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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
EFFECTED AN ORGANIZATION.
Mrs. Shepherd Succeeds in Establishing C
PittsburC Secret Society for Women.

Nightmares in which priests, Mother Su-
| periors, barred convent doors and suffering
nuns run riot were in order last night, in this
city, the result of the lectures given by Mrs.
Margaret Shepherd, yesterday afternoon and
last evening, in Lafayette Hall. Her subjects
were: "The Awful Penances Performed in
Nunneries," and "My Conversion and How 1
Left the Nunnery." The afternoon lecture was
for ladies only. and the hall was filled. incud-
ing both galleries. In her expose of convent
life Mrs. Shepherd tells of the most terrible
and revolving practices, and declares the suffer-
1ngs OF the nuns are almost beyond comprehen-
sion By the mere recital of her own alleged ex-
periences behind closed convent doors, Mrs
shepherd succeeded in invoking cold chills in
the audience of such strength and vigcr that
had the aqua pura been in proximity the ice
question for the coming summer would have
been solved forthwith The horrors, with
which the audience were frozen and roasted by
turns surpass an ordinary imagination. and
SIBERIAN tortures become almost a matter of
insignifcance.
The object of Mrs. Shepherds visit to Pitts
burg to organize branch of the National
Association of Loyal Women of American
Liberty, was accomplished at