S-ma-tgA wrirn 12 THE FEKPSBUKGr DISPATCH 8TJNDAX W1 io, i89t;''' I "Mt go f "Soon we'll marry, neyer to part, as i, tong by the lover of little Annie Kooney, - was only a blnff, it appears from recent de p relopnients, for Joe, in spite of his protesta . tions that the wedding was shortly to occur, . positively refused to ni-ke Annie his bride. ' And that, too, after the yours lady bad spent some J500 in'purcliasinc 12 dresses, 7 hats. 6 j shoes (S pair), and 5 years oilier lite in devo ; Uon to htra. This evidence all came out In the breach of promise suit that iliss Annie bronzbt against Joe, which is an abbreviation for his proper name Jones together wiili any amount of other interesting information regarding the derilect conduct or the ounc man and the flirting propensitie of the youne lady, which somowhat lessened public -ynipathy for her. The case war tried in the i'irst Congre gational Church, Allegheny, Thursday evening, ana attracted au Immense audience by reason of Annio being a national favorite and so widely known. Toe counsel on each ride Mere prominent representatives of the Allegheny Couuty Bar, A. It Large, E-q, assisted b Julm M. Morrison. Esq., appearing Xor the defendant, and A.H. Mercer, Esq., tbo popular Councilman of the Sixth ward, assisted by Samuel Robertson, Esq., representing the plaintiff. Annie Was Altogether Charming. The Judge, L N. Patterson, Esq., was youth ful enough to be Impressed by the appearance of Miss Annie and ruled in her favor through out the case. The evidence proved that her counsel had also been enamored of her charms, besides several other well-known young gen tlemen of the community. Which fact is not to be wondered at, lor Miss Annie is certainly a bewitching young lady, and on the evening of her trial was decidedly fetching, her charms apparently having defied her heart's affliction. Dimples plaved hide and seek with her smiles, the glance of her eye was electric, her color came and went with charming effect, and she was gowned In excellent taste, with a stylish chapeau placed coquettlshly on one side of her head. During the trial she was much affected, specially so when several or Joe's old lore let ters were read alond. When his most emphatic names of endearment came out handkerchief and fan were both called into requisition to shield her weeping eyes from the eager gaze of the public. Joe. throughout the trial, was inclined to be facetious, and did not express in look or man ner the least regret at tho outrageous condnct of which he was proved guilty, such as exceed ing great coldness toward Annie after the loss ot her fortune, permitting her to almost freeze to death the last time they went sleighing to geoher, not permitting her to drive the last Ume they went buggy riding, and flnilly going u s oaseoau game on tuo uay tuey were to he married after sending her a note that he con sidered her too young to enter the matrimonial state. On the witness stand he admitted all those disagreeables, and also confessed to having made a second appoiutment for the wedding which he failed to keep, assigning as a reason that Annie was too glduy and received too much admiration from other gentlemen. The jury, however, dia not uphold Mr. Joe in his conduct, but rather discouraged him by awarding Miss Rooney a verdict of J5,K for wounded affections and ber loss of time on tb matrimonial exchange. Miss Rooney is some times known in Allegheny by the name of Joseph A. Palmer, and her false lover claims the cognomen Frank Rapp. The 12 jnrors who awarded the verdict were prominent Alle- fheny residents who have known Miss Annie rooi Infancy. The court crier, R. Frank Emory, was also personally interested in the vnung lad, and to his emotiou at hearing of her woes was attributed the buskineta of his voice as he cried: "Order, uider iu the court." Another Slach-Talked-Of Woman. Another female whose woes were ventilated In public last week was Alcestis, who ap peared in all htr Grecian beauty and misery at Holy Ghost College Friday evening and yester day afternoon. The play was presented by the Xitearj Union of the college in Greek text and the entire caste, ladies included, wa imper sonated by young gentlemen, although I must confess that when Atceslw with her feminine attendants appeared upon the stage. I rubbed my eyes Industriously and looked doubtfully at the masculine names on the programme. Cer tainly I never saw female characters more deerly impersonated by masculines. The representation of the male characters was excellent also, the King Admetus being unusually good in his stage piese-ce and manner f acting, especially in the dsatb scene of the Queen, whose life was given as a sacrifice tor his. The play, as is well known, is a lyric tragedy of ancient Greece about which Mr. Krehblel In his lectures week befcra last dlssemiuated so much information, and the chorus attachment was one of the most inter esting features of the presentation. Its monotonous, unison singing was weird enough to make one's hair assume a perpendicular osion and aptly illustrated the sense of re clous awe and reverence, spoken of by Mr. Krehblel, that sacred music chanted in that manner would effect. As to a criticism of the pronunciation of the Greek throughout the play. 1 will leave that to the many learned-looking, spectacled professurs in the audience, but to the fluency with which it was used I can understanding testily. Alecs. ttt n-as impersonated by Thomas Giblin, and Admetiu by William J. Mc.Mullen. The play was originally to havo been given in ono of the theaters, as 1 stated some months ago in this column, but it was Dually decided to present it in the college balk Cobtumeg for the hammer. The s-veet-scented, fragrant blossoms, fore runners of apples, cherries and peaches that have ibade the country so irresistibly charm ing for some days past have departed, leaving In place or their bewildering pink and white a mass of luxuriant green and a multitude of fruit In cnihrjo. About the latter much discus sion has been indulged in of late asto whether Jck Kmst conquered or not. The matter is still onderldfd. nut Jack Frost certainly wears one scalp In bis belt.lliit of snriu - fever, which mav be resurrected, though w ith a continuation of weather like that of yesterday. Iu view of a visit of that malady and also of the long summer days tolollow. the ladies have taken advantage of the coolness to lay iu a stock of suitable robes. And nothing could be more fle- I llfbtful than making unlimited purchases from the boautlful dresses bown this season. Some seen at a Fif h avenue d-vss' and suit emporium are certalnlv low lv ad liable to tempt one to extravagance. The wash dresses, the name is almuta misnomer, though they are fashioned ot washable materuls, are partic ularly letcbiug. In tl em a return is made to styles and goods of 15 sears ago. lace, both black and white is i.scd profusely In the trimmings, and yeKs, tucked, shirred and folded are an absolute