iSHiS2SB Esa I 'ww-Bnjr rrf a&yr-ww' rl 12 THE PITIUJBUKG- DISPATOH, SUNDAY. x DECEMBER 20, 1891 P rtTTl "Who ever thought to see this Presby terian town go mad over tea, functions, the "the dansant,"etc.,as it has been for the past week? The exclusive set opened the Pittsburg C'ub theater last Monday even ing, and since social duties have crowded the society dame fast and faster. It is strange enough that Pittsburg always must have a reason for its social stir. In New York and London the people are perfectly satisfied to Invite one another to one another's houses, to stare at one another's gowns, furniture, servants, or to tear one another's reputations In one-quarter-inch strips, but in Pitlsburg there always needs to be a very good reason for a function. The raison d'etre must be very plain, in deed. It may be a new house, a new wife, a new daughter-in-law, but some reason, like the caterer, must always be present. We teem particularly to have cultivated a taste for the prettv girls from other towns, as the careful reader of social events will notice. Excepting the debutantes God biers them I none other than the strangers within these gates have received so much attention Christmas Advice for Bachelors. 1 1 hould advise a man to pause Before be tskes a wife; In fact, I see no earthly cane He should not pau-e for life. "Why should a bookseller take advantage ef having the public confidence to permit such verses being disseminated as those already quoted. And in a holiday book of all books, and at Christmas of all times in the year! Yet this is being done by a Pitts burg merchant of the gentle book persua sion. He puts on bis counter a book bearing on its cover all the flittering allurements of the illustrator, just as a cook sometimes tries to kill her bad rooting by drowning it in good sauce. A man (we know his fatal love for color just as we know he has a nose (or sauce) picks cp this bomb loaded to blow up one of the most sacred institutions, that of matri monv, to which ever a woman has pinned her Jaith. He turns over the pages and his eye lights on the fatal stanza. Perhaps a moment beiore he had been making up his mind to ask some dear girl to give herself to him for a Xmas present At once be is In doubt. He reads again. Then he dips further, and heme's what he is told not to do if he should be unfortunate enough either to discard the advice in the stanza or cot to be in a position to profit by it. The ' cloven-footed and homed author next says as advice for married men: Don't give petit soupers. Don't bet on horse racing. Don't frequent stage doors. Don't 1 a e a friend of the family. Don't think your ife an angel because j ice loots iiko one. Is it any wonder that girls are going about unmarried, when such literature is scat tered broadcast! But what can one exnect better of a bookseller who permits "Ward McAllister's "Society as I Have Found It" to lie covered with dust ic a neglected corner of his shop, this blessed Christinas of 1801? Some Sewickley Society Events. There will be no lack of social merry making in Sewickley at this season, but 3 great many of the dances, receptions and card parties will be informal and more or leEs family afiairs. The return of a good many of the younger and livelier set of teen from college lor the brief Xmas vaca tion is appreciated duly by their friends. Invitations for a dancing and card partv at the Park Place Hotel, Sewicklev, have been sent out by Mrs D. Reynolds Kerr and Miss Pearson for December 29. A leap year party will be given by Mrs. Fred S. Burroughs, at her pretty Sewickley house on New Year's Eve, and it is expected tht the lucky gentlemen who have been in vited to the number of a hundred or so will find it an auspicious introduction to 1892. It is not exactly a society event, but the proposal to locate a Keeley institute in Se wickley is being talked about a good deal Just now. It does not seem to be settled vet where the new institution is to be, but Mrs. Warden's residence on Beaver street Is under consideration. The rehearsals of "The Cricket on the Eearth" are proceeding, and those who have seen the company's work predict that the next entertainment ol the Valley Club will be a very bright performance. Since Miss Parloa visited the valley three years ago Sewickley's cooking has gone ahead without protessional coaching, and dyspepsia has not increased to any extent. Now it is proposed to let loose some new ideas upon valley kitchens, and society is taking up Prof. H. L Blits' lectures on scientific fruit canning and preserving. Mr. Blits is going to lecture and exhibit results of his system at Choral Hall on January 8 next, and a representative gathering of Sewickley housekeepers will be there to see him. Hide the Rand of Charity. I don't wish to appear as a croaker over the really cood work that some people in town are doing for the cause of education, and particularly for that field of it repre sented by Vassar College. I don't even know that the Vassar Students" Aid Society in Pittsburg had the privilege of choosing Its own name. It seems to me, though, that no woman of pride or of sell-respect would care to accept a scholarship from an organ ization bearing such a title. Who ever heard ot men being the benehciariej of aid societies in connection with Harvard, Yale, Cornell, etc., and yet men are encouraged in the most practical manner is endeavoring to obtain a college education. And why can't women help their own sex in a gloriously, a generous manner, and sugar-coat for them the ele xnosynary pill? A young girl declared last week "that I would go to my grave Greek less and Latinless rather than be pointed out as a poor student sent to Vassar b v its Aid Society.' Aid Kometv " Id the Cttj's Bean Monde. It Is said that Judge McKennan, of Wash ington, Pa., and his daughter, Miss Gertrude McKennan, will come to Pittsburg to live with the family of the widowed George M. Laughlin. The late Mrs. Laughlin St as a daughter of the Judge. The corninjr-out ball or Miss Nina King, Dr. King's daughter, is set for Tuesday cven inc at the Ducuesne Club. Tue date of Ml . C. L. Magee's ball is Jan nan B, ha ving been deferi ed trom the Holi day week, the time she at first intended. The Yale Glee xnd Banjo Club, in its tour of the large cities, comes to Pittsburg to mono w, when it will be welcomed by the Alumni Association, and be given the best that Pittsburg affords. The concert ta kes place In Carnegie Hall at 8 o'clock under the patronage of a number or society women, who, ith their friends, will occupy seats in the audience. As these concerts are always society events it is needless to specifically state that Carnegie Hall will be a brilliant feceue on this occasion. Marion Ceawfoed Gallahek, JUST BEF0EE THE HOLIDAYS. How the Social Whirligig Went Around In the Two Cities Last Week. A very enjoyable birthday surprise party I was given Mr. John H. Weaver at bis father's residence, N a 918 Wylie avenue, on Wednesday evening. Guests as well as host were surprised during the evening by the arrival of the Grand Army band of Post 137 G. A. E., of which Mr. Weaver is a member, which rendered several very fine selections. aiuaio was lurnisnea uy me Utopian urcnes- tra. Anions those present were Mr. and Mr9.J.F.Ro5er, Mr.ana Mrs.J.ElwelI, Mr.and Mrs. B. C. Taylor, Mrs. Frank Hutchinson, Mrs. M. Gibson, and the Misses B. Weaver, Cobb. H. Tlrnnpr T. TtmnAp A "Vll V. Klein. S. Vernon. 