rjk' THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH. SUNDAY DECEMBER 20, 1891. rS W m. U ards Sick Benefit Fund, T. M. Huglics, James b. JScGairc, J. P. Kojers. The Chancellor this year is W. Corbett. Contributions for thi department ehorcld reach The DisrATCH office Dy noon Saturday. Tbese columns are open to all secret orpran' latfons, liat news and hews only will 1)8 Tirlnted. Space Is too valuable to bo piven up to the discipline of delinquent members, notices of meetings, pralso of individual lodces. advertisements of orders ox mere personal puffs. 1. O. O. F. A new encampment in the East End is ander consideration. Lambert. Nicholson and other lodges -will Tisit Iron City Lodxe to-morrow evening. The new lodiro should be chartered with not lets than 200 meicl-ers. Some very energetio workers oi 53 are the hustlers. The late V '-. L. B. Thomas was a member of Goner LocVo "o. 64, and had been a con sistent uieu.'jer of tho order for 4a years. Canton Allegheny N'o. 32, Patriarchs Mili tant, will pivo its concert, drill and recep tion at Xew Turner Hall, South Canal and Cherry street". Allegheny, Wednesday even ing next. It will be one of tho successes of the season. At the regular meeting of EINs TVildman liodp-e 549 Tuesday evening, at (.7 Fourth ave nue, the thud degree was conterred bofore a largo delegation of brothers from other jodes. Several proposals for membership were received. Henry Lambert Lodge Xo. 475 paid a fra ternal visit to J. B. Nicholson Lodge Thurs day evening. At least 20 different lodges wei e also represented. The visiting brothers outr.umbeied the members by at leait 3 to L Probably 200 Odd Fellows were present. Xext Tuesday night the Chevaliers of Can ton littbnrg Xo. IS, r.nd Canton Alleghe ny No. Si. wi 1 mectat the Cantoinment Hall, 2o. 23 ie'leral street, Allegheny City, and march to JTew Turner Eall on South 'Canal street for tho purpose of batallion drill. Last Tuesday Montipere Encampment Xo. SO", was instituted at Xo-Kte Liberty avenue, D. D. G. P. S. V. JelTi ic acting as Grand Pa triarch. Alter the woik the special session cdjourned ntCJO for supper, which was in waiting close bv. At th evening session the D. D. G. P., Si "W. Jetfries. occupied the chair, when a complement of officers for tho new encampment was elected and installed, r.fter n Inch a delegation of 35 members trom 31. A. Lamberton Encampment Xo. 125 paid the first fraternal visit to Montipero En campment Xo. 307, and wished them God speed There was nlto a delegation oi 20 members trom Pittsburg Encampment Xo.2, vho came to help along the good wort. Select Knights of America. Washington Legion Xo. 3, at Xew Castle, only about a. month old, is doing good work already. Looc out for the new legion, to be insti tuted in this vicinity. It is a sure go, :nd will take its placa on the roster January 5. Duquesne Legion Xo. 10 meets to-morrow ni lit. llembers aie especially urged to be Present. Visiting comrades made welcome. Arrangements are all complete for tho ex cursion to Voungstown Xew Years eve. Spe cial rates have been mado via Pittsburg and Lake Erie road, at $2 05 tor the round trip: Trains w ill leave t ho Southside depot at S.-20 r. M., arriving iu Youngstown at 7:20. The onlycjtpenso to the comrades will be hotel bill. The comrades of Banner Legion have spared no pains to make this an interesting trip, and will hold a grand reception in honor of to visitors from this citv. Every Select Knight is expected to appear m fa tigue uniform, or he will not be admitted to the reception. Royal Society or Good Telows. Past Ruler L. X. Eicher, of Fittsburg Assembly Xo. 234. is organizing a"n assembly at Xew Castle and Beaver Falls. Pittsburg Assembly Xo. 234 will in Feb runry hold an entertainment lor the benefit of their members, families and friends. A banquet will be a feature of