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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30

| PHILADELPHIA, where Gilbert and Sullivan's
| ''Gondoliers' enters upon the second month oi
| its run on Monday March 81. Wilson lately In
troduced new lullaby, song into the second
| act. 1t isn't Sullivan's. but it oy Hubbard
| Smith, the composer of the "Iale OF w Woe''
duet and il is said to have won great popularity
with his audiences
AN Easter offering consisting of puzzle
will be given to the first 500 people purchasing
reserved seats for the Spider and Fly" at the
Bijou Easter week.
AT the Bijou Theater for the week OF April
2l, Manager Gulick has arranged with the DOW
erful young actor, Robert Mantell, to present
here his costly revival of Alexander Dumas
thrilling romance, 1.-The Corsican Brotners," IN
which he lately achieved a distinguished met
ropolitan success. Mr. Mantell will be remem-
bered by many of our thester,goers py ms mas
tery impersonation of Loris IpdnoB in
Fedora"
HERMAN MERIvALE has been at worK Tor
the last six months on a new play for Henry
Irving. 1t is founded on Sir Walter Scotts
Bride of Lammermoor," and Will be called
The Master of Ravenswood" Most of the
writing is said to have been done under Mr.
ITying's personal supervision The London
growing old. In an issue it gravely remarks
that as Edgar in the above mentioned drama
Henry Irving will probably be seen for the last
time as young lover.
SARAH en- cnOcOlaL: for Ine CoIniuB pro-
duction of cleopatra" in Paris, an adaptation
by Sardou from Shakespeare's tragedy. Sarah
Bernhardt announces her intention of breaking
all her previous records by dyeing her frail
person chocolate color in view of her fmper-
sonation of the Egyptian Queen. The produc-
ton will not take place before April ~, but the
Porte st. Martin boxoffice is said to be already
besieged by admirers anxious to behold this
curious metamorphosis of their idol.
CHARLES MAcGEAcHY tours" the State of
Massachusetts, with Richard Golden in "Old
Jed Proutty" next season on the same original
plan that he proposes to do the State of Maine
in the coming May. To this end he has can
celed number of week stands incities in order
to secure the necessary straightaway course
within the great Bay State. New Hampshire
and Vermont are to be toured" later provided
existing other contracts can be Cancelled. The
whole of the season of lS9l-92is already mapped
out with tours of Connecticut, New York,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, all
one-night stands from 30 minutes to an hour
apart The Southern, Southwestern and West
ern States are next to follow in rotation. The
tours will be 'clrcussed" ahead with six-horse
old-fashioned stage coaches filled with advance
agents and advertising material. The COM
panys baggage car next season will be re-
duced copy in exterior Of the old Prouty
tavern in Bucksport
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30
A Notable Gathering.

A large meeting of the resident companions
of the Loyal Legion was held in the Fire Mar
shaps office on Friday to arrange for attending
the celebration of the twenty-ffth anniversary
of that organization on the 18th of next month,
in Philadelphia. 1t is expected at least 40 Of
the Pittsburg companions will attend. Some
will be accompanied by their wives and other
members of their families. The probabilities are
majority will leave on the $40 P. M. train of the
14th, when, il desired, special cars will be pro-
vided. The general meeting will be held in the
Academy of Music on the evening of the 18th.
and on the 10Th full dress reception in the
Academy of the Fine Arts. to which special
tickets will be necessary. tits expected that at
least s. 900 companions will be in attendance,
and that it will be the most notable gathering
of officers since the close of the war.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30
sewickIey Society Note..

Miss Love, of Edgeworth. is in New York
City.
The Misses Graf gave a small box party at
the Grand Opera House last Wednesday even
ing.
Miss Name Nevin is home after visiting her
cousin. Mrs. Strobel. in Philadelphia, and
friends in Baltimore, Md.
Captain Wilson and family, formerly Of Mo-
nongahela City, are now settled in their elegant
new home at Osborne station.
Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Nevin entertained the
Monday Evening Euchre Club very pleasantly
at their pretty home last Monday evening.
Miss Spencer. of New York City, who has
been visiting Miss McCleery, left during the
week for a visit to friends in the East End.
Mr. Edward O'Neil gave elegantly ap-
pointed and very enjoyable dinner to number
of his gentlemen friends last Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cahert Townley. who have been
occupying Mr.. William Zlmmerman's house
since last October, left during the week for the
East End. Mr.. and Mrs. Townley made many
warm friends during their short residence in
the valley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30
Post 236'a Celebration.