11 O'Brine. M. Iludnlnh'. H. Johnson, H. Siemon, J. Donelly.UL Rosor, B. Hank, L. Hutchinson. JL Michaels. R. Wes- serman, and Messrs Ed. Hughes, W. F. G. Weaver. B. Cobb, J. Kennedv, C. Hutchin son.L. Klein, A. Klein, G. Davis.G.Eutlolph.C. Fisher, G. Fisher, W. Vernon, P. O'Brien, A. Bream, K. Bream, G. Hutchinson. The Independent Literary Society held its regular meeting on Thursday evening, De cember 17, at the residence of Miss Madie Bwint. No. 27 Brighton Place. The programme was dispensed with on account of the eleo tion of officers for ths ensuing quarter, which resulted as follows: President, J. Warren Shirley; Vice President, Miss Madie Swint; Secretary, Miss Stacia O'Loughlin; Assistant Secretarv, Miss Grace Cunning bam; Treasurer, Frank Connolly; Editor, William MerLer. The next meeting will bo held at the residence of Miss Grace Cunning ham. No. 23 Kingston block, Charles street, on Thursday evening, January 7, at which timo the offlcers-elect will bo installed. Friends of the society are requested to be present. Messrs. John and Reed Evans, of Wilktns burg, were hosts at a pleasant party given to their Iriends at their handsome home last Monday evening. Several hours were whiled away in music, dancing and other social amusements, and when the young people lolt in the early mora, it was with the conviction their hosts were the best en tertainers In the world. Among the guests were: The Misses Sadie Keller, Mamie Fiatkowskl, Nellie Collins, Allie Howels, Mary, Bessie and Nellie McKelvey, Maggie Martin, of Allegheny, and Maud Adams, of Irwin; the Messrs Guy F. Batclielor. Harry w. jicuer, I.awaia raltfcnwsKl, it. u. iergu son. W. E. Alter, Harry Evans, Milton Ham ilton. W. Claik, C. H. Silvey and Samuel Martin. The twenty-flfth anniversary or their mar riage was fittingly celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L Osmond at their home at No. 7 Pride street, on last Thursday afternoon and evening. A large number of friends and acquaintances graced the occasion with their 'presence Many handsome and ap propriate tokens i ere received and numer ous congratulations were sent from distant towns and cities of several States. Mr. Os mond's gitt was a guird ring set with Ave flue diamonds. The Rev. G. A. Wenzel, of Washington, Pa., who was the officiating minister 25 years ago, was present. A surprise party was held by Miss Annie Hasley in honor of Mr. Charles Haas at his home, on Murray avenue. A pleasant even ing was spent by all, and an elegant lunch was served at 10 o'clock. Dancing and other amusements were indulged in until an early hour. Among those present were Misses Bessie Laon, Katie Laon, Susie Longeay, aiiss badle wngliter, Miss .Nettie i-mrr, tua Shaddnck, Annie Lanner, Ida Hasley, Bertha and Clara Haas, Mr. Harry Laon, Mr. Henry McKe. Will Bisel, Robert Bruce, Will Cable. Samuel and Fred Hasley, George Wnittea and Mr. Samuel McKeo. Ono of the most delightful events of the past week in Wilkinsburg was the fancy work party given by Mrs. Charles D. Armstrong at her beautiful home on North street, Wednesday afternoon. About 70 ladies rrom the city and suburbs were present and en tertained each other for tnree hours with new ideas in fancy stitches ana artistlo needle work generally. Mrs. Armstrong -was assisted In receiving by her mother, Mrs. Levi Ludden. A delicious lnncheou as serred by a caterer, and altogether the ladies spent a very enjoyable afternoon. An event of the past week was the meet ing of the Sans Soucl Progressive Euchre Club last Friday evening at the home of Miss Mary McKelvy. After a very exciting contest the chief prisma were drawn by Miss Gertrude Piaget and Mr J. C. Porter, and the boobies by .Miss Anna Gardner and CW. Bushflolo. Kefreshments were served and the rest of ttie evening spent In dancing. The next meeting of the clnb will be at the home of Miss Gussle Young, No. 193 Ch&rtlera street. Friday evening, January 15, 1392. Little Hazel Ireos Cloud celebrated the foutth anniversary of her birth by a supper on December 13 to her friends. Those pres ent were the Misses Carrie, Annie, Lydia and Mabel Prebe, Leah Cloud, LUlie Flu dean, Bella Bush, Mollie Wat kins, Maggie Thomas, Sue and Luella Roseman, Masters Raymond Smith. Willie Watkins and John Bush M-- Evan Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Smitl-. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins and Mr. and Mrs. H. Cloud. The little hostess was the recipient of many beautiful presents. A musical and elocutionary entertainment was given Friday and last evenings in the Copeland United Brethren Church by the lady members of that congregation for the Benefit of the church and Sunday school. The church was crowded both evenings, and the ladies realized handsomelv from their flm venture of this kind. Mrs. Charles Mills, Miss II. Etta Zuerner. Mrs. W. S. Cum mings, Miss Ella Rankin, Mr. Fred W. Ed wards and Mr Floyd St. Clair were among those who took par. The Belle Vale Social Clnb, of Allegheny, has completed arrangements for its second entertainment and at home on Wednesday, December 23, at Tower's HaU. To ovoid overcrowding but 60 Invitations have been sent out. Vocal and instrumental musio, speeches and recitations will be the pro enmme In the early part or the evening, after which dancing will be taken up. The concert will start at "-20 p. m. The Wilkinsburg Chautauqua Circle was entertained Monday evening at the rest dence of Rev Jonn R. Burnett, on South street, that borough. A splendid programme was presented Mr. Burnett reviewed the "Leading Facts of American History." Mr. Harry Carmack spoke on "ociai Institu tions." Other napers were read on "Phvsical Life" and "The Social Life of the 'Early Colonists." Slamaher Q. Berlin, of North Braddock, and Miss Annie E. Scott, 'daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Wise, of Duquesne, were on Thursday morniug, at 8.30 o'clock, joined in marriasre at the residence or Rev. J. Welflev. on High avenue. North Braddock. The affair was a quiet one, and was a sur prise to their mnny friends.