the entertain ment. Pittsburg Assembly Xo. 234 has elected the following officers: Kuler, John T. Keith; Instructor, Charles Jl. Grace; Councillor, Frank K. Adams; Eecording Secretary, Bailey E. llob-on; Financial Secrctarv, James V. Swoger; Treasurer, Jame II. Crawford; Prelate, X, K. Hoffman: Director, John J. Sharra; Guard, James A. D.ilzell; Sentry, Jacob Dclanev: Trustee, William J. Wilson, George J. Gildrovand Joeph T. Keihl. They will be installed by X. 6. V. James W. Swoger, January 5. second streot, this city, the first week in January. Knight 0f Pythias. Invincible Lodge Xo. 114, K. or P., will con fer the Esquires' rank Tuesday evening. De cember 22. and on tho following Tuesday tho Amplified rank. I ho lucky man was O. C. Gauter, ticket Xo. 290, for tho walnut' writing desk for tho benefit o: P. C. Lewis Allen. The drawing took place after the moetingof Great West em Lod-ic Xo. 045, K. of P., at llalthy's Hall, Friday evening. a. o. u. v. A new lodge will be Instituted at Grafton W. Va,, after tho holidays. John J. Shuart, of Industry Lodgo Xo. 25, is out again after a spell of sickness. The Social Circle paid Torlev Lodre Xo. 142, a fraternal visit last Friday evening. Pst Grand Master Workman Samuel L Osmond and his estimable wife celebrated their silver wedding last Friday evening. Open installations will tako placo in sev eral lodges hereabouts after the holidavs among whom are yicKee. General Logan, General Custer and HcKeu's Hocks. The Hampton case, mentioned in Tira Dis patch of Friday, will cost tho Grand Lodge nothing, as the money will be turned over into court, and the parties disputing over it will get it there. CM. B. A. The Advisory Council's last regular meet ing for the year will bo held to-morrow evening. The branch at Turtle Creek is making great preparations for an open meeting De cember 2a. Denuty F. J. Erady, of this city, reports branches under way at Johnstown and Lillys. The one at Johnstown had IS signers to the application for charter. Branch 54. C. M. B. A., will hold its next Sleeting next Wednesday evening, Decem ber 23, instead ot Fiiday. Cnristraas. The newoiHceis of tho branch are: President, K. E. Chailes; First Vice Piesident, Dr. A. J. Hopkins; Second Vice President, John B. HcSultv; Record ng Secrctarv, P. G. Xash; Asisiant Recording secretary, James S. JlcGu-.re; Financial Secretary. J. Grant, 'seventh term): Tiejsurer, Thomas It. Hughss; Mai shall, Michael Sullivan; Guard, Edward Manda; "trustees, William Loxter n .m, John B. Mcultv: Deleaates to Grand Council, P. l. Xash and W. M. Dillon; Stew- The Golden Eagles. Ormsby Castle Xo. 412, having received a dispensation, will initiate candidates In three degrees Tuesday evening, December 22. A cordial invitation is extended. The Castlo meets at Kauffeld's Hall, Xo. 1505 Car son street, Southside, at 7:30 r. if. sharp. Louis E. Stilz Conimandery Xo. 65 was re organized last Tuesday oveniugat 2J Fed eral street, Allegheny. Seventeen new mem bers w ecu taken in. This number will bo in creased at the next meeting. The following officers were eltctcd: Captain, Frank Schneider; First Lieutenant, W. S. Duff; Second Lieutenant, Fred Winsel; Secretary, Samuel HackwelJer; Treasurer, U.F. Rod ney The Captain will make his appoint ments at the next meeting, January 5. Jr. o.u. a. ar. Lawrence Council No. 61, which meet every Tuesday oveninz, has removed to its newha.l, 3349 Butler street. Allegheny Council Xo. 112 will attend di vine servi'ce this evening at tho Presby terian Church, corner of First and East streets, Allegheny. Tho invitation of the chuich is extended to all membeis of the order. General Lodge Notes. Supreme Soeretarv Bonjamin .1. Beattv. of the Order ol Solon, is lviug quite sick at his residence, IB Poplar street, Allegheny. Reliable Council Xo. 6, Independent Sov ereigns ot Industry, will