Post 236s celebration of the surrender of Lee
is to be made very interesting affair. Turner
Hall. Allentown. will be the place Of the cere-
mony. Comrade Daniel Ashworth of Post 8,
is the orator for the occasion. On behalf of the
people of the hill Prof. Kennedy will present
beautiful American flag to the post. The flag
is now in Groves store, on Fifth avenue, and
many people stopped to admire its beauty last
week. The emblem will be received for the
post by Comrade A. p. Burchfield, of Post 1872.
The prospects are good for this celebration
eclipsing in interest all previous Grand Army
affairs on the hill Comrade John c. Thomas.
who is endeavoring to make 1t a complete sue
cess, has secured lots of musical and literary
TALENT.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30
A Coffee Coolers Collections.

An exceedingly interesting little volume is
the work entitled collections of a Coffee
Cooler by S. Creelman, of Co. A, One hundred
and first Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers.
Comrade CreeIman's story Of prison life in An
dersonville and Florence is at once pathetic,
amusing and racy. Besides this story the book
contains: transformed Historic Scenes"
"Foraging" "The Soldiers Widow" Army
Beans" ''The Soldiers Funeral" silent Sem
tinels." Army Corn" "The Battlefield" "The
Army Mule" "Co. K" "Dl1ie's Sunny Land"
and "Soldier's Grafton" All are very good.
Comrade Creelman served 46 months during the
Rebellion inclusive of ii months in prison pens.
His present address is Williamsburg, Allegheny
county, Pa, Box 1885,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30
Remembering the Widows Home.

The Secretary of Colonel William H. Moody
Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., yesterday for
warded to the Treasurer of the Soldiers Wild
ows' Home fund at Hawkins station an INSTALL
mept Of $40 toward the purchase of the place.
The prevalence of sickness among the members
of the circle prevented their offering being as
large as was expected. 1t is, however, only in
tended as an earnest of the interest taken in
the project by the ladies of Circle No. 81, and
an evidence that the women Of the Grand
Army circles are willing and anxious to provide
for those who are left helpless by death of the
or old age cut down.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30
Don't Send for the Doctor

Every time you catch cold or feel chilly.
In very many cases a drink of pure whisky
will fully restore you.- Prince Regent,
Queen Victoria's wedding present whisky.
has the highest recon mendations for purity.
Sold only by John Mccullough, Half Cen
tury House, 523 Liberty st., foot of Fifth
avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30
The GRIND Army In Brief

Posi- l57 will meet at o'clock instead of 730,
commencing ON next Thursday.
CoMRADE JNo. NJ. MCALIECE was elected
Officer of the Guard of Post l57 last week.
DEPARTMENT COMMANDER DENNIsToN
will officially visit Post Isl some time in May.
THE comrades of Post l5l talk of little but
their apRroaching celebration of Lees sur
render.
THREE applications. two new and one By
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30

VIsIToR-Why, Mrs. Savemoney, what a
beautiful neat parlor suit you have! Mrs.
S.-Nonsense, that's not new; IT'S my old one,
refurnished and reupholstered by Hsugh B
Keenan,, 80 and "a Water street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30
Jordun's

Easter millinery opening, Thursday to Sat-
urday, April 3 to 3. Prices reasonable.
705 PENN AVE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30

BLACK GooDs-A superior assortment of
lightweight black dress fabrles, with hem
stitched borders, from 85c to 50 so per yard.
TTsSu HUGUs & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30

800 pieces black and white dress goods to
be sold at 37% cts. Regular Doc quality.
KNABLE & SHUsTER, 30 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30

LADIES waterproof rubber cloth wraps,
in Scotch tweeds, plaids and diagonals, with
fancy Innings, from 81 to $40 each.
TTSsu HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30
The Ace of Climbs.

