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THE PITTSBURG- DISPATCH; SUNDAY; OCTOBER 25, 1891.
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Some very Interesting views -were taken
this week cf the Pitcairn house, the bits from
the cstnera being all connected with the
eventful wedding. They are intended as
souvenirs. One of the most beautiful of the
photographs is the wedding table. It was
taken so sharply that the names on the rib
bon can be read when magnified slightly by
a pair of spectacles. Three of the e names
were deciphered yesterday from a proof of
the photograph, those of Mr. Eobert Pit
caira, Jr., Mrs. Richard Holmes and Harry
Heron. Mrs. Pitcairn will present favored
friends with photographs, so one can see
what a pretty souvenir of a wedding they
will make.
A pleasant bit of gossip haj been the out
growth of the event last week, for it was
whispered about that another son-in-law is
to be introduced into the Pitcairn house
hold in whom Miss Lucy Pitcairn Is par
ticularly interested.
R.arrectlon or the Klbbon.
Judging from the narrow ribbon used
In the Pitcairn bouquets and the broad rib
bon at Miss Eees wedding the indications
are that ribtxm has been disinterred. In
deed, it wasn't buried very deep,
though I believe florists did sing
c "magnificat" at what they thought was a
burial'Tor life." In Paris ribbons are
used so extensively that it is said a fair
Pansienne now orders her bouquets from
her milliner, whj buys the half-doien or so
bl"soms that fashion denv,ds in its com
petition. Miss Pitcairn's bouquet, which doubtless
will be quoted for many a lonu day to come,
it is whispered, cost sufficient to bay a
pretty nice gown.
A Point in Nomenclature
That last word reminds methatno young
lady, who prides herself as being a woman
of fashion, wears dresses nowadays. I don't
mean that Ehe has reached the artistio
height that painters rave of in their works.
The change is merely in a choice of words.
A belle wears gowns and robes and even the
participle has become "gowning" and
"robirg."
In England "smart" girls wear "smart
frr.cks," but so far we have not introduced
That word here except as a masculine ad
jective in speaking of a frock coat. It is
doubtless the fact that we have robes in
tead of dresses that has made the barbar.
ism "disrobing" replace the good old Saxon
word "undress ng."
rorgetfuluess of the Grocms.
A tiny dispatch in yesterday's papers
prompts the thought that George S. Scnlly
has gone the way of all bridegrooms. The
Item mentions that Mr. Scully is staying at
the "We'Sminster Hotel in Hew York, and
not a wctc
retd .of a wiie. This is not the first
time that a njap on his wedding tour forgot
the small m:Atcr of a bride of which he has
jut beet m s vqsscsed, when he comes to
register his naraa.
. Let "woman's rights" women consider
the matter fairly and from this time on let
them introduce as one of the planks to their
platform, the right to do the registering at
hotels on their wedding tour. Men have
never met the responsibility as they should
have dose.
Some Comb; Event.
The social thermometer is still up to
the Fahrenheit temperature of weddings
and engagements. One of the most interest
ing engagements w hlch the week has brought
forth is that of Mr. Frank Paulson and Miss
Ivatie Macon, of Orange Court House, Vir
ginia. It has been kept quiet for some time,
though the sly intelligence of some of the
near reh'tions'of both was sufficient to indi
cate to a cloe observer that something of
the kind had happened. Mr. Paulson is re
ceiving congratulations with the air of a
man who knows he posscs;33 something lots
of other people would like to have.
Invitations were received last week for a
reception at Sewickle, Tuesday night,
given by Mrs. M. G. Spencer "for Miss
5 ellie Mooney and Miss Minnie Holton, of
Steubenville, O.
Miss Nellie McKee, of Stanton avenue,
and Percy L. Craig, of New Castle, will be
married next Thursdav eveniDg.
The marnrge of Miss Elsie Hall, of tho
East End, and C B. Collingwood will be
celebrated Tuesday evening, Koverober 3,
st 8 o'clock.
Poison or Indirection.
The return of the "Women's Christian
Temperance Union delegates from Brad
ford has revived the talk of their poisoning
misfortune. One story, of course, brings
forth another, and now we hear that whole
sale poisoning has been going on privately
in social circles in Pittsburg for at least the
past two or three months. Nothing had
been said in public out of respect for the
hostesses, whose cooking was the cause,
until the misfortune to the sisters away from
home unloosened gossips' tongues,,
ThiB dire calamity which threatens society
women shows under what difficulties a fash
ionable woman struggles in her desire to do
her duty by her neighbors and her country.
PLEABTJEES OF THE VT3SS.
JKany Social Events of Interest to the People
ot the Two Cities.
Mrs. John McCleary, St., was agreeably
surprised Monday her birthday anniver
sary by the appearaiice of a dozen or more
of her frlcads at her home in the Southside.
Among thoo piesent were Mr. and Mrs.
Eamuel MeCord, of Erie: Mr. and Mrs.
Kramer, Dr. C. C Ilersman and wife.Mr. and
Mrs. Fied Ertzman, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mc
Cl?ar Mr. anu Mr-. Jonu Beck, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Tan Mr. and Mrs. G. E.Kepple,
Mrs. Julia f.mv n, M-R. Huho, Mi-s fciidie
GrSbben, Mi" Lnn Yi'-man, MUs Jennie
Scnbner, MNi Carrie Kramer, Miss Clara
McCord, Mis Mcggin McCleary, Elmer
Campbell and Jol-n P. McCleary. As a me
mento oi Mrs. McUeary's age her son pre
fented hei $15 it poM. other member" of the
lauiily lucrraelng the amount toSlOO Dr.
Ilorninan made the presentation speech.
l:efi-eshmenis were served during the even
ing. The Wiifcin&barg Ya of the Women's
Christian Temperance Union, of Wilkins
burg, held an interesting meeting on Mon
day evening at tho residence of Miss Mary
MoiTitl. Wallace street. The business meet
ing iru preceded by an entertainment made
lip of vocal and instrumental music and reo
initior.f. Auionc the performers wero Mis
Annie Hrocky, Eleanor Meeley, Lillio Hawk
and lliiward" McAtecr. Such favorites as
Jtublu Adair," "Uillcr Hen in," "Auld Lnug
ivue." were uting bv the ladles. A violin
cello by Mr. McAicer revealed the Tact that
he had complete control or this splendid In
KntwcL At the business meeting it was
decided that the Union should take charge
of a booth at the bazaar, or help in any way
desired. i
The laCics' of Grace Kcronr.ed Church
mace a success of their annual dinners last
week. Tho hundreds who partook or tl.em,
peak In highest praise of them, and of the
splendid pervico rendered by the inauy
l.aiidsome young lady aids. Committees of
ladies irom otnur cnurcues were present
each tlav. to discover the cause of tho
?!
opulartty of these Grace Chureh dinners,
'uere is "no secret about it, that they were
murlv declicious home dinners, such as
cur business men arc accustomed to have
In their own homes Sundays. In the three
davs the ladies served over 1,000 dinners,
and what especially pleased tliera, they
cleared $500. Unstinted pratso is given Mrs.
A. L. Brinker tor her generalship.
Wilkinsburg was the scene of a pretty
home wedding on Wednesday evening,
when Miss Carrie E. Harr. daughter of J.
il. Harr, became the bride of Lewis J.
Velsh. Tho ceremony was performed by
the Kev. T. J. Leak, or Harrisburg, formerly
pastor or the North Avenue M. E. Church,
at the residence of the bride's parents on
mil street. The bridal igown was or white
bencaline, plain and brocade, richly gar
nished with duchess lace, and orange blos
soms, and a veil was worn restooned with
orange blossoms. After a rooeption and
dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Welsh left lor the East.