meet at Engineers' Hall, 19 Federal street, Tuesday to secure a permanent ball. Tho following are th new officers of Keve nne Council Xo. 101. Royal Arcanum: Re gent, II. E. Holmes; Vice Regent, J. C. Stutz; Past Regent, H. C Russell: Orator, Joseph Xewinan; Secretary, Jacob Steuornagel; Col lector, R. Q. Whitten; Tieasurer, J. A. Eb herts: Chaplain, S. E. Patterson; Guide, JL E. Saunders; Warden, L. D. Rambler; Sentry, John Bra Hey; Trustees. W. II. Denniston, S. Schambcrg and Joseph B. Eaton. Scwickley Lodge Xo. 11, Order of Solon, gave a grand open meeting at their hall at Sewickley, Wodnesdav evening. Supiemo Vice President C L. JlcMillin and supremo member Charles S. Whiston wcro in attend ance. Tho musical programme, which was exceedingly well rendered, was greatly en joyed by the audience of 300 people. L. C Osmond, Jas. Whiteside, E. E. JlcKeown and R. W. Carson made a fine quartet. Tho Sewickley quartet, the members of which aie William Abercrombie, William Erw in, John Huistand W. H. Knowles, with W. R. Gaston accompanist, made a good impres sion. William Aherciombie rendered a cornet solo. An elegant oyster supper ended the evening's pleasures. D. of I, A large council of Daughters of Liberty will bo instituted Friday evening. January 8, at S o'clock, at Masonic Hall, corner of Madison aveuue and Washington street, Al legheny City, to bo named Hope Council. Star of Liberty Council Xo. 67. instituted December 11, came to the fiont with flvo propositions the following meeting night. It meets in Excelsior Hall, Pcnn avenue, every Friday night. Tiro bundled and llity members are promised bv the workers bv December 1. lE9i Xational Deputy B. F. Leech, on behalf of Sisters Scharf, has pre sen ted the council a ballot box, collection basket and gavels. L. C. B. A. Branch 17, L. C. B. A., will hold its next instead"of Thursday, at 5922 Harvard street! Supreme Deputy Mrs. F. J. Brady will in stall Branch S3 in St. John's parish, Thirty- Tnn place to buy diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware, clocks, bronzes, etc., is at M.G. Cohen's, 36 Fifth avenue. You will f:ud the largest and best selected stock in the city. All first-class poods and no fancy prices. Call and examine our stock and prices. Don't forget the place is at AL G. Cohen's, 3G Fifth, avenue. 1 Tho Problem Solved. "When buying Christmas presents whynot get something novel? It don't cost any more and pleases the one who receives it better. George W. Biggs & Co., the lead ing iewelers, whose establishment everyone knows is at the corner of Smithfield street and'Sixth avenue, have now on exhibition many unique articles in the line 'of bric-a-brac'and jewelry which are suitable for presents ior everybody. A person that is at a loss to know just what to buy should visit Biggs' and they con find the very thing they want You can get a present there that will make your mother happy, tickle your father, throw your sister into" paroxysms of delight, give your brother more real joy than he has had since he got his first pair of red-topped boots, make your sweetheart think that you aro just the dearest one on earth and that you have the very best taste, and you wilL get so much unalloyed pleas ure out of it yourself that vou can celebrate Christmas with the lightest heart you hare had for years. Kranlch Bach, Emerson, Jas. JT. Starr & Co. pianos only at Lech ner & Schoenberger's, 69 Fifth avenue. Easy payments. Dox't bay your Christmas present until you see our stock of watches, silverware and jewelry. K. Suit, Smithfield and Liberty and 311 Smithfield street LATE NEWS IN BRIEF. Honduras rebels have been winning vic tories. Carleone a Sicilian town, was shaken by an unaulatory earthquake, Friday. Xational Bank Examiner Diamond hai taken charge of the Huron, S. D., Xational Bank. , The Brazilian Congress has