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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-13
A PHANTOM DANGER SIGNAL.
A Mysterious FIagman Causes Great Con.
sternation at Raleigh.

a MysterlOus a8man Causes ureaB NOns
sternation at Raleigh.
Raleigh, N. c., Special to Globe-Democrat]
Two weeks ago brakeman on railway
running into Charlotte was killed near
Concord. In some mysterious way the
train was stopped there by danger signal,
and Campbell fell between the cars and was
cut to pieces. Since then it is claimed that
danger signal is nightly displayed there.
Yesterday W. B. Ryder, Superintendent of
the Richmond and Danville Railway for
that division, passed Concord on his special
train. He took good look at the switch at
which poor Campbell was killed, and then
went on toward Charlotte. On his re-
turn, about dark, the engineer of
his train was Gagged down" at the switch
by danger signal. The train stopped, but
upon approaching the place nothing could
be seen. The engineer then pulled up at
the depot, and all looking back saw the
same signal waving the car back. Ryder
then dispatched young telegraph operator,
named Sapp, back to the place. Upon his
near approach the signal suddenly disap-
peared. The moon was shining brightly
and there was no place to conceal any one.
This is working on the superstitious greatly,
but those who are not superstitious can not
account for the affair. The switch is near
the railroad bridge, and all the country is
clear and dry about it. Sapp was within a
few feet of the signal when it disappeared.
Mr.. Ryder and many others saw the danger
signal and the lights working. The occur
renee is creating great deal OF talk.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-13
Joint Installation Services,

Odd Fellows Hall, West End, was beautifully
and profusely decorated last Tuesday evening
upon the occasion of the joint public installa-
ton of the offcers-elect of James A. Garfield
Post No. 2l5 and Abraham Lincoln Circle,
Ladies Of G.. A R., auxiliary of the post. The
seating and standing capacity of the hall was
tested to its utmost, so anxious were the
citizens of the West End to witness the
interesting ceremonies. The ladies of course
took precedence, and their exercises were first
upon the programme, conducted by Mrs. Ralph
Bradley. Senior Past President Mrs. Thomas
Fordng, installed the following officers-elect:
President, Mrs. George F. Dunlevy; S. V. p,
Mrs. Samuel Grounds; J. V. P, Mrs. Casper
Mrs. L. L. Turner; Chaplain, Mrs. Thomas Ma
Whitney; Conductress, Mrs. George Lobert;
Guard, Mrs. VIM. Hamilton.
Commander w. G. Stevens presided at the
installation services Of the post officers elect,
who were installed by Senior Vice Department
Commander W. r. Jones, as follows: Com
mander, James L. Graham; Senior Vice, L. w.
Mallasee; Junior Vice, James Powelson: Chap
lain, James R. Bly,; Quartermaster, William
Graham; Surgeon Thomas Mawhinney; Officer
of the Day, John Blair; Officer of Guard, Val
entine Marks. Comrade Ralph Bradley
was appointed Adjutant. The musical
programme was a feature of the even-
ing, and was participated in by the
Misses Lulu M. Miller, Annie M. Smith. Carry
Cronmiller, Gertrude Mallasee, Cora and Maud
Turner, and Prof. Samuel Harper choir con-
ductor. The eloquence and Jokes of the even
ing were furnished and ably furnished, by
Comrades w. r. and John Jones, of Braddock;
H. H. Bengough, of Pittsburg; A. P. Burch-
field, of Allegheny; John w. Moreland, of the
Southside, and others, including Major James
l.. Graham, Commander-elect.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-13