- A reoept'on was held in the evening, and a wedding trip followed. A happy union was that of Miss Annie M. Johnston and Mr. R. C. Harrison which took place last Wednesday at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Sarah Johnston, near Turtle Creek Rev. W. W. Ralston per formed the ceremony in the presence of onlv a few near relatives and friends. The bride is a very pretty and popular young lady. A pleasant affair will be the treat to the Sunday school scholars of Trinity Reformed Church, Wilkinsburg, next Thursday even ing. In addition to a Christmas tree there will be songs and recitations and instrumen tal music lv the church orchestra. An ad dress by the pastor, Rev. Mr. Freeman, will add much to the enjoyment of the young folks. Monongahela Council, Jr. O. TJ. A. M., No. 122, of Braddock, is making elaborate prep arations for its annnal entertainment to be civen in Leigh ton's Hall, Braddock, New Tear's nieht. A reception and enpper will follow. Only 500 invitations will be sent out this year. Some of the best known vodalists and elocutionary artists In the vicinity-have been engaged to take part. I One of tbe gayest evening receptions fteld in Sharpsburz for some time was that given by the members of the private dancing class on Tuesday evening last at Patterson Hall. Lawrencevllle. This class is composed of 18 counles of young people representing the best families of town, and, us a social suc cess, was a success. The ladles of the congregation of tbe Sec ond Presbyterian Church, Wilkinsburg, gave a well-served supper in Lohr's Hall, that borough, last Thursday eveninz. The at tendance was very satisfactory and a large sum of money was gathered for the building fund of the new church that will be erected in the soring. Mr. Henry Diston, son of Henry DIston, the celebrated cornet manufacturer of Will lamsport, Pa., was In tho citt yesterday, the guest of Messrs. Dickson and Doan. In spite of the exigencies of business, Mr. Diston found timo to enjoy the hospitality or the friends of his boats by prolonging bis stay a little. Invitations are oat for a cotillon to be given by ths Paragon Club, of Allegheny, on Thursday, January 7, 18D2. The patronesses are lira. M. Haslett, Mrs. D. C. Harrison, Mrs. John L. Brown. Mrs. John M. Reynolds, Mrs. C. P. Shoemaker and Mrs. William Craig. The Social Club, of Coraopolis, gave the first of the series of receptions to be held at I the homes of its members, on Friday even- , lnir. at the horns of Alfrorf Minba. The spaciona parlors were beautifully orashed and prepared with flowers. The musio was 1 furnished by Gernert's Orchestra. A nnm- , ber of guests were present from : Pittsburg, anion? them being: Dr. W. A. Kessler, j. a. mil, Jr., Messrs. Saunders, t'uiton, Matcher. Clenord, Ferree, Misses Mollie Scott, Helen Cooper, Jessie and Maggie Timms. Miss Sheridan, Ella Matchett, Nellie Seip and others. Among the members or the clubpresent were Messrs. Sam Reiter, or Lehigh Dniver-ity; Ed Cornelius, H. W. Ferree, W. T. Tredway, Howard Burns, Charlie Watson, Mis&es Cora, Annie and OIlio Watson, Sadie and Lillie Ferree. Lvda Stoddard. Masrgie McCallister, Mrs. Jewett, Mr. and Mrs. Gracev. Mr. and Mrs Will Fer ree, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Boss, Harry A Reed, Misses Ferguson, Eva Ferree and Lyons. The wedding of Miss Marguerotta B. Mat thews and Edward O.Sawyerwas celebrated Tuesday evening last, at the Buena Vista Street M. E. Church, which was prettily decorated with seasonable flowers. The bride wore an Exquisite costume of cream white silk en train, cut square, and trimmed with chiffon and white ostrich tips. A beautiful bridal veil Hid the face, and she carried a magnificent bouquet of white roses, tied with ribbon, to match her costume. The attendants were: Mr. Will B. Sawver. groomsman, and ush ers, Messrs. Eugene Stewart, Albert Raeder and Edward Smith. A reception followed at the residence of the bride's parents. The happy pair will shortly begin nousekeeping. The following programme has been ar ranged for the reunion and banquet of the Alumni Association, to be held at the Mon ongahela House Tuesday evening, Decem ber 29: Toast-master Dr. W T. Burleigh, '81 "Where McGregor tits, there U ths bead of the Our First and Last. 'Preceptor. FatherTlme" Geoige Davison, 74 "For Time will teach thee soon the truth.'' "Consanguinity and Affinity" John S. Limbic. '63 Our Dally Avocations".. ..William L. Mourt, '83 "Hear ye not the hum of mighty workings?" "Toe Tree Is Known hy His Fruit''4. .KF-Hays. '77 "Age cannot wither nor custom statu her infinite variety." "Alma Mater" W. D. Evans. '80 "Thou wast my gutne. philosopher and friend." "Farewell t a word that must be and hatn been, a sound which makes us linger; yet farewell." Monday evening last the annual meeting of the Oakland Square Club was held at the home of Mr. W. T. Todd, North Oakland square, whon these officers wen "elected for a term of one yean President, John H. Kohertson; Vice President, E. a Godfrey; Treasurer, Charles L. Schaum; Secretary, W. H. Smith. Mrs. Todd entertained the club with dinner after business was over. There was an adjournment until the second Mon day in January. The many friends of Dr. and Mrs. I DePuy enjoyed the hospitality of their home, S99 Wylie avenue, Friday evening. Euchre and music were the features of the evening, and handsome prizes were awarded to the most successfn' players, and the less fortunate were not forgotten. A dainty repast was served at 12 o'clock and partaken of by an appreciative party. The Crescent Club, of Ingram, Pa., and Its friends, were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Morris, at their resl lence, Thursday evening last. A most enjoyable evening was spent, dancing and euchre being the prominent features. The Epworth League, of ttie Wilkinsburg Methodist Church, held an interesting meet ing in Ralston's Hall last Tuesday evening. An excellent programme of musical and literary selections were rendered by the member. Mr. Charles Donnelly, treasurer of the Roselia Foundline Asylum and Maternity Hospital, acknowledges generous contribu tions from Frank J. Totten, J. W. Arrott, Mrs. Fownes, Jas. Smith and Emma C. Cain. Friday last Miss Blanca Dettoy, of Shef field street, was hostess at a 5 o'clock pink tea, in honor of Miss Bertha Cohen, of Co lumbus. The table was most artistically decorated with pink satin and pink flowers. A select Teeeption will be given at Mrs. Barto's Private and Kindergarten School at tho Bible Ho'ise, No 60 Arch street, second floor, Allegheny, on Wednesday, December 23, at 1:30 r. M. Braddock Lodge, Independent Order of Good Templars, gave a very successful "cap box social" and entertainment in G. A. in. Hall, Braddock .Thursday evening. The Odd Fellows' Hall Association, of WilkUsDuisr, gave a reception and ball In Borough Opera House Friday evening. It was a we'1-managed and enjoyable affair. The Ideal Euchre Club, of the East End, was very pleasantly entertained by Miss Stella Kevan, of Negley avenue, on last Thursday evening. On December 13 