reassembled and listened to the message of President Peixotto. Zanzibar will become a free trade port after February 1, except for alcohol and war materials. Six professors of tho University of Vienna, including Billroth, the eminent nrgeon, have tho grip. -Judge Greshnni feels tho selection of Woods as Circuit Jndga as a personal insult and may resign, says tho Chicago Timet. Clarkson tells Iowa Republicans that there is no hope tor success in that State so loug as tho party clings to the prohibition issue. Harmon Shriver. tire wealthiest retired German resident of Massillon, was bunkoed out of $5,000 Friday by means of a bogus Check. The Jesuit exiles from Paris have been quietly returning for some time, and the fact hns Just attracted the notice of the Government. The Central Distillery In St. Lonis was robbed by four masked men or about $100, Friday evening. They bea,t to insensibility the only man on the premises. Tho British steamer Springhill ran into and cut in tr ain the schooner Gladys at the entrance to tho English Channel. Three of tho Gladys : crew wcro drowned. Tho Colonial Parliament of Xew South Wales, Australia, has passed the Govern ment tariff act. All but thrceof the Ministry abstained trom voting and left the House. Four bombs w ere found in a Paris subur ban police station yesterday. The fuses had been fired, biit failed to burn to the danger ous point. Socialists are strong in that quarter. Thojury in the case of Xoah Richards, colored, on trial for tho murder ot Police man John J. Sherman, in Xew York, yester day brought in a verdict of murder in the first degree. When William Kallert, a salesman In D. Holloway & Son's Xew & stlo shoestore, wag found to be a defaulter to tho extent of S2.100. ho promptly returned tho whole sum. He had saved the money. Tho Xebraska Bsct Sugar Convention passed a resolution asking the State Legisla ture to restore tho old bounty of $1 a ton for sugar beets, and K cent a pound on the manuiacturea product The reciprocity rcaty with Cuba, re ducing the duty on flour from $6 50 to $1 a barrel, has caused oi der? for that commo dity to be thrown into the Buffalo market for 800,000 barrels, with the certainty of trade being inct eased in the near future. The latest famine item from Russia is of an act of cannibalism. Three peasants had murdered a shoemaker to rob him, but find ing no money they cut up the corpse and at tempted to burn it. Tho charred flesh was found by other peasants, who greedily de voured it. When Secretary Xoblo's award of 140 acres more of town lots to Guthrie, Okla., was made known Friday evening, there was a grand scramble for lots. Tho working forco in the office of tho State Capitol news paper were tho first to hear tho news, and weie able to take their nielr nfthe. olniTna A number of women and girls are among the fortunato ones. Thero has been general complaint bv Chicago householders that tho bills for the month of Xovember rendered by tho Gaa Trust were from 40 to 60 per cent larger than usual. The explanation given at the office of the company is that the state of meters was not taken" as early as usual by about 10 days, and that instead of paying lor gas used dm ing the SO days, the period was in reality 40 days. A local panor says, however, that this was a stock-jobbing move, intended to neip on we ooom in uas Trust stock in Xew York in order to facilitate tho work of "run ning in" the shorts. Fits ATI ats stopped free by Dr. Kline's Grea erve Restorer. o fits after first dav'a use. Mar velous cures. Treatise and S2 CO trial "bottle free to Fit cases. Dr. Kline. 