbert station, Chickasaw Nation. With Hogan came four members of his family, who are suffering from gun shot wounds. Five white men, named Joseph Suell, Sam Cardell, Will Cardell, Fred Couchman and Ambrose Dallar have been making life a bnrden for George Linn and wife, threatening to kill the former, burning his bouse and barn, etc. Last Saturday, Snell, Sam Cardell and Couch man visited Linn's farm and set fire to his fence in several places and then to his home. Linn extinguished the fire with a few buckets of water, and then was fired upon. At this juncture Hogan appeared on the toene and shot at the three men, whereupon they mounted their horses and rode away. Last Tuesday Couchman, Snell and Cardell rode to Hogan a home aud began a fusillade, over SO shots striking and entering the cabin. Lavina Barns received a bullet in the left shoplder; Eitty Hogan was shot in the arm, and Cullie Hogan received a ball in the right leg. Hogan was shot in the leg, and was also wounded in the eye by a glancing ball. They are at Deniion for medical attendance and to place the matter before the United States authorities. Rhode Island's Chief Justice. Pboyidence, R. I., April 18. Charles Mattesou, Senior Justice on the Supreme Bench of Rhode Island, was to-day elected by the Legislature to the Chief Justiceship. CARPETS 1 CARPETS I Corner Fourteenth and Penn Avenue! Too far to go? Well, now its only five squares from corner Ninth and Penn only about two squares east of Union depot. Every outgoing and incoming Penn avenue cable car must pass onr doors. Too farl Should that cause you to pav 25o lor the carpet we'll sell you at 18? 48c for the heavv two-ply, we'll sell you at 29? to pay COo for our identical 38o carpet? or 65a lor our 50c wool and 7fio for best 58a all wool extra super? Should a few squares walk make you pay 25o for the curtain poles we ask you 12o for? To pay 15o for the hemp carpet we want 9c for? To pay $1 25 for the velvet Brussels we will give you for jl? To pay 25s for the floor oil cloth you can get nere at iocv xo pay & ior the Smyrna rugs we'll sell at'fl 87? and so on and on with lace curtains, with window shades, with wall paper, with drygoods. To far! You want your dollar to go as far as it can, why not you go a. little further than usual. The prices we name are plain statements easily verified. Ypu ask, "Why can you sell so cheap?" The answer'is plain. We buv for cash, and for cash is the only way we Sell; hence no losses or leaks here. We have no heavy $10,000 to 515,000 rents to pay, -expenses small; consequently we can save you money. We send goods to any part of the two cities and prepay the freights outside the city. J. H. Kunkel & Beo., 1347-1349 Penn ay., two squares east of Union depot, ARTISTIC EFFECTS IN Fine Flowers And plant decorations. Novelties for luncheon, dinner and german favors Loose hunches to carry and corsage bouquets a. specialty. N. Patterson, su 41 Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity. Evolution. We certainly are passing through such a state, the "high gloss' appearance of collars and cutis has given way to the more quiet and even finish of new work. The universal satisfaction this later class has given (as turned out by Barnes Bros.' Troy Laundry) has attracted the entire populace of Alle gheny county. Offices, 65 Fifth .wenue, 8U Sixth street, 93 Federal street, Allegheny. A HANDSOME pair of well-fitted glasses' not only improves tne vision, bnt often the appearance. Prof. Lictib, ' 511 Penn avenue. Palmetto AtvsiNOS At Mamaux & Son s, 539 Penn avenue. 1 Monday Don't neglect to visit our store. Great $7 men's suit sale. P. C. O. O. Cash paid for old gold and silver at Hauch's, No. 295 Fifth avenue. "wrsu LUOEBKE AwiriNOS Son's, G39 Penn avenue. At Mamaux & . Special bargains in corsets, at 50o and 69c, worth 75c and SI, at Rosenbanm & Co.'s. Lochinvab ATVjriMas At Mamaux Ss 8on.'sK9 Penn aveiiue, J Bon'tJB9 Penn aveiiue, vS39 Pann avenue. XiIEGHErOT, PA ;! , 'Jssk A HOVEL OCCUPATION-. Breaking In Shoes is Now a Regular Paying Business. "Wearing shoes is my business," ssid a New York woman the other day. "It be gan in this way. A soboolmate of mine had the good lack to marry a wealthy man. She had always suffered from tender feet, and at school I used to break in her new shoes for ber by wearing them a few days. Stretch ing on a last won't serve the same end, be cause a last cracks without softening the leather; there's nothing like the tread of the foot to do that. "Well, when my friend married she in Blsted on my accepting from her a trifle for breaking in her shoes. I named 0 cents a pair. There were other women to whom she mentioned her idea, and about half a dozen, who wore the same number as I do, gave me their custom. Gradually my queer little basinets increased, so by the time my daughters grew np I never had to buy shoes for them or myself, and I often employ girls outside when my customers' sizes do not fit any of us. 