necessity. It seems, from tho way they bob up serenely" in each and every dress. Ruffles and flounces with lace insertion and edging trim the eklrts and i ibhon bows with and without loops dot the entire costumes. The colors aio deli care tints of pfuk, olive, lavender, lemon, cream and white. The same tints are to be seen also with pras and flowers strewn upon tbem. Ribbon girdles, belts and sashes com- ' plete the prcttr flocks, many uf which already repoe in perfumed WArurobes ready to ho donned by tbnr fair possessors. -hA.THI.EEir liUbSCT-WATSOir, THE MOHTH OF FLOWERS. ' JXsppy Gatherings That Hade the Spring Evenings Seem Very Short One of the pleasantest affairs that have oc curred for somo time in the way of a marriage reception took place atlurner Hall, Allentown, last Tuesday evening, after the marriage cere mony of Mr. Joseph Stroup to Miss Lizzie Kurz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kurz. The hall was beautifully decorated. Some ISO f nests responded to the invitations sent out. be grand march which took place at 9 P.M. was led by the bride and groom followed by the bridemaid. Miss Katie Bocher, of the El E , who was tastefully dressed in a cream colored ca-stmere with a profusion of flowers. The bride wore a .neat brown traveling costume. An elegant snpper was served after which danc ing was indulged in, the Schwartz Orchestra furnishing delightful music. The hapny couple will be at home to their maty friends on Forbes street, Oakland, -Iter a short honeymoon spent in the Last. One of the lnoit enjoyable events of the week mi the party given by Miss Myra Boris Friday evening. May 1, at ber residence on Market street, Allegheny. Mnslo and dancing were in dulged In until an early hour, Among tnose present were the Misses Maggie and Mamie Carson, Maggie Hay, Lizzie Truesdale, Mary Coles, Essie Boyle. Maud Fredrick. Sue Mathews, Hettie Hnlier. Ella Schadeferd. Emma Frick, Minnie Noscrop, Emma Barney, Mary Myres. Ida Spelruan, Mrs. Siinson, Mim Anderson, Mrs. B. F. Boyle. Mr. and Mrs.Bash, Mr. and Mrs. Bildman, Mr. and Mrs. Reeves, Mr. and Mrs. William Swartz. Mr. and Mrs. Hnlict, Messrs. Joe and John Bpeer. Fred Nuhn, John Carson, Tom Caison, Harry and Lew Parkhill, Stark Parker. Watson Hollar, Persle Zeagler. Frank .Diamond, George Con ners, John Diamond, Mr. Wilson, Charlie Geot man. Mr. Delp, John Orr. H. Goff. Alfred Dia mond afcd Messrs. Cauff, Hook, Seamons and Huston. , The entertainment announced by the 'Young People's Society of the Methodist Protestant Church, to be given in Bayne Hall in Bellevue last Thursday evening, attracted a full house. Everybody in society circles was anxious to see "the wedding" which was announced to take place. Seats were all occupied and standing room was at a premium. The decorations ot tbe ball in Japanese made it a very pretty spectacle. Tbe bride. Miss Lena Rhodes, looked lovely in ber charming robes, and the groom, Mr. Albert Travis, dressed and acted the char acter wltn lordly dignity. Surrounded by the parents and attendants in their showy cos tumes, tbe wedding and wedding feast was a brilliant Oriental picture in life size. It was followed by an Indian club exercise by a pretty, graceful girl. Miss Florence Young. The per formance was very well executed, in per fect tuue with the music, and was the poetry of motion. The Peak sisters, to the number of 16, fresh from Alaska, then made their appearance with bandboxes aud reticules. Their grotesque costumes were a marvel of antique cut and design, and they were greeted witu shouts of laughter. Their versatile aud talented leader. Miss Lilly Cooper, introduced the gals" seper ately to the audience with short sketches of each, and their distinguishing traits and merits. The chorouses, solos, duets and orations by the sisters" were provokingly funny. The ar rival of Betty, (Miss Kate Morrison) who bad been delayed, and her original address on "Paradise Lost" was a capital bit of acting. Tbe operatic airs by Serlindy, (Miss Ella Mc intosh) and Critiy. (Miss Florence Young) wore immense. Ophelia, (Miss Lena Rhodes) caused a shudder to creep over her bearers as tbe dramatically told about Hamlet's ghost. The artistic sketches on the "blackboard byMarindy, (Miss Mamie Morrison) were executed with telling effect. The Comb-ined Orchestra in cluding "all the gals," executed their grand medley with much exertion, if not melody. Director Jernsby Cooper wielded ber baton a la Karl-Etter, equally as well as the did her huge tuning fork. The entertainment throughout was full ot fun and heartily enjoyed by tbe audience, Mr. Will Warwick, who directed the affair. was con gratulated on his success as a manager. The ladies who took part in addition to those named were Misses Mamie Wright, Florence East, Alice Morrison, Lottie Brown, Mary Jack man, Maggie Miller, Mrs. Ella East, Kettle Denrs, Annie Dtotx, Airs, mcintyre ana Mrs. Dawbin. A very enjoyable birthday party was held at tbe residence of Miss Jessie Hare, Lake stroet, Allegheny, Thursday evening. Among those present were! Miss Nannie Richey, Emsworth; Miss Lillie Shaw. Bellfleld; Miss Nellie Super, Miss Mary and Katie Lanahan, MlssMaggio Rider, Miss Ella Donohoe, Miss Bertie Mitchell, Mist Annie Black, Miss Carrie Richards. Miss Annie and Katie Cook, Miss Emyria Htlde brand and Miss Nellie Hennan, of Allegbenyi Mr. Frank Richey. Robert K. Burning, Watt Sarver. Add Barter, Emsworth; H. Grant Richey, Walter Richey, Charles Richey, Benjamin Ricbey, Melton Richey, Samuel Kicuev. J. Lanaban, Frank McCausland and Mr. and Mrs. Newton Richey, of Allegheny. Miss Hare was the recipient of many handsome presents. Games were in order, and among tbe winners were Frank McCausland and Samuel Ricbey who won tbe booby prize. A very hand some lunch was served by tbe hostess. Tbe evening will loug be remembered by tho guests. A delightful surprise party was tendered to Mr. aud Mrs. Thomas L.Pfarr, Jn.last Wednes day evening, at their home on Justin street. The date was the anniversary of their wedding. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Adam will, Mr. and Mrs. ai itoss, jar. ana Airs. Heddrlcb, Miss Annie Steinbrlnk, Miss Nettie Pfarr, Misses Km ma and Annie Hasley, Miss Eva Thompson, Miss AnDieSnoenbercer, Hiss Emily Staple. Miss Lucy Hentler, Miss Mag gie Balzer, Miss Lucy Heddrich, Miss Sadie Will. Mits Mary Wright, Mrs. Junkins, Mr. George IL Best, Mr. John Hull, Mr. Twinie Hasley, Mr. Rollio Render, Mr. Press Barge, Mr. Dan Chrisman, Mr. John Lockhart, Mr. Harry Best and others. The evening was SDent in playing parlor games of all kinds, fter w hich refreshments were served. Miss Kate Braun, who graduated last year at the Curry School of Elocution, and who re cited so excellently at that time will give her first entertainment next Thursday evening ac the Allegheny Central Presbyterian Church. Since her graduation Miss Braun has been en gaged Id teaching elocution and ber class will nssist her in the entertainment. Tbe proceeds will be devoted to the church. The programme outlined is interesting indeed, embracing be sides the elocutionary numbers, piano solos and ducts. Those who will participate in tbe evening's performance are Miss Braun, Miss Angnsta Gueuther, Miss Era Heslip. Mr. Will Hamilton, Mr. Charles Carrnthers, Miss Anna Bell, Miss Jennie Evans, Miss Irene Johnston, Miss Lizzie Johns, Miss Lena Rhodes aui Master RusseU. Avery pleasant surprise party was tendered to Miss Maxie O'Donnell by ber many friends at her residence, Adams f treet, Allegheny, last Friday evening. A most enjoyable time was had by all present, among whom were the Misses Jennie Spyder, Stella Burns, Annie Robinson, Bulford, Louise Mathews, Anna Mathews, Bessie Harklns, Ethel Crea, Alice Horton, Annie O'Donnell, Mazte O'Donnell, Mr. and Mrs. William Mathews, Messrs. George Connor. Harry Schriber, Saul Connor. Edward Nightengale. Louden McConbrie, Harry Alli son, William Tanner, Joba Snyder, Lonls Cochrane, Charlie Cochrane, Oscar Hendricks, Joseph Smith, Starks Irwin, Stark Packer and William O'Donnell. Perciral Burgln DIgby reoelved hll friends at bis residence. No. 48 Sbiloh street, Thursday afternoon from 2 to 8. Master DIgby Is tbe son of Law Librarian DIgby, and the occasion was the second anniversary of bis birthday. Twenty six of his young friends, ranging in age from 1 to 6 years, were present, aocompanled by their parents. Master Perciral, was an agreeable, nut unconventional, host, and bis guests en joyed themselves thoroughly. Lunch, consist. Ing of frnlts and ices, was served at 0 o'clock. The little ones all Joined in wishing Master DIgby many birthdays, and boped they would come often. That amateur theatrical performances are well given and kindly received in Pittsburg is proven by tbe many that are placed on the boards. Tbe students ot Prof. King who have appeared nnmerous times in the Bijon Theater, will shortly present three plays in tbe Grand Opera House on three successive evenings. Tb" dates of June 18, 19 and 20 have been se lected and the plajs of "Merchant of Venice," "Othello" and "She Stoops to Conquer" are tho chosen ones. That the presentation will lie creditable goes without saying, as the pro fessor is elocution teacher, property man and prompter combined. Tbe fortieth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Pearson was celebrated at their residence on Superior avenue, Alle gheny, Wednesday evening. A fine supper was served, and among the pleasantries of tbe occasion was the presentation to Mr. and Mrs. Pott son a nnmber "of valuable presents bv their children. Among those present were: Mrs. Isaac It- Stayton and daughter. Attorney T. Walter Day and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Edatd F. Pearson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Bailev, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Henncks and G. F. Fol lansbee. ' Tbe silver anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Jhmes Miller, ot Brownsville, was pleasantly celebrated last Monday. Both Mr. and Mrs. Miller are scions of long estab lished Pennsylvania families, and their list of acquaintances consist of many of the most prominent people of this part ot the country. Many beautiful and expensive tokens of ap preciation of long f rfendships wero recc ived by tbe host and hostess, and congratulations fairlv showered unon them. The reception lasted from 2 until 6. Quite a merry crowd gathered at the resi dence of William B. Hague, Brushton, Thurs day, to spend the evening. After a few hours spent in dancing, tbe company returned in their special car, folly satisfied with their even ing's pleasure. Among those present were Misses Shelliday, Emma and Sadie Scott, Blsok .Thompson, Uouo, McGeary, Lane, Porter, Harper. Ray and Spencer and Messrs. Boyd, Davis, Wylie, Clark, Grawley, Thompson, Mc Geary. Hooks, Infield and Frofs.McKeu'ney and Barrett. Tbe wedding of Mr. Charles Spandau, for merly of Washington, D, C, and Miss Sadie Levy, of the Southslde, took place at tbe Hotel Schlosser, May 6, Rabbi Salllnger offici ating. The occasion brought forth a brilliant assemblage. The young couple, after a tour of Eastern cities, will be at home to friends Sun day, Uay 17, at No. 123 Sixteenth street, South side. The residence of Captain Neeld, Washington avenue, was the scene of a happy gathering Thursday evening. It was a rainbow t octal given by the Young Ladies' Missionary Band of tbe Bnena Vista Street M. E. Church. Ice cream and cake were disposed of, and a contest ot needle work by tbe gentlemen was given. Mr. Mllo Walker won the prize. MIM Anna Belle Ford was married last Thursday at the restdenoe of her mother, Mrs. Martha Ford, in Blalrsnlle, Pa., to Mr. David Mabon Kler, also ot BialrsvlUe, The Rev. W. H. MeMasters officiated. Tbe Eureka Gun Club, of Allentown, were given a reception at tbe residence of Mr. Wm. Corbly. Orchard Place, on Thursday evening. A delightful evening was spent, all sorts of gamesJbelng played and good humor reigning supreme. About -midnight lunch was served by Mrs. Corbly, assisted by Mrs. William Smith. Among those present were: Meers. F. E., William and John Smith. Charles Earnest, M. Cyrus Lewis, M. Wylie Kennedy, E. F. Metcalf and S. M. Mason, and tho Misses Annie Roef er, Ida Martin, Marguerite Will lam: son, Mary Jones, Sadie Williams,Alma Watson, Ella Vany and Ida Williams. A "quia social " was given in the parsonage ot the Presbyterian Church, "Wilkinsburg. Thursday evening, under the'auspices of the Moore Mission Band. There was a great deal of fun, a large attendance and a neat sum realized for the benefit of tbe band. A large reception was given by Mrs. F. 8. BlsselL of Brushton, Thursday afternoon. Her guests were principally ladles who bad been to tbe reception at the Home for the Incurables in tbe afternoon. DOWN BY THE SEA SHORE. Pittsburg Well Represented at AtlanUo City Notes of Interest to Those Who Contemplate a Trip There An Karly flloiqnlto and a Daring Bather. 