See announcement in advertisement on
Page 15 Of this issue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30

See announcement In advertisement on
Page Is of this issue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30

800 pieces black and white dress goods to
be sold at 371% cts. Regular 5Oc quality.
KNABLE 81 SHUsTER, 30 Fifth ave.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30

800 pieces 80 cent dress goods to 60 at 371z
cents. Great bargain.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-30

The Ace of Clubs.
See announcement in advertisement on
Page Is of this issue.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-03
MECHANICS INSTITUTE,
Diminished Profits From the Fair-Th<
New Building,

Diminished Profits From the Fair-The
New Building.
At the fortnightly meeting of the Board
of Directors of the Mechanics Institute last
night the Librarian reported collections for
dues and initiation fees during the past
month amounting to Sl131 30. One life and
eishty-eight subscribing members were
added to the roll during that period, and
12024 books were issued, daily average
of 522.
According to the Treasurer's report he re-
ceived from rent of Post street building, for
November, S625. which, with S1305 AZ de-
posted with him by the Librarian and
S4S65 30 balance on hand on October 3lst,
made total Of S6795 72. Out of this latter
sum he disbursed S2722 Is. transferred to
sinking fund S193 and had balance of
$3.50 "a on hand. The receipts for tickets,
privileges, ETC., at the late fair, amounted
to S50,5 So, and the expenses of the ex-
position amounted to SO, 991 81. The fall
ing off in receipts as compared with the
previous year amounted to $4,000 in round
figures.
After the routine business of the meeting
had been transacted Director Ewing moved
resolution to the effect that an architect
be app0inted-to draw UP plans for perma-
nent library building, to be erected on por-
ton Of the lot now covered by the Pavilion,
and providing that the total cost of the con-
templated building shall not exceed 5000, 600
After considerable discussion it was de-
termined to postpone consideration of the
matter until the next stated meeting of the
honr1
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-03
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY.
Bogus Will Of Wealthy Euglishman Signed

w XeTrlu u. GUNNER.
NEW YORK, Dec. Perrin 81. Sumner,
a Broadway real-esiate speculator, who
gained considerable notoriety in connection
with the mysterious suicide of man who
registered at the Getty House, in Yonkers,
as George Smith, was arrested to-day
charged with forgery. The prisoner identi-
fed the suicide as his friend, James II. Ed
gar, wealthy English chemist. The police,
after thoroughly investigating the matter
ut the time, came to the conclusion
that it was scheme to defrsud
some life = insurance company, and
satisfied that they had thwarted it.
dropped the matter. A reporter named
ON the mystery, and as result of his in
yestigation, Sumner was to-day arrested
II seems that Edgar owned property worth
S3Oo,00O. Sumner, after the suicide, made a
proposition to lawyer Turner TO draw I'D a
will of which Sumner was to be the eX-
eeutor and to receive ten per cent of
the fortune. The lawyer rejected the prop
osition. but afterwards, upon the solcta-
tion of reporter Ph9bus. introduced the
latter to Sumner. Tie will was drawn up
by turner. There were also some atfdavits
drawn in furtherance of Summers scheme,
PhGbus personating the notary public. 1t
was In the signing of the will that Sumner
committed forgery. Nothing can be found
Of Edgar, but it is quite positive he was not
the man who suicided in Yonkers. Who
that mysterious person was is not yet
learned. The suspicion is that Edgar is a
fugitive from justice from England and the
police surmise that he was in the dark con-
corning the bogus will. and that Sum
ner. who was willing to resort to
forgery, ultimately intended to COM
NIT murder. Sumner at the time Of the
suicide, told about Edgar's nephew, who
had given him the information about his
uncle. This young man cannot be found.
The police will make a careful investigation
OF the case. Sumner has before been con-
cerned in some shady transactions.
Sumner was at one time a resident of Cali
fornia. Phebus says lie told several con-
tradictory stories
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-03
SENATE And HOUSE.
Bills Introduced and Referred
in Congress.
Numerous Petitions for the Amendment Of
the Tobacco Clause Of the Tariff Law.
The Copyright Bill.
Special to THE MORNING CALL.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Among the vari-
Gus communications and petitions presented
and referred in the Senate were numerous
petitions for the amendment of the Tariff
Bill, providing for a rebate on manufactured
tobacco.
Sherman introduced bill providing that
the present tariff act should not be con-
strued to repeal or impair the stipulation
contained in the reciprocity treaty with
Hawaii.
The annual report of the Secretary of the
Treasury was presented.
A petition was presented from Nebraska
asking for the disarmament of the Sioux In
dians, and suggesting that they be deprived
of their horses and furnished with oxen.
A number of bills were introduced and re-
ferred, among them one by Senator Daniel,
to allow rebate on tobacco and snuff held
in stock January 1, 1891.
Henderson offered a resolution, which was
agreed to. calling on the Secretary of War
Tor information as to the steps being, taken
for the disarmament of the Indians on the
reservations in Nebraska and South and
North Dakota.
Mitchell offered resolution, which was
agreed to. instructing the Committee on
Foreign Relations to inquire into the advis-
ability of the passage of a law authorizing
survey for trans-Pacific submarine cable
from some point on the Pacinc Coast to the
Hawaiian Islands. thence by Samoa and
New Zealand TO Australia, and to encour-
age the formation of company for that
purpose.
A bill donating to Clallam County. Wash.
for public buildings the proceeds of the sale
of certain public lands was passed.
Hoar moved to proceed TO the considera-
tion of the Election Bill. This was agreed
to by strict party vote-40 to 80.
The Clerk began reading the bill and con-
tinued till O'Clock, when unfinished busi-
cess" became the order.
Hoar moved to proceed with the consid-
Grafton OF the election law.
German rose to argue against that motion.
The point OF order was made by Hoar
that the motion was not debatable.
Presiding Officer Hale decided in support
OF the point of order. but said lie would sub
NIT the question to the determination of the
Senate. After prolonged debate the Sem
ate decided, by strict party vote. to pro-
ceed with the consideration Of tile Election
Bill.
A point was raised about the displace-
ment of the Eight-hour-la Bill by the
elections measure, and lengthy discussion
on parliamentary points resulted.
Finally it was agreed, by strict party
vote, to proceed with the Elections Bill,
Blair giving nntce that he would, at the
earliest opportunity, subject to the Elections
Bill, move that the Senate proceed to the
consideration of the Labor Bill just dis
placed.
The Clerk resumed the reading of the
Elections Bill, and hen it was finished the
Senate adjourned.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-03
GEORGE H. THOMAS POST.
An Election Held Uuder The Australian

