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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
A PLEASANT BANQUET.
How Business Man and His Employees
Annually Enjoy Themselves.

How Business Man and His Employees
Annually Enjoy Themselves.
The third annual dinner rendered by W.
b. Keech to his employees took place at the
Seventh Avenue Hotel Friday evening.
Covers were laid for 45. The menu was
elaborate and the affair enjoyable through
out. Captain A. ]. Logan acted az toast
master and fitted the position ad-
mirably. One of the features of these
dinners is the drawing of lots to see
which charitable institution in the two cities
will be awarded the "dockage fund" made
up of the money value of the time lost dur
ing the year by employees. This year the
Society for the Improvement of the Poor
was the winner. The purse amounted to
S1O0.
The employees presented Mr.. Keech with q
solid silver smoking set, of handsome de-
sign, as well as an Ink well of artistic
beauty. 1t carries bronze bust mounted
on an onyx slab. The pleasant company
broke up at a seasonable hour, highly
pleased with the success of the third re-
union,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
A CHARTER AND A GIFT,
The Leading Features at the Botanical
Society Meeting.

The Leading Features. at the Botanical
Society Meeting.
As the grain and all things else that grow
in the oil are kept warm by their covering
of snow, in like paradoxical manner does
the winter add fresh fire to the zeal of the
botanists. They accordingly had a very
pleasant and profitable meeting, at their
rooms in the Academy of Science building,
Friday evening. Some rare specimens were
exhibited, and several topics were discussed
at length. Under the call for the reports of
committees, Mr.. John D. Shafer laid before
the society the charter which has just been
granted BY the Court and it was formally
accepted by unanimous vote.
MI. c. G. Mellor made the newborn
child handsome holiday present, the ac-
ceptance of which was the first act of its cor
porate life. The present consisted of Mr..
Mellor's entire private herbarium; which he
has been many years in collecting, and
which represents the salient features of our
continental fora westward even to the Pa
cifc coast.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
NO COMFORT FOR CREDITORS,
They Relinquish the Hope Of Securing
Funds From New York.

They Relinquish the Hope OF Securing
Funds From New York.
CHICAGO, Dec. N.-The depositors in
8. A. Kean's bankrupt bank have received
no comfort from the revelations of Manager
Hatfield, of the New York branch of that
institution, who is now here and has had
conference with the assignees and the sttor-
neys. Said Attorney Mayer, for the de-
positors, to-day:
We had reckoned on saving about $4,000
worth of that 100000 worth of bonds foated in
the New York market by Kean through Hat
field. We won't get a dollars worth of assets
our of the deal, and would be willing to take
a quit-claim deed from any of the banks. and
think we were lucky to escape suit. That's
how the matter panned out.
The conference with Mr.. Hatfield was
devoted to a summary by him OF the condi-
tion of the New York branch during the so
days preceding the assignment. 1t was de-
veloped that in this period securities to
large amounts were forwarded to New York
hvpothecated, and the proceeds of the loans
returned to the Chicago office.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Along the Line.

FOUR recruits were mustered BY Pest l62. at
the meeting last night
POST Al has four comrades on the sick list'
Comrades Parks. PItzer, Webber and Moore.
COMMANDER J. B. Ross of Post Il, has been
appointed to install the officers Of Post $780, Of
Verona.
CoMRADE JOHN c. THoMAs, Of Post 15l, has
been indorsed by his post Is delegate to the
National Encampment.
CoMRADK FIELDING Of Post Q. was happy
guest at Post 15rs annual treat to the orphs ms
on Christmas afternoon.
CoMRADE CALHOUN is back In his old posi-.
tion as officer of the Day in Post l57. &c served
i've years in that position.
CoMRADE CAMP, who has been out Of the
fold for some time, was welcomed back into
Post Al last Wednesday evening.
Posi- Al has secured a quartermaster. Last
Wednesday Major John Hancock was elected.
He will make an efficient officer.
COMRADES LAwLER AND RICKETTS, re-
ported for duty at the last meeting of Post l57,
after a leave of absence Of one year. They
were received with honors.
COMM ANDER WILLIAM E. LONG, of Post
l57, cannot install the officers Of Post 230 on &C
count of absence from the city. He will be in
Indiana county, his old home. for two weeks.
PAST COMMANDER REEs. of Post 157, will
Install Lno OuCerS OK fOSb zoU Oh w eunesuAy
evening, Januarys. AS Comrade Rees is Past
Chief Mastering officer good work is expected.
CoMRApE w. j. PATTERSON. the father of
Post 157 and grandfather of Post 206. is on duty
at every meeting of his post, Notwithstanding
the fact that he lives several miles down the
Ft. Wayne road.
INFORMATION is wanted Of any members
of Company F, First Missouri Light Artillery,
Col. Frank P. Blair, enlisted in st. Louis. Mo.
The same would be thankfully received by
John o. Gilbert, East End, Pittsburg Pa.
THE ladies of Col. John N. Patterson
Women's Relief Corps No. were great help
to the comrades of Post Isl in distributing
the clothing, candy and oranges to the orphans.
Their services are highly appreciated by the
post.
ACCORDING to Comrade Lambie. Of Post 3.
Comrade Jones, of Post Is, is the Oldest man in
this neck OF the woods. He boldly asserts that
Comrade Jones came over with Columbus. and
landed at Saw Mill Run in 1904 thus making
him almost 400 years old,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
EARLY MORNING BLAZE
A Defective Elue Causes the Burning OF Ten
Green Houses.