A prettv house at the corner ot Mill and
IU11 streets in Wllkinsbnrg awaits their re
turn. Mrs. J. P. TJrben and her daughter, Mrs. E.
C Garber, entertained tome young people
last Monday evening at their beautiful new
home at Superior station. Vocal music was
a feature of the evening. The playing on
the irultar and mandolin by Messrs. Tanner,
Sattlebaum and Wilon was enloyed bv all
present. Those present were: Misses Anna
Hutchinson, Clara Martin, Mary Murray,
Anna DlzellLizzlo Eos. Hettle Harper,
Jennio Robinson and Annie Warren; and
Messrs. Dive Wills. C. S. Farrar. Kobcrt
Kamsey.W. Martin, Frank Williams, Thomas
Martin, S. Dattlebaum, W. Tanner and
James Wilson.
A very delightful evening was spent at
thoresilenceof Mr.and Mrs.Harry E.Earley
Thursday. Games and solos were the pas
times of the evening. A very delicious sup
per was the last event. Amone those pres
ent were Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Earlev. Minnie
Swyres, Alice Pritchard. Bessie McCall, An
nie Snvdcr, Eilltb Swvres. Jennie Brooks,
Mrs. tiould, Emma Mays, Annie Arroer
baugl", Ed II. Wood, John Wood, Charles
Wood. Edward Mavs, David Evans, William
Buigles, William J. Earlev, Jr., Howard K.
Swearer. Harry Gould, Chester H. Earlcy,
George Dobbins, John Penny and James
Penny.
The harvest home sapper served by the
Ladies' Aid Society in tho Bellevuo Metho
dist Protestant chapel on Friday evening,
was a most pleasant affair. The chapel was
appropriately decorated with the frnits and
vegetables of the season, hanging amid the
most beautifully colored leaves of autumn,
making a pretty pictnre. The three tables
were set tn the most tempting style, the
floral center pieces lending beauty to the
display of cut glass and china bervice. A
srjlendid supper was served to the many
guests who attended. The committee of
ladUsin charge wore Madams HuUill, Her
bert, Crawrnrd, Wrizht. Erynolds Durbin,
Warwick, Stotz, Leo, Gilchrist, Groan and
Miller. It was a great success.
Die Bellevne Spinster's Club gave a recep
tion Thursday evening at the home of Miss
Edith Irwin. Those present wore Misses
Maggie Trautman, Maggie Hultz, Alzina,
Finley, Ida Cameron, Gratta Williams
Mazie Alston, Flora Young, Flo East. Xellie
Hunning, Celia Gervis, Lena Rhodes, Allio
Hunning, Elia Mcintosh, Jennie Matthews
and Mrs. E. E. Davis: Messrs. Flake Irwin,
Lew Cameron, Charles Nnman, George
Boardman, Albert Travis. Will Anderson,
Charlie Johnson, uim Irwin. Charlie Ander
son, Harry Stern, Harvy Lewis, Ed. Berger,
George Kalston, G. Gibson and E. E. Davis.
A pleasantparty was given Miss Annie and
Master Theodore Hircli, of Stanton street,
Allegheny, on last Monday evening, the
eleventh anniversary of their birthday.
Those present were the Misses Bula Walker,
Louise Phillips, Cora Shook, Annie Mohan,
Celie Hammer Lillie MpCann, Ada Balcer,
Jessie E. Arris, Ireno Zeig, Grace Ellis,
Flossie McConnick Mary Mohan, Bessieand
Gene Croft: Messrs. Elmer Keorner, Wilde
mar Zcur, Harry Ilamm.r, Lee Hammer.
Charlie Hammer. Harrv Cutler.John Mohan,
Frank McCormic. John Holder Willie
Hirsch, Andrew Genor and Frank Ellis.
Miss Ober, of Allegheny, was given a
pleasant surprlsoathergrandmother's house
on Wednesday evening. The occasion was
her birthday, which was additionally re
membered by several hands--uia gifts to tho
youne lady Thos nresont were: Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Ober, M, and Mrs. Henry Ober,
Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Ober, Mr. and Mrs. John
Kraft, Miss Bella Saner, Mist Emma Zern,
Miss Katie ' Zern, Mr. Edward Ober, Mr.
AlbertOber, Mr. Alex. Ober, Prof. Lasher,
Prof. Zern. Sencter Marshel and Dr. Kre
benbill. The 'Netmk Orchestra and the
Minute Quartet wei e in attendance.
Abirthday party was given In honor of
Eobert Mullen, of Sarah street, Allegheny,
lasc Monday evening, which entirely sur
prised It recipient. Daucingandcard playing
were the amusements. Those present -veroi
Mr. and Mrs. Carrisan, the Misses Brown,
Orr, Schweppo, Earling, Wilhelm, Ellis Cal
lnn. E. and A McConnell, Protzman, M. and
E. Mooney, Cappel.L. and A. Manning Bake-,
L.aud B. Mmrtn, Beatty, Bone, Kearns and
Cox. Messrs. Bone, Thornburg Schweppo,
Swoger, Beatty Endress, Martin, St- vart,
Fletcher, Ellis, Conly, Mushrush, Powers,
Ban f j. and Barlow.
Wedding invitations are out for the mar
riage of Miss Helen Sch-akl, daughter of
Prof. Francis Schmid, to Mr. J. Robert
Wright, a prominent yonns attorney prac
ticing in Pittsburg. Tho ceremony will take
place at Emmanuel Church, Allegheny, at
10:30 a si., Thursday, October 29, Mrs. K. O.
Lippa presiding- at the organ. Only a few
relatives are invited to the breakfast, as the
weddlne is to be a very private affair. After
the bridal trip the young couple will take
up their residence in Washington, Pa., the
home of the groom.
Miss Annie Stotz, of Bellevne, entertained
tho Young People's Society on tho occasion
or their monthlj social last Monday evening.
The roomy mansion was crowded bv the
members and invited friends. Miss Lellia
Co:.ei gave wo select readings, while Miss
-Cena Rhoades gave a splendid recitation of
"The Octoroon Mother." Miss Ella. Mc
intosh sang in her charming way two solos.
This, with song by a male quartet, made a
pleasant programme which was greatly en
Joyed. Last winter's Tuesday night Euchre Club
was reorganized Friday night at the home
of Mi-sEmnnGIesenkamp, 257 Locust street,
Allegheny, with A. J. Gllleland, President;
J. C Porter, Treasnrer, and J. B. Chambers,
Secretary. The meetings of the club will be
held every two weeks, Friday night. The
first honors were captured at the fiist meet
ing by Miss McKelvy and J. B. Chambers,
while Miss May Glesenkamp and Mr. Fred
Babcock were content with the second. Re
freshments were served, after which'a short
time was spent in dancing.
The nuptials or James P. Walsh ana Miss
Lizzie Foley were celebrated at 6t. James
Church, West End. last Wednesday evening,
Rev. Father Cosgrave officiating. The bride
was in white and was attended by Miss
Nellie Gearing, charmingly attired in a
1uarl-coIored gown. J. Harman Savace was
cstman. The ushers were Mexsre. Charles
M. McNally, Thomas J. Fitzpatrick, James
uorais ana main is tvaisn. a reception
lollowed the ceremony, after which Mr. and
Mr-. Walsh left toe the East. They will live
at Neville station.
The Mendelssohn Band, of Wilklnsburg,
which has been in thorough trainim: under
Prof. T. F. Kirk, will give a concert in
the Son Oddfellows Hall, Wilklnsburg,
Thanksgiving eve. The band n ill be assisted
In giving an excellent programme by the
Philharmonic Orchestra, of 33 pieces, and
the following well-known artists: Mrs. Adah
S. Thomas nnd Miss Clara Chester, sopranos;
Miss Emma Cheater, contralto; Mr. William
Stntley, barytone; Prof. Mark Porrltt and
Elmer IVellsou, pianists.