An Election Held Uuder the Australian
System.
At the annual election of officers of George
II. Thomas Post, No. 2, G. A. r., yesterday
the Australian ballot system was used and
gave satisfaction, though some of the COM
rades expressed conservative liking for the
old manner Of casting ballots. A year ago
the result was not known until after mid
night, while with the new system the sue
cessful candidates. as follows, were declared
elected last night shortly after IL O'clock:
j. Nj. Ltchfeld, Commander; Elisha Brooks,
Senior Vice-Commander; l.. A. Munger, JuuIOr
Vice. Commander; G. II. Blinn, QuarterniasIer;
NJ. Z. Harris, Chaplain; T.. A. Kirk patiick Sur
geon; A. j. Vining, Officer of Day; C. P. Welch,
Onicer OF Guard; c. b. Hutcbins, e. E. Wilson
ana Joseph simonsOn. Trustees Of Post.
Representatives,. II. BIinD. j. L. Boone, Z.
E. Chever, l.. Ii. Clement, Fl. 5. Dearborn w. Ii.
Dimond Z. Donney, p. X. Downer P. l. Fisher,
j. q. Giesting, j. II. Gilmore, William Healey,
r. Z. Hougbton. j. NJ. Litchfeld, }. Z. Meehan,
w. 4. Parnel, w. A. Searles, w. I. Y. ScReuck,
Joseph Simons0n. GeOrg- Z. Smart, Q. A. Sum-
ner, j. L. Tharp, Ii. l.. Tickner, j. A. Waymlre,
Horace Wilson.
Alternaes-E. T. Allen. J. NJ. Bailey, j. II.
Banheld, John 7. Cutting, w. 4. de Forest Z.
A. Denicke, l.. l.. DOrr, L. II. Forester, H q.
French. B. +. GIddings, w. IL. b. Hart, c. A.
kirkpatrick, b. r. Mcpherson, George w. Mer-
rl, L. A. Munger. W. II. Murray. q. NJ. Pease.
A. /. Sanb0rn, K. A. Sares. John X. Sayers, Il.
T. Thomas, j. X. Wilson and Q. &. Young.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-03
THE HOUSE
The Copyright Bill Gees Over as Unfinished
Buainesa