Defective Elue Causes the Burning OF Ten
Green Houses.
The green houses and a dwelling belong
ing to E. W. Williams, the florist, at Knox
vile, were destroyed by fire at an early hour
yesterday morning, entailing a loss of S6, 500,
on which there is no insurance. The flames
were caused by a detective fue, and for a
time it looked as if a number of nearby
dwellings would also be burned. The house
occupied by the head gardener was soon on
fire, and he made narrow escape, barely
having time to secure his clothing.
The occupants of the other houses were
awakened and began to hastily pack up,
but the wind fortunately shifted, and they
together with the Mt. Oliver Hose Com
pany got the flames under control. During
the fire man who lives near the green
house was burned on the arm and cut by
falling glass.
A defective fue caused slight fire In the
residence of DIR. Marshall, 81 Southern ave-
nue., Mt. Washington.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
WRECKED BY THE PRESIDENT.

A Real Estate Company Ruined by the
Speculation Of Its Head.
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-According to charges
made in court to-day. the P. f. Stanley
Winston Company, well-known real estate
corporation, has been wrecked by the specu-
lations of the President, P. f. Stanley.
Bertram NJ. Winston, the Treasurer, to-
day applied for the appointment of q re-
ceivsr for the concern. Mr.. Stanley is
charged with misappropriating $4,000.
Judge Shepard appointed G. n. Walker.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Battle of GettysburQ.

The beautiful cycloramic picture Of the Bat
tie of Gettysburg is not to remain in Allegheny
much longer, and during the holidays it is
naturally favorite place of amusement The
cyclorama itself is wonderfully realistic
drama, nothing less; a war play far more life
like than any ever seen behind the footlighrs.
1t is open from 10 till 10 daily
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Installation of Officers Announced.

Department Commander Dennlston an.
nounces the appointment Of installing off,
GERS in general orders No. 1e Those in the i'm
mediate vicinity and the posts whose officers
they are to install are as follows: Thomas g
Sample. Post Al; A. R. Dawson, Post SS; A. P.
Burchfield. Post III; n. II. Bengough, Post l2s;
c. r. Sheplar. Post l5l; James Shepherd, Post
155; N. Taylor, Post l57; John Brown, Post 1872;
Q. M. Head, Post 206; Thomas E. Morgan, Post
2l5; William e. Long, Post 230; Edward s..
Fisher, Post $50; William L. Murdoch, Post So,
McKeesport; Samuel Warden, Post 3S, Etna;
7. ]. McGrath, Post l99. Turtle Greek; L. A.
Houghton, Post 54S, Thomas g. Jones, Post
207, Homestead; Eli M. Roberts, Post 545
Department Commander Denniston will in
stall the officers of Post 8. SThe Department
Commander recomme nds public installations
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Post 1855 Open Meeting,