'I keep the bnttons on the shoes In ad dition to stretching them when new. I charge 10 cents for putting the buttons on, no matter how many or how few there may be to replace. I also brush and put shoe polish on tbem. The charge far this is 25 cents, and the shoes are sent to me and called for. Yon see the pay is "very small, but it helps me dress. For years I think I stood alone in the business, but now the visiting maid includes the care ol shoes in her duties, so that, bnt for having my own patronesses, she wonld cat the gronnd from under my always new-shod feet." DRESSMAKING BY H0DEL. A. Plan of a Society Queen That Might Be Adopted With Profit. New Tork WorldJ. Mrs. August Belmont, Jr., who has ihe reputation of being one of the best-dressed women in Now York society, has a plan of operation which recommends Itself for gen eral adoption. Living much ol the time in ber 'country house and finding it incon venient to come into town every time she was having a dress made, it occurred to her to have a duplicate figure modeled after her own. The body when completed was cov ered with a soft cloth suitable for pinning on lining, trimming and drapery. It cost the lady either J8 or $10, but It paid for itself in car fare alone in a very short time. Accompanying the body was a skirt stand the same height as the model. These two Implements of trade were sent to the dressmaker, who has this to say about the arrangement: "I have absolutely no trouble with Mrs. Belmon't dresses. I rarely seg her. She sends me word or illus trations about the style or sleeve, drapery,or length of the basque. I buy model patterns, fit them to the body and send the dress home when it is finished." Now, while the customer who has to pay a tailor or modiste (25 ior making a'dress can not be expected to provide a duplicate figure, it is an investment that will in the end pay the home dressmaker. KANSAS CITY'S KICK. Protest Against the Allotment of Money for River Improvement. Washington, April 18. A representa tive of the Kansas City Transportation Bu reau called upon Acting Secretary Grant, at the War Department, to-day and pre sented a protest against the allotment of money made by the Missouri Eiver Com mission for the improvement oi the MIssonri river. The protestants say that the com mission has authorized the expenditnre of $100,000 on a bend in the npper river, but made no allotment for improvements at Kansas City. Unless measures are taken promptly, the work of the last two years on the lower river, they say, will be lost, and an allotment of 1300,000 will be necessary to protect the channel. Acting Secretary Grant informed the rep resentative of the bureau that the War Department was powerless to interfere With the work of the commission. The law pro vided that the improvements should be mads in accordance with the plans of the Missouri Eiver Commission, and the Secre tary's function was merely to approve rec ommended expenditures. Kerosene Versus Wax. The wax lights, which, as all dinner hostesses who use tbem know, have serious drawbacks in the way of lolling and drip ping and getting used np, are being fre quently replaced with the beams from burn ing oil. At a beautilul yellow dinner given last week tiny kerosene lamps were fitted on branching candelabra of Russian brass, and, softened with yellow shades, shed a beautiful light over the table. Portraits of General Stark. Colonel George C. Gilniore, the historian, has in his possession the only two authentio portraits in existence of. General Stark, the Revolutionary hero. The fiist was done in red crayon and the second Is a pen and ink reproduction of it. They were made in 1810 by Hannah Crowninshield, of Salem, Stark was far from being an Adonis. Tho Elephant Climbed a Tree. Here is a whimsical song sung by school boys in New York State: The elephant climbed a, tree Flewy and a flewy, and The elephant climbed a tree Flewy and a John. The elephant climbed a tree As eay as could be; . Wasn't that a fine climbf Flewy and a John. Protect Tour Health. Cold and moisture combined have a torporlf ing effect upon the bodily organs, and the di gestive aud secretive processes are apt to be more tardily performed in winter than in the fall. The same is true, also, of the excretory runctions. ino Doweis are oiten sincgixb, and the pores of the skin throw oft but little waste matter at this season. The system, therefore, requires opening up a little, and also purifying and regulating, and tne safest, surest and most thorough tonic and alterative that can be used for these purposes Is Hosteller's Stomach Bitters. Persons who wish to escape the rheumatic twinges, the drspeptlo ugonle, the painful disturbances of the bowels, the bilious attacks and the nervons visitations so common at this time ot the year, will do well to reinforce their systems with this renowned vegetable stomachic and luvigorant. It Improves the ap petite, strengthens the stomach, cheers the spirits and renovates the whole physique. New Patents. O. D. Levis, patent lawyer, No. 131 Fifth avenue, one door from Leader office, sends the following new patents: F. W. Newton, Pittsburg, artificial limb; Hermab Moon, Grove City, "bilance slide valve;" James M. Maxwell, Pittsburg, draw bar lor cars: Theodore Mistilki, Allegheny, "sind molding machiue;'' J. W. Miirsh, Pitts burg, holder for elettrio cables; ,A. J. Hopkins, Beaver Falls, Pj., "double-acting force and suck pump;" John Green, Renova, Pa., "car coupling;" W. F. Flaherty, Norwalk, O., "toy parachute;" H. B. Dasher, Middletowu, Pa., metallic railway tie; J. H. Mountford, East Liverpool, O., "machine for cutting potters' pins." United States and all foreign patents obtained. Over 20 years in patentbusiness exclusively. Office open every eveniug until 9 o'clock. Vn differ I in taste and opinion, but every one pronounces domestic finish of the col lars and cuffs laundered at Barnes Bros.' Trov Laundry beyond criticism. Down town offices, 65 Fifth avenue, 8J Sixth street and 93 Federal street, Allegheny, or telephone us to have wagon call. Don'tNeglect To call at onr store to-morrow, men's suit sale. P. Great $7 C.C. C. Hanover A-wnixos At Mamaux & Son's, 639 Penn avenue. , YotJE eyes! Consult Little, 511 Penn av. I 1XX nnrt ldil r-h IhKA S . 