The Belle Vale Social, of Allegheny, spent
a very pleasant evenins at their hall in
Federal street, last night with speeches,
recitations, vocal and Instrumental music.
Among those present were Misses Pliebio
Graham, Bert Krfr, Lizzie- N sh, Emma
McCllnton, Alice Fenrick, Tishue Nasliand
YVeta Kurchler, and the Messrs. Frank
6harban;h. Harry Piuden, Geo. F. Lepper,
Can Kennedy. Jesse Fultou, Thomas Atc
DougaU, John Galmer and Frank Workmas
ter. The wedding of John. Powers and Miss An
nie Boyle, of Braddock, drew several bun
drcd people of that place toW. Thomas E. C.
Church. Tho Verv Rev. J. Hikey performed
the ceremony at 8 o'clock, assisted by Uev.
Father Murphy, the curate. The church
was elegantly decorated. Miss Maggie
Bovle, a young sister of the bride, was the
bri'demaid, and James Buske, of the Daily
Hews, was best man.
Miss Anna Black, of Indiana, Pa., was
married to John Kllnglnsmith, of Wilkins
burg, at ner home in Indiana, Tuesday even
ing last. The younc couple have taken up
their residence on Biadle avenue, Wilklns
bunr. Mr. Kllnglnsmith is ore -of the most
popular young men in the .borough, while
the bride was the acknowledged belle of her
native place.
The new Opera House, In which all good
Wilklnsburg people are interested, was
opened last week with Milton J. Hays'
drama, "The Little Recruit," under the
auspices of Major Lowry Post 518. The
liouso was comfortably filled on each of tho
three nights of tho performance, and a good
sum netted for the post.
The "Golden Rod Camping Club," com
posed of 3 young men of Homestead, gave
its first annual masquerade ball in the Fifth
Avenue Opera House Friday evening.
About 150 cuples were present from Mc
Keesport, Braddock, Homestead and this
city. A number of elegant costumes wero
Worn.
Thero was an enjoyable gathering at the
residence of Harry Lepper, Butler street,
last Thursday evening. About 0 people
were present. Miss Lilly Chalmers sang, and
Miss Tirzah Graessle played entertainingly.
Mr. Edward Weikmeister's performances on
tho violin were delightful.
The W. T. Sherman Social, L. of G. A, R.,
will hold Its first annual flag reception at
Odd Fellows' Hall, comer Eighteenth and
Sarah . streets! on Friday evening. October
SO, 1S9L The ladles will be presented with a
handsome flae by the original J. F. F. Club
of South Pittsburg.
The Sansnom Eucher Club was entertained
In a very charming manner by Miss Jean
Eoss Meyers.o f Locust streot,Thursday even
ing Tho prizes were won by Mrs. F. A.
Laurent and Mrj J. E. Doremus. A supper
was served, and dancing finished up a very
enjoyaoie evening.
An important Wilklnsburg wedding last
week was that of Miss Masiglo M. Forman to
Mr. Edward F. Guthrio on Tuesday even
ing, which took place in the parsonage or
Trinity Reformed Church, the Rev. James
Freeman performing tho oeremony.
The Ladles' Aid Society of the Oakland
Baptist Church will hold a plain and fancy
work bazaar at tho house of'W. H. Johns, in
JSocjuet-stieet, Thursday evening next. Re
freshments will be served and no admission
charged.
Tho Ladies' Auxiliary Circle So. 4, of A
M. Harper Post, G. A R., of Braddock, will
hold a social, mnslcalo and supper in the
G. A R. hall on theSOth and 31st. The money
will go to the Soldiers' Home at Hawkins
station.
The ladies of St. Stephen's Episcopal
Church, Wilklnsburg, are making great
preparations for an entertainment to bo
nivcn next month for the benefit of the
church, and have promised something
unique.
Invitations have'been issued by the Floral
Club for its first reception at Brook's
Dancing Academy, on Tuo-day evening, No
vembers. On-the Committee for Invitations
are Messrs. Roberts, Wilson, Curtin and
Hinton.
Braddock Tent, Knights of the Maccabees,
of Braddock, gave a reception and entertain
ment at the opening of tbclr no w hall on Tues
day night, 100 couples beinz present. A
banquet was spread at Klttell's.
The members of the Denver Club, of the
Southside, will give a select reception at
Reich's Palace parlors on next Friday even
ing. A pleasant time Is anticipated.
The fancily dressed doll, for the coming
Southside Hospital benefit, was contributed
by a generous iriend, Mrs. Woolslayer.
The ladles of the Monteflore Club, of Brad
dock, entertained the pupils of the Hebrew
Sunday sc tool on Thuisday night.
The Epworth League Chapter of tho First
M. E. Church, of Braddock on Thursday
evening gave a "Chestnut Social."
Miss Ida F. Jenny, of West View, gare a 6
o'clock dinner of 12 covors last night tor Miss
Maotse zeliner, or Piiuaaeip.uia.
The Iron City's Visitors.
George P. G6ettman left last night a the
limited for San Francisco.
Miss Maude Gormly is visiting her undo,
Dr. Wilson, of Pleasantvllle, Pa
Miss Bella Black, of EdgewoodvUIe, left
last week fora two week's visit to Chicago.
Miss Katli Lane, of the West End, who has
been ve.y ill for the past week, Is conval
escent. Miss Lizzie Sloan, of Kittannlng, Is the
guest of Miss Llllle Verlohr, of Park Place,
Wilkinsburg.
Miss Lulu BeOo Orouttls home after spend.
Ing the sumiiu: in Cleveland, New York and
Atlantic City.
Mr. J.B. HuC; of Penn
burg, left last week for a
Conn., and Baltimore.
avenue, Wllklns
trlp to Hartford,
Rev. G. W. Sherncfc. formerly or the Cope
lard U B, Church, and now of Mt. Pleasant,
Is visiting in Braddock.
Mrs. E. F. Denneky, nee Wagner, of Brad
dock, who has been visiting in StenbonvUle,
O., returned to Braddock on Tuesday.
Mrs. Ella Everett, of Newton Falls, O., Is
visitins at tho residence of Mr. Robert
Collin?, Maple avenue, Edgewooaville.
Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Balliett. of Mansfield,
O., are visiting at the residence of Mr. M. L.
Zabnisor, of No. Sll Roud street. East End.
Mlssos Lulu nnd Jennl3 Young, of Wilklns
burg, left last week for a visit to friends in
Minneapolis, St. Paul and other Western
point:.
J. Floyd Wangaman, a Cleveland news
paper writer, was the guest las'; week of
S. L. Brown, of the Turtle Creek Valley
Record.
Miss Maggie Buchanan, Miss May McCal
lum and Miss Katie Tiuch, of Pittsburg, sail
for Eutupe on or about the 29th o; this
month.
Miss Anna, tho charmlncr daughter of John
Caldn ell, of Edgen o dville, has gone to at
tend school at Brynmawr, near Phila
delphia. Mrs. E. A Ford, Mrs. Ira Bralnard, Miss
Jessie Ford and Miss Sue Kwlngare on a
shopping tour in New York, and will return
in a tew days. ,
Mr and Mrs. John Y. Glessner, of Mans
field, O., ara visiting at the residence of
Certain Robert Gmcey, No. 72 Fremont
street. Allegheny.
Rev. Dr. Thomas N. Boyle, of the First M.
E. Church of Braddock, with Mrs. Boyle and
Miss Minnie, aie home from a two weeks'
visit in New York.