18FXCUL TELSOBAK TO THE DISPATCH. Atlantic Cut, May 9. It may sound pre mature to declare that tbe coming season will be the greatest in the history of this popular watering place, but there are many visible signs that warrant tbe prediction. As tbe groundhog and bis shadow are the national harbingers of spring, so, down here by tbe sea, does tho advent of the first bather proclaim that tbe season has opened. It has been three weeks now since a venturesome visiter took his Initial plunge Into the ocean In the presence of an admiring crowd of board walk promenaders, receiving cheers of ap planse for bis daring and chilly deed. Up to date he has had no Imitators of his courageous act, and rests content with baviug started tbe season and escaping the clutches of Inflammatory rheumatism. Justat present tbe weather is more suggestive of sleighing than of surf bathing. Several nights ago I was chased up and down a hotel piazza by a sanguinary mosquito. The next morning there was an adult snowstorm. Nocturnal mosquitoes, fol lowed by matutinal blizzards, are not strong recommendations for a health resort, but that variegated condition of affairs does not often occur here. In fact the presiding deity of the celestial weather bureau has lately exhibited welcome leniency to the sojourners by the sea. April Dassed without the traditional showers and May comes in with sunshine and flowers, fol lowed, it is true, by a vigorous cold snap which, however, enjoyed but a brief existence. As a result of the excellent weather the larger hotels were well filled with spring guests, and in a tew Instances, as at the Tray more. Shelbnrne ana Haddon Hall, tbe demand f for accommodations was occasionally greater than the supply. At the greater number, ot hotels tbe spring arrivals are more plentiful than usual, and tbe engagement of rooms in advance remarkably large. Needed Improvements Projected. The new City Councils seem to have been in-' oculated with tbe baccilus of progression. For years this greatest of seashore resorts has been notorious for the worst paved streets and poorest avenues in the country. A movement is now under way among some enterprising conucilmen to remove this stigma. They have under consideration an ordinance to lav as pbaltain paving throughout tbe city. If the bill passes, aa it probably will, property owners will meet the city halt way iu covering the ex pense. Another matter of considerable local im portance, and one that incidentally affects visitors, is the liquor license question. During the winter an ordinance was passed increasing the annual license fee to $500. As many of tbe smaller hotels asd cottages where sideboards are maintained merely for the convenience of grrests would not realize the amount of tbe fee from the sales of an entire season, the enforce ment of the ordlnauce would practically shut them ont of that branch of their business. It is openly asserted that tbe bill was framed in tbe interests of tbe influential saloon keepers, and tbe opposition to it is so general and vigor ous that a proposition for a graded license fee with a minimum of $250 Is being considered by Councils with an excellent chance ot golifg through. The existing uncertainty as tp which form of license will be adopted is doing great injury to business interests. Among the early comers this spring was a goodly sprinkling of visitors from Pitts burg, which is interpreted by our boni faces sj a good sign. The influx of f nests trom that city is anxiously awaited r the hotel nroDrietors who derive no small portion of their revenue from their pat ronage. In the first batch of arrivals was Major K A Montooth and Miss Montootb, who found comfortable quarters at the Mansion. After accompanying Miss Moutooth to New York last Tuesday, tho Major returned home. 1-ate.t Arrivals From Pittsburg. Late Pittsburg arrivals at the Chalfonte In clude, George F. Denniston, H. 8. Klehle, and Miss Emllle Cowan, daughter ot Bev. Mr. Cowan, the well-known Presbyterian clergy man. At Haddon Hall are Mrs. Van Voorhees and child, and Miss Von Bonnhorst, L. J. Goldsmith and M. N. Friedenrich are located at the Islesworth with their wives. At tbe Mansion this week wero John W. Slles. James Slattery, J. F. .Kell and E. J. Frauenheim, all registering from Pittsburg. The Pittsburg colony at the Shelburno In cludes M. W. Unarter, Mrs. Fannie Robb, Miss Mamie Robb, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Nimmlck and William A. Bowyer. John G. MacConnell and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MaeConnell and children werereoent arrivals at the Dennis. George P. Black, ot the Phoenix Rolling Mills, arrived Tuesday at tbe Brighton with bis wife for an extended stay. Among the other arrivals during tbe week at the Brighton were Mrs. W. B. Orr, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Read, Dr. and Mrs. John S. Dlokson, Miss Agnes Dickson, Miss Margaret Jamison, Miss Martha Jamison and Mrs. John L. Dawes. The week's arrivals at tbe Traymore wel. corned the following from Pittsburg: H. L. Cbllds. Mrs. Sara Casstll, Mrs. A C. JBafferty. Mrs. William Peebles, Miss Forsythe, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dalzelk Miss Dalzell and Mrs. Stew art McKee. On the Windsor's register are the names of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Brown, Miss Lena J. Hugbes, W. J. Lewis, Miss Edith Gall Lewis, W. D. Pbelan. F. X. Barr and CeDhas Tavlor. Colonel Woodward, of Pittsburg, is resting at tbe Senate. O. T. Sheriff is quartered at the Seaside. Personal Small Talk. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Klrton and Miss Lillian Russell, of IB Bedgwick street, have just re turned from an extended European trip. Mrs. Sophie V. Wucherer, with daughter Mabel and ber mother, Mrs. Sophia Wucherer, of East Liverpool. O., left this week for a short visit to relatives in Kansas aud Wyoming. 2TATTEBS OF MUSICAL IHTEBE8T, Event of the Two Cities in Circles Devoted to the Art Divine. Mrs. F. H. Haslage, a well-known vocalist of this city, has been suatched from laved ones by the crim angel ot death. This sad circum stance, which occurred Thursday morning, has been quite a sbocK to musical circles. Mrs. Haslaite. who possessed a voice uf rare sweet ness, which was often heard in public, was for some time the soprano in the quartet choir of tbe Sixth Presbyterian Church, and was a pupil of Mr. .Simeon Bissell. Tbe funeral ser vices will take place Sunday afternoon at the residence of her husband, Mr. Frank H. Has lage, Lincoln avenue, East End. The Pittsburg Concert Company will give a concert at Carson Street M. E. Church Tues day, May 19. Among others will appear W. S. "Weeden. bass soloist; C. E. Stewart, clarionet soloist; Miss Mlttie Weeden, vocal soloist; H.C. Reiber, piano soloist; James Wood and B. C. Taylor, humorists; the Oakland Orchestra and others. A piano recital was given by Mr. Theodore G. Wettach and pupils, assisted by Miss Bertha M. Kaderly, at Carnegie Lecture Room, Alle gheny, Thursday evening. It was a most en joyable performance. ARTISTIC EFFECTS IN line Flowers Aud plant decorations. Novelties for luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose bunches to carry and corsage bouquets a specialty. IT. PaxtebsCut, su 41 Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity1, Ieoit Cut Beeb ranks as a prime favo rite wherever it is tried. Telephone 1186 and place your order now. Opobto awnings at Brown & Co.'s, oor ner Grant and Water streets. Telephone 1194. - Lucekne Afranrbs At Mamaax &l Bon's, S3? peon arcane. , J Two prominent Alleghenians, both mem bers of Post 162, met on the street the other day and tbe following dialogue ensued) -"I am going to take this off," said com rade No 1, referring to the small Q. A. E. bronze button which he wore in a button hole in a lapel of his coat. "Why?v agCed comrade No 3. "For this reason: I bad not appeared in pnblio half an hour wearing the button when I