931 Arch St., Phila., Pa. so Pianos i Pianos t Pianos 1 Special' holiday stock. kThe great "Kranich & Bach," the "Emerson" and "Jas. M. Starr & Co." pianos. Seasonable prices, easy payments. IiECHXEK & SCnOEXBERGER, 69 Filth avenue. TOBTT-FIVE CHRISTMAS PIANOS 'Sold at Klcbers', 003 Wood Street. More than 40 pianos, intended for Christ mas gilts, have already been sold bv the old reliable house, H. Kleber&Bro., 506 Wood street, and, besides, a great number of or gans. The splendid instruments, cheap, prices, and the eight-year guarantee, is what takes people to Klebers' store to buy their goods, in preference to all other music stores. For Holiday Presents. Diamonds at all prices. Ladies' and gents' watches, chains, charms, lockets, linger rings, iewelry of all kinds. Secret society emblems a specialty. Clocks, silver-plated ware, etc. The lowest prices for fine goods. Jas. McKee, Jeweler, 418 Smithfield street The big clock below Diamond street. PITTSBURG AMD LAKE ROAD CO. ERIE. BAIL- Hollday Excursion Bates. rt t uoa q: .n Q1 -icoi -.i t nary 1, 1892, round-trip tickets will be sold ' between all stations, also on December 23, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 between all stations on 1 the P., McK. & 1. and Bellevcrnon divis ions. Exousiou tickets will also be sold to Cleveland, Erie and principal points on the Lake Shore and K. Y., P. & O, Railroads. All excursion tickets will be good for re turn until January 4 inclusive. Sterling Silver At Geaf & Niemann's, 6011 Penn ave., Pittsburg. Stools, A new lot of our common sense stools, painted or unfinished, now in stock for Christmas. P. C Schoeneck & Son, fsu 11 Liberty street. If price is qny object, oursvare the stores to patronize. We figure down close. K. Smit, Smithfield and Liberty and 311 Smithfield street. XEITT ADYET.TISEMEXTS. DTO J1'. t 6rti-5Ts. ' 2"rwfity 0TrWl OUR COLOSSAL CHi 0 hllt &3fol P. 4s5o k.v 'w-. ,-rfW fiOTrl'. '9 Wf.i ?'" Casts even old Kris Kringle into the shade in the matter of gift givings. For it makes EVERY OVERCOAT in the finest stock in the State YOURS AT A PRICE that means a GENEROUS GIFT OF $10 TO S30, as the H B D u Cm em u D fl H 9 6 ov I D ! Jp Store open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week until 9 p. m. Closed Xmas Day at 1 2 noon. I) SERMON N II NUTSHELL ! WHAT WE OFFER THIS WEEK! Men's Velvet emb. patent leather and alligator backs, 'For 48c, 68c, 75c, 98c, $1 23, $1 48, $1 98. Men's Fine Plush, all styles, with pat. leather and alligator backs, Only 75c, 98c, $1 23, $1 48, Si 98. Men's Genuine Goat, all styles, For 68c, 98c, $1 23, $1 48, $1 98. A full line of Ladies' Plush and Velvet Slippers, Only 48c, 68c, 75c, 98c, $1 23, $1 48. Ladies' Beaver Slippers, 47c Per Pair Only. A magnificent assortment of Ladies' Kid Opera Slippers and Oxford Ties. Just the thing for a nice Xmas gift. Only at one store in the city can you obtain the foregoing phenomenal bargains, and this is at COCH RAM'S, THE SHOE MAN, Cor. Market and Fourth Avenue, Pittsburg. de20-101-TUThsa 516 Smithfield Street, Are now selling FINE MERCHANT TAILOR MADE OVERCOATS that were originally made to order for 25, $27, C"fQ (Tift Sf $30, S35 and $40 fUrS 31U.UU FINE MERCHANT TAILOR MADE OVER COATS that were made to order for S42, $45, IPalT (J iff" fi ft $50, $55 and 56o rUil 4lD. UU FINE MERCHANT TAILOR MADE OVER COATS that were made to order for 65, 70, ?! Cnff f( $1S, $so and 85 rUii Siu.Uu And remember ! We never stoop to conquer 1 We NEVER misrepre sent 1 Every value we name we have ! Every offer we make we stand straight up to with the irresistible power of actual qualities at prices named I And these are clear t the bone cuts ! JNO GREATER BARGAINS WILL EVER BE GIVEN ! Be early ! And secure the best ! An elegant lot of fine Full Dress, Prince Albert, Cutaway and Sack Suits just received from the best of merchant tailors. They will all be sold at our regulation ONE-HALF PRICE. Suits that were made for 525, we sell for $12. Suits that were made for S30, we sell for $15. Suits that were made for $40, we sell for J20. Suits that were made for