Miss Sadie Gribben, of the Twenty-sixth
ward school, went to Youngs town, 0.,
Wednesday, tor the marriage of her nephew,
F. E. Gribben, or Cleveland.
Miss Josie Miller, a popular young society
lady, or Wilkinsburg, leaves this week lor
her brother's home, Orlando, CaL,
where she will remain permantly.
Miss Josie Heldeger, of Glenwood, has re
turned home after a seven wieks trip West
with her sister, Mrs. Molitor, Miss Josie
Molltor and Mrs. D. F. Snyder, of Cleveland,
O.
Masters Willie and Walter Green enter
tained their many friends Monday from 4
to 8. The grabbag and supper were two of
the most popular of the many amusements
oi the afternoon.
Miss Gormlv and her mother have Inst rn.
turned after an absencool II uonths&uroad.
uunngnmen time nicy visiteu liermany,
Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France, Bel
gium, Holland aud the Butish lalee.
The following Plttsbureers are at the Hotel
Oliver, Eluvood: George H. Cli'Ttp, wile and
cnuo, Mr. uouoic ivarurop, :i-.ses Bettie
and Jean Wardrop, Miss E. U. Love, Miss
M. L. Kinjr, James Todd and H. G. Oliphant;
Miss Martha Fleming, or Sewickley; Mr.
Foley, of London, England.
British Colonies at the World's Fair.
Ottawa Oct 24. Letters were received
from British Guiana to-day stating that the
Government of that colony had voted 520,000
toward being represented at the Chicago
World's Fair. The possibility of the
Dominion cooperating with the Govern
ments of several British possessions in the
West Indies and South America in the con
struction of a building for their joint repre
sentation at Chicago in 1893, was also sug
gested. AKTJSTIC EFFECTS J3T
Sine Flowers
And plant decorations. Novelties for
luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose
bunches to carry and corsage bonqucts a
specialty. U. Pattebsoit,
Sti 41 Sixth avenue, opposite Trini' 7.
Warmer Than Heavy Clothe.
Good, substantial underwear is actually
warmer than heavy outside clothing. Tho
cold snap has given a wonderful push to our
underwear business, and.wa are naming
prices that are unapproachable.
Guskt'b.
Badges for lodges and societies at Mc
Mahon Bros., 52 Fourth avenue. eu
Vi 1, .ft EwSIVIbbEsISiiiii.
Bijou Theater The Power of the Press
Grand Opera House The Royal Midgets
Ddquesse Theater Minnie Hank Grand
Alvin Theater The County Fair
Williams' academy Austin's Australians
Harris' Theater Peck's Bad Boy
World's Museum-Theater. Curiosities, elo
Davis' Museum-Theater Cariosities, etc
The above are the theatrical attractions
for this week.
s After a surfeit of farce comedy the
theaters flop over to legitimate drama,
grand opera and nondescript articles. For
convenience of tho theater-goer it may be
stated that the grand opera is the Duquesne;
a legitimate play of modern life at tho Bijou;
a New England drama of manners at tho Al
vin; a peiformancebv dwarfs at the Grand
Opera House: farce comodv at Harris' The-
ater.and variety and curiosities at Williams'
Academy and the museums.
In some respects "The Power of the
Press," the play by Augustus Pltou nnd
Georgo H Jessop, which will be played here
for tho first time at the Bijou Theater on
Monday night, promises novelty. It Is said
to bo a strong nnd stirrln-j play, picturing
some of the sadder and criminal phases of
Hie with truth, but without resort to tanks,
locomotives, horses, or real washtubs for
climactic effects. That is to say, if I under
stand the claims of manager nnd author,
"Tho Power of the Press" is a play which
comes nearer the true melodrama than any
of the modem structures built about a tank,
a lire engine, or even a patrol wacon. The
change win be wolcomo, Indeed, for of the
realistic rattle-trap and rubbish in the Miape
of melodrama Pittsburg has h:d enoucli.
For the rendering of the play and its stag
Ins Manager Pitou's name is in a large de
gree a guarantee, and it Is claimed that the
scenic side of the plav is remarkably inter
esting and graphic, all the scenery for the
production being carried by the company.
"The Power o. the Press" is a play that
deals with characters and scenes thorough
ly lamiliar to the residents of NewYork
City. It illustrates in a forcible manner tho
devotion to their husbands of two noble
hearted women, and with equal force shows
the weak side of their, husbands' nature.
The slaves of drink, each man finally
reaches Sing Sing one tor forgery nnd the
other tor attempted murder The latter is
innocent of tho terrible crime of which he is
accused, having been the victim of the
machinntions of a former suitor for the
hand or tho woman whom he had
made his wire. Tho other, however,
is guilty of the charge, having forged
his father's name to a check, the lather al
lowing the law to take Its course. While in
prison both men resolve never to touch
liquor alter their release, but try to regain
their lost characters. After manv vicissi
tudes, bv the devotion of their wives, they
are enabled to do so. The aid or the press is
invoked, and by its power the innocent man
Is enabled to place his enemy behind prison
bars, have the fact of his innocence pub
lished throughout the length and breadth of
the land and regain his rijrht to citizenship.
The play throughout is said to be filled with
stroni; dramatic incidents which make great
demands upon the company.
Abuse and condemn it as yon will there
is no denying that farce comedy has still
a hold upon the public I do not think the
hold Is anything like as.strong as it was a
year or two ago, but farce comedy is not
dead yet. This weok farce comedy has con.
tended with farco corned and both have at
tracted lares audiences. '-The City Direct,
ory" when it was given hero a yea.- ago was
so well played and puc together generally,
that the verdict upon it was that a brighter,
more amusing performance of Its kind had
not been seen here In a long while. About the
repetition of "The City Directnry" last week
not quite so much can be said in all fairness.
The new company, for it is a new one for the
mostpsrt, is not 60 strong as the one in
whl-h Reed nnd Collier and May Irwin wero
conspicuous figures. Comparisons must be
made, a- 1, grotesque and extraordinary in
the dancing feature as Dan Dalv's stase
manager Is, it does not come up to the clear
cut comedy or William Collier in the same
role A theatrical man who discussed "The
City Directory" with me yesterday re
marked that perhaps the performance
only seemed to havrj (alien off
through familiarity, and I supposo there
Is something in the fac? that the Jests are
stalo and the humor of many of the situa
tions depends largely upon the surprise of
novelty. However it may be "The City
Direct ry" as a whole does not seem as
clever a show as It was last year.
Perhaps novelty on the other hand helps
"Hoss and Hoss" a good deal. It Is certainly
a bright entertainment, ir nothing more;
and largely tr not wholly on account or the
ability or tho whole company that plays it,
from the stars at the top down to
the humbles: member. It Is a great pity
that such a repulsively slancy name as
"Hoss and Hoss" was chosen for the piece.
The nam actually has kept people away
from the theater to my own personal knowl
edge. It is a mistake which Messrs. Reed
and Collier, and their managers onght to
rectify as soon as they can, although I sup
pose they must carry the handicap for
another season at least. The performanceis
about-as plea-ant and laughable as any
thing of the kind can be. Mr. Smytbe, who
Is one of the managers of Reed and Colli r,
tells me that ho Intends to provide them with
a worthier vehicle 'alter a while. Mr.
Stnythe recognizes, as well as anyotie that
Mr. Collier's talents fit him for tegl lma e
comedy, and tnere is no reason ivhy he
shouldn't make monoy as well ns fame in a
straight comedy role, as Mr. Smythe pro
poses. And Mr. Reed might Just as well
take his low comedy Into a play of some
form and character. It Is really pitiful to
lee Bnch clever actors and the young
women who assist Messrs. Reed and Collisr
are included in this buried in such trivial
and formless farco. I believe that as muoh
braids and money put Into a real play would
be supported by the public. Before a year
is out, anyhow, the decay of the farce com
edy's popularity will have set in.