The open meeting of Post 155 Friday even
ing was a success in every way notwithstanding
the inclemency of the weather, which was SIM
ply terrible, many Of those who were to have
taken part being snow bound at their homes
The recitation by Miss Agnew and solos by
Miss Hubbard and Mrs. DR.. J. A. Potts and
Mr.. Hollis were enjoyed very much Retiring
Commander c. r. Shepler was presented with
q handsome badge by Comrade Boss on behalf
of the Post. Comrade Nelson received the
badge for Commander Sheplar in a telling
speech filled with pathos, poetry and music.
He drew inspiration from all the bards, both
ancient and modern.
The badge is an elaborate gold one. Attached
to the pin piece, on which is engraved the
name and post of the eomrade, are crossed
carbines; under this is a Wilson's corps badge
then Post Commanders rank strap and at the
bottom the Grand Army star. 1t is one of the
finest-if not the finest-in the county. 1t was
designed by Comrade Holyland, of Post 162.
After the musical and literary part of the
entertainment was over the ladies who had
served at the different booths during the. late
fair, adorned with the various colors of their
respective booths, entertained the friends of
the post present, with fine lunch.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

To obtain good values for his money is the
object of everyone who invests in any article
of merchandise. The old and well-known
establishment of 7. D. Casey & Co., whole
sale liquors, 971 Liberty street. offers special
inducements to its patrons for the holiday
trade. Call and see them. wsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
THE THREATENED PATENT SUIT.
The Thomson-Houston Managers Make
Light of the Matter.

Light of the Matter.
CHICAGO, Dec. 27.-Concerning the st.
Louis dispatch to the effect that the Adams
Electric Railway Company is about to be-
gin suits for infringement of patent against
all of the other companies manufacturing
electric railway appliances, r. f. Sunny,
Western manager Of the Thomson.Houston
Company, said to-day:
There has been talk every year Of SUITS but
none has ever been commenced, and probably
will not be. To begin with, there is no such
thing possible as securing general patent on
the truck motor. Each of the accompanies now
in the field has tried for years to secure gen.
eral patent, but has been unable to do SO. Each
system is made up of an aggregate of small pat
ents, and warrant that there has been no in
fringement in any Of these OF the Adams pat
emit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Harris Theater,

Pete Baker is the New Years attraction at
Harris, Britton Deans Theater. He is
singing comedian with a German dialect of
some ability, and he proposes to appear in two
latter a novelty. The usual matinees daily, IN.
cluding New Years Day, will be given.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Il reduction

PoRTIEREs - A general reduction
throughout our splendid assortments. See
the extra values we now offer at S5, Sc, 81,
s. and $40 per pair. HUGUs g. HAoKE
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Tomorrow Evening at Encampment No. 1

An enjoyable entertainment, during which
there will be two notable presentations, will be
held tomorrow evening by Encampment No. !.
There will be elocution and music. Prof.
Byron W. King will recite and the Harris
quartet will sing. Other elocutionists and
singers have kindly consented to assist The
Encampment will be presented with a hand
some silk banner by the wives of the comrades.
General Pearson was to have made the pres
eutation speech, but his illness will prevent his
taking part. Comrade Charles F. McKenna
will take General Pearson's place, and Comrade
D. II. Kerr will accept the banner on behalf of
the Encampment.
The other presentation is that of a Guilt on
which is worked all the army corps badges in
silk. The wives of the comrades OF the Verona
Encampment will present it to Encampment
No. /. This novel article will add another to
No. rs valuable collection of curios. The en-
tertainment will be an excellent one and will
no doubt be largely attended.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Trinidad, Col,

Is attracting the attention of investors from
all parts of the United States. Send for in
formation to the Trinidad Land and I'm
provement Co., Trinidad, Col. su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

LUNCH cloths (hemst1tched and fringed),
sideboard and dressing case covers, table
center pieces. etc., all now at materially re-
duced prices. HUGUs & HACKH
TTSsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Ifs Quite an Ordeal.

After that the assemblies both at the Linden
Club and II the Pittsburg Club and with SO
much dissipation in prospect some OF the older
members OF society are beginning to hedge" a
little as did one prominent gentlemen the
other day when he said: II don't think shall
go up to tO-night's reception, for was out to
the Tuesday Night Club and to a big Christmaz
dinner, and want to go to the Chalfant affair
and I'll have to 90 TO the First Assembly with
the tOlks.sO think III rest up a bit"
Cards are out for several teas to be given
early in the new year, before the resolutions
have entered a state of collapse, not that the
resolutions and the teas have anything TO do
incident as TO time. The ladies who viii be
hOstesses are &rs. Samuel {. Walker, on New
Years eve, from TO 9; Mrs George A. Kelly.
January 2; Mrs. Charles Orr. January 5. and
Mrs. George Singer. january.
KATHLEEN HUssKY PRICE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Wedding Rings.