WIN. A, BRADY, OF Webster & Brady, have
bought Dion Boucicault's AFTER Dark"
ALICE HARRISON has been engaged to play
TopSu for Clay NJ Greenes spectacular version
of Uncle TOMS Cabin"
G1LLETTE's great spectacular play, "she." is
underlined for the Bijou next week. A mag
nlficent production is promised.
FANNY DAVENPORT is said to have sold o
piece of property near Chicago recently for
$50 goo, which she bought lew years ago Tor
$500
BEN TEAL and George H. Jessop are CO.
laborating upon new sensational melodrama,
which they expect to spring upon the public
next season.
MRS CHARLES o. WHITE, widow of the De-
troit manager, will continue the management
of Whites Grand Opera House, and all the
dates booked by her husband will be kept.
THE CRYSTAL SLIPPER" which is billed
for Pittsburg later in the season, is now filling
a four weeks engagement at the Chicago Opera
House. One hundred people are in the COM
pany.
BRADY & GARwooD, of Grand Rapids and
Toledo, are about to erect a new theater in the
latter city, it is said. 1t will seat 100, with
standing room for nearly 900 more 1t will be
on the ground floor. and will be run as popu-
to 81. ' D''' p''''' ~ -''' ~ ''n''
BOOTH and Barrett appear in Baltimore this
week, and Manager Albaugh has arranged to
give the theatergoers of Washington, where
Mr.. Booth never appears an opportunity to
witness the performances. Two nights will be
set apart for Washington, in which city tickets
at the regular price will entitle the holder to a
free trip to and from Baltimore on q special
train.
THE "Giddy Gusher' of the Mirror talks
thus sagely: "Mr. Booths club is a very gen.
erous gift. Let's wait and see of what mortal
sort of use it's gong to be to the profession.
The actors have been seeing as much of each
other in the past as is good for 'em. They don't
need any gilded halls and hammered brass grill
condition. AS for tiger.skin rugs and tiled
ireplaces making mans soul bigger or max
Ing bum actor more of gentleman, 60 to.
Thou talkest rotr'
THE chief of the fire brigade in the city of
Malmo, in Sweden, Herr o. Berggren, has con-
structed fireproof curtain for a theater, which
he calls 'water curtain" 1t consists of two
sheets of canvas, stepped in a fireproof COM
pound, joined together at the bottom and the
sides in such manner as to leave a fair space
between, with water mains running to the top
and when fire breaks out, and the water being
turned on, the intervening space becomes
filled with water, forming solid wall of water
between the audience and the scene. The other
day experiments were carried out with the
curtain in an improvised structure in Malmo,
in presence of the officials of the town. archi-
tects and Others when a pile of faggot wood
was heaped up against the curtain and set fire
to, but the flames made no impression on it,
even when petroleum was poured upon the
fire.
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II, p, O. Z, Notes.


A NEW lodge will be instituted at Gallipolis,
O., on the 18th.
Mr. JOHN LoCKL1N will take the horns at
this communication.
BROTHER STEELE. of Youngstown Lodge
No. 55, made US a visit last week.
BROTHER RANDALL, of Springfield Lodge
No. 81, was in the city the past week.
THERE will be two iDitiations tonight All
members of No. II should be present.
YOUNGSTOWN LODGE No. 55 will have their
benefit on February 8, at Youngstown Opera
House.
BROTHER WALTER NELLIs is going move to
into the city again, SO as to be at the meetings
more regularly.
BROTHER LAIN, of st. Louis Lodge No. 9,
has been in the city the past week with the
Booth and Barrett Company.
THE Grand Exalted Ruler, Hamilton Leach,
expects to call the Grand Lodge to meet in
Pittsburg during the reunion in June.
DISTRICT DEPUTY w. WALLACE received
q communication from the Grand Secretary.
There is to be lodge instituted at Wilkesbarre
and Franklin, Pa.
BROTHER JOHN D. THOMPSON, of Provi-
dence lodge, was in the city on Friday on his
way to New York, from where he sails to
Europe on the 10Th.
HARRY WHITE, of Altoona Lodge No. l02,
was in the city yesterday and spoke of the first
social session they had last week, and said it
was grand success
MEMBERS of No. II should not fail to come to
Exalted Ruler McClelland's home, on this Fri
day evening, January Is as he promises to
make it very pleasant for them.
BROTHER JAMES CUMMINGS, formerly of
Deehanty Cummings, and one of the original
members of New York Lodge No. ], is confined
to his bed at San Francisco and is not expected
to live.
THERE are a great many members of No. IL
who have not yet received tickets for the
benefit. They should not fail to get them.
They can be had from any of the members of
the committee.
BROTHER GAzzoLE of Pittsburg Lodge No.
II, had very narrow escape from being killed
on last Wednesday. He was about to enter
Weldin's bookstore, when the front caved out
of the building.
BROTHER HARRY BARNARD, of Toledo
Lodge No. So, who is now managing the Opera
House, at Reading, Pa, wrote letter TO Pitts
burg Lodge that they would like to institute
lodge in Reading. and have 40 names of the
most prominent citizens.
THE funeral of Charles 8. Rodgers, oc-
Cured from the residence of his mother in
Philadelphia. The body rested in handsome
walnut coffin, was covered with flowers, at the
head stood broken pillar of roses, while on
either side floral tributes from the Elks were
placed. The Rev. j. L. Miller, of St. Stephens
Church, read the burial service and then Miss
Newkirk sang Call Me Thine Own" which the
dead actor requested should be sung at his
funeral. The body was borne by six members
of the Elks. After the coffin had been lowered
in the grave, the ceremonies prescribed by the
B. P. o. E. were gone through with, and as the
members threw into the grave the bouquets
they held the dead actors wife tainted. The
pallbearers were: Gust Williams, of Boston
Lodge; Matt B. Snyder, of st. Louis: L. J. Lor-
ing, of Chicago; Frank Girard, of Brooklyn, and
Matthew Jackson, Jr., and DR.. W. F. Hartley,
of Philadelphia Lodge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-13