Some difficulty accompanies the defini
tion o' the play and the players at the
Grand Opera House this week. A band of
dwarfs called "Tho Royal Midgets" propose
to depict dramatically the adventures of
Gulliver in the land of Lilliput. On the
score of Email stature there Is no question
at all but that no such company hat, been
seer. In Pittsburg for years. The tallest of
the 25 members of the company is 13 inches
and the smallest 37 Inches. Yet they are all
grown-up, for the youngest Is 1G and the old
est Is 42. A good many of tho Lilliputians
have been seen in Pittsburg before, although
this is their first visit in a dratuat o organi
zation. Among them aro Commodore Foote,
Miss Queenie Footo, Miss Jennio Quigley,
Misses Sara and Lucia Adams, said
to be descendants of President Adams,
Albert Hucbler, a German recently
naturalized, Admiral Dor", the Misses Sophia,
Olga, Gertrndo and .Tuira Barrison, all of
DenmarkrPrincejLouIs, Captain Liable, Gen
eral M. O'Brien, Color! el Steer, Miss Sadie E.
Belton, "the German Rose," Miss Annie
Nelton, Colonel Mlddleton, and Little Chip.
These little people are said to act, sing and
dance w lib a good deal of cleverness, and
naturally their work has great oddity. The
part of Gulliver is taken by the well-known
tenor. Hairy De Lorme. who is almost
gigantic in torm, and therefore provides a
strong contrast. It is promised that the
scenery and costumes shall be- satisfactory.
On Wednesday after the matinee the little
folks will hold a reception on the stage.
All the children In the audience are invited
to attend the reception.
It will be a long while before anything
quite as miserable tn every way as "Money
Mad" will annoy the town. Still, a very few
people were anuoyed, after all.
The grand opera season at the Duquesne
Tbeaterapparently ought to be very enjoy
able. For once the title "grand" appears to
be Justified by the character of the com
pany, and the repertoire; all that remains to
be proved Is the ensemble and the orchestra.
There Is no need to use many words In de
scribing the artists who head the company.
Mme. Minnie Hauk is acknowledged to be
one of the greatest artists living, and, her
Carmen is the Varmen still. Some of the
other artists are equally of the highest
rank but are not so well known here.
Among these Is Mme Basta-Tavary, a Rus
sian prima donna or the highest standing.
Mme. Tavary has snng In all or the great
opera houses or Europe, and In June last
closed a lengthy engagement at Coven t Gar
den, London, where she was the principal
prima donna. Slnco hertadvent In this coun
try lime. Tavary has aroused hernudlences
to the pitch 01 enthusiasm, and as Mar
gucrita In "Faust," Violettain "Ln Travlata"
and Leonora in "II Trovatore'' she has
Instantaneously won the favor of her audi
ences and received the commendations of
the press. Other artists of equal prominence
are the two who came from Europe lor the
first time with Mme. Hauk Tor this tour,
Mme. Tremelliand Shjnor Mon tanol, also the
YfGalassi, Mmo. Louise Nafall, Mons. Henri
h-uovet, Mr. LeoStormont, Signor tticcarao
iticci ana Helen Dudley uampueu. utner
details of the operatic programme may be
found In the musical columns f this issue.
The re nor toil e is as rollows: Monday, "Car
men;" Tuesday and Wednesday, "Cavalleiia
Rusticana;" Thursday, "II Trovatore:" Fri
day, "Lohengrin;" Saturday night, "Faust."
Between her dances yesterday after
noon Amelia Glover, "the little fawn,"
talked very s 'nsibly about her art for to
dance as Miss Glover dancos Is art beyond
all doubt. The perspiration still stood upon
her forehead, and even trickled down the
side of her nose nw nnd then, so that it
mndeit natural enough for jher to remark as a
starter: "Dancing is hard work, and you
can see that It Is warm work also. But I
like it: my heart's in it, you know, and I do
believe that the exercise it gives me keeps
me healthy; and I am as healthy as anyone
cpuld wish to be." . ,
Through the disguise of make-up Miss
Glover's face bore out her words, and tho
brightness of her eyes may be remarked
here as one of the most valuable and trust
worthy symptoms of good health.
"Do you practice much?" I asked.
'A great deal, both on and off tho stage;
in fact, my lire is nearly all dancinr," she re
plied with a smile. "You can't succeed at
anything unless your heart is in it, and my
heart and soul are in my feet. In the dance
mat is. 1 am a oenever in ino puetry 01 mo
tion and of pose; and I think I am not doing
well in a dance unless I can make it poetic.
That's why I choose good niusio to dance to;
good music and good dancing go together.
Most of the modem dance mu-io is too Jerky
andgiggy. lam fond ot weaving flowers
into my dances when I can, for the general
reason that they help me to bring out the
poetry 01 the dance."
After some rurther remarks about this
creed of hers Miss Glover answered a ques
tion of mine with this: "I was born in New
York, and when I was a little girl of 8 or 9 I
went on the staso in a children's ballet'ln
Italian opera." That was where I got mv
first lessons in dancing. I compare what I
learnt of the Italian ballet master then to
the scales the beginner in music must learn;
the latter are no more essential to the learn
ing of tho piano than the first steps and
poses that old dancing master taught mi
wero to my acquiring the art I practice now.
I have never torgotten those first steps; they
are the groundwork of all I do. Besides thev
aro tho only lessons I have ever received.
All that I do now is ot my own conception; I
have no master. Now, last summer 1 went
across the water In the liopo of picking up
something from the dancers over there, but
I was disappointed. Everywhere I went I
found tho old steps, the old styles at the
Gaiety, where the skirt dance, had itsorisin.
Just as everywhere else. I saw that I had
nothing to relv upon but myself. And I set
to work to improve myself. People say I
am a better dancer than ever? They are
very kind, nnd I hope I am, for I have
worked hard. My work is really that
of a premiere darueuse; I strive to
study every motion, no matter how trivial.
I am a thorough American, and I want to be
known as the American dancer; I wear our
national colors in my favorite dance and
dance it to the national air."
Miss Glover, unfortunately, had to rush
awavat this Juncture to change her dress
for the second dance, but I think she had
said enough to show that she is a very rare
person, a dancer with a purpose, and that
her success is largely uue to ner understand
ing of what the real beauty of dancing is
the poetry of motion.
The merits of "The County Fair" are
tolerably well-known hers for the piece at
tracted a good deal of attention when played
here last spring. This week it is to bo given
again at the Alvln Theater. Of course the
chief feature of the play It still the horse '
race. That always certain rider, Tim Tan
ner, will don the blue and white polka dots,
tho colors of Miss Abigail Prue, of Rock Bot
tom farm, located In the nether Vermont.
Everybody in the county will attend this
meeting, and there are three horses entered.
There is Ginger, b. g:, out of Frollo, dam
Colic, owned by Ezekiel Swayback, colors
branse and purple; Rearhack, b. a., out of
Broncho bv Covote, red and white hoops,
orfned by John Crabapple. Since the "Coun
ty Fair" was first presented in New York It
may fairlv be said to have made a triumphal
tour of the country, and has been played In
everyimportant city from Maine toCalifornia.
The forthcoming engagement of the
Pltou Stock Company Is or considerable im
portance to theater patrons of this city, as
upon the buccess of its first visit will de
pend its annual or semi-annual return for
an extended engagement. It took Mr.
Mr. Pitou nearly two years to organize the
company that now bears his name, and the
objects he has In view for the combination
should Interest all lovers of reflno J and in-
tellig ent acting. It is Mr. Pitou's intention
to play his company in a stated number of
cities every season, devoting to each one of
them a certain number of weekp, according
to the publto's appreciation of his plays aud
players.