Large assortment, low prices, at Hauch's
Jewelry Store, No. 295 Fifth avenue.
Tuau
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

doors we're open, was found gift designed for
each of the party and numerous ones for little
Olive, The tiny miss did not have any Qualms
of conscience about robbing the abode Of
Santa Claus in such wholesale manner, but en-
joyed it thoroughly, as did all of the guests. A
delicious repast concluded the delightful even.
ing.
Miss Maggie Burns, Of Penn avenue, on FRI
day evening was surprised by host of friends
at her home. They all had a very ENJOYABLE
time. Among the many present were Miss
Annie and and Minnie Burns, Celia Rogers
Maggie Gallagher, Bertha Fisher, Agnes
Lynch. Emma Hunt. Emma and Lizzie FInnie-
frock, Messrs. Robert Fife, Harry Gillian.
Albert Vessel, Fred HeRley, John Elmer. Dan
Laferty and Con Parr
Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Cready rendered a recep-
tion to a number of her friends on Christmas
evening, at her residence, No. 2l2s Sidney
street. Among those present were: DR.. J. s.
Naulder ssnd wife, of McKeesport; MI. and
Mrs. A. p. Dean, of West Elizabeth; Mr. and
Mrs. ]. A. Reed, of Irwin, Pa, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas McNarry. of Allegheny.
Mrs. P. II. Schmidt of Williams street. Allie
gheny, entertained her friends very handsomely
az dinner on Christmas Day, it being her SD
birthday. Covers were laid for 20. After din
ner the guests repaired to the parlor, where
some choice selections in music and elocution
were rendered. The genial hostess was the re-
cipient of many valuable presents.
Miss Lola Stone, of Fostoria, and Mr.. George
Beno, of Jersey City, were married Christmas
evening at the home of the brides sister, Mrs.
E. ID. Breidinger, of Fostoria- The Soung
couple came to Pittsburg where they are now
visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Seibert, nee Woog. have re-
turned from their wedding tour, which was ex-
tended to Florida, and gave dinner one day
last week to their numerous friends at the
residence of MIR. Frank Woog, 80 Smithfsld.
Cards are out announcing the engagement Of
Miss Fanny Matheis and Mr. Joseph J. Dia-
mond.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

Boys silver watches, s., 81 and So, at
Hauch's Jewelry Store, 295 Fifth avenue.
TuSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Union Yeteran Legion.

Union Veteran Legion.
GENERAL PEARSON has been on the sick
list since Christmas.
On Monday. January s. the officers Of En-.
campment No. will be installed by Comrade
Enlmar. of Encamnment NOD
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Post 1as,s Memorial seryices.

wherever practicable. as they have always
proven beneficial
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
One Of society's Favoritss.

At sll Of the social gatherings lately Mrs.
James Laughlin, Jr., has been q conspicuous
figure. not only on account of her beauty and
superb dressing, bus for the magnificent dia-
monds she wears as well. 1t is said Mrs
Laughlin, Of te5 'assnger sociery ladies' has
the finest collection of diam.uds in the city.
Her necklace alone, which was a Christmas
present year ago from her husband. is worth
q fortune, and another fortune is represented
in the rings, ear-drops, pins and bracelets
which adorn her person, all in perfect keeping
with the elegance of taste and good form
which chsTacterizes anything and everything
that bears the stamp of Mrs. Laughlin about
II.
Friday night Miss Stella Hays was finally in
trOdUced into society at the ball given at the
DuQ1esne Club. And, as the young lady is
pretty and attractive and reputed an heiress
her success and popularity is assured. Her
mother, Mrs John Shoenberger Hays, was
hostess at the ball. and everybody agrees that
she is 8 remarkably handsome woman.
The DuQuesne Club house on New Years
Eve VIII be the scene of another brilliant affair."
when the Misses Chalfant, daughters of Mr.
and Ms. John Chalfant, make their initial
bow to Elttsburg socially.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