Charles L. Eberhart, ,of Pittsburg, and Miss Mary Baker, of Marion, Ind., were united in marriage. The engagement of IIannabL Gelder to A. L. DeRoy is announced. December Gaftsts and Hosts. Mr. Will Beoker, of Edgewoodvflle, is home alter a tour of four months through the West. Miss Nellie Black, of Edeewoodville, has returned home after a pleasant visit of sev eral weeks to friends in Chicago. D. H. Robertson, of Minnesota, was a guest Saturday or Ed J. Small, of West Braddock, a one time college chum. Harry 6tewart, a son of Colonel Robert E. Stewart, of North Braddock, returned home Friday from Center county tor tbe holidays. Miss Searles, of Homedale, Pa., has ao eepted a position as oral teacher at the In stitute for the Deaf and Dumb, at Edge woodville. Mr. Frank SauDP. a voumr dramrhtsTnnn at the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, left yes terday to spend the holiday season at home In Al toons. Mr. and Mrs. James Chrlstman and son, of St. Louis, were. visitors at the home or Mr. V. B. McCarthy, Penn avenue, Wilkinsburg, the past week. Mrs. Horace Lnwry, of Indiana, sister of Mr. John W. Beatty, the artist, is at Wilk insburg, her former home, where she will spend the holidays. Mr. Edward Nngent, of Braddock, cele brated his 2id birthday Monday evening at his home, with about a dozen couples of his most Intimate friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. R, Pearson have returned from an extensive and highly enjoyable European tour. Mr. Pearson's health is greatly benefited by tbe trip. Miss Annie S. Hunter, of 4103 Penn avenue, is expected horn from college on Saturday to spend the holidays, and will be at home to ber Iriends till New Tears. Will A. Clemen tson, son of Justice George H. Clementson, of Braddock, arrived home Friday from Philadelphia. He Is a student at the Jetlerson Medical College. Mrs. William L. Lapsley, of West Brad dock, las week received her commission as a member of the Pennsylvania Ladles' Com mittee of the Columbian Exposition. Miss Mollie C. Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, of this cliy, is home from St. Joseph's Academy, Seton Hill, Greensburg, Pa., for a two weeks' vacation. Rev. John Hickev, rector of St. Thomas' P. C. Church, at Braddock. and the best known priest in the Pittsburg diocese, is critically ill of consumption at his parochial reside noe. Mrs. Wilson, bf the East End, will give a theater box party at the Alvln next week In honor of Miss May Anderson, or Highland avenue, on the return of the latter from Steubenville, O. A Solid Present. Anything you buy in the way of clothing is a solid and substantial gift. There is nothing you can give a friend that will be as satisfactory or as eagerly received as clothing. Those elegant men's overcoats we sell now atSlO, ?12and 515, would be just the nicest present for father or brother. Silk lined ones at $18 and 520 just as good as tailors charge $35 and $40 for. Elegant smoking jackets at IS and $7 50, reduced in price for our special Christmas sale. Men's business suits $10 and 112. Men's I dress salts and cutaway cuits only $12. $15 I J C1U V!.. .I- .! - . 1 anu xo. xiirc buiu ituu cape overcoats lor .the boys at $2 SO, $3 50 and $4 Elegant presents for the boys with each sale free. A splendid line of Christmas novelties in our men's furnishing goods department. P. (C. C C, Pittsburg Combination Cloth ipg Company, corner Grant and Diamond streets, opposite the Court Home. Tnere is no doubt whatever that the Pen sion Office will be removed to the new Gov ernment building before January 1 notwith standing statements to the contrary. Pen sion Agent Bengough expects to commence work in the now location next Saturday. None of the special furniture, such as cas ing, counters, etc, can .be placed in the offices till February, but temporary arrange ments will be made to conduct the business. At the January pay a new leature will be Introduced that will afford great satisfaction to all concerned. Agent Beneougb has ar ranged with the Tradesmen's National Bank to have all ponsioneas' ohecks paid at the Pension 'Office instead of as hereto fore at the bank. On the . first and second days a paying tellor from the bank will be stationed in one of the rooms of the Pension Department with funds sufficient to pay all cheeks that may be presented. This will be as great a benefit to tho bank as to the pensioners, as the large Increase In the nnmberof pensioners receiving their money from the Pittsburg agencv has caused much annoyance to the bank officials. On the first day of the pay the bank's customers were nearly barred ont by the host of pensioners. The new offices are located on tne Cherry alley side or the building. The elevator will not bo in running order by January 1 but the stairs are easy of ascent. A watch man will bo stationed on the first floor to direct pensioners to the Pen sion Office. If there be any pensioners so maimed that they are unable to walk up stairs, Agent Bengongh will send a clerk downstairs to pay them upon receiving noti fication tluough the watchman. Agent Bengaugn Is not at all satisfied with the as signment ot rooms for the pension business. There Is neither sufficient floor room nor wall space for the casing, safes, etc. He has, however, been assured by the custodian of the building, Postmaster McKean, that more room will be assigned to the Pension De partment as soon as the official In charge of the matter can make a visit from Washing ton. Comrade Bengough has many kind words for Mr. McKean lor his courtesy and energy in doing all he can to get tho pension rooms ready for occup.inoy at the time stated. The Postmaster has cheerfully put himself out very mucn to ao mis. For the SIcKeesport Monument. The benevolent ladies of McKeesport, being desirous of assisting in every way the boys who wore the blue, have decided to materially increase the fund now being sub scribed for the erection of a monument in memory of the soldiers and sailors of the Rebellion which Is to be placed in the center of a plot dedicated by the Versailles Ceme tery of that city. These loyal woman will have a bazaar and festival In Blue Ribbon Hall on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week. They will have on display and for sale innumerable articles lor sale suit able for holiday presents. It is hoped that all who are inclined to assist In this laudable object will not only contribute articles or casn, out will attend 11119 uazaar ana pur chase such gifts as they may want for piesents. A number or ftttsuurg nrms, in cluding Gusky's, Kaufmanns', Home & Co., and James W. Grove, have contributed arti cles. Bedicheimer.the Philadelphia jeweler, will have a largo display of valuable jewelry which will be disposed of in the interests of the old soldiers, tlefreshments will be a special feature and inviting tables will