Society has recovered from the effects OF
the holiday festivities, and reflects with
pleasurable feelings on numerous charitable
acts performed in a graceful manner. The
incense of gratitude from friends, depend
ents and other benefciaries, forms a pleas
ant, vaporous cloud through which to
dreamily contemplate the fashionable events
which crowd thickly and hurriedly until
Lent calls a halt, and gives the devotees of
society an opportunity to realize that all is
vanity. However, as suggested by the i'm
mortal Sam Weller, some vanities are more
pleasant than Others and society vanities
are not without many good points.
DoRoTHEA.
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LysIe Circle No. 6, G. A. r.

The following newly elected officers of
Lysle Circle No. 6 were installed on Friday
evening. January IL: President, Mrs. S. j.
Tate; s. v. p, Mrs L. Wendell; ]. v. p, Mrs.
NJ. Kerner; Chaplain, Miss Mcclellan; Treas
urer, Miss S. Starcher; Secretary, Miss Craw-
ford; Conductor, Miss s. Wendell; Guard, Mrs.
Rush. The increase of membership during the
past year, amount of money raised by en-
amount in treasury, and general harmony and
high standing of circle at department head
quarters greatly exceeded that of former
Gerwig, in behalf of circle, expressed the high
appreciation and thanks of the members to the
retiring officers, supplemented in more sub
stantial way by the presentation of an elegant
gold badge to Mrs. NJ. j. Turner, retiring Pres
ident.
A new circle in connection with Post 16S
California, Pa, will be instituted the coming
week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-13
Two DAYS More,

Being unable to properly serve our
during our great SIS sale, we shall for the
benefit of those who failed to receive proper
attention continue this great bargain sale
for two days more. This sacrifice sale begins
tomorrow morning at o'clock, and closes
Tuesday evening at 6 o'clock.
You can have your choice of the finest
satin-lined overcoats or suits for SIS in our
mems fine clothing department. 1t makes
no difference what the former selling price
was, $40, $50 or SIS, you can take your pick
and choice for
FIFTEEN DOLLARS.
Every gentleman in this city should take
advantage of this sale. P. G. @. c.,
Cor. Grant and Diamond sts.,
Opp new Court House.
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Fare

To Washington, D. c., and return via the
Pennsylvania Railroad, January "a. 1889.
On that date the company intends selling
round-trip tickets to Washington, d. c., al
a fare in one direction, or rather half-fare
for the round trip. The tickets to be good
for ten days, with the privilege of stop in
Baltimore in either direction, and on day OF
night trains. Pullman parlor cars on day
trains, sleepers on night trains through to
Washington, d. C. Don't forget the date
and that the rate is only halffare. A
special train will leave Union station at
at 7:15 and P. NJ, arriving in Washington
early next morning.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-13
The Department Encampment.