It has often been regretted that the days
of the old stock companies are over, but if
Mr. Pitou's plan succeeds there will bo no
further cause for rosrot, as his Idea of giv
ing the country a traveling stock company
will fill the void Iett by tlleir loss Further
more, ir Mr. Pitou's venture proves success
ful, there is no doubt that other managers
will follow his example, and in the pjace of
seeing poorly supported stars In one-part
plays, theater-goers may shortly have the
pleasure of witnessing a series of perleot
performances.
Of the company gathered together by this
energetic manager there can be but one
opinion, that it is one of the strongest dra
matic combinations on the American stage.
Such artists as Messrs. Nelson Wheatcra t,
William Faveraham, W. H. Thompson, J. W.
Shannon, George Backus, George W. Leslie,
Gustavo Frankel, Frederick Perrv. Alfred
Palmer, Charles Appleton, Louis Ravmond
and Misses Minnie Seligman, Ida Vernon,
Adelaido Stanhope, Helen Bancroft, Jane
Stuart, Vida Croly, Annette Leland, Marie
Sommers and Jennie Leland are all capable
of doing good work.-
Among tie plays selected by Mr. Pltou
for production by this company are a four
act drama, entitled "A Modern Match," by
Mr. Clyde Fitch, the author of "Beau Hrum
mell:"a three-act oomedv, entitled 'Geoffrey
Mlddleton, Gentleman," by Miss Martha
Morton, the author of "The Merchant;" a
faicical comedy, entitled "A Loving Leg
acy," by Mr. Frederick Sidney, the author
of "Wig and Gown," and the new emot onal
drama, entitled "Her Release," by Mr. Ed
ward Cadol, the noted French dramatist and
member of the French Society of Dramatio
Authors.
The Pitou Company begins a week's en-
agement at the Duquesne Theater on Mon
ey evening, November 2 when they will
S resent two of the above named plays,
hey are "A Modern Match," announced for
the first four performances, and "Geoffrey
Middleton, Gentleman," undcrlmed for the
la&t four periormance3. '
Miss Nana Phillips, one of Allegheny's
fairest daughters, has won the prize offered
by tho New York Dramatic News for the most
popular Imrenue. Ono day last week her
father, Mr. E. R. Phillips, of Allegheny City,
received the prize, which is a beautiful
bijou watch, with highly ornate gold cases
studded with JewelB, and suitably Inscribed.
Besides being a very popular member of the
profession, I have heard from all sides
f olden opinions or her ability as an actro-s.
he is a very pretty girl with a wonderful
wealth of beatitilul hair. Naturally her
family are highly elated at the luck of Miss
Nana.
The World's"Museum-Theater comes to
the front this week with a capital revival or
"Uncle Tom's Cabin." Tue revival, it is
promised by Manager C. G. Phillips, will be
something of a surprise to everybody, and
on a scale that will command attention. It
Is claimed that this Is the largest "Undo
Tom" organization on earth. The company
Is said to be competent, and they carry; with
them ponies, donkeys, bloodhounds, edu
cated goats, pony chariots and all their own
scenery. By this means they are able, it is
said, to give an unusually realistic render
ing of the plav, Including the pursuit of Eva
across the half-frozen Ohio by bloodhounds.
The ferocity of the dogs is positively guar
anteed. But this Is not all thS World's Musenm
Theater offers. In the cuilo hall will be
found tho following wonders: Si,;:. Dodrettl,
the strong man, who puts a leather utrap
between his teeth and resists the efforts of
six strong men to pull It out: La Belle Min
nie and her educated spaniel, the do which
spells, adds and subtracts; Texas Bill, the
famous cowboy pianist; and others.
The Emma Juch, Opera Company it U
I announced will play an engagement here
' the week of November 15, at the Grand Opera
TTnnaA hTteo TnAU tm nl.vln. Tfalfsn nnd
German opera, and Includes in her reper
toire "Tannhauser," "Lohengrin," "Caval
leria Unstieana," "Romep and Juliet" and
"Faust." She Is supported by these soprani,
Amanda Fabrlo. Sophia Rnmanl and Minnie
Landis; Montegriffo and Guille aie her
tenors, and nmong the other artists worthy
ot note is Miss Lizzie McNichoIs. The full
details as to repertoire, etc., .will be found
In the advertising columns of The Dispatch
to-day.
Harry Davis always strives to get novel
features for his Fifth Avenue Mnseum Thea
ter. This week he has the lady rowers a
bevy of beautiful girls, who have consider
able muscular development, as well as
graces of person. They will contest in regu
lar rowing machines, such as have been
used by all the principal oarsmen of the
country during the last few years. An elec
trical appliance attached to each machine
will regulate the speed on a dtal, showing
the number of miles that would be rowed in
a given time if the rowers were really on the
water. In addition to thisnnlque and pleas
ing entertainment Mr. Davis has engaged a
number of pei-rormers in different lines, the
whole giving a delightful performance, ir
the statements of critics In other cities can
betaken. Mack, Miller and Hues' Combin
ation will occupy the stage In the tuea
torium. At Harry Williams' Academy this week
a great performance Is promised by Austin's
Australian Novelties. The trapeze act of the
Austin sisters is tho feature of the show, but
the black-lace comedy of Jas.W. Thompson,
and the ceiling-walking of Mile. Aimee, the
horizontal bar performance of. Ramza &
Arno, the transformation dances of Kitty
Smith, and many other good things are In
cluded. The well-known farce, 'Teck's Bad
Roy," will be seen at Harris' Theater this
week. The rough-and-tumble humor of this
piece Is said to be well bronzht out by this
company. Hepburn Johns.
Stage Whispers.
The everlasting Bartley Campbell's "White
Slave" will soon he here.
A Boston critio speaks of Delia Fox's
"cute, impish methods."
The present is the last week of "Sinbad"
In San Francisco. It has done a tremendous
business.
Eddie Fot, In "Sinbad," says the reason
why he hears so much about American tin
plates Is because we are a nation of pie
eaters.
A cou, cruel manager once told Margarett
Mather that she would have to put higher
heels on her shoes if she wished to act like
Mary Anderson.
Georgia Catvan wears 18 hats In "Nerves,"
and the matinee girls sigh audibly IS times
at each afternoon performance, says the
New York Mirror.
Lovers of Wagner will have a chance to
listen to their favorite In "Lohengrin" when
It Is presented by the Hauk Company at the
Duquesne Tuesday evening.
Stuart Robson's fine production of "She
Stoops to Conquer" has captured Philadel
phia and Boston by storm. It will be played
the entire three weeks of his engagement in
Philadelphia.
Della Fox Is certainly placing herself in
tho front rank of comlo opera favorites,
ner artistic work in "Wang" has made her
name famous rrom ocean to ocean. Boston
has gone wild over her, and the "front row"
is in great demand.
The production of "La Cigale," with Lil
lian Russell In the chief role, Is the most no
table event in the comio opera line prom
ised in New York. It takes place on Monday
night. Mr. French writes that the auction
sale of seats netted $5,415.
An actress, who wishes to withhold her
identity, according to last Sunday's New
York World, before retiring eats this supper:
"Toasted water biscuit with a bunoh of
celery, a quart of apple sauce, a cup of
bouillon, a melon and a pint of hot tea."
"Apteb D irk," with a carload of scenery,
La. powerful acting company and the concert
ban scene, which Introduces Sweeney and
Ryland, the famous Irish comlques, and the
now world renownod pugilist, Jim Corbett,
will be seen at the Bijou Theater Novem
bers. Mme. M6nrESKAhas been spending the past
year in Europe, where she has been playing
remarkably successful engagements. Dur
ing the months of March and April she was
at the imperial Theater, Warsaw, where for
the entire period of her stay her audiences
were limited only by the size of the house.