4h and Ah K( III I H 111 AMI INII. . NEW PUBLICATIONS. THE above illustrations give a pretty correct idea of three of the hundreds of styles of Trimmed Mats and Bonnets that we show this spring. Of course, all their fine points, the harmonious blending of colors and perfect arrangement of details can't be accurately por trayed on paper. Such a fashionable array ofheadwear as is dis played here must really be seen to the city can give you such a large variety or siyies io seiect from. Trices, too, are extremely moderate considering that none but strlcU ly first-class work is allowed to leave this department. Our exhibit of Untrimmed Straw and Leghorn Mats, Chip and Gimp Hats, Ladles' and Misses' Sonnets, Infants' Hats and Caps, Elegant French Flowers, Newest Shades of Bibbons, Silks, Laces and Velvets is unsurpassed. Hats and Bonnets are tritnmed to order by our man artistes on short notice and the workmanship is guaran teed as perfect as hands can make it. A full line of Mourning Bon nets always in stock. If you have not already visited our Millinery Department come and view its beauties. Courteous attendants are ready to show visitors around. THE SUIT DEPMTMT. . y See our new Lace Wraps, new Lace Capes, new Suits and Tea Gowns, new Silk Waists and Lawn Waists. New Blazert and Beef ers from $1 75 to $30 each. These we show in immense va riety and prices are sufficiently low to make rapid sales. $1 Just opened. NEW SILK GLOVES, NEW SILK MITTS. NEW LISLE GLOVES. ISP To-morrow we inaugurate Over 100 styles, all at prices that ;eibewinj TO 510-516 MARKET STREET. Children's Songs. I. "Where Is the little lark's nest, My father showed to me? And where are the pretty lark's eggs!" Said Master Lorl Lee. At last he fonnd tbe lark's nest, Bat eggs were none to see. "Why are yon looking down there I" Sang two young larks nearby; "We've broken the shell that held us, And found a nest on hlzh." . And tbs happy birds went singing . far up tbe summer skyl XX. "There's a little mill a-gelng, 1 bear Its whirr acain." "No; 'tis bat the horsefly Buzzing in the' pane." "'TIS not a fly, but a fairy, Such as dance in magic rings; A wee, elfish miller, Witn a wheel beneath his wlngsl "And his grist Is in the sunshine Whlcli through the window there Into golden meal Is powdered. That dances in the air." m. "Give me a month," said the summer. Demanding of nature a boon, 'That shall niaae surly winter forgotten. And be witn all sweet tilings in tuno. The skies must bo bine, the sun golden, Love mutt light the white lamp of the moon," Tho grott mother smiled and kissed her. And tbe smile and the kiss were June! R. 11. 8T0DDABD. Koyal Beanty Unrecognized. People who get a chance to look the Em press of Germany in the face always wonder wby Her Majesty should make such a bad photograph as she does. When she goes to London this summer somebody ought to per suade her to sit to a first-class London photographer. The native photographers are evidently unable to do her justice. At LATIMER'S 138-140 FEDERAL A T T .17 aU171T V P A 45-46 DIAMOND, YOU WILL FIND A SUPERB LINE OF. . Spring and Summer Dress Goods In Now and Exclusive Designs. Rich Artistic Effects at LOWEST PEIOES. PW You are cordially invited to participate in the advantages offered at wiir Special Sale of Black Dress Goods this week. No such values anywhere else. Come and see them. T. M. LATIMER, BONNETS in prices. be appreciated. No other house in FAEASOLS M) GLOYES. Many novelties in Parasols are to be seen here and we invite the ladies to make a critical inspec tion before purchasing elsewhere. All have been marked at the lowest possible figure. Another lo of those popular Gloria Umbrellas Nothing like them for tne money . II NEW KID GLOVEa NEW BIARRITZ GLOVES, NEW SUEDE GLOVEa a special bargain sale of Corsets. will move them quickly. apl? PIANOS and ORGANS Nowadays, art hard things to boy, so many brands being on the market that one hesitates where to go to get an Instru ment. At such a time It Is desirable to So to an old estab shed well known firm, whose name alone la a guarantee of tbe instruments sold. Such a firm is that ot MKLLOR k HOENE (Etahllsb ed 1831), ot 77 Fifth avenue, who deal only in Pianos and that are strictly first class and reliable, and that give years of service In the household. Such in struments are the famous Hardman. A. B. Chase. Krakauer and Voss pianos, and Chase and United States organs, write for pampb lets interesting to you: 77 FIFTH AVENUE. e8-sa u-uujjuhjjux, -"- m 1 jSjsgjtfessttssisfegjgBBSMs MM."s'tWiHssiBMasiPiihsui;.sgjjfisjsiiiE
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