was approached by an old bum who extended his hand and burst forth raptur ously with 'how are you, comrade?' Then becoming confidential besaldt'Iam In a tight hole just now and wish you could obllgs me with half a dollar or so for awhile.' Instances of this nature crowded each other. I must re move tho device as a measure of self protec tion." Comrade No. 1 became ' member of the Grand Army only recently. He did not know, as ao older comrades, that there is no occasion tor being annoyed In the manner be related. Comrade No. 2 removed tbe scales from the new and desperate comrade's eyes, and Com rade No. 1 has decided to not discard the but ton. Many comrades, especially ones who have lately Identified themselves with tbe order, are much annoyed bv mendicants, most of whom are habitual frauds. As a measure of protection to tbe local com. rades,knd for tbe more systematlo aiding of deserving unfortunates, the Joint Relief Com. mittee was formed some time ago. All the posts in Allegheny county contribute toward tbe fund. This committee is authorized to and will assist all deserving applicants. There is a committee ot three whose duty it is to inquire into the case ot an applicant. If his case Is found to be deserving be is given an order on tbe Treasurer. The members of this com mittee are Comrade J. F. Neely, who hag charge of.the'AUegheny district! Comrade "W. J. Patterson, who looks after the Pittsburg or middle division, and Comrade h. T. McGratb, nuuHkbcuus iu luooouiuaioe. naman applies for relief to any comrade in the two cities be is referred to tbe member of tbe Relief Commit tee In whose district he happens to apply. Past Department Commander Denniston is the Treasurer -of the committee. The plan is an admirable one, preventing as it doos Imposition on local comrades and giving sure relief to the proper persons. If, after securing an order from one of tbe three committeemen, the Treasurer has evidence wbiob Justifies blm In believing tbe bearer not a proper person to aid, he may refuse to grant the order. Comrade A. P. Burchfield in sneaking of this matter said: "Before the Joint Relief Commit tee was formed I used to have sometimes as high as 8 or 10 persons a day come to see me seeking aid. 1 would ask tbe applicant his name, place of residence, name of his Post Commander, number of bis post,regiment, com pany, etc Then I would say: Now, you come around in a couple of hours. I will look Into yonr case and if it is as you represent I will do what I can for you.' In nine cases out of ten the man would never coma harlr- UVAnrfB irnA I would discover the truth and knew there would be no use of returning. In no case, I be lieve, was I ever imposed npon. I always tele graphed to the applicant's alleged borne." In this connection a few words on the abuse of the Grand Army badge will not be out of place. The badge is intended to be worn only at post meetings or other Grand Array meet ings and ceremonies. Tbe true comrade, while very proud of his badge, feels a delicacy about parading it around on any and every occasion, making it common. It is pretty safe to say that no comrade with a record behind him will wear the insignia of tbe order In a conspicuous Elace while abont his dally business. It is ellttltng to the organization to have a man going about soliciting alms with a badge of the Grand Army ot tbe Republic prominently dis played ou his breast. The brave man who answered his country's call in ber time of need, it may be depended on. will retain his self respect and not try to lire by his connection with an old soldiers' organization. Loyal Legion Meeting. ' A nnmber of Pittsburg comrades attended the regular quarterly meeting of the Pennsyl vania Commandery ot tbe Military Order of tbe Loyal Legion in Philadelphia last Wednes day". Joseph F. Denniston, William McClel land, William G. McCanaless, W. McU. Con way, Benjamin Jennings, W. J. Glynn and D. M. Watt went from tbls city. The meeting, which was held in the Union Club rooms, was a very pleasant one. D. McM. Gregg was re-elected Commander! Commodore Potter was elected Vice Com mander, and General Petmypacker was elected Junior Vice Commander. Major William G. McCandless. of Pittsburg, was nlcly eumnli mented by the highest vote for Conncll ot Ad ministration. The banquet was as usual a very enjoyable affair. Memorial Volume Campflre. The memorial volumes to be given Posts 88L I2Saud 162 will soon be here. A grand Joint campflre will be held, at which all three will be presented. A committee of three was ap pointed at .fost 8tfs meeting last Tuesday night, which will act with similar committees from Posts 123 and 162 in arranging for tbe meeting. The affair will probably be held in Carnegie Musio Hall. It is intended to make the meetlqg a repetition in excellence of the one celebrating the silver anniversarv of tbe Grand Army, held by the three Allegheny Posts In Carnegie Hall. Along the Line. Post 1S1 will vis it Post 216 on Tuesday even ing. May 28. Post 151 will pay a visit to Post US on Friday evening, May 22. Comrade SoutfLTa, ot Post 165, Is still In a precarious condition. All of PostS's sick are Improving except Comrade Henry Harris. Comrade C. R. Bhepleb will Inspect Post 236 next Friday evening. Comb ad e W. T. Powell will Inspect Post 153 Friday evening, May 22. Comrade C. O. BMrrn, of Post, 259 will in spect Post 117 on Tuesday, May 28. Post S will be Inspected on Monday, May 18, by Comrade C. O. Smith, of 'Post 259. PpST 230 will he inspected by Comrade T. J. Hamilton, ot Post 3, on Wednesday, May 20. Comrade John F. Hunter, of Post 3, has been sick for two weeks. He is on tho mepd. Comrade Daniel Ashwobth, ot Posts, has almost entirely recovered from bis Illness. Post 215 will 'be inspected on Tuesday.even ing. May 28, by Comrade W. J. Powell, of Post 15L Major James L. Graham, of Post 2U, it now much better than he has been for some time. - , Post 157 will be inspected by Asslstbnt In spector at Large G. S. Fulmer, on Thursday, May 21. . Post 259 will be inspected next Tuesday evening by Assistant Inspector at Large George 8. Fulmer. The headquarters of Post 2S8 dnrior the Na tional encampment at Detroit will be at 189 Wayne street. Comrade Thomas Fobdhto, of Post 215, will luspect Post 153, of MansfleldVon Thursday evening. May 23. All comrades of Post 8 unable to mareh on Memorial Day will be transported to Allegheny cemetery in carriages. On Sunday, May 24, Post 151 will attend chnrch at the Eighteenth Street M. E. Church, accompanied by Post 215. Post 215, accompanied by Pott 15L will at tend divine services at tbe West -End Methodist Church next Sunday morning. Comrade O. M, Head, of Post 158, aid de camp on the commander I" "''jfi staff, vis ited Post 8 last Monday eviulng. The meeting of tbe Grand Army Day Com mittee on Saturday afternoon. May 23, should be borne in mind by the comrades. WoueVs Relist Corps No. 22, auxiliary to Post 155, meets every Wednesday evening. The corps is steadily growing