be supplied with delicacies to tempt patrons To date, over $1,700 of the $3,500 required, has been subscribed, and it is expected that the proceeds ol this effort will materially increase the amount on hand. Post lCl's Annnal Christinas Treat, It has been the custom of Post 151 for sev eral years to give to tbe soldiers' orphans in their immediate vicinity a treat on Christ mas day. This year will bo no exception. The treat will take place in the hall, 1923 Carson street, at 2 o'clock Cristmas day. Tbe orphans this year number about 75 boys and gills. To the boys will begtveu a cap, coat, pant' anuVsboes and stockings; to the trills a dress rjattern. shoes and stock- ings, and in addition each one will receive a box of candy,an orange and banana. The post ii very ably ussistod in this worthy under taking by the ladies of Colonel J. W. Patter son Women's Relief Corps No. 1. A short entertainment will be given at the above time, to which tbe friend? of the post and corps are cordially invited. Along the Line. officers will soon Installixo be an- nounced. Post 3 will have an open Installation on the first meeting nignt in January. A muster Is on the programme of Post llil's meeting next Tuesday evening. Comeade Chris Wilbert, of Post 155, has been very ill but Is now Improving slowly. Two more propositions for membership were read at Post 88'a meeting last Tuesday evening. The banquet to Department Commander Boyerat the Seventh Avenue Hotel was a most enjojable affair. Post 68 and the ladies' auxiliary will as usual make happy the widows, orphans and otheis in Us province on Christmas. A laboe delegation from Post 157 after the meeting attended the concert given under the auspices of tbe band at the Soho school house on Thursday evening. Comrade Henry Staudb, Chairman of the Widows and Orphans' Committee of Post 151, is happy, now that he has everything in readiness for the Christmas treat. All tne circles of the Ladles of tbe G.A. R. in Pittsburg and vicinity are busy making E reparations for the coming convention to e held at Union Veteian Legion Hall, Sixth avenue, In February next. To secure something with which to make glad the hearts of the old ladles on Cnrist maa tbe managers of tbe Ladies of the G. A. R. Home has requested penny collections from all the circles, posts and camps. Post 3's meeting last Monday evening was a large and interesting one. Twoappltcants, Messrs. Holman and Daly, were elected to membership. The post voted a handsome sum toward the colored soldiers' monument. The oircnlar announcing the candidacy of Comrade W. O. Russell for Senior Vice De partment Commander was sent out to all posts in the Department by Post 151 last week. Comrade Russell is thi eman for the position and he will get It. DarABTMEBT President of the Ladles of the G. A. B-, Mrs. Rachel Doran, desires all department officers, circle presidents and ladles of the G. A. ft. to meet at the hall, 81 Fourth avenue, Tuesday at 3 r. m. sharp. Business of Importance is to be disposed ot The Department Encampment is now the chief event before us in the near future. From now on tbe Executive Committee will lend all its energies to make the February meeting tbe greatest in the history of the Pennsylvania Department. A meeting of the committee will soon be called. Post 336 lost a comrade by death last week. Comrade John Metz, who has been a mem ber almost since tbe post's organization, died on Wennesdav. H was a glassblower and well known throughout the'eity. The post attended in uniform the funeral on Friday at St. George's Cathollo Church. Comrade Dr. Bryant, tbe colored orator and ex-slave, has been ln the city 'for some time soliciting subscriptions toward the monument to the colored soldiers and com memorating the emancipation of the col ored 1 ace, to be erected on the World's Fair giounds at Chicago. A number of posts have assisted in tbe matter. About ttJO.OOO has already been raised. .Post tils making a great success of Its fair. The booths present a nice display. There Is dancing every night out Saturday, when a grand stage performance is given. The official programme is issued every Mon day. It is quiet a feature. A penny collec tion box for the benefit of the Ladle of the G. A. R. Home at Hawkins station is promi nently displayed. Great credit is due tho General Committee lor its faithful attend ance and good management. 1 Post 155 reveled in theatricals Friday evening. Tho pojt met early, rushed through the business, adjourned and In a body attended the presentation of "Ingo maf," given in the Library Hall auditorium on Mt. Washington, now managed by the post. The house was packed, and fullv half the audience was from this side of the river. Miss Edith Smithson, who is a tried and trne friend or the Grand Army, appeared as Parthmia, and Mr. J. C. Kober as Ingomar. Comrade C. K. Shepler, of Post 155, appeared as Myron. All in the cast did very well, and the production was a success in every way. The lease of the hall will prove very profit able to Post 155. The Board of Managers, of the Ladies of the G. A. R. Home, Hawkins Station, desiro to acknowledge donations by Eamundson & Perrine, Meyers, Arnold & Co., Demmler & Schenck, A. Bradley, Joseph Home, Mr. Craighead, James Greer, Charles Lockhart, C. F. Holdship, Mr. llorrock, V. R. Smith, Mrs. Fred Beckert, Mrs. Fred Beckert, Sr., Mrs. Friz, Mrs. A. Kennedv, Dr. Easton, Mrs. Samuel Crow and Mis. Christ. Beckert. Five thousand dollars has been paid on the Home, besides paying the interest and keep ing up the general running expenses. Union Veteran Legion. No. 6 will not meet en its next regular night, as that will bo New Year's. The new officers will be Installed on tho third Friday nignt in January. Comrade Hugh Mobbisoit, of No. 6, makes ft No, 1 Adjutant. In the absence of Comrade Fulmer Comrade M. handled the pen and minutes at the last meeting. Comeacs William H. Graham, of No.'C, got a boost from his old comrades at their last meet! n; in tho form of a resolution Indors ing him for internal revenue collector. Thiiee men tried to rob the grocory store of Comrade Francis Gemmil last Monday mornins. Two pot away, but Francis "suailed" one of them as a relic of the fight. Comrade C W. Gbees, surgeon of No. 6, was on band at the last meeting with his qninine and pills. He advises the boys not to take the crip, for lie Is not familiar with the correct lemcdies for the disease yet, but he can knock the spring fever every time. GEonoE N, Wilson, an old member of Com pany K, Ono Hundredth Pennsylvania Vol unteers, died at New Castle last Friday, and will bo buried in that city to-day. Word of his death was received in this city by J. H. SteVenson, also a member of the same com pany. General order No. 3 from National Com mander Palmer was read in No. C at their last meeting, and it contained some nil looked for information relating to per cap ita tax. It had been reported by Delegates Wheeler, Fnlmer and Stevenson that this tax was reduced to 8 cents per quarter, but it seems this failed in some way. . gossip orrHE guard. Major J. C. Kay, of the Eighteenth Regi ment, spent a portion of the past week in Washington, D. C. Mr. E. J. Pocock, of Columbus, will be Ohio's Adjutant General under the McKtn ley administration. He was appointed by the new Governor to the position last Fri day, the selection being made from a host of applicants. Qcabtermastib General Walter W. Greenland, of the Governor's sta'ff, dropped in on his Pittsburg friends last week to spend a Tew days. The Colonel Is always a welcome' guest, as his good-fellowship is known throughout the guard. Amono the first bills introduced in Con gress tnis season, was one providing for the three battalion formation in tho United States Infantry, and increasing the number of enlisted men In the resular service to 30X00. The present number is about 25. 