A particularly pleasing incident of the
performance or "The Heir at Law," by Jef
ferson and Florence last Monday night In
New York, was the appearance of ex-President
Cleveland in one or the stage boxes and
the appaniut exchange of greetings between
him and Mr. Florence. With Mr. Cleveland
were Mr. Lamont, Mr. Richard Watson and
Dr. Bryant,
The cold snap In New York during the
latter part of the wenk brought out a goodn
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correspondent. Sable, mink and beaver
seem the favorites, but It looks as
if the astracban and Persian lamb will also
be much worn. The wide bonnet strings are
also creeping into fashion They come down
from the back and are drawn up again and
secured with pretty little stick pins, making
a collar and a throat protector.
A company will soon start from New York
with the intention of playing "Hamlet" In
one night stands. The management
thinks that the Inhabitants of small
townB have not soen "Hamlet"
for a long time, because the play Is
too expensive for any but towns in which
they are able to remain at least ono week.
The -'Hamlet" by this company will be done
by 12 people, and the scenery to be carried
In a trunk and tacked over tho oldscenery in
the theaters used.
"Cavalleria Rusticana" Is as full of
tricks as the monkey on an Italian organ,
writes A P. Dunlop. It Is a trick to sing the
principal tenor sonz before the curtain
rises; a trick to use the chnroh as a contrast
to the passionate scenes before lt a trick to
call this singing pantomime a melodrama; a
trick to give the same soft, sweet, sensuous,
Sicilian song over and over again, as a tenor
solo, as a soprano solo, as a duet, as a chorus
now In the minor, now in the major, now
as an Intermezzo, then as a finale; a trick to
pass suddenly from piano to forte, from
lortlssimo to silence; a trick to add Wag
nerian orchestration to tunes that may be
whistled.
GOSSIP OP THE GUARD.
Arrangements have beta made for an en
campment of 250 cadets from the State col
lege at Gettysburg. The encampment will
last a week and will be underchargeof Lieu
tenant S. A Wolf, of the United States'
Array.
Major General Snowden, Division Com
mander of the National Guard, goes to Chi
cago to-day to attend a miesingcf the repre
sentatives 01 tho various National Guards of
the United States to arrange about a mili
tary display at the World's Fair.
It is probable that a match between con
testants of different companies in the Tenth
Resimcnt will be shot on the Salt Works
range shortly. Pittsburg is about tho cen
tral point of aiea taken in by the Tenth,
and would certainly be neutral ground.
Cat-tain Samuel Harper, lately and for
many years connected with the Eighteenth
Regiment, oins the happy ranks of benedicts
next Thursday evening. Captain Harper
has the best wishes of his friends in the
guard for the success of his new venture.
A enooTiNO match will tako p!acj next
Thursday, October 29, at 'Saltworksv for tho
buttons offered by Captain Henry Schmidt
for competition among enlisted men of the
local military organizations. The buttons
aio very handsome and well worth an effort
to win.
The members of the Washington Infantry
are directed in General order No. 7, to as
semble at the armory in full dress uniform,
Monday afternoon at one o'clock, to attend
the funeral of Veturan Comrade John D.
nuglie. Mr. Hugnes joined the Washing
ton Infantry at the breaking oat of the war
anJ served under Captain McFarland in the
old 13th and also In t te IO.nd. He rejoined
the Company at the reorganization alter the
war nnd was Lieutenant during the time of
the riots, resigning later on and removing to
Ohio.
Major Wis Chew, commanding the State
Fencibles, has decided not to accept a re
election to his present position, and will per
manently retire from the guard. His com
mission expires November 18. He has been
nectcd with his battalion for the past 20
years, and Is probably ono of the most popu
lar commandants in the State. The retire
ment of Major Chew means also the resigna
tion ota number of other officers of the Fen
cibles and altogether quite a number of
changes. 'TLe foncibles still hope" to bo
NEW ADVEEnSEUJENHS.
' - t " lf T If'-'' a
Jws W I
Helping himself the third time?) " Why can't' wo
always have cakes like these?"
"We can now. I use Cleveland's Baking. Powder
and it makes everything just as nicc'j
I
filled out to a regiment shortly, on account
of the troubles In the Third.
It seems to be generally conceded among
the officers of the First Brigade that the dis
bandment of the Third Regiment is inevit
able. The gossip connected with the man
agement of the regiment culminated a week
,ago In charges being preferred ngalnst Col
onel Smith. Among the oliarges are speci
fications of misconduct tn office, embezzle
mant of State funds nnd misappropriation
of headquarter monies. The papers ai e now
in the hands of General Snowden and some
decided action in tbo mntter Is expected at
once. The affairs or the regiment are in re
markably poor shape, and its early dlsband
ment seems almost a certainty.
Szkoeant James Templeton, of Company,
A, Fourteenth, has challenged Lieutenant
Hull, of Company B, to a match at 200 and
BOOyards, ten shots at each range, for $25 a
side.. Sergeant Tcmploton was not satisfied
with the result of the shoot fortheRobb
medal a week ago, In which he was beaten
by Lieutenant Hull, and as a consequence
protested tho result of the match on the
rounds that Hull had not -received his com
mission and consequently was notamem-
Derortne regiment. Aiiere is scarcely au
doubt but what Mr. Templelon's offer for
another match will be accepted by Hull and
tho shoot will prove most Interesting as
there is considerable rivalry between the
men and both are rated as excellent shots.
Orders were Issued during the past week
bv Colonel Herman Osthaus, the General In
spector of Rifle Practice.closing the season of
target wort on October 31. All reports must
be In the hands of the brigade ordnance offi
cers by November 7 In order to Insure the
proper publication in the coming Adjutant
General's report, and In order to glvo all
organizations the benefit of the target prac
tice in their ratings, companies not having
their reports in promptly will lose consider
able in their official standings. Several
efforts were made by regimental in
spectors to have the season extended
into November, but Colonel Osthaus
willed it otherwise. It is expected that
quite a number of companies in the State,
especially In the First and Second Brigades,
have failed to qualify 30 members as re
quired by t e General Inspector, and as he
has not only officially but privately stated
that dlsbandment would follow such failure,
the result will be awaited with interest.
TALKS FROM BIG MEN.
Personality of the Educators 'Who Ad-
' dressed the Teachers Yesterday The
mb-e Monument Corporal Punish
ment in Pittsburg Odds and Ends ot
tho Schools. 1
Among the notable features of the
Pittsburg Teachers' Institute, held Friday
evening and yesterday morning, an account
of whtoh Is given In another column, was
the prominence of tho lecturers, many of
whom ai e of national fame. Superintendent
Luekey pronounces it the finest institute he
ever attended. Colonel Parker, of the
Cook County Normal Scho 1, 111., Is called
the apostle of the "New Education," but if
his portly presence be any indication he
might well be called the apostle of good Uv
lns. As a rule one generally connects an
educator and a spare frame together, but
Colonel Parker Is a man of large
frame and stature and tips the scale
at 2V). Jollity is expressed In every
feature and his hearty laugh is contagions.
Like Superintendent Luckev he Illustrates
his best points by an anecdote. He Is a most
enthusiastic worker and believer that the
teachers' work is a. divine mission, and in
spires his audience witli his Idea. Till a few
weeks ago he wa3 the highest salaried
superintendent of a normal school in the
country, drawing $3 000 a year.
Prof. MacAllister, or the Drexel Institute,
Philadelphia, came from Milwaukee, oriain
ally, to bo superintendent of the Philadel
phia schools. He is of slender figure, witli a
quiet though firm face. Student isSnarked
In every lineament. One would take
him for a deacon or elder of a
church. His hair is frosted at the
temples. It is not till he begins to
talk that he Impresses one. His voice is
clear with refined accent. He has the clear,
blue eyes said to denote pluck, of which ar
ticle be has need, for he has bad opposition
to attain educational relorms.