in numbers, Comrade W. W. Boott, ot Post 8, was much improved ty his trip to Michigan. He expects to have toon recovered entirely, COMMAKDEB A. a FSAVX, Of Post UL earnestly requests all comfadei I of 'the post to turn out for inspection nex Tuesday evening. Comrade Clause, of Post S3, Philadelphia, was a visitor of Post 151 last Tuesday evening. The cavalry has a valiant champion in Comrade Clause. ColomelJohsA-Dasks. otPostS, was, a visitor ot Post 83 last Tuesday night. His pleasant talk added much to the evening's en joyment. W. G. MAHAJTET, Company F, Ono Hun dred and Thirty-sixth Pennsylvania Volnn unteers, made application for admission to Post Son Monday evening. A LARQE number of comrades ot Post 161, who purpose attending tbe Relief Corps meet ing on Wednesday evening, are looking forward to a very pleasant evening. Post 236 will attend divine services at the Bouth Street M. E. Chnrch on the evening of Sunday; May 23. Circle No. 7, Ladies of the G. A R., has also been invited to attend. The many friends of JMrs. Abble Lynch, Na tional Secretary of the W. R. C., will be pleased to know that she is convalescent after a severe attack of tbe grip and pneumonia. COJIBADB O. B. M0lLW-AEB, Of Post 157. was received back Into tbe fold last Thursday evening with a great ovation. He confessed his sins and was taken back like tbe prodigal son. A. G.REED Post NO. -105. Butler, Pa., has made all arrangements for the observance of Memorial Dav. Prof. Paul F. Ronrbacher, of the Western University, will deliver the ora tion. COMBABB C. R. SHEPLEB, Of Post 155, Wil I inspect Post 151 next Tuesday evening. The boys expect to have a large turnout on this oc casion and look for a racket from the "old man." The regntar meeting of the Memorial Day Committee of the Old City, was held in Munici pal Hall last evening. A report of the busi ness transacted can be found In the local columns. Circle No. 7, Ladles of tbe G. A R., located on ML Washington, will oelebrate the fifth' an niversary of its organization on Wednesday evening. May 20. B. C. Christy will be one of the orators. The arrangements for "The Little Recruit," Fost Id's theatrical venture, go, merrily on. Comrade D. A Jones is enthuslastlo over the prospects. The cast ot characters will be pub lished in tbls column next Sunday. The colored Jubilee singers, under the man agement or Comrades Shook and Lockhart, ot Post 88, will sing at the Becond Presbyterian Church In Allegheny on Tuesday evening, May 21. Most of the singers were Slaves. - A letter from Chaplain William G. Griffiths, of Post 88, was read last Tuesday night at the post meeting. He has been sick for some time and is in Tennessee for his health. He reported that he was improving and that be wonld be home soon. Post SOS's memorial services will commence this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Warren M. E. Church, Fulton and Clark streets. Comrades of other Posts are invited to attend. Tbe or ators will be Comrades John A. Danks, of Fost 8. and H. H. Bengough, of Post 157. Post lSTs meeting last Thursday night was a very pleasant one. Comrade Stevenson, of New Castle, editor of tbe Folu nteer, formerly of the "Roundheads," was present, and made his little speech. Comrade Potts, of Post 886, WiUIamsport, and others were visitors. J. W. Haxet offers to transport to the Alle gheny cemetery on Memorial Day all old sol diers who are Inmates of tbe West Penu Hos pital. Tbe offer was made through Cob B. W. Hil at Post S's meeting last Monday night. The matter was referred to the proper persons. Chairman O. M. Head, of the Hotel Com mittee for the entertainment of the dele gates to the Department Encampment, reports that the Committee has abont effected its ar rangements and will be ready to report to tbe General Committee at the next meeting, Satur day, May 23. AN open meeting will be held by Colonel J. W, Patterson Women's Relief Corps No. 1, at the hall of Pott 161 next Wednesday evening. Tbe comrades of Post 151 and the Sons of Veterans have been invited. An excellent pro gramme Is promised. Some believe there is a surprise in store for somebody. Women's Relief Corps No. 22 was agree ably surprised on Wednesday evening, April 2V, by a visit from Department Secretary Mrs. Lynch, aocompanled by 28 members of Corns No. L Addresses were made Dy Mrs. Lynch, Mrs. Metz. President of Corps No. 1, Mrs. Sias and Miss Maggie Slagle. Two candidates were mustered and four applications received. Post 155 is making extensive preparations for tbe production of the "Hunchback" on July 9 and 10 at Mannerchor Hall, Mt. Washington. Tbe manager promise the finest cast ot ama teurs overseen on the stage In this city. The play will be given with entirelv new scenery, costumes, etc. Rehearsals are being held reg ularly. Mrs. H. O. Hitter, Secretary of Anna M. Ross Circle, of Philadelphia, visited the Ladles ot tbe G. A. R. Home, at Hawkins station, in tbe interest of a soldier's mother, and after seeing ber assigned to her room she left her, only to find the old lady the next day lavish in ber praises ot the good home and beautiful surroundings. Mrs. Ritter was the guest of Mrs. Charles F. Bberrlff. The Montooth Band will accompany Post 157 to the Oakland and Minerivllle cemeteries on Memorial Day. Tbe Washington Infantry has accepted tbe Invitation to participate with tho post lb the ceremonies. Tbe school children of the eixtb, Seventb, Eighth, Eleventh, Thir teenth and Fourteenth wards have been in vited to take part in the services at Oakland. Post- 236 has almost completed its prepara tions for Memorial Day. The flowers, many of which will be gathered by the school children, have besn arranged for, the choir secured, etc. A new departure will be taken this year by the Sost. It will join Post 151 at the head of tbe jioxville Incline and march to tbe old Metho dist graveyard. It will then proceed to tbe Southslde Cemetery, accompanied by a detail from Post 151. Comrade James Hunt, of the postofflce, was surprised at his home in tbe East End one evening last wesk by several members of Com pany L, One Hundred and Second Regiment, with whom he served. Comnda Hunt spent four years in tbe service. He was greatly pleased to see bis comrades in arms. Borne of tbe "boys" suspected that Mrs. Hunt had an in timation that they were coming, so royally and successfully did she entertain tbem. The even ing was most pleasantly spent by alk 4 Union Veteran Legion. Comrade Bradbury, of a o. 8, has nearly recovered from bis illness. Applications for new encampments have been received at national headquarters from Mr, Gilead, O., Marshalltown, la,, and Hunt ingdon, Pa, The members of Enoampmsnt No. 6 are thinking of sending a corporal and three men in search of their late Quartermaster, E. F, Beam on, and their late Coionel, R. D. Barker. ON next Thursday evening Encampment No. 6 will bo treated to a review of tbe marches and battles of tbe One Hundred Pennsylvania Infantry. Tbls will be an Interesting