000. Captain A. J. Loar, of the Tenth Regi ment, spent a few days in the city last week. Captain Loar is the gentleman who won so mueh notoriety in connection with the re cent coke troubles at Mt. Pleasant, by reason of having shot a half-dozen or so Hunga rians. At the time of the shooting it was asserted that the Captain would be com celled to leave the town in order to save his life, but like many other cases of similar character, he still lives In Mt. Pleasant, and Is more popular with his fellow townsmen than ever. The court of inquiry appointed by General Snowden to Inquire into the conduct of Lieutenant Charles Reese, of the Eighteenth Regiment, which was to have convened last Friday afternoon, was postponed to January 4. Colonel Case, of tho Fourth Regiment, at Allentown, who is to constitute the court, fouqd.lt .impossible to be present at the time'originally aDpolnted, and a postpone ment was made until after the holidays. The meeting and findings or the court are looked forward to with interest. Inasmuch as lively developments may follow. The headquarters of the Fourteenth Regi ment In the Central Armory are rapidly be ing furnished anew, and the officers will soon have a meeting place equal to any regi ment In this end or tho State. Considerable more activity is shown at the weekly drill meetings of the companies than has been experienced for several months, and Colonel Perchment has decided to make tho com pany commandants get a deoidedly lively "move on." There is some discussion In the regiment relative to a parade on Washing ton's Birthday, but no decisive action has yet been taken. Colonel William B. Smith, of the Third Regiment, has appealed from the finding of the court recently held In Philadelphia, whicb sentenced him to be dishonorably discharged from the servloe. His appeal is now in the hands of Governor Pattison, and the statement Is made that should tho Gov ernor refuse to recognize the appeal the caso will be taken Into the civil couits.and fought out there. Should such a result 'follow, tbe cnancesare strong mac cue military code, that wonderful piece of judicial meohanism. might come out or tbe scrimmage considera bly tbe worse for wear. The lease of the Fifth Avenue Market House, now occupied by Battery B, for a period of 50 years to tne Eighteenth Regi ment and the Battery, was brought up in Council last week by Mr. Keating. Theie is no doubt that the lease will be tatified, and It is proposed that the Eighteenth Regiment follow tbe example of the battery and take per manent occupancy in the building next sprinz, as the buildfng now occupied by the regiment on Diamond street is needed by tbe city for other purposes. No attempt will be made to make am- changes in the market building for the present, as no funds worth speaking 01 are available lor the pur pose. An important meeting or the officers of the Eighteenth Regiment was .held Satur day night, December 12, at the Diamond street armory. Almost all the officers of tbe regiment were present, and a large number of reiorms and changes were outlined for the coming year. A certain amount of spirit and enterprise has been lacking In the regi ment tor some timo past, the result being that in several of the companies the affalis have gotten in remarkably poor shape. Colonel Smith has decided to Institute a series of Inspections and reports and a general division of the labor ot the organi zation, which will compel strict attention to duty and a corresponding increase in inter est. An order will be Issued shortly out lining tbe policy In detail, and it is to be hTped that it will be carried out to the letter. CHRISTMAS MUSIC BOXES At n.Kleber & Bro.'f. Cheer up your home by buying one of Kleber Bros. ' beautiful musio boxes. You cannot find a present which will produce half the delight and pleasure for both old and youjig as will the charming musio of these boxes. Kleber Bros, are the exclu sive agents for the old and well-known Mermod Freres make, and they are selling them at lower prices than such fine goods can usuallv be bought for. Prices range from f3 60" to $175. Store, No. 503 Wood street, now open every evening. Oar Holiday Offering. The-Home Guard" at all the stores of the A. & P. Tea Co.; don't fail to get one. Given out from now until Christmas with one pound 01 tea, one pound 01 casing powder, or two pounds ot conee. stores in another column. See list of Kennedy's Ladles' Lunch Boom Is the popular place among the ladies. Prompt service and reasonable prices. SIXTH STREET AND DUQUESNE WAY. Are Ton In Search Of a piano or organ ? Come and see us. We have elegant new pianos, fully war ranted, for $250. Beautiful new organs at (65. Easy paymenti Store open till 9 o'clock. IiECHNEE & SCHOENBERGEB, 69 Filth avenue. " A tea set is a nice present to make on Christmas. Have you bought yours yet? We have them. K- SMIT, Smithfield and Liberty and 311 Smithfield street. CHBISTXAS IS THE SCHOOLS. Pleasant Closing Exercises, in Which tbe Poor Are Not Forgotten. ' From now till Thursday, the closing day, the prospective cheer of Christmas will pervade the atmosphere of tho school Toom, and the tasks of the school will be much slighted.. The principals yesterday were all nterested in the preliminary examination for admission to the High School, which be gins to-morrow with the studies writing and diawing, and which closes Tuesday with geography and reading. Over 600 will enter ont'ie list from tho ward schools. This number will be supplemented by several candidates from a private school. A great number or the schools will close quietly for the holidays, while others will have special exercises. At the Bedford school Thursday, from I to 3, will be recep tion dav, when an exhibition of the school work will bo presented. Late rSantaClaus'will personally visit all the rooms, with a treat, and has organges, candy, popcorn