T THE PITTSBURG 'DISPATCH. SNtJDAY DECEMBER 26, 189t . ft m II vk jfisr a ss.'a rwyf -v.-.s' it j v a liCM as.? vyN i.1..1! Ji- JL - l h-T fc i.lJ'l kc M k w & ! r-"v &$ rt& &? VTiKli-RIALM- -5!fe.V-f x iar's'a X J! A1! tt ' . r, js Societv was bnsv last week with prepara tion for, enjoyment of, and recovery from the Christmas celebration. The Home Circle had more attractions than the recep tion rooms and outside of the interesting coming-out ball in the East End little was done socially. But January will have its joys fast and furious, as the many an nouncements of Christmas week testify. There are rumors that Santa Claus -will soon be described best by Jlr. Shakespeare's well-known line, Bans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste,.sans every thing cr a our noted self would say, that the old gentleman is nearly at his last Rasp, and already has one loot in the crematory. Santa Clans has been with us for a very long time, and we confess it would be strange if, t-ooner or later, he didn't get rather tired of being generous even in the face of a deal of apparent appreciation. Examining the cae, it would appear that he has only been held to earth by juvenile threads, and since it is the fashion for children to be born grown up, he finds that the needs for him have parsed away. Something of a premonition of this, though he does not mention Santa Claus particularly, must have been in Eugene Field's mind when he sang this stanza in one of his swee'est little lyrics: Oh, girls are girls and hoys aro bora. And have been so since Abel's birth And shall be so, 'sit dolls nnd toys Are with the children swept from earth. We submit the following for use in the Uritannica of the year 1900 : Santa Claus is the name of an eminent personage who appears to have flourished for several centuries nnd in various coun tries. He is described as patriarchal in ap pearance and possessing an exceedingly high order of morals, for, living in an age when drinking, smoking and chewing were the concomitants of a gentleman's habits, it is declared that he was never known to stagger and never seen with a cigar in his roouth. This was due, possibly, to the in fluence of little children, of whom he was raid to be very foad, and who reciprocated his affection. One of his peculiarities was an all-absorbing habit of coming unexpectedly on his voung friend on Christmas Eve, when he gained admittance by the chimney Indencd with presents to give away. Un doubtedly this is a true story as from other sources it is learned that he was driven out of the city of Pittsburg by the action of a famous corporation of those days, called The PhiiadelphiaCompany, which increased the price of natural gas a feel then in vogue until people were obliged to close up their fireplaces to prevent the heat escaping by way of the chimney. Nothing i known of the parents of Santa Clans, and his death is shrouded in equal mystery. If f'cr there was an urn containing his ashes ell traces of it have been lost. MaEIOS' CSAWTOED GAIXAHKB. GA1TIES OF CHEISTMAO WEEK. Pncll Ertnli That Interest th People of the Two Cities. The Belle Vale Social Club, of Allegheny, held their second entertainment and at home on Wednesday. December 23, which was largely attended. The early part or the e ening was taken up in listening to a very enjoyable programme, the principle items of which were the opening address bv their piesident, piano solo by Miss G. AVilklns, recitations by Mr. James Fulton and Miss Tessie Patterson, violin solo 13- Mr. Ed Workmaster, which was followed by a host of other. The balance of the evening was spent in dancing, a special feature or which was the fancy dance by JIUs May i'lack. There n ere about 40 couple present. Amonc tinder the ansplces of the Young Men's co cial and Literary Club at the Butler street extension schoolhouse on Tuesday evening. Tho schoolrooms were crowded to their ca pacity. The floral decorations wore ma: niflcent. Mr. James li, Gallagher delivered the address of i elcome in behalf of the club in a masterly way, and Mr. Kobert McClel land responded "in behalf of the cuests in an appropriate manner. An elegant lunch was partaken of. Among those present were tlio Hisses Duncan, Bender, King, Johns, Murray, Miller, Evans, Shields, Ryan, Pureell. Cnrtin, Gallagher, Samuels, Kline, Steel, McClelland; the Messrs. Wagner, Cost low, Williams Conner, Keed, Baker, Lemon, Campbell, Bladel, Shngart, Nolan, Arm strong. Mess Beggs, Edwards, Kerr and a host of others. The long debated question, "What Shall We Do to Stimulate Society Spirit" was settled by the members or rhilo Society of the University in a very pleasant manner Wednesday evening at their society hall in the college building. They began with a series of "Fandanjos." "This feast was attended by almost all tho member.-., who came heav ily armed, anticipating tronble from tho non-society men. But no one save a senior dared to intrude, and he was pitied and al low ed to partake of tho edibles, so lavishly prepared. Much merriment was had in in itiating the janitor into the mysteries of tho society by the bucking goat method. He didn't appreciate it, hut the goat did Sonjjs, cards, dances, sanies, etc, engaged the jonnjr society men until morning. The oanauct whs a linon-iinc- success, and it is likely to be repeated. A surprise party was held on Mrs. J. V. Brooks at her home, Xo. 2112 Penn avenue, by the Garfield Clrcle.Ladies of theG. A. E., on Tuesday, December 15. Among the many present were: Mr". Marv Storv, Mr. Mc .'am'oriilso, Mrs. E. A. Smith, Mrs. Uhler, Mrs. Allbacher, Mrs. Allen. Mrs. Furch, Mrs. Seibeit, Mrs-McCurrv, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Mary Smith. Mrs. Annie Griffith, Miss Sina Hughes, Miss Mamio McKenna, Miss May Davis Misses Sadie, Annie and Maggie Smith, Mis Stewart and others; the Messrs. Horace Ciomer. William Heater, Edward Thompson. Harry Brooks Onslow Smith, Alex Wiight and William Brooks. Every one had a pleasant time and supper was servedat 1LS0. Little Maggie Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mis. John Jones, of 29 Thirteenth street, was tendered a surprise party Wednesday even ing. Among the little folk present were: Mise Lydia Williams Myrtle E. Fitzpat lick, Kate Emily Thomas, Mary Jane Ed muns, Lizzie and Emma Tvler, Harriet Williams, Mollie Watkins, Tillie Wadms liam, Tillie Timmins. Josephine Lewis, Esther nnd Tidvill Davis, Sadie Davis, Laura Jones, Mrs. Williams, or Jcannette; Mr. and Sirs. Jones, Masters Govner L. Tuomas, Evan and Will Williams, Willie Watkins, John Jones, Will Jones. The little hostess Mas the recipient of many nice presents. On December 24, at S