The approaching Twenty-third Annual
Encampment Of the Department of Penn
sylvania, Grand Army of the Republic,
which will be held at Erie February IL and
13, promises to be the most interesting and
lively session yet held by the Department
Reduced transportation rates have been OBJ
tanned on all the railroads centering at that
point The Erie and Pittsburg railroad,
over which most of the delegates from this
vicinity will travel, has agreed to issue
round trip tickets at single fare rates, tick
cts good going from February to 13, and
good returning until February 16. These
tickets can only be had on card orders to be
procured from q. A. r. Headquarters at
Philadelphia. Hotel rates will vary from
81 to So per day according to
the place at which the comrades Will
established at the Reed House. Monday, Feb
ruary II. Delegates and alternates are re-
quested to report to the Assistant Adjutant
upon their arrival in Erie. The rates at the
Reed House are 81, 81 so and So per day. A
number Of private boarding houses will fur
nish accommodations at 81 per day. 1nforma-
be had upon application to Comrade 81. H. Da-
Wis, Erie, Pa, Chairman Of committee. The
Department Encampment will convene in the
Opera House at 9 A. M, Tuesday, February IL.
The Council of Administration will meet at
the Reed House, Erie, Pa, at P. NJ. Monday,
February IL. The roll of the Department En-
campment is now being prepared and Com
manders Of posts who have not forwarded the
credentials of delegates and alternates must do
so at once. otherwise their names will be
omitted from the rolls.
The candidates for the Department Com
membership remain the same as have been
mentioned in this column before-General D.
B. McCreary, of Erie, representing the North
delphia, Past Commander of Post No. l. and
Colonel Thomas ]. Stewart, the present As
sistant Adjutant General of the Department.
Colonel Stewart is said to be in the field to
win if possible, although on his own statement
he would be willing to wait for another year if
his friends would allow. him to do SO. The
matter of the election of the Department Com
mander is fermenting fight which begins to
assume serious proportions. Complications
have been added by unprovoked attacks on
just been elected Republican State Senator
elect from the Erie district, by W. w. Tyson,
who occupies the position Of Commander at the
Soldiers Home. It is said on very good
authority that Tyson Of his own accord went to
General McCreary some time ago and prom
ised him his support and work, but the impress
sion is that he Is afraid Colonel Stewart Will be
elected Commander, and consequently he turns
about and goes back on McCreary. Not one Of
the candidates, it is believed, ever asked Tyson
believing that if he attended faithfully and
well to his official duties at the Home that he
would have his hands full, with no time for
electioneering for any particular candidate.
The conclusion is general that Commander OF
Soldiers Home should command that insti-
ment of the Grand Army to the comrades at
large and their chosen representatives.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-13
SOMETHING ABOUT WARTS.
The Causes of These Oversrowths-How 70
Ger Rid of Them.


Babyhood.J
Warts consist chiefly of an overgrowth Of
the papile of the skin. The exciting causes
of this overgrowth are various, and often
no cause is recognized: They are more
likely to occur in childhood, probably be-
cause the phenomena of growth are then
more active than at other times. They seem
to be most common where the skin is most
exposed to all kinds of irritation, as upon
the hands. Sometimes they appear to be
communicated from one person to another,
and some persons show great susceptibility
to them.
Warts usually appear suddenly, and often
as suddenly disappear. Doubtless upon
this popularity depends the success of the
charms and incantations 80 commonly em-
ployed for their removal. 1t is not improb-
able that the fixed attention excited by the
1ncantation may influence the nutrition OK
the part and so favor the change in the
paplls of the skin essential to the disap-
pearance Of the wart. The writer used to
amuse himself with the various popular
charms or with others extemporized at the
moment, much to the edifcation and COM
fort of the sufferers. 1t is possible that in
some instances where the charm involved
the rubbing upon the warts of the Juice of
cerBdlu IcdNeS Tile IdIIer may nave readily
had a medicinal influence. This treatment
by charm has been alluded to because of its
frequent use and the frequent apparent sue
cess which has attracted the notice of writers.
The most prompt and efficient method Of
disposing of warts is to thoroughly scrape
them out. This leaves a little punched
out" looking hole in the skin, which heals
quickly if kept clean. If any bleeding
occurs it can be stopped BY hot water. This
e1tirpation, if thorough, generally prevents
q return.
If this seems too radical performance
for domestic medicine, the glacial acetic
acid, or a saturated solution of salicylic
acid, may be applied carefully to the warr.
The stick of a match or piece of cigar
lighter is convenient implement for max
ing the application. The liquid should be
applied freely to the wart, but not allowed
to flow around. The surrounding skin may
be protected by vaseline or bicarbonate OF
soda before the application. After day or
two rub off the dead part and make new
application, and repeat until the wart is
gone.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-13
PRACTICAL CHARITY.
The Work of Some of New York's Cbari-
table Institutions.
ST.. GEORGES CHAPEL,
CHURCH OF THE REFORMATION,
12n SrAOroO ar NEW YopK