S50, we sell for $25. Suits that were made for $6o, we sell for S30. Suits that were made for $70, we sell for $35. Stevens' Improved Combination Chair excels. A grand gift. A wonderful convenience. No home complete without one. Please everybody old or young, sick or well. A pleasant life-long remembrance. Prices moderate. Worth double their cost Call early and secure one to save discount. Office Desks, Cab inets and Small Fancy Desks for the Holidays. Cut prices.. STEVENS CHAIR CO., No. 3 Sixth St., Pittsburg, Pa. . ,i 'iaUSBtSel " A perfect fit guaranteed in every garment. Alterations to improve a fit done free of charge. OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL 3:30 TO CHRISTMAS. OPPOSITE VffijSflB OPPOSITE CITY HALL. AB LAZE WITH YULE-TIDE GIFTS FOR EVERYBODY! A SOLID PHALANX OF GLORIOUS XMAS BARGAINS! During the next three days will offer unparalleled inducements to all buyers, either CASH or CREDIT: Prices have been made lower than ever before, not advanced, and you can secure anything in our line and be sure of prompt delivery, and absolute guarantee as to quality. If you haven't been to Keech's yet come this week. You'll be surprised and pleased at the goods and prices. WE SHOW A FEW OF OUR MATCHLESS BARGAINS. THIS PAPER WOULDN'T BEHALF LARGE ENOUQH FOR ALL! j .i -" -gwMnwMmt aiMaiBgjanifMB LADIES' ROCKERS. VERY STYLISH. Solid quartered oak of the finest polish and carved beautifully. Has fine em bossed leadier seat, and is as comfortable as any chair made. Cash or credit, remember, and a hi? stock of 'em. E5 VHnSHHfel iiJ MISSES' ROCKERS. USEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL. THE BEST VALUE BECAUSE OF THE BEST MATERIAL Antique Oak, Sixteenth Century and Mahogany finish; finest silk plush seat and back; the finish is of the best, and it's altogether as dainty a '- chair as any sensible woman couldwish. Call and examine it I I I In ifir I 3 lufn a fl If Si iM 1 j7lk-"''i25itf',i'ij ""ri i,,','t''",w'',hi',i,I m Antique Oak Frame, best polish, finest embossed leather upholstering and beau tifully finished. It can't be beat at the price. $2.00 Silk Plush or Tapestry Seat Antique Oak or Imitation Mahogany Frame. Guar anteed to be first-class in every particular. TH UVWwM fA ri ft ft it rr4 GiQ Finest carving, finest upholstering and beyond a doubt 3"rO e best value ever offered. Upholstered in Olive, Tan and Maroon Leather; best spring seat, back and arms. Others cheaper. HERE'S ANOTHER LIST: Keech has an unsurpassed stock of the following goods. Surely you can select from this list: Chiffoniers and .Wardrobes. Secretaries and Desks. Cabinets and Sideboards. Hall Trees Center and Racks. and Extension Tables. Medicine Chests and Blacking Cases. Elegant Folding Beds. Easels and Pictures. Pe'destals and Clocks. Lamps and Glassware. Silver Knives and Forks. English and Domestic Cutlery. Lace and Plush Curtains. Smyrna- and Persian Rugs. Queensware and Crockery. BIO DRIVE -in- CHILDREN'S Keech is selling Children's Books at such sacrifice prices that in spite -of the large or der given they will not last long. Think of a set of three beautifully illustrated books, well printed' and bound, and of the highest order of merit for 45c A SET. Other a set. dealers charge $i Parlor Suites, Bedroom Suites, Library Suites, Dining Room Suites. Cheval Mirrors, Shaving Stands, Ladies' Dressere, Banquet Lamps. Eyrtii-lrtHii! LARGEST AND BEST EQUIPPED CASH OR CREDIT HOUSE IN WESTERN PENNA. THE MOST RELIABLE STYLES AND PRICES ON THE EASIEST TERMS. THE PLACE TO BUY YOUR HOLIDAY GOODS, BECAUSE THEY'RE BEST AND CHEAPEST. KEEGH ! Mammoth Housefurnishing Stores, 923, 925, 927 Penn Avenue, Near Ninth Street. OZPEISr EVERY E-VEltflSTGhUIFTO CBIISTIMIAS TILL 9 O'CLOCK m m i,4.'.iiJ.Li i M.: WfmKJkaiinfi'.iBJ'i 1UWWfll iTLfe
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