r. M., Miss Catherine Clark, eldest daughter of Dr. H. H. Clar, and sister of Dr. A. C Clark, resident physi cian at the AYest Penn Hospital, was married to Mr. Charles Wright, tho prominent steel inspector of Park Bros. The wedding took place at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Tho bride, ho Is a beaming brunette, was at tired in n traveling suit of tan broadcloth, trimmed in coqne, and wore a diamond pedant, the Rift of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Wi Ight will be at home to their friends after January 1, 1S92, in an elegantly furnished house on Main street. Tho marriage of Miss Annie House, a daughter or Mr. John W. House, Jr., of Brad dock, to Mr. Gilbert McClain. of Copeiand, as an affair of much interest to Braddock youns people, which was celebrated at the noineoi :ne onues sister, at wiiKinsnurz, on Thurs'l?v afternoon at 3 o'clock. A largo number of friends from Braddock, Wilklns burs and East End were present. Supper v. as given that evening at 9 o'clock, and later a reception. The young people aro quite prominent in social and church circles in Braddock. After a wedding tour will live there. A party was given by Mr. and Mrs. J. Mc Garvey, at their new residence No. TOTag- gart street, Allegheny, on Thursday even lug, December 17. An excellent lunch was served. Among those present were Mr. and Mr. George Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Gal breith, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Thompson, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Dolly Bainer, Misses May and Nannie Spangler, Misses Jessie and Estella rnce, .Misses Minnie ana Kosie Both. sented on Christmas eve to each or his as sistants and agents a fine, laige turkey, nnd they in return made him a very suitable present. Samnel Harper, Manager of Singer, Nlm Ick & Co.'s mill In the West End, and a teaoher In the West End M. E. Sunday school, was presented on Christmas with a handsome bronze clock and ornament. To-morrow evening little Miss AVeaver, of Franklin street, .Wilkinsburg, will celebrate her sixth birthday by giving a party. About 35 of her small friends have received Invita tions. Miss Sadie H. Patterson, of 160 Irwin ave nue, Allegheny, who has been visiting In Saginaw and Detroit, Mich., will be home to her many friends on Xe w Tear's Day. The ladles connected with tho St. Thomas' B,. C Church, of Braddock, opened their an. nual fair nnd festival, which is to oontinue for several weeks, on Christmas Day. Miss Mazie Alston, of Avalon, will give an eveningpnrty Tnesdav, nsslated by Miss Gretta Williams, or Allegheny, and Miss Edith Irwin, of Bellevuo. The big social event this week In Sewlck ley will bo the dancing and card party given bv Mrs. Kerr and Miss Pearson at the Park Place HoteL An enjoyable enchre party was given by the Misses Bcal, or Wilkinsburg, last Tnes dav evening, at their pretty home on Hay street. Mr.Ivanhoe Christy, or Glenfleld, and Miss Madge Dickey gave select readings in the Presbyterian Church at Glenfleld Christmas Eve. The Epworth League, of tho Wilkinsburg Methodist Church, will entertain its friends Tuesday, evening In Ralston's Hall. The Sheridan Sabers, of Wilkinsburg, are preparing for a reception to bo given shortly. wf &y Imp Pergonal Slention. Mr. and Mrs. J. Koch, of New York, are visiting Mr. E. DeKoy, of Allegheny. Mrs. F. M. Gipner and Mrs Landers, of Mayflower street, aro goins to Florida for six or eight weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore W. Xcvin, of Sewickley, spent Christmas at Mrs. Xevln's home, in Lancaster. Oliver S. Richardson, Esq., has returned to Sewickley fiom Xew York, where ho had been for a week or so. Mrs. D. Croivloy.accompaniedbytwoofher Fons, Michael and P. J., of Juliet street, Oak land, has lelt for Culpepper, Va., where they will remain for a few weeks. They will also visit tue capital on their return. General orders received yesterday from department headquarters announce the In stalling officers for Allegheny county posts as follows: R. W. Jones, of 1S1, Braddock, 59, McKees port; Fast Department Commander J. F. Denniston, of 117, 480 and 3: C. B. Stewart, of 518, Wilkinsburg, 38, Etna: It. C. Miller, of 162, 117 and 135, Tare n turn; H. L.Hoburg, of 157, 128; E. A. Montooth, Judge Advocate, of 3, 11; John W. Brown, of 123, 162 and S8; James Stoier, of 111, 127, Boston; James Lewis, of 155, 151; Thomas Irwin, of 162, '153, Mansfield: A. C Frank, of lL 155: Orrin M. neail, of 259, 157 and 329. West Elizabeth; F. M. Patterson, of 59, 181 and 561; C. B. Stewart, of 518. 199. Turtle Creek; Thomas J. Hudson, of 239, 206: D. V. Smvth, of 236, 207; L. H. Walter, or 153, 215; H. L. noburg. ot 157, 230; James Atkinson, of 207, 23S; W. O. Rus sell, ot 151, 239: G. C. Hatch, of 235, 2S9: George A. Cassidv, of 11. SRI: G. B. Morrall, of 233,470; J. S. Thomas, of 3S, 515; George W. McCutchcon, of 117, 543. were packed with provisions and wearing apparel and sent to their different destlna-. tions with th sympathy and good wishes of the ladies. Post SS's Auxiliary has been doing a noble work durintr the past year, and has assisted materially In preserving tho reputation of the po3t to which they are attached. THE SECEET SOCIETIES. A BBILLIAKT SLT.VEB WSDDIHG. well. Miss Lizzie Conncll, Miss Edith Steele, Mr. G. D. Williams, Mr. Xlghtingale, Mr. F. M. Smith. One of the many Chrlstmaa full dress re ceptions was the one by the class of rof. H. B. McClurc, nt Monongabela, City, In Haz- Mllleritown Society Enjoys an Event ot Un usual Importance. rCOKRESrOXPEXCE OP TIIE DISPATCH.I Millikstowx, Pa., Dec. 26. The palatial residence of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Murphy, of Millerstown, was the scene of a brilliant gathering Thursday evening, the twenty fifth anniversary of their nnirrfage. Aie ceptlon Tas held from 5 to 8 r. ir, during which time a large crowd of invited guests paid their respects to tho host and hostess. Kennedy, the Pittsburg caterer, with an ef ficient corps ol waiters, furnished delightful refreshments. The menu included all tho delicacies of the season, and was served in flrst-clais stj-le, during which the Jlillers town Band cave a serenade consisting of several nne selections, wnicn were lugniv appreciated by all present. At 9 o'clock the large rooms were filled with chairs and the guests seated to enioy a re cital given by tho Beethoven School of Music of Mtadville. Pa. Mr. Frank H. and Miss Anna Murphy wore assisted in the programme by Misse3 Mannetts, of Wilcox, Pa., the fonr beinc pupils ot the school. Mr. S. B. Smith, "of Meadville, Pa., gavo two additional numbers, Rubcnstein's melody in F