meeting, and to it all old soldiers are invited. Encampment No. 6. of Allegheny, was re quested by Encampment No. 19, of Unlontown, to recommend a suitable person as orator tor their memorial ceremonies on Monday, June L J. H. Stevenson, of Allegheny, was unani mously recommended. A number of tbe members of No. 1 are forming a "Reading Club." All those who enter their names on the roll will be expected to attend the National Encampment at Read ing next October. It Is expected that fully 800 from No. 1 will join the club. Colonel J. A. Joel, of New York, contri buted a beautifully bound volnme of poems and war reminiscences to the library of En campment No. 1 last week. Colonel Gallupe, Chairman of tbe Library Committee, expects a large addition to his book cases in the near fntuie. Comrade Joel, of New York, in speaking of the increase'in membership, says: "There will be an increase of at least 2,000 members to tbe encampmeut of this city within the next six months. A number of new encampments are under way and the 'old boys' are entering into the work with old-time enthusiasm." Encampment No. 1 will have an interesting meeting to-morrow night. It is expected that short addresses will be made byDr, Selp (who will give a short dissertation on tbe workings of the Board of Pension Examiners), Colonel Gallupe, A B. Hay, A. L. Pearson, Arthur McFadden, W. W. Full wood and others. The last meeting of Encampment No. 6 was very interesting and the absentees missed something good. Tbe boys spent abont an b our at)d a half rehearsing Incidents of tbe "Seven Days' Jfigfiting." Among those who "took a hand" were Comrades Hugh 'Morrison, One Hundredth Pennsylvania; Archie Chambers, Btxty-second Pennsylvania; John Beers, Eleventh Pennsylvania Reserves; Adjutant Fnlmer, L M. McClelland and J. H. Stevenson. National Commander Milleb, in speak ing of the day for the commemoration of the nation's dead, says: "It is tbe desire of the Na tional Commander that a day he set apart as provided for in rules and regulations, and that the observance of tbe day appointed shall be in accordance with the form prescribed in the ritual for memorial service. In the quiet of our meeting rooms, with the friends of our dead comrades around. us, we can 4n au unos tentatleus manner pay tribute to their mem ory." " With an I-know air 132 school teachers, or would-be ones, answered the deep questions in drawing, musio and physiology which Superintendent Luckey passed to them on the -regulated examination slips yesterday. It was the annual examination for teachers' professional certificates, to continue three Saturdays; this being the case in Allegheny City, too. Of the 132 in Pittsburg 65 of them are members of this year's graduating class of the Normal School. This number, 182, stands against 156 of last year. Each year the number anxious to 'ob tain certificates grows less. Superintendent Luckey, when asked the reason, replied that applicants for city schools from outside the city soon And that they stand little chance, for all tbe places are being filled by city normal graduates. So tbe disappointed ones from out of town drop out of tbe number who come up for annual examination. The number of nor mal graduates now teaching in the city has probably been doubled in tbe past two years. The Philadelphia Idea. The bill Phlladelpblans are trying to secure to benefit their schools, which would centralize all power in a Board of Education that would be chosen by the Judges, 'tbls board to elect teachers, etc, caused some discussion among the Pittsburg principals yesterday. In Pittsburg, as in Philadelphia, the local board has complete control of the schools, but onr principals in general are not in favor of taking tbe power away from tbe local boards which they say wonld take tbe power away from the peo ple. Tbey also claim that if a Central Board had entire control politics could be worked most effectually, so that if any amendments are offered to the bill, which will embrace Plttsbnrg in Its measures, it will not accord with tbe judgment of tbe Pittsburg princi pals. Secretary Relsfar was of tbe opinion that If the Central Board had power to elect tbe teachers it wonld take them away trom all local influences, whloh at times is so disastrous to teachers. Introducing the Bloyd System. On Tuesday the Central Board of Education holds Its regular meeting. The introduction of tbe Sloyd system into the Pittsburg schools, recommended by tbe special committee, will be acted upon; also the list of text books recommended by the Text Book Committee will come up for final adoption. If the Central is in favor of tbe Sloyd system tbe Industrial 'Committee will at ones look ont for applicants. Miss Esselins, teacher of tbe Sloyd system at the California Normal School, will this summer visit ber home in Swe den. She will be accompanied by Miss Rice, a sister-in-law of Prof. Jackman, late of the Plttsbnrg High School. Miss Rice is a gradu ate of the Sloyd system this year at tbe Califor nia Normal, and goes to Sweden to study the system more thoroughly. Open Day In the Schools. Next Thursday the three schools of the Washington' district will welcome visitors. Only the regular school work will be the pro gramme. It was only last Friday night that the School Board decided to have "open day." The Forbes sohool has reception day May 29, tbe day preceding Decoration Day. The Irwin avenue building, Allegheny, of which Prof. Farrar Is principal, has "open day" scheduled for May 28. As a number ot the schools employ special teaohers of drawing, it was the custom to have tbe boards on these vis iting days prof nsely decorated by them in addi tion to the pupils' work, bnt tbe tendsnoy at present is to break up extra display and have nothing but the pupils' efforts on the black board. Schoolroom Small Talk. The Knox and Birmingham schools will hold a joint picnic at Alleqnlppa June 28. Miss Belle Dejib, ot the Humboldt Sohool, was married the past week to a gentle man named Brown. Mils Kellar was elected to the vacancy. The Washington Schools, of the Seventeenth ward, will picnic on June 26, at Arsenal Park, providing that they can get the use of the grounds, as in other years. The projected educational trip to Europe Is not materializing very rapidly as to nnmbers. Prof, S. A Andrews, of tbe Howard School, contemplates a trip to the other side of tbe ocean. The Teachers' Permanent Certificate Com mittee prepared tbe papers ot tbe candidates of tbe late examination for consignment to Har rison rg for inspection. Miss Jessie McKlnnon, of the Howard School, made the highest aver age of the class, 86 per cent. She was closely followed by Mils Kate Stein, who made 95.9. FOB SICK HEADACHB Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate. Dr. M. W. Gray, Cave Bprlng, Ga saysi "I have used it with perfect success In habitual sick headache." AN 88 SUIT SAME. Oar Monday Sale Will Be st Hammer Men's Fine Salts Cheap. We received from A. H. King & Co., the leading New York manufacturers, a superb hub of men's light and dark suits. Our stook is already very big, and this shipment, will swell it so much thst we made up our minds to olear off, at a price, about six tables of men's business and dress suits. Come to our store and take your pick at only $3. A first-class suit, made up in latest style, is what we guarantee you. $8 is the price. P. O. O. O., Pittsburg Combination Clothino Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets CARPETS. CARPETS. Host Extraordinary Values, The coming week we offer three special bargains: First, best all-wool extra super 75o carpet at 58c; second, 10 styles of 60s tapestry brussels at 39c; third, 6 styles of 85c brussels carpet at 68c. Carpets made and laid promptly. J. H. Kunkei, 8c Bbo.. 137.1349 Penn avenue. Whether Yon Intend to Paper One room or a doxen, you can save money by buyinsr your wall paper at John S. EoberU', 414 Wood street. . The Hotel Schlosser has been completely famished with Sicilian awnings, the work being done by Mamaux & Sous. 639 Penh avenue, in most satisfactory style. Saloonkeepers Bnild np your trade in beer by using Iron City beer. It is a great favorite. Telephone 1188. Italian awnings at Brown 8s Co.'s, cor ner Grant and Water streets, Telephone 119L Household goods packed and stored, su Hauoh & Keenan, 33 Water st. Kbwxy licensed saloonkeepers can much increase their sales of beer if they procure supplies from the Iron City Brewing Co. Telephone 1186. Axons awnings, brilliant and fast In color and exquisite in designs, at Marnsux & Son's, B39 tenn avenue. HfACljflH awnings at Brown & Co.'s, corner Grant and Water streets. Telephone 1191. FUKTIXUKH packed and shipped 'a Hjlcoh St Kexsax, 33 WaUr st, ) HEW ADTEKTHnOTKNT3. Test it .Yourself. Cleveland's BaJdng Powder is f erf ecilypurt. The sama . ''claim is made for powders -adulterated with am- jlest it monja d alum, but you can settle the question J0 yourself. " Boil a teaspoonful of the baking powder Purity. . n a teaspoonful of water ; if adulterated the smell of ammonia can be detected in the steam." Cleveland's Baking Powder is the strongest. It Is the most effective and economical. Try it, A tea spoonful of Cleveland's will do more and better work than a heaping teaspoonful of other powders. Food made with Cleveland's keeps moist and fresh for days, but if made with others soon dries out and becomes "husky." Cleveland's leavens evenly, making fine grained delicately fibred breads and cakes, results produced by no other leavening agent. Test it for Strength, Test it by Results. Cleveland's Baking Powder. Stands all Tests. For the May Festival! 5 is almost unnecessary to say that FANS will 6$ in dispensable at the MA Y FESTIVAL. We are prepared to furnish Fans of every description, from the, cheapest to the most elaborate hand-painted ones, uf course, fans will, dyno means, be the only Festival requisites. Gloves and Flowers will be much in demand, and we wish to direct attention to some of our special offerings. Our. stock of both Gloves and Flowers was never more complete or attractive than at th present time. ' ' . Fans, Gloves and Flowers. Plain and Hand-Painted Satin Fans, 880, COo, Tfio, tl to $3." Hand-Painted, Lace and Bpangled Gause Fads, 7So, fl, (1 33, fl SO U flO, Black and white all-over Lace Fans in splendid variety. Black Feather Fans from $3 60 to $10. Grsy Feather Fans from fl 20 to 18. While Feather Fans from $3 SO to 18. White and Colored Feather Fans, 25c, 38o, B0, TB, & Fnll lines or Pocket Fans, Japanese Fans, etc SILK MITTS, Long Evening Shades Cream, pink, Mat, blsofe, ,, 4Mfc Fine Black Silk Mitts, 2oo, 33c, 60c, 76c GLOVES Suede or Glace Kid, 76c, O, fl 25. fl BO, fa. SILK GLOVES Long Black, 83c, BOe, 7Bo, fL Ask to see our exquisite line of.Lacei. French Flowers in most tempting variety. Stylish Hats and Bonnets already trimmed. Our Millinery Department ftMf ftVV flows with charmingly novel and dainty conceits just now. There s alwayl 1 omaining sw tirely new here, as our hundreds of patrons know quite well. lllJi ers have 1 1 v mcsr 1 V t sMi 7 I A Wi Y ffl A n bseiibsjnrt 610-518 MABKET STREET. 0WEHBY, 07 8HVEB FOOL FAHB, Compelled to Qo to Xaw to Seoore His Fat ant Bights Trom Enemies. Chicago, May 9. J. A. Owenby, the man who stirred up the silver pool Investi gation at Washington last winter by assert ing that various members of Congress had formed a syndicate to purchase silver pre vious to the passage of the free silver coin age bill, is likely to come before tbe pnblio in the role of a litigant. He says that he negotiated the sale of a patent right owned by J. J. Wiener for tho utilization of the fibers of tbe maguey plant. Owenby claims that he was to receive as a commission $250,000. Wicher, he says, refused to pav him, and he agreed to com promise for 8J00.000.- Now Owenby says tbe enemies he made in tbe silver pool mat ter are working against him, and he asserts that he must go to law for the $100,000. Lace Cnrtalm I Lace Curtains I Thousands of short curtains in Notting ham and brussels at 15c, 19;, 25o each. In regular full length curtains we offer the coming week unhgird-of reductions. J. H. Kunkel & Bbo., 1317-1349 Fenn avenue. Hello 11851 Hello. You must hurry up another order of Iron City beer. Last lot sold out much quicker than we antici pated. Sicilian .awnings, absolutely sun-fast, at Mamanx 8s Son's,539 Peun avenue. Tele phone 1972. Tuxxdo awnings at Brown & Co.'s eor ncr Grant and Water streets. Telephone 1194. At LATIMER'S ZEsTIEW SPRING DRSS GOODS, ALL NEW NOVELTIES. Fine Tricots, every Bhada and color. Choice English Suiting, v: marked down in.prioe. OUR GRAND OFFERING Of all kinds of Black Spring Dress Goods something to he remembered' We are prepared to Bhow you the finest stook of leading, stylish weaves for spring to be found In either city. T.M. LATIMER, 138 and 140 FEDERAL ST. a ivr .tiqhe IHEB At $1 0 'we show a line of elegant becoming, stylish Blazers in cream, tan, black, navy, etc. Others at all prices, between $J 50 and $15. You can readily see that it's a very easy matter to be suited here in every wayt All our Ladies' and Misses' Reef been- reduced and are now of ered at-Special Jlargain Prices New Silk and Lawn Waists in im mense variety, and at prises etscep. tionally low. PARASOLS for ladies, misses and children. We show some striking new things in Parasols this season All the novelties now in stockt ' N m m 7S Will bny a reea m ona-ntna oewing -Machine at IHB Domestic Office No. I Sixth St. E. R. BROOKS AGENT Domestio Sawing Maohlna and Domestic Patterns. nofl-ZJ-8xosa Kollung better for babies. Full Cream. Full Weight. Best on Earth. FOB SALS BY WM. HASLAGE & BON. GEO. K. STEVENSON & CO. M. E. THOMPSON. EMIL G. STUCKY. Jall-M-sn 45 and 46 SOUTH DIAMOfl snr, jpa- sssssTisTt " sfulTTiP H D fjPH IKill!iiWililii?il7l9ll lib fySWStr- -" .- x& LSsaS-i L, .-JSSPSSSSSSSSJ w-mmMBa
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