A real, genuine, old-fashioned Christmas,
the first in some years, SO the old residents
ssy, with plenty of stiff breezes, sleigh-riding
and eoasting, and a great big beautiful
snowstorm in the EVENING" Such was Thurs
day in Pittsburg. And the good cheer ex-
tended on that day seemed more sincere, the
family dinner parties more easy, the Christ
mas trees more dazzling, the story
Of Kris Kringle with his reindeers
and iurs more appropriate, all on account OF
the weather. Indeed, had Old Probability
Eternly refused to grant the many prayers
FOR more snow and less rain this Yule-tide,
the popular Santa Claus tradition would
have been necessarily revised for this loca-
tion, and little eyes would have opened wide
with wonder at the recital of how that be-
nign old gentleman in macintosh and rub
Der boots sailed around in q gondols to de-
liver his presents, or how, with a lawn ten
mis- suit and big sun umbrella, he drove
yellow dog cart on his tour OF distribution.
Snow, and plenty Of it, however, with an
atmosphere that prevented its assuming q
liquid form, gave US the old-tlme Christmas.
and Obviated the necessity Of q revision that
ths several preceding Christmasss suggested.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Seibert, nee Woog. have re-
turned from their wedding tour, which was ex-
tended to Florida, and gave dinner one day
last week to their numerous friends, at the
residence of MIR. Frank Woog so Smithheld.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

Cards are out announcing the engagement of
Miss Fanny Matheis and MI. Joseph J. Dia-
mond
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

Little Olive King, tho pretty daughter of
Prof. and Mrs. Byron w. King, had a unique
christmas, which numerous of her special
@avofltes were invited TO enjoy with her In
stead Of Christmas srss she had Santa Claus
house. splendid structure, in which, when the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28

Christmas Eve the young society people had
their subscription dance in the Pittsburg Club
Thester, and SO closely did they initiate
their elders in the appointments of
the affair that there was a decided
Assembly ball flavor about it that nothing but
theater was filled with a very stylish assem-.
blsge in honor Of the Tuesday Night Clubs
presenJ alton of "Our Boys" in which, i: is said
by q gentleman thoroughly converssnt with
such subjects who sat out the play that night
something he rarely does with professionally
that Miss Harriet Watson distinguished her
self in the conception and the clever perform
ance Of the character she assumed also that
Miss Julia Harding in her makeup was artis-
tic to q point. Indeed, in makeup and
in acting, Miss Harding as The Aunt was SO
perfect that her friends are anxious to have
her try the role of Mrs. Malsprop. and are
sure that she could initiate Mrs. John Drew
70 perfection.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-28
Bow the Day Was Observed.

The city celebrated the day universally
private homes, public homes, hospitals and
churches all resounded with joy and gladnesS
in commemoration of the birth of the Savior.
The exchange of presents was enormous, and
the continual whir-r-r-r-r-r Of the doorbell in
the homes of popular young people kept their
curiosity and expectancy on a very severe
formed messenger boys were SO rushed with
business that it took them until early nightfall
TO dispose of all the mysterious boxes intrusted
TO their delivery.
Ana, strange to relate, in the midst of the ex-
element and pleasure derived from the
exchange OF presents the all-absorblng topic OF
conversation was "Is the custom of giving
The question was discussed pro and con by all
manner of people in all manner of places, and
the decision reached in most instances was that
the custom, like marriage, was perfectly proper,
but frequently abused.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-04-16
What Is "A Model Wife?

\ model wife is the woman in whom the
heart Of her husband doth safely trust.
She is the woman who looks after his
household, and makes her hospitality de-
light to him and not burden.
Who has learned that a soft answer will
turn away wrath.
Who keeps her sweetest smiles and most
loving words for her husband.
Who is his cOnfidant in sorrow or in low
and who does not feel the necessity of ex-
planning her private affairs to the neighbor-
mood
Who respects the rights OF husband and
children, and in turn has due regard paid to
her
Who knows that the strongest argument is
her wOmamlIncss and 50 She cutivates it.
Who is sympathetic in joy or in grief, and
who finds work for her hands to DO
Who makes friends and keep, them
Who i, not made bitter ~ trouble, but
who strengthens and sweetems under it.
Who tries to conceal the faults of her hus-
band rather than bIazon them forth to an
unintereSted public
The woman whose life book has love writ
ten on every page.
Who makes a home for a mana home in
house and in a heart A home that he is
sure Of, home that is full of love presided
over by one whose price Is above rubies.
She is the model wife.-Ladics' Home
journal