and nuts laid in for this date. At the Grant school, the pnplls Wednesday afternoon will give one of their old fashioned, but very popular entertainments. In thn general rejoicing sweet charity is not forgotten. Tuesday the Forbes School will take up donations for the Improvement of the Poor Societv. La't Thursday the St. Clair and Mt. Washineton sch'ols con tributed a large supply for the benefit of the poor. The Teachers or Braddock Talk. Almost 100 teachers of Braddock and Braddock township held a local institute Friday evening In tbe First M. E. Churoh at Braddock. Papers were read by Miss Jen nie Bennett on "How to Make a School room Pleasant:" Miss Canan, on "The Power of Observation;" Miss Jessie Fredericks, on "Teachers' Other Work, Making Charac ter;" Miss Annie Thomas, on "Bene fits of Form Study," and Prof. J. S. Keefer, Principal Braddock High School, on "Repetition In School Change Needed in Tearly Courses." A dlsonssion on "Is Compulsory Education Necessary, Practicable and Feasible?" was the leading feature of the evening. Prof. J. M. Eakeu, Principal of the First ward, Braddock, school, and Miss Edna Cliester were in the affirmative, and Prof. Seward Haymaker, Principal of the Third ward school, and Miss Emily Munson were in the negative. The judges awarded honors to the negative. Gossip of the Schoolroom. Mb. Mare: Lewis, of tbo Central Board rooms, and wife will take a triD to Wash ington during the holidays. Mrs. Van WAoooNSR,supervisor of drawing, and her little neice Jessica will depart Wed nesday for New York, and afterward visit her homo in Kingston. Thursday Miss Anna Bamford severs her connection with the Park School. Miss Beck succeeds Miss Bimford. Miss Julia D. Armit was elected to Miss Beck's position, but will not accept it, so Miss H. Johnston was elected. At the Teachers' Institute, at Knoxvillo, yesterday Dr. T. B. Noss, of tho California Normal School, made an address. Principals J. D. nenderson, T. T. Taylor, C. J. Fisher, J. C. Kendall, C. B. Cook, Kev. N. M- Crowe, Mark Andrews and J II. EUenrath each treated a live topic on the school questions of tbe day. An entertainment consisting of music and recitations marked the closing of the Soho night school last Wednesday evening. As in the nast. the nlf?ht school was noted for the good work done. It was in charge of Miss M. J. Louden, assisted by Miss C A. McClaren, Alice Kelly, Annie Dickson and Maggie Small. Prof. W. A. Johnston, an alumnus of tbe Western University, has been added to the faculty ot East Liberty Academy and will begin bis work with the opening of tbe next term, January 5. Prof. Daniel has been compelled to retire on account of ill health. Prof. Mitchell will pass the holiday vaca tion In Washington. Prof. M. H. Rotve. President of Curry Uni versity, has accepted the challenge of Prof. Edwin W. Moore, Superintendent of the Braddock schools, to make the attempt to teach a class ot 6-year-old pupils in the Brad dock schools tho "musonlar" movement in writing. Prof. Rowe will get $5 per lesson for five lessons of one hour each, and the contest will begin the first Monday in Janu ary. Miss Ballou. head of the Public Cooking School, left yesterday morning for Philadel phia, on a tour of Inspection of the cooking schools of the Quaker City, and she may possibly visit hor home in Boston. The Public Cooking faohool lias taken sr.ch a pop ular hold on the peopld, and has been so well attended, that It is only a question of time before another cooking school is estab lished for the city. A FIBE OH THE H0H0NGAHBLA. Two Tonboats Bnrned in the Early Hours of the Morning. Early yesterday morning fire was discov ered on the towboat Coal Valley, lying at the Monongahela wharf. An alarm was sounded, but before the engines reached the river bank the boat was a masi of flames. The Coal Valley lay just below the Annie Roberts, and the flames soon communicated with this boat. The Coal Valley was cut loose and drifted ont into the middle of the river, when it burned to the water's edge and sunk. The Coal Valley is a complete loss. The wreck of it is lying crosswise about the mid dle of the river and will interfere somewhat with navigation until the remains are cleared away. The boat was owned by Captain Holmes Horker and J. H. Mnsgroye. It was one of the best on the river. It was valued at $15,000, although Mr. Musgrave says it could not be rebuilt for less than $20,000. It had double 20-inch cylinders with 7-foot stroke, and was a very strong boat. On its last trip it took out eight coal boats and ten barges, with a total of 21,000 bushels ol coal, it onlv got back last week. It was insured for $1,500. The Annie Rob erts was owned by the Horner & Roberts Coal Company. Captain Barrows said yes terday morning that they could not tell what their loss would be, but it will prob ably reach $5,000. The boat was valued at $15,000, with no insurance, as the company carry no insurance on any of their property. Christmas Cards Given Away. A very handsome Christmas panel, en titled "Listening," will be given away to all purchasers of 50c worth of tea, conee, spiceor baking powder, at the store of the Grand Union Tea Company, 307 Market street, during Christinas week. Our tea, coffee, spice and baking powder will please you. Handsome presents given to those holding our tea tickets. Grand Union Tea Cojipany, Opposite Gusky's. 307 Market street. Sclienley Spoons Can be found only at Graf & Niemann's, 6011 Penn ave., East End, Pittsburg. Everybody Is looking for something nice to purchase for a friend, and the place to find it is at the jewelry house of Henry Terheyden, 530 Smithfield street. Look at this partial list: ( Gent's' gold, 535 to 5250. Watches 1 Ladies' gold, J20 to 100. (Silver, 54 to 525. In rings, 55 to $250. Stickpins, 55 to 550. Diamonds i Studs, 515 to 5200. Earrings, 525 to 56O0L Lockets, 510 to 55a Onyx Clocks ?16 to 5100. I Chain bracelets, Hairpins, Fine Jewelry I Lockets, lace pins, Stickpins, bib pins, Children's buttons. Open every night. CtmiaTSlAS COMIX Gl Refer to tbe Following for Assortment of Glftsi Book cases, Easels, Blacking cases, Euchre tables, Butler's trays, Easy chairs, China closets, Fancy chairs, Curtain cases, Gold divans, Card tables, Gold chairs, Cheifoniers, Hat racks, Chevals, Hall glasses, Cabinets, Hall chests. Chairs, Hanging cabinets, Dressing tables, Mantel cabinets, Dining tables, Music cabinets, Divans, Music portfolios, Desks, rockers, Keed chairs. For further particulars call at ware rooms. Eespectt'ullv, P. C. Bchokneck & Son, - -aiOiiDeity ureat. . NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. bOrnbread, Mug siar w Will beHp, flaly and CLEVELAND'S JjakingPowder Jabjsoluleljrjhe Best; THE SAND DIGGERS TALK. Seasons They Give for the Formation of the Local Trust. The announcement of the consolidation of tbe river sand