BUSINESS.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-In the House
Farmer of Pennsylvania presented petition
in favor of an amendment to the Mckinley
bill, allowing rebate on broken packages
OF smoking tobacco and snuff. Referred.
The Speaker laid before the House the
Senate Bill referring to the Court of Claims
the claim of the Chesapeake Female College
for property destroyed during the war.
In the discussion, Wheeler of Alabama,
taking advantage of his recognition, pro-
ceeded to argue that the omission of Section
80 of the Tariff Bill from the enrolled copy
rendered the entire bill nullity.
The bill paSsed-ayes 121, noes So.
The Committee on Patents called up the
Copyright Bill.
Tie Speaker recognized Simonds to move
an amendment providing the act shall go
into effect July l. 1891, Notwithstanding an
effort of Kerr of Iowa to secure recognition
for motion to adjourn.
Simonds demanded the previous question
on the bill and the amendment.
Kerr moved an adjournment Lost-ayes
S2 noes 132.
The question then required on the demand
for the previous question.
Hopkins of Illinois moved to lay it on the
table.
Spinola of New York made point of or
der that the motion was dilatory. The
Speaker overruled the point and entertained
the motion.
The motion to table was lost-ayes 90.
noes 129.
The question REQUIRED on the demand for
the previous question. which was ordered.
The House then adjourned leaving the
bill as unfinished business. The PROPOSE
tion of the bill is to permit foreigners to
take an American copyright on the same
basis as American citizens in three cases.
First, when the nation of the foreigner per-
mlts copyright to American citizens on sub
stantiaily the. same basis as to its own citi-
zens; second, when the nation of the
foreigner gives American citizens copyright
privileges similar to those provided for in
this bill; third, when the nation of the
foreigner is party to an international
agreement providing for reciprocity in copy
right, by the terms of which agreement the
United States can become party thereto
at its pleasure. All books copyrighted
under the proposed act, shall be printed
from type set within the United States, or
from plates made therefrom.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-03
EMBARRASSED FIRMS.
Ths Arthur 6 K.tcham Assignmen.-conti

Ths Arthur Kstcham Assignment Continu-
auce OF the Run on the Keystone Bank
NEW YORK, Dec. Both members of the
firm of Arthur & Ketcham state that their
assignment is the outcome of their troubles
last year. They suspended then and re-
Sumed after an arrangement with their
creditors. Business was poor because of the
present state of the market, and it was I'M
possible to live up to the agreement.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 2.-The run on the
Key stone Bank continues. All persons pre-
senting checks for 500 orless are paid in
currency, but any whose demands exceed
that amount are paid only 500 in cash and
given Clearinghouse due-bills for the bal
ance. These will be honored at any bank.
WEST SUPERIOR (Wis.), Dec. 2.-The
Bank of Commerce assigned to-day. Its
deposits have been reduced nearly $500, 600
since last Wednesday. and the institution
was unable to stand the drain or obtain out
side aid. The bank has resources greatly in
excess OF liabilities and 1t is expected will
pay dollar for dollar.
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FREE COINAGE.
BillA introduced by sena ors Plumb and Teller
to Ben f, Silver

oI1s AutTouuc5u Uy oeud OTIS 1lumD anu 1eller
to Ben Fl, Silver.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The coinage
Bill introduced by Senator Plumb provides
for double unit of the value of a dollar of
412a grains standard silver, or 25.S grains of
gold Of full legal tender quality. Any holder
OF bullion is authorized to have it coined or
receive certificates Of deposit for it, as pro-
vided in the act of 1878, and the certificates
are to be full legal tenders.
Senator Teller's bill on the same subject
differs from the above in that it fixes the
weight of the silver at 400 grains standard
silver, and contains no provision in addition
to the existing law for the coinage of bullion
received at the mints. Williams of Illinois
also introduced bill in the House for the
free coinage of silver.
NEW YORK. Dec. 2-Kiernan's Agency
has the following Washington special: The
Senate silver men propose to fight for free
coinage the present session. Teller, the
leader of the silver contingent, says silver
legislation is of greater importance to the
country than the Force Bill. There are in
dications of deal between the Democrats
and silver Republicans to pass free-coin-
age bill and defeat the force measure.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-03
For n Masonic Temple.

The Masonic Temple Association has
consummated the purchase of the Castle
property on the northeast corner of Van
Ness ave. and Sutter St, the purchase price
being S130,000. The lot has frontage of
120 feet on Van Ness avenue by 2O6 feet and
3 inches on Sutter street, with a similar
frontage Of 206 feet and 3 inches on Fern
avenue. The Building Site Committee has
been considering the question Of location
positions have been submitted to it. The
Lot selected has tie unanimous approval of
the Board of Directors as the best that
could be possibly made,
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-03
New Hamnshire Lseislatnre

CONCORD On. H.. Dec. 2-The special
session of the New Hampshire Legislature
began to-day. The gallery was thronged
with spectators attracted by the extraor-
binary public exigency which requires a
special session. The subject of the qualifi-
cation of members was referred to the Judi
ciary COMMITTEES. This reference is under
stood to mean that compromise has been
effected by which the session may be speed
ily tel minated