ST. GEORGES CHAPEL,
CHURCH OF THE REFORMATION,
130 STANTON ST., NEW YORK.
Mrs Harriet H. Aver:
DEAR MADAME-For some months I have
been using your "Vita Nuova" among our
poor and sick with excellent results, but buy
ing at retail makes it rather expensive for
charity work, although we never buy less than
one-half dozen bottles at q time. VIII you
supply this Mission Chapel direct from your
mandatory at wholesale rates for such small
purchases as a dozen bottles at an order7
Yours truly,
G. scADDING, Minister in Charge.
December IA, 1888.
NEW YORK, August 16, 1888.
Dear Mrs. Aver:
Having tried your Vita Nuova with perfect
satisfaction, we cheerfully recommend its use
to all persons suffering from the ills mentioned
in your Danger Signals. Wishing you Gods
blessing, Yours ever gratefully,
Little Sisters of the Poor, SR- MELANIE-
ST. GEORGES MEMORIAL HOUSE.
207 East 18th ST., New York, Dec. q, 1883
Mrs. Harriet Hubbard Aver:
DEAR MADAME-The Rev. DR.. Rainsford
has desired me to write and ask of you favor.
Last year you most generously donated large
quantity of Vita Nuova for the parish poor. It
has been carefully dispensed and has proved
most beneficial TO many.
The last bottle was given few days ago, and
the favor am desired to ask is, would you
again kindly remember the sick poor by con-
tributing for their use some more of your ex-
cellent tonic?
With sincere thanks for the benefit you have
conferred by your gift, 1 remain. dear madame,
yours truly, j. E. FoRNERET.
Vita Nuova is the best remedy for dyspepsia,
nervousness, sleeplessness and oYerwork. Is
will assist the weak stomach, it Will rest the
weary brain, it Will 'brace up" the shattered
nerves. As it is made from the prescription of
famous physician, you are not takinga quack
medicine. As it is made by an honest manu-
facturer, you are assured of pure ingredients.
AS it is used and indorsed by men and women
you all know and respect, you are not using
unknown or untried remedy; only be careful to
get the genuine; refuse substitutes
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Sewickley Society.
Mr., James Adair is in New York City.

Mr.. James Adalr is In New ork City.
Mrs George Woods is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. Roberts, at Germantown, Pa.
Mr. William Woods left last Wednesday for
Texas, where he expects to remain for several
months.
Mr.. and Mrs William P. Snyder will enter
tain number of their friends at progressive
euchre on Tuesday next at their handsome
home, Edgeworth.
The second of the series of assemblies will be
given next Friday evening at the home of the
Misses Black; the third will be given Friday
evening, February ], at the residence of Mr.. T.
L Shields.
Mr.. William Stanton and family are so well
pleased with California, where they now are,
that they propose making it their future home,
and have offered their beautiful home at Rose
berg station for sale.
The committee of the Sewickley Valley Club
have selected Still Waters Run Deep" a
three-act comedy by Tom Taylor, for their next
entertainment, which will be given some time
the last of this month.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-13
Grand Armv Wbi.periua.,

THE Pennsylvania Department Commander
shin fight will be hot one from present indi-
cations.
CoMRADE JOHN @. SMILEY is the President
elect of the Seventy-third Pennsylvania Veteran
Volunteer Association.
A REPORT says that ''Major Tyson is handled
without gloves in Erie" for the part he is
taking in the Commandership business.
THERE is now Daughter of Post SS' of
Allegheny. Miss Rosalind Forster, teacher of
elocution in the Allegheny High School.
IT has been generally supposed that the Com
mander of the Erie Soldiers Home had enough
to do to attend to the old soldiers intrusted to
his care.
GENERAL BENJAMIN HARRISON, President
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A Visit and Presentation.

Last Wednesday evening the members of
Captain Thomas Espy Circle No. 80, Ladies Of
the G. A. R., Mansfield, formed surprise party
to visit the residence of Mrs. b. NJ. Clark, No.
93 Cliff street, Pittsburg, their retiring Presi
dent for the past year, Upon their arrival one
of the members, on behalf of the circle, pre-
sented Mrs. Clark with valuable set Of china
ware, in appreciation of her efficient and valu-'
able services in that office. After a neat re-
sponse by the recipient, who was completely
surprised by the gift, the whole company sat
down to an elegant repast prepared by the
hostess. A very pleasant evening was spent by
the circle, and they returned home on the 10
o'clock train. Among those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. G. Steele, Mr.. and Mrs. D. C. Turney,
Fife, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. D. Steen, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed. Myers, Captain Adams and wife, Mrs. Cap
tain Walk, Mrs. Carlisle MIR. and Mrs. L. Mathe
and SON, Mrs H. Kimpton and daughter Miss
]. McCabe, Mrs. A. Graham and Miss A. Gra-
ham.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-13

Mr.. Lawrence NJ. Heyl and Miss Flora B.
Helbling will be married at St Augustines
Church, Lawreneeville, on Wednesday, the 23d
inst.
At the home of the brides aunt, Mrs. John
Rahe, on Wednesday evening, January 8, 1889,
the Rev. j. Boyd Vincent, officiating, Mr. Levi
p. Easton and Miss Kate E. Rattigan, both OF
the East End, were united in marriage. After
the ceremoney the couple took their departure
for visit to the principal cities of the East
and West and on their return will be at home