Dr. Atherton, of the State College at Belle
fome, resembles a courtly gentleman of the
old school with bis almost white beard and
hair mixed with eray and neure of com
manding presence. His language is polished.
One schoolina'am remarked: "Dr. Atherton
was not given a good chance to talk; he was
always crowded out to cive the others a
chance." Tne most popular educator in
Pennsylvania is undoubtedly Deputy State
Superintendent Henry Houck. He Is always
ready for a Joke which his friends apply on
him unmercifully.
The Hlgbee Memorial.
Next Saturday at Emmitsburg, Md,
the monument in honor of the late Ex
Superintendent or Publio Instruction. E. E.
Hlgbee, will be dedicated the tribute of
the school children of the Keystone State?
The formal exercises of dedication will be
held in the cemetery in tho mornins, under
the management 01 a committee appointed,
by the Potomac Synod b the Reform Church
at Eramltsburg. An address will be deliv
ered by the Rev. E. W. Heilman of that
place. The nfternoon services will be held
in the Rerorm Church. The first
address wijl be made by Professor
Kerschner, of Mercersburg, Pa., who
will be followed by Misses McCuskev and
Brncht, of Lancaster; Brumbaugh, of Hunt
ingdon: Phillips, of West Chester, and Prof.
H. W. Fisher, of Pittsburg, all members of
the S'ate Memorial Committee.
The monument is of Vermont eranite, a
FOlid block, and on It rests a simple cross.
Tho inscription reads: "E. E. Hlgbee, D. D.,
LL.D., Superintendent of Public Infraction
or Pennsylvania; Erected by the Schools of
Pennsylvania." The memorial fund
amounted to 5,3f0. Mr. Higbee's ancestors
lie in Emmitsuurg Cemetery. An illustra
tion 01 tho monument appeared in this
paper some time ago.
Roll of Honor. a
The following are the names of the pu
pils who stand Hist In the highest grammar
rooms or tne various ward schools: Grant,
Maud Lewis: Soho, Anna Price; Homewood,
Lois Whitmarsh; Sprinsfleld, Charles
Staniek; Forbes, Mand Wilson, and Fred
Kaisor; Luekey No. 1, Ada Wolstoncroft;
Luekey "o. 2, Grace Holllday; Bed
ford, Mazgio Schade; Mt. Washing
ton, John Wolfroro; Mt. Albion, El
mina Sander: Moorhead, Susie Gilmnre; Col
rax, Susie Longeay; O'Hara, Katie Moerhoff;
.Knox. Ada Richardson: Franklin, Ida Me
CJindles: Hiland. Elsie T. Coleman; Law
rence, Lizzie Kengott; Humboldt, Gertie
Eeineman: Washington, Bessie Herr; Han
cock, Belle Smith: Minersville, Lizzie Ru
dolph; South. Lulu Terburgh; Thud. Stev
ens, Lizzie Foley; Alien, Walter Elchleay;
North, Gertrude Speaker; Howard, No. 1,
Roe Plckerlnu; Howard, No. 2, Lilv Moss; St.
Clair, Laura Koch; Birmingham. Louis Erbe;
Duquesne, John Heineman; Wiekersham,
Jessie Marker; Riverside, Jennie Hobbs.
Graduates of the Normal.
Saturday, November 7, the brightest
teachers of the city the Normal graduates
will bold a Normal Institute at the Normal
High School, on Miller street. There will be I
Lft class drill by lomo teacher, not yet poal-J
tively secured. At this meeting the mo
mentous question will bo decided whether
the Normal Alumni shall have a dancing re
ception December, as has been the custom
for tho last, three years, or a banquet at a
leading hotel. The hMor of the alumni
will be read by Miss M. I. Ruswinkle, the
President of Normal Alumni. This will be
followed by the election of officers.
Corporal Punishment In Pittsburg.
A leading educator remarked yester
day as he conned 'the monthly reports on
which the number of cases of corporal pun
ishments are always noted, "Corporal pun
ishment In Pittsburg is not yet dead by any
means. I notice 123 bowed under the rod
during thetnonth of October."
Gossip of tbo Schools.
To-morrow will bo payday for the teach
ers. The payroll amounts to $10,639,0.
The evening schools report good atten
dance and have a successful outlook before
them.
Miss Hannah Jenkins, of the Colfax Sch ool,
has resigned to accept a position In the BeU
fleld School.
The first teachers' institute of the presens
school term is to be held by the teachers of
Braddock, at that place next Friday even
ing. The Prang System ofdrawlng and "form
study," as taught by Miss Fawcett, of New
ark, N. J., and illustrated by her before the
recent teachers' Institute at Braddock, Is to
bo introduced into the Braddock borough
schools through the earnest efforts of Prof.
E. W. Moore, of Sewickley.
Getting New Machinery.
The demand for Marvin's fine bread has
become so great that Mr. Marvin has been
compelled to enlarge bis already immense
plant A new engine and boiler and a com
plete set of bread-making machinery era
now being placed in the factory on Liberty
street, and its capacity will soon be largely
increased. It is estimated that not mora
than half as many families are baking bread
now as' were doing so ten years ago. House
wives are finding- out that Marvin's not
only is as good and sweet and pure as they
can make themselves, but that it actually is
cheaper. All first-class grocers sell Mar
vin's bread. swi-sn
No Parent Should Miss
Seeing the grand assortment of overcoats
for boys and children which we have to
show. Every style of garment is here and
our well-knqwn low prices rule in the fancy
and stylish as well as in the plain.
Gusi-ya.
Badges for lodges and societies at Me
Mahon Bros.', 52 Fourth avenue. su
Ladies Will Be Glad
To learn that Mrs. E. Barker, BIS Perm
avenue, will hold her millinery opening oa
Tuesday and Wednesday next. Prepara
tions for an especially nice display have been
made. No cards will be issued.
Boys Will B- Boys,
And it's useless to expect them to be any
thing else. As such they are decidedly
bard on their shoes. One way to make
their footwear cost less than it does is to
get a reliable article. Try a pair of our B
calf dress shoes, which we offer all this
week at $1 15. Guskt'S.
Superfluous Hair
ON THE
FEMALE FACT
Destroyed Forever.
By the
Electric Needle
Operation.
Thisisaselentlfle
operation, which.lf
properly pennrm
ed. produces neith
er pain, scar nor
shock. Having
ma le the removal
nf SnnalnnmlTit.
a study of many '.',,
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years, I will Knar- -. v-J
antee to successfully remove any mmatural
growth of hair with which a lady may bs
afflicted. Avoid inexperienced operators,
depilatories, the tweezers and other such
methods, and consult
PROP. O. B. OHEKRT.
Office, 502 Penn Avenue,
PITTSBTJR'G, PA-
Boon 9-1, 2-5. Sunday, 10-C
CONSULTATION FEES.
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MISHS OF LADIES
Are Jhily Hiving Their
CogsiisMfi Perfect
If thero Is any lady who doubts her com
plexion can be cleared, call at my parlorand
see positive props.
Tlionands or bad skins are being mads
per'ect daily, and the most skeptical cannot
but believe in the treatment or m Faca
Blench. Every day all kinds of blemishes,
skin diseases and discolorations are being
removed, and it is only necessary to call to
be convinced.
The price of Face Bleach Is within the
reach of all. It sells at $2 per single bottle,
or three bottles, usually reqnlred to clear
the complexion, $5. Make a note of my ad
dress and when you are downtown caU. T"
MADAME A. RUPPER1V
Complexion Specialist,
203 Hamilton Building (S3 Fifth avonna),
KTTSBUSQ, PA. -?
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