and a gavotte by Juugmann. During tho playing of the Mendelssohn wedding march the bridal party, headed by Post 128's Memorial Service. The annual memorial service for the com rades mustered out by death during the year will be held by Post 128 in Carnegie Hall.AlIegheny.this afternoon. The deaths of tho lollowing aro to be commemorated: James Carlton, Companv B, Fifth Pennsyl vania Heavv Artillery; PetnrSchwInn, Com Smy A, Thirty seventh Illinois Infantry; avid P. Williamson, Company F, Eiehty spventh Pennsylvania Volunteers: Adam Fhev, Company'H, First Virginia Cavalry; Jacob Itichter, Company C, Sixth Pennsyl vania Heavy Artillery; Edward Hoffman, Company M, Fifth Pennsylvania Cavalry. Tho following programme will ho ob served: DlrRp F. A. East Opening or Tost S. V. C. James Itnircrty Anthem Who Are These in Bright Array? Choir. Records of Deceased Comradej.AdJt. Thomas G. Snmiile. Floral tributes. Tast Commanders Gerwlg, Dawson and Morrison. Anthem Blessed Are the Dead Clioir. Responsive leirice Cliaplaln Holmes and Choir Solo .Nearer My God to Thee Miss Jean Keeld. Forming square Potl28 and visiting comrades Hymn They Have Gone Down the Valley Choir. Prayer Rev. Miller Reading of Scripture.... Chaplain Holmes, Post 128 Solo 1 Selected Miss Irene Sample. Addrea....Dr. G. W. Bryant, Post S43, Dept, of Missouri. Chorus God Be With Us Till We Meet Again Choir. OosIdr or Post. Doxolopr Choir and andlenee Benediction Rev. Miller zard Hall, Christmas nljjht. Visitors from J and Mrs. Murphy by Rev. Mr. Branflcld. Rev. w. Brantield aud Rav. Eli Miller, and consisting of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Campbell, of Butler, Pa., and Mr. Mrs. H. J. Hoyt, of Millerstown. Pa., were conducted to seats of honor by Mr. S. B. Smith. Rev. Branflcld made the address of welcome. Theprogiarame proved most de lightful. Before tlie closing number Rev. Mr. Miller made a few appropriate remarks. The guests were invited to ariso and sing "Should Old Acaunlntance Be Forgot." During the singing two beautiful gitts were urougntin and loimaiiy prosented to Mr. Sophy tchell, Alice Fenwick, Phebe Gra- 111m. iiert jvieier, Carrie Schuman, Yetta Knechler, Mi-.me Tracv. Ella Douglass, Tish Xash, Lizzie Small, Emma McClln tou, Annie Pcanlon, Lizzie Xash, Anna Patter-on, Georgia Wilkins and Messrs. a Miller, J. Paisley, C. Fi-aser. B. H.irvey, S. Miller. J. W. Luther, W. Flick, W. F. Remensnyder, J. Brand, W. Kenchler C Sehmitt, E. Schmi.t, W. J. Smith, F. Bow man, W. Xorris, C. Schafier, J. Fulton, F. Workmaster. J. C Lappe, G. Meriitt, E. Matlieson; G. F. Lepper, master ceremonies: H. B. Pruaen. prompter: committee, E. Mathcsou, J. Fulton, T. McDougalL Special musical services appropriate to Christmas -Rill be sung in the First M. E. Church at Braddock this morning and even ing by the special request of the pastor, the Rev. Dr. T. X. Boyle. An orchestra of eight pieces, with Mr. Floyd J.St. Clair as dliee tor, will givo special numbers at both ser vices, and in addition to the rxgular musical numoers the cnoir will t-ing the following: "Sing, Oh. Mng This Blessed Morn," Leslie; Gloria in Excelsis,"fi om Mozai t's Tellth' Mass,'' in the morning, and in the evenin" '.hout. Shout the GladTidings" and "Gloi la in Excel sis." Mr. Frank E.Zuermeris di lector. Miss Minnie Boyle organist and Mr. Fioyd St. Clair cornetist. 'iho choir will ha e 15 voices and be composed or the fol low ing members: eopnmos, Misses Lulu Boyle, Stasia Bridges, Eva Balsinger: Sophia McCleary, Lizzie Huizen;clto3,Mrs. Richard Bennett-Hurrell and Miss Ida Davis: tenors Messrs. WatUin R. Edwards, bam Thomas l'rcd W. Edwards.Eq.: bas-,Me:?srs. Richard Hurrell, William Blown, Jr., Edward E. Gregg aud William S. Brown, Sr. A very enjoyable party ti as given In honor of Mr. Frank Connolly at his homo, Xo. 13G Kivcr avenue, on Christmas Eve. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Calhoon", the Misses Maggie and Minta O'Donnell, Emma Srauffcr, Mary Comley. Annie Con nol.y. Stasia and Ella O'Loughliu, Xellio Leyden, Maggie, Blanche and Maude Co 1 ns Alice Powell, Marv bhct. Maggie Police, Xellie Cox, Ida Conners, Birdie Raher, Maggie Spcer. Kate Merker, Josephine Sweeney Agie Xevcrgold and Messrs, John and Harry Knise, Frank Con nmiy, it. . lyoraiey, n miaul Merker, J. Buchanan, Cliailes Diily, Alfred Wright, E. II. Swlnt, dialled Carpenter, Jo-epli Doyle, Orley . Shirley mid Many others. Dancing wjsthe feature of the evening, and lunch was served at 12 o'clock. The marriage of Miss Annie L. Heckel to Mr. Will Seelhorst took place at the resi dence of tho bride's patents in Ross to wn ship at 8 o'clock. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. Riflcr, of West View, after which supper was served. Tho attendants Mere Miss Tillie Hcckel, brldemaid, and Mr. Edwin Kuhu, groomsman. The happy pair iecciv-d the congratulations of their many liienosand relatives. The presents were o'f a laige number and costly. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hcckel, Mr. i.nd Mrs. Walters, Mr. and Mrs. Staving, Miss Tena Gable, Miss A Walters, Mr. Chris Meckel, Mr. W. neckel, Mr. H. Heckel. Mr. C J. Hcckel, Mr. G. F. Heckel. Mr. G. E. Dictz, Mr. and Mrs. Jtiffer und daughter Mary, Mr. Charlie Heckel, Miss AmelU lli'CKCl, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Seelhorst, Mrs. J.J. Besser, Mrs. JSben Hamilton, Mr. W. F. Wray, Miss Melusino Seelhorst, Mrs. Alice One of the most elaborate social events of the eeason was tho entertainment given Pittsburg. McKeesport, Braddock. Finlev- ville, Brownsville, Homestead, Elizabeth and other towns, with the usual social crowd ol Monongahela City, composed tho party of 75 couples, who congratulated eaoh other on the most successful affair Monongahela City has ever had. Mr. John Stewart, a well-known official at the Edgar Thomson Steel Works, was mar ried at 7 o'clock on Thursday evening to Miss Mary Ferguson, of Braddock. The cer emony was performed at the home of the bride's brother, Mr. James Ferguson, of Corey avenue. The Rev. Samuel J. Shaw, pastor of the U. P. Church, of Braddock, officiated. The lecture to be given Tuesday evening by James Wbltcomb Riley In the Presbyte rian Church, SewlcKley, Is likely to piove the most Interesting of the series so far given, as Mr. Riley will recite his pooms In his own Inimitable way, and the musical part of the programme will be given effeot tively by Messrs. Carl Better and Jack Irwin. A party consisting of 20 couples left the Erio depot at 6:20 o clock Wednesday even ing to attend a musicale given by Miss Kate Fleming, or Fleming Park. Some fine mutlo wasrendeicd. Among fioso who took part In tho musical