companies, exclusively given in yesterday's Dispatch, created considerable comment in the circles most directly interested. Mr. T. M. Jenkins, the well-known coal operator, and a mem ber of the Vigilant Company, said: "Lately the river sand Sealers have had considera ble to contend with in the way of new rulings bv the Government and the opposi tion of the Coal Exchange. Down at the Point we formerly secured most of the sand, there being 40 feet to dredge. The Government forced the boats to vacate, owing to the complaints that the humps left in the channel after the boat was through dredging was an impediment to navigation. We were also ordered to dredge humps, and you know this has proven quite an expense. Then, again, tbe combination has been considered the proper thing by reason of the fact that the business can be operated upon in a more economic basis." Mr. Charles Holmes, Treasurer of the Monongahela Sand Company, when spoken to regarding the proposed trust, said: "The preliminary negotiations have been com pleted and only a few legal formalities, such as dissolving the firms who propose entering the new combine, is yet to be ar ranged. The charter members have been named and application for a charter for the new company will shortly be made. It will be known as the Iron City Sand Company, and will embrace practically all the river sand firms." The place to buy diamonds, watches, Jewelry, silverware, clocks, bronzes, etc., is at M. G. Cohen's, 3G Fifth avenue. You will find the largest and best selected stock in the city. All first-class goods and no fancy prices. Call and examine our stock and prices. Don't forget the place is at M. G. Cohen's, 36 Fifth avenue. This Will Help Ton Out, Do you want to buy someone a Christmas present? You do, of course, but don't know just what to buy, If you want diamonds and want novel designs' in rings, bracelets, necklaces, lockets, pendants, brooches, lace pins, earrings and so on, why don't you go to ueorge w. uicgs & co.:s store at tne cor ner of SmithCcld street and Sixth avenue? Don't you know that they lead in this line? If you want silver novelties, bric-a-brao or anything in that line visit Biggs' store also. You surely must have heard the people talk about the great display of holiday goods at this place. There is absolutely no real nov elty in the line of jewelry, bric-a-brac, etc., that eannot be bad at Bigi's', and why should you run from place to place hunting some thing unique? Extra Announcement. We have just received a nobby line of fashionable chinchilla overcoats, lined throughout with silk, made up by such well known tailors as Bell, Kroney & Lent and Rock, for prices ranging from $50 and that up to $85. Will Eell them for one-half of what they were made up for. Open every evening till 8:30 up to Christmas Eve. Misfit Clothing Parlors, 516 Smithfield street. Good Cheer For Christmas to be found in "Holmes' Best" 1875 pure Monongahela rye whisky, 1840 Ransom cognac brandy, and endless assortment of fine wines and liquors to select from. The Wm. H. Holmes Co., 158 First avenue and 120 Water street. Portraits for ClirNtmai Presents. This month, a handsome 8x10 frame with every doz. cabinet photos. Also genuine crayons at special low prices. Lies' Studio, 10 and 12 Sixth t MWSU ' CTOBTEX A GUINEA A BOZ." S xoa iref, woircr 5 lEEGKAM'S I ' :! PILLS' an a marrellon ' ; Antidote forfVeulc , 1 Stomach, ' I SICK HEAD :; ACHE,:! Impair- ' edSlees-ji tlon.Coa-' . sttpatlon -1 DUordercd Xtver. etc.! found slsa ta ( , be especially e&cuions sad remeaui dj 1 FEMALE STJFFEKEKS. Of all druggists. Price 2S cents a box. , 1 New York Depot, 3S5 Canal St. 40 S RIJPPERT'S SKIN TONIC. X delightfully refreshing stimulant for cleansing and makinir the complexion natural looking, as well as healthy. War ranted to cure any skin disease of no matter bow long standing. Price $1 and $2 per bot tle, three large size $5, the amount usually required to clear tlie skin. Call or send lo stamps for Book of Beantv, KOOK 203, Second floor, Hamilton building, S3 Firth avenue, Pittsburg. Special To every lady calling on Wednesday 23. will be given a box of Buppert's Face Powder FREE. de20-su RUPPERTS A delightful cream prepared from almond meal cocoanut oil, etc., containing no mer cury In any form, b,nt will cure any case of roughness or chafing. Excellent for the hands and face. 6O0 and $1 per jar. BOOM 203 SECOXD FLOOBi , Hamilton Building, 130401 88 Tilth ATonue, Pittsburg. .i i; MF y -v V t)umpIinSj potpie TO tMcioiis if made tiffi HAVE You ever experienced the disap pointment of having a plate of sour and tough Buckwheat cakes set before YOU We know you have and to obviate anything of the kind in the future we would advise you to try a pack age of the HERD Brand Prepared Buckwheat and Breakfast Cake Flour, and after one trial you will be convinced that IT Is the purest and best Prepared Flour on the market. If your grocer does not handle it, please send his address to us and you will find it on his counter on your next visit. E 94 toXOO Beech St., Allegheny. nolS-16--wsn 'I 'Mai (fflM OtTR MOTTO: LOW PRICES. TOOTi MOTTO SAVE MOA'ET SIXTH ST. MD FEHH HE. Manufacturing and Importing Retailers. LADIES, LOOK! Thousands of Ele gant Cloaks GivenAway TOE Ghristmas Gifts HALF PRICETHIS WEEK. Save money. Visit the PARISIAN, de20-su -'-w COL. UDLBEBBT SELLERS REAPPEABS In a New Humorous Novel By MARK TWAIN, ENTITLED TIE Miilll CLAIMANT. It has been secured for the Sunday Issue of THE DISPATCH, and publication will begin SUNDAY, JANUARY 3. The story is founded on the fact that Mark Twain's family has a sort of claim to the Earldom ot Durham. CoL Sellers is here the claimant to this earldom. The young Lord, who is the heir recognized by English law, is at heart a Socialist and he comes to America to put bis theories into practice. By a series of exciting incidents tne lord ship in him disappears and he becomes an applicant for any kind of work in Wash ington. The Old World notions of tho young Lord, which are not nearly so ex tinct a3 he thinks they are, come into sharp contact with the practical workings of rude democracy, and here Mark Twain gets his opportunity for graphically howing in his picturesque manner some of the differences between the aristocratic idea and the demo cratic idea. Hard as he is on the monarch ical side of the question, there are neverthe less some things in this portion of the work that will cause the American to think and ask himself questions. The story ends in a most satisfactory manner. Of course, it is lull of humor. A specially strong feature of this new ac quisition for the Literary Depart ment of THE DISPATCH are ILLUSTRATIONS BY DAN BEARD, "Whom Mark Twain regards as the only man who has really illus trated his ideas. BEGINS SUNDAY, MHY mwWvWv . SAMIA jdw Sfeft
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