programme were Mr. George Provost, Miss Fleming, Mr. Fisher. Miss Watson, Marie Graham and Birdie Duff. Thursday evening James McCosker, rep resenting tho machinists of the American Iron AVorks, pi esented In a few well-chosen words Mr. Robert Atkinson, tho superin tendent, with a costly diamond scarfpln as a token of the high regard In which that c-en. tlcman is held among the employes. Holiday frolics opened for the toddlers nt the Eosella Foundling Asylum, upon the arrival of Mr. C L. Magee's donation of beautiful Christmas toys. In the name of the little ones, the Sisters return thanks to their patrons and wish them the blessings of a glad and prosperous Xew Year. At tho family dinner party given by Mr. B. L. H. Dabbs on Christmas Day the guest of honor was Mr. Dabbs' mother, Mrs. George Dabbs, who. In spite of her burden of many vears, had Journeyed from her home In Philadelphia to spend Christmas with her children in Pittsburg. Mr. David W. Elrod, of Worth Braddoek, and Miss Jennie Mackey, of the same place, were married at the home of the bride on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A recep tion was given them by friends on Christ mas evening. They will make their home in XorthBraddock, The Sunday school scholars of the Wilkins burg Presbyterian Church were entertained in a pleasant manner in the church last Thursday evening. In addition to a treat, a Chrlstmns tree and a Kris Kingle, Mrs. Charles D. Armstrong sung some delightful Christmas songs. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Dr. J. R. Morrow, or Jcannette, to Miss Ger trude Sandels, of Greensburg. The cere monv will take place at the residence of the briae's parents in Gtvensburg, AVednesday evening, January 6, 1892, at 7 o'clock. The Young People's Society of C. E con nected with the Swedish Evangelical Luth eran Church or Braddock gave a pretty lit erary entertainment last evening.consisting or music, addresses, etc., in English and Swedish. The Christmas services at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church wero so successful that they will be, as far as the musical portion is concerned, repeated this morning. The congregation of St. Stephen's is increasing rapidly. A delightful. evening surprise party was tendered to Miss Mamie Scherer, at her residence, 404 AVebster avenue, on Christmas evening. Dancingand games comprised the programme. An elegant repast was served. The second annual reception and supper will be given by Pride of Allegheny City Lodge Xo. 14, Daughters of St. George, at Tuesday evening next. Other beautiful gifts had been received (lur ing the day. but these two were kept a se cret from the host and hostess. They were from their many friends. One was an ele gant mantel minor of heavy plate, set in a most ai tistic silver frame ot beautiful de sign; the other a rich vase four feet in height, the center part of onyx decorated with a design of thistle and finished with gold and silver decorations. At the conclusion the presentation speeches the final numbcrof the programme was given and tho guests enjoyed social in tercourse until the dawn of Christmas Day. Mr. Frank H. Murphy and Mr. S. B. Smith found a Phi Kappa Psl biother in Rev. Ell Miller and tliHy, with the young ladies. Joined in some lively college and fraternity songs, much to tho enjoyment of the listen ers. It was indeed a jo; lul occasion and the whole affair a great success. We ring the silver Christmas belli. And sweet the Ule their music tells) From slxtT-six to nlnety-oue How swiftly all these 3 ears hare rolled! In nineteen hundred aud sixteen Another score and five to ccmc. If at the feast w e shall be seen. The story we will tell in geld. Daughters of Liberty. East End Star Council will hold a basket social tarly in January. The Advauce Association of Unity Council met at the home of Brother A. G. Walters, on Tuesday evening. Hope Council, mentioned last week, will oe lnsticutea .rriaay evening, January a, in Masonic Hall, Allegheny. Brother Leech, of Margaret A. DuShane Council, is spending the holidays with friends in Millerstown, Pa. The Union Association held a business meeting Monday evening at the residence of Brother Fred Ertzman, in Hazelwood. Evening Star Council will hold an enter tainment and basket social in Silver Palace Hall, on Thursday evening, January 2L At the last meeting of Star of Liberty Council, Xo. 67, Sisters Maggie, Minnie and Emma Scharf presented the council with a ballot box, work basket and a pair or gavels. Brother Leech made the presentation speech and Brother Young received the gifts for the council. Post 151's Christmas Treat. The annual treat to the soldiers' orphans by Col. John W. Patterson- Post Xo. 151, took place at the hall, 1923 Carson street, on Christmas afternoon. Tho hall was crowded by the members of the post, the ladies of Col. John W. Patterson AVomans' Relief Corps Xo. 1, Col. H. B. Hays Camp, Xo. 1, Sons of Veterans, and friends who had been specially invited. The meeting was called to order by Comrade D. A. Jones, who an nounced the veteran comrade Henry Stande as Chairman. Rev. Mr. Foster, of the Eigh teenth Street M. P. Church, opened tho ex ercises with prayer. Chairman Stande made a short address in which he said he was glad to wel come the soldiers' orphans and their friends and wished for all a "Merry Christ mas." Short addresses wero made by Comrades W. T. Powell, S. M. Duval!, John AV. More land, A. C. Frank, L. T. McGrath, Thomas H. Davis, Esq., and Rev. Mr. Foster. And alter a recitation by little Miss Mercer the presents were distributed, each boy receiving a full suit of clothes, cap and shoes and the girls a dress pattern of good warm woolen goods and shoes. In addition, each one, boys ana girls, received a box of candy, an orange and a banana. AH seemed to be happy and well pleased with the afternoon's exercises. Contributions for this, department should reach The Dispatch office by noon Saturday. These columns are open to all secret organi zations, but news and news only will bo printed. Space is too valuable to oe given up to the discipline of delinquent members, notices of meetings, praiso of individual lodges, advertisements of orders or mere personal puffs. Select Knights of America. All arrangements are now complete for the institution of a now legion in Allegheny about the first of tho next month. Bellevue Legion Xo. 31, of Allegheny City, is working along nicely taking in new mem bers. Its new Commander, William Griscom, is a hustler. Vice Commander L. Melvln McComb, of Xo. 10, visited Oil Citv Christmas Day and gave a highly enjoyable entertainment in mesmerism there. Colonel Lewis requests that all comrades who have not done so will make their re turns for the reception as soon as possible to Chairman Payne, or the Committee. The members of Duquesne LeeionXo. 10 are ceitainly hustlers, having disposed of more tickets for the reception than any other two legions in the First Regiment. Colonel C. V. Lewis is quite under the weather, and has been during the last three weeks, and will be pleased to see any of tho comrades who may choose to call on him to-day. Lost, strayed or stolen, from Legion Xo. 10. within the last three months, a little sawed-off comrade answering to the name of Charley. A liberal reward will be paid by tho Colonel for his safe delivery to him in person. Bellevuo Legion Xo.31 of Allegheny is hav ingqultearcviv.il of late bv adding twoand thiee new members to their roll at each meeting. It is understood it will initiate four new ones at tho next meeting. Someof tho older legions must look to their laurel3. The family of Comrade John Best, or Xo. 30, have the sympathy of the entire member ship of the "First Regiment. Tho sudden death of the comrade during tho past week was a severe shock to his family, who only knew him as a kind and loving husband and father. All the comrades knew him in tho legion room only to honor him, and he was beloved by them all. G. C. James M. Todd is anxious that every comrade who can will accompany himself and staff to Youngstown, O., Xew Year's eve, as tho trip bids fair to prove verv en joyable. Banner Legion, of that city, has made elaborate preparations to receive and entertain. The reception in the evening will no doubt be a grand affair. All Select Knights w ill appear in fatigue uniform. Duquesno Legion Xo. 30 hau a very inter esting meeting Monday evening last, when the following officers were elected: Past Commander. AA". J. Pavne: Commander. William Conell; Vice Commander, L. Mel vin McComb; Lieutenant Commander, F. G. Reineman; Standard Bearer, D C. O'Kain; 3I.irsb.al, Samuel Shauer; Senior Page, Richard Deaffen: Junior Page, George Stanton; Recorder, Charles L. nannan; Recording Treasnrer.James M. Todd; Treas urer, James A. McKee; Trustee for 18 months, James Chalmers, Sr.; Medical Examiners, Drs. Rex and Krebs. G. C. James M. Todd and Colonel C. V. Lewis received an invitation from P. G. C. John Rowan to partake of a turkey dinner ut tho Central Hotel Tuesday, which was promptly accepted by the two worthies. After being seated in the dining room, and waiting abont 30 minutes for their turkey, Comrade Rowan appeared upon the scene leading a blind turkey with a string, and notified the two invited guests to take a good look at the poor old bird, as that was all the turkey they would get that day. The Colonel says that from the number of rattles on that turkev's neck he had seen many years' service in the same way. last Sunday $100 was donated to the Mercy Hospital. The C. M. B. A. will have a room hereafter at the hospital lor the exclusive use of its members. A. O. V. W. W. P. Bennett, Deputy for District 23 in Division X01 2, paid Industry and Custer lodges a visit last week. These lodges are. in his district and he received a cordial wel come. General Custer Lodge Xo. 118, Allegheny City, had five applications at Its last meeting and more to follow. It gives an open instal lation and entertainment Monday evening, January 11. The Degree of Honor will be Instituted in Industry Lodge Tuesday evening, January 19, instead of a week earlier, as previously reported. Members with their wives and families are cordially invited to be present and join. Charles L. Hannan, deputy for Tarentum Lodge No. 223, will pay that lodge a visit Saturday evening next, when it will install officers and have an open installa tion. He wlH'piy Springdale and Americns lodges a visit the first week in t..u-new year. F. AV. Gnyger, late a member of Gardner Lodge, at Gardner, Mass., was killed on the railroad here recently and his remains were burled In Bellevue Cemetery by Union Ldge Xo. 8G, ot this city. He was recognized by assessment notice receipts in his pocket, and his widow was telegraphed for, who came on and attended the burial. Much credit is due Union Lodge No. 86 and Colonel John Rowan, of the Central Hotel. NEW AJJVEKTISE5EENT3. Heptasophs. Five new conclaves will he Instituted in January. Inspections and Installation of officers wiU take place in January. Having had no assessment in December has given the order quite a boom. A number of conclaves will hold open in stallations, supplemented with an enter tainment. J. K. Moorehead Conclave, Xo. 82. is pre- Saring to .entertain McKeesport Conclave, o. 81, at supper some time in January. The order will, during the coming week, pay to the.widow of Albert Cline,Vr Xo. 89, S3.0CO and to the widow ofH. W. Hagan, of No. 139, $5,000. This is quite a sum for one oraer to arop in one place at tne same time. The Supreme Archon has sent out to each Deputy the blanks for January inspection; also a manual of instruction, in addition to promulgation of Official Circular Xo. 15. There w ill ulsp be mailed to the Secretary or each subordinate conclavo for the Archon, Financier, Treasurer and Secretary of each conclave a reference manual to the law, as it effects these officers. We are determined to close out our HOLIDAY GOODS at once, no matter what the cost may be. Everything goes al half price and less. The assortment of fancy goods is still large, and the opportunity is afforded everyone to make a New Year's gift for a mere trifle. CUT AWAY DOWN. The prices of all our FUR CAPES, FUR-TRIMMED REEFERS. NEWMARKETS, CLOTH CAPES, PLUSH JACKETS and PLUSH SACQUES have been cut down to half and less. This is a rare chance to secure extraordinary bargains. ' Our grand MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE is in active preparation, and due notice of the opening sale will be given. Knights and Ladles of Honor. The semi-annual reports show oncourag lng increases in membership throughout the State. An English lodge will be Instituted on Mt. Washington early next month. A list for an other English lodge is being signed rapidly. Mr. D. Goodman, a D. D. G. P. of the First district of Pennsylvania, represents the in terest of the K. and L. of JX on Mt. AVash tngton. Robert Blum Lodge, with a membership of ES, was Instituted recently at Erie. It is the first one in that city working in the German language. Tho order is In its fourteenth year, has 70, 583 members, 15 grand lodges and 1,235 lodges in 34 States. Pennsylvania has 4,550 mem bers in 80 lodges. .';j S? 3 g s jgj3 -, li.:j fey .jj 510-518 MARKET STREET. de27-TTSSn To Grip or Kbt to Grip. There are some thinters of a philosophi cal turn, those without colds in their heads and who have not been frightened by luna tics, who express the opinion that the grip is really only the usual run of winter colds, aggravated by newspaper notoriety into an epidemic, and that cranks are no more dan gerous or frequent now than usually. Such strong minds, however, do not make many converts. The grip is certainly growing every day, and although it has not yet be gan to kill its victims as it did last year, it certainly has more power already than any. thing else in New York. B. V. White's Hard Luck. The financial world has done much spec--ulating this week as to the connection be tween the honest failure of S. V. White and the disgraceful crash of the JTield stock brokerage concern. The story that 5500,000 put in the hands of Field to support White's attempt to corner corn had been turned the other way, and that it was White's own money which caused his fail ure is going about very actively on the Stock Exchange. If it is true it shows Mr. "White to adopt for permanent use the text about not putting one's faith in princes or any child of man. Booth on and Off the Stage, Edwin Booth, always more interesting to Americans than all the much-talked-about stage mushrooms combined, has been seen at one or two entertainments in Xew York this week. His health certainly seems bet ter than it was two years ago. At the same time he does not seem in a physical state to undergo the great strain of such acting as he does. The difference between Edwin Booth and many other actors is that Booth off the stage looks as great as the 'characters he nortravs the other fellows, rigped ont in their finest, with limelight and all look like Sir. E. Pritchard, the Insurance-man, pre- J -'black and tans playing St Bernard. Attention, Pensioners! Pension Agent Bengongh and his corps of assistants are now happily moved Into their permanent quarters in the now Govern ment building. The moving was effected on Thursday, but yestbrday the flrt work was done" in the new rooms. Everything will bp in good shape for tho January pay commencing on Monday, the 4th. Comrades Eengough und Poitmater McKeanaiede siious that the pensioners come into the building on tho Fourth avenue side, us the stairway is handy to the doors there and officer's will be stationed there to direct ap- Flicants to the location of the Pension Office, t is the earnest desire of Agent Eengongh that those pensioners who do not stand in absolute need of their pension money the first dnv, do not coma on the first day, as owing to tlin large Increase of pensioneis re ceiving their money Irom tho Pittsburg of fice there will be a tremendous rush, and many who absolutely need their money on the first day should not be crowded out. By doing this those more favored in this world will do their fellow pensioners and the Pen sion office officials a great favor. Holiday News of the Veterans. Comrade Thomas G. Jokes was oleoted trustee by Post 23G last Friday evening. Post 236 held a large and enjoyablo meet ing on Christmas evening, that happening to bo the regular meeting night. Select Councilman Daniel Brauzt, of the TwGnty-sixth ward, was mustered as a com rade into 151 last Tuesday night. Comkade Ekyaxt, or the Department of Missouri, and Comrades Head, Hart and Sample were visitors to Post 83 last Tuesday evening. Post 83 accepted the Invitation of Post 123 to attend the memorial services to be held by tho latter at Carnegie Hall, Allegheny, this afternoon. Post 151 will attend the memorial services of 128 at Carnegie Hall this arternoon. The comrades will assemble at 1923 Carson street at 1:30 r. m. in full uniform. Post 162 will have an open Installation of officers next Saturday at its hall. A pleas ing programme Is being arranged by the Committee of Entertainment. Christmas presents In tho shape of cloth ing and provisions were distributed on Fri day by Post 236 to the widows and orphans in its care. This custom is observed every year by this onergetic post. Comrade Jons Hopkins, of Post 151, desires to return his sincere thanks to the ladles of Colonel John AV. Patterson AVoman's Kelief Corps No. 1 for their kind donation of a basket of fruit to his sick wife on Christmas Day. Post S60 of Verona and the Woman's Belief Corps, auxiliary to the post, will have an open installation on Saturday evening, January 2. Comrades of the G. A. K. and ladies of the AVoman's Relief Corps in the cities of Pittsburg and Allegheny are cordially invited to be present. The treasury of Major Lowry Post 5iS, of Wilkinsburg, received a large benefit from the three performances of tho "Little Re cruit" in the Opera House last week. This play will be given In the Pittsburg Audi torium on Xew 1' ear's Day for the benefit of the AVoman's Belief Corps. AVilliam G. MoLain, a member of Davis Camp, Sons of Veterans, also of the Jr. O. U. A. M.. Northside Conncll, Allegheny, died at his home in East Liverpool, O., on Decem ber 17. Mr. McLain was the son of Mis. Clcndenning, of Ho. 10 Isabella street, Alle gheny. He leaves a widow and one child. Comrade Charles Ho'lyland, Adjutant of Post 162, received a letter the other day from an old comrade whom he had lost sight of for 27 years. This comrade, Silas Peckham, had seen Comrade Holyland's name in print in connection with the Cassidy resolutions, and wrote to know if he was "Our Charlie Holyland, of the Chicago Board of Trade Battery.'' Comrade Holyland Listsaw Com rade Peckham when he (Holyland) was wounded before Atlanta in '64. " The Ladles' Auxiliary to Post 83 met on Tuesday for tho purpose of -preparing a Christmas treat for a number of worthy persons who are not blessed with a plethora of this world's goods, and as a result of their labors six boxes aid three large baskets Jr. O.U.A.M. Harry B. Peck is a model conduetor. Members of Fort Pitt Council, No. 220, have had some very lively and entertaining meetings of late which has stirred up some of the Irregular members. The Council votes on the change of name to-morrow night. A lunch will be served at 10 r. m. Many members of Thomas Ashford, Jr.'s Council, thought he would not be as faithful in the discharge of his official duties since he became a benedict, but such Is not the case. Tommy is on hand every meeting night and his flowery voice can be heard on all subjects. narvey Case, retiring Councilor of Sam Harper Council, feels very prond of his record as presiding officer of his Council for the last six months. Although some very hard questions have come up for his decis ion not in one instance has he been on the wrong side. The following officers have been 'elected in Samuel Harper council, Mt. Washington, the installation to take place Januarv8at ManmerchorHall.Thlrty-second ward: Coun cilor, James A. Benton: Vice Councilor, P. M. McVay: Assistant Recorder, W. P. List: Conductor, H. R. Peck: Treasurer, M. Kaw maw: Financial Secretary, Emll Becker: Re cording Secretary, Thomas Ashford, Jr.; Warden, Drum Morgan; Junior Past Coun cilor, Harry Case: Trustee, 18 months, Harry R. Peck. Samuel Harper Council is Dooming. A special Invitation is extended to all the Jr. O. U. A. M. hoys to visit it. Generrl Lodge Tfotes. The officers of the Pride of Allegheny City Lodge, Daughters of St. George, were In stalled last Thursday by D. D. W. G. P. Mary I. Scott after which a pleasant time was spent. Tuesday next they will hold their second annual reception and supper at Kenyon's Hall, Federal street, Allegheny. The Mozart Orchestra will be in attendance. Bessemer Tent No. 92. Knights of the Mac cabees, of Braddock, will give a free musical entertainment to its friends Tuesday even ing, December 29, in Odeon Hall. Some good talent has been engaged, also Miss Liz zie Stametz (elocutionist), of Pittsburg, will render a number of recitations. A cordial invitation is extended to all sister tents. (TUMifflf it U 'J yjm QWHf I TOUR MOTTO I SAVE MONET SIXTH ST. AND PENN WL Manufacturing and Importing Retailers. OTJB MOTTO: I LOW PRICES. S. P. O. F. g At the canton entertainment Brother Her. roan Bergman won laurels' as Simple Simon. Next Monday evening the degree staff of Monteflore LodeNo. 791 will confer the first degree on two candidates. Canton Pittsburg No. 18, P. M., will hold its next cantonment Wednesday night at No. 102 Fourth avenue. Business of great im portance will be brought np. Pittsburg Lodge No. 336 will confer the initiatory degree next Friday evening. The degree staff is expected to be in good trim and business of importance will come before the lodge. At the reception given bv Canton Alle gheny No. 32, P. M., Lieutenant Alpha J. Pot zer created quite a surpiise in making hit opening address totheaudienceand more of a surprise when ho used that 18-karat smile in bowing to the ladies. Tho concert, drill and reception of Canton Allegheny last Wednesday night was a grand success in every particular. In the concert part of the entertainment the per formers all deserve great credit. One of the grand features of the evening was the drill of tho battalion under the command of Lieutenant Colonel S. W. Jeffries. Then camo the grand march, and after this danc ing to "tho wee sma' hours." Itoyal Arcanum. Brother Robert McMillen has Just been elected for the sixth consecutive year to the office of Chaplain in Iron City Council. Prof. R. M. Cargo has held the position of Collector in Iron City Council, R. A, for nearly ten years, and he has Just been chosen for another year's service. At every meeting held recently by Iron City Council, R. A, some member has fur nished refreshments of some kind, which is a very good thing to draw the boys out. Hon. Alfred Marland and Judge P. G. Digby are both members of Iron City Coun cil, and the old hall rings at times with their powerful voices arguing on seme important points. Tho following officers will be installed January 4 In Iron City Council, Royal Ar canum, at Mannaerchor Hall, Mt. Washing ton, by District Deputv H. A. Tanner: Ee gont, A. L. Over; Vice Regent, AVill P. Jes soo: Orator, E. A. Hill; Chaplain, Robert Mc Mlllcn! Guide. Robert J. Macrorv: Warden. Charles Welland: Sentrv, Harry J. AVilbert: Secretary, Hugh AVhlte: Collector, Prof. R. M. Cargo: Treasurer, C. C. Boehmer; Past Regent,L.H. Hunter. Two new members will be received and other important matters' attended to. Visitors are welcome. GOSSIP 0FTHE GUARD. General Johw A. Wnrrhas been laid up for the past three weeks with a bad attack of the grip. Sixteen members of Company E, Eigh teenth Regiment, gave an exhibition drill In Turner Hall, Southside, on Christmas night. Captains AV. H. Davis and George Welshons.both of the Eighteenth Regiment, leave for San Francisco shortly, as delegatus to the annual meeting of the International League of Press Clubs. Inquiries are now being passed aronnd among company commanders as to the time when the State warrants may be expected. This is always an Interesting period not only to the company commander, but also to their creditors. Adjutant General MoClelland is slowly recovering from his recent severe illness, but lsnot yet able to strictly attend to duties of his office. It may be several weeks before his physicians will allow him to leave his rooms. Colonel James Cavanattgii, of the famous Sixty-ninth Regiment of New York City, will shortlv complete his fortieth year in connection with that regiment. Ho en listed as a private in Company E in 1852. and has been a hustler in the service ever since. Each company in the First Brigade within the city limits of Philadelphia was presented with its annual allowance of $500 by the Councils of the Quaker City last week. What an agreeable addition to the exchequer of some of the local companies would such a windfall bel A new military company is being organ ized in Connellsville, the members of which expect to be mnstercd into the National Guard ai Company D, of the Tenth Regi ment. The organization is about completed and application has been made to the Adju tant General's office for official recognition. Captain Henry Schmidt, of Company A, Fourteenth Regiment, is arranging for a big reception and ball for his company to bo held some time in February. This company is in a most flourishing condition at present and probably better supplied as to finances and military equipments than any other company in the brigade. The report of the General Inspector of Rifle Practice, Colonel Asthaus, has been submitted to the Adjutant Goneral and is tho best yet shown in the existence of tne Guard In this State. Five thousand seven hundred men qualified last season out of a total of 8,500 enrolled. The increase In the number of sharpshooters was as correspond, ingly great. The refitting of the headquartres rooms of tho Fourteenth Regiment ha3 been about completed at an expense of over $400, and the officers have now a suitable place to dis cuss the affairs of the regiment ana the pos sibilities or a war with Chile. A little touch ing up of the quarters of its fellow organi zation, the Eighteenth, would prove most agreeable to tho eye of one even not overly fastidious. Arrangements have been made for the LADIES, LOOK! I Thousands of Ele gant Cloaks Given Away FOR New Year's Gifts HALF PRICE THIS WEEK. Save money. Visit the PARISIAN.'-- MME. A. RUPPERT Has accomplished more in relieving hej suffering sisters than any woman livinp;. At least 1,000.000 American women can thank this specialist lor a clear complexion. Pace Bleach is not a cosmetic, but a skis tonic; causes the face to look healthy and youthful. It will remove pimples, black heads, freckles, eczema or any skin disease. This preparation is not a high-priced article. It sells for S2 per bottle, which in many cases is a cure, though in the average cases three bottles, which sell for ?5, are re quired. Call or send 6c postage for my book, "How to be Beautiful," "room 203, Hamilton building, 93 Fifth avenue, Pitts, burg. de27-03-su AYlllbuy a pood sea-' ona-nand sewins Machine, at THE dc20-au Military Surgeons of the National Guard of the United States to be held in St. Lonis April 19, 20 and 21 next. An interesting pro gramme has been arranged, and the citizens of St. Louis have donated S10.C0O to entertain the visitors. It is expected that tho sur gical departments of the guard from all over the country will be well represented. The consolidation of the National Guard for the quarter ending September 30, 1S91. made to the Adjutant General, shows the number of officers in the First Brigade to be 169, with 2,470 enlisted men: in the Second Brigade 20S officers and 2,931 enlisted men, and In the Third Brigade 184 officers and 2 479 enlisted men. The total nrmber of offi cers in the State is 623, with 7,925 enlisted men, making the total strength of the Guard, according to latest returns, 8,513. Several military visitors in tho eastern part of thoStato complain that tho Second and Third Brigades do not give tho First sufficient credit for the brilliant example it sets in tho way of equipments (white trousers) and other details of a well-clothed soldier, and playfully terms the western guardsmen as rustics from the rnral dis tricts. To all of which the poor rustics can say, bosh! The entire National Guard pat terns after but one ideal, the regnlararmr, but, ofcourse, It is barely possible that tho officials intheregnlar service consult the First Brigade. N. G. P.. when any changes are contemplated. A remarkable qnlet pervades the local military armories at present, and it is scarcely probable the moss will be brushed aside until active preparations commence for tho spring inspections. Several of the companies have been working in a quiet way on the now drill regulations, and such of the other companies that have not unofficially adopted tbem seem loth to squander any further efforts on the old manual, which is at best fated to live bnt a few short months. The same state of affairs seems to be shown in most of the organiza tions of the Second Brigade as far as can De learned, and it would probably be an excel lent thing if the new manual was to be pro mulgated officially in the National Guard at an early period, a s a new injection of spirit would necessarily follow. tf ttjSi ijTrT" tT Domestic Gffico, No. S SIXTH ST. E. R BROOKS, AGENT, Domestic Sowing Machine and Domestio Patterns. oc4g21-zosa A DYSPEPTIC'S ARGUMENT Is a growl, and that growl marks the limit of argument with him. The best way to get him to try a medicine would be to adviso against it bnt notice how different his tons after using Burdick Blood Bitters. "I have suffered with dyspepsia for the last two J ears. Not long ago I commenced taking B. B. B. am now on the second bottle and 1 feel ll&o a new man. G. KNOX. 12 Sherwood ftve.. Einghamton, N. T." Repeated testi with uniform success prove the fact that Burdock Blood Bitters will cure dyspepsia. The reason 13 plain; it tones the stomach to natural action and keeps the sluice vrays of the system free from clogging impurities. "I have ben troubled with dyspepsia and heart disease for nine year and found no relief nntll I tried Burdock DioodBHters. Xow I am well after taking two bottlej. MES. ETTIEI'KAZIEE, TTSSn Bowne, Mich." Reduction Until January 1, "We will make our best cabinets for 51 00 tier dozen until January 1 of anbodv atflfo. second annual session of the Association of J 77 Pifth avenue, Anlrecht Gallery. C. M. B. A. Branch 97, of Turtle Creek, held an open meeting last evening. Branch 79, of Allegheny, will hold an open meeting next AVednesday evening. Twenty-two names are signed to an appli cation for a charter at Johnstown. Branches 34. 38, 49 and 63 mado handsome donations to the Foundling Asylum. There are now 41 branches in this county, with three more about to be organized. Branch 111 'will be instituted atLoretta, Cambria county, the first week in January. Tho members of the C. M. B. A, of Alle gheny City, have formed a sick relief asso ciation. H. AV. Deare, of Detroit, will be in this city about January 23. AVhile here he expects to vi-it every branch in this vicinity. The attention of branches is called to the fact that annual reports must be sent to tho State Secretary before the installation of the new officers. With tho first meeting in the new year, Branch 83 will reach 200 members. 'This la the largest branch in this vicinity, with 36, 43 and 45 each pushing hard for second place. At the meeting of ' the .'Advisory. Council The Safe Way. Many reliable chemists and sanitarians have expressed the opinion that the continued use of a baking powder containing ammonia injures the health, neutralizing the gastric juice, causing dyspepsia, and eventually producing an unhealthy and blotched complexion. This may not be the result in all cases ; but why take the chances of it, when, by using Cleveland's Superior Baking Powder, you get a powder entirely free from ammonia and one that will do more and better work. fr-0&d-OO CQL HDUEBB1 SELLERS MPPQIS In a ITew Humorous Novel By MARK TWAIN, THE AMERICAN MIT. 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 Hark Twain's family has a sort of claim to the Earldom ot Durham. Col. Sellers ishera the claimant to this earldom. The younc; Lord, who is the heir recognized by English law, is at heart a Socialist, and he comes to America to put his theories into practice. By a series of exciting incidents the lord ship in him disappears and he becomes aa applicant for any kind of work in Wash ington. The Ofd World notions of the young Lord, which are not nearly so ei tinct as 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 difference 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 full of humor. A specially strong feature of this new ac quisition for the Literary Depart ment of THE DISPAICHaro ILLUSTRATIONS BY DAN BEARD, Whom Mark Twain regards as the only man who has really illus- trated his ideas. BEGISS SUNDAY, JANUARY I 1 i tii krjtea -1. gg w l- V r . . T'ifriitdiiwi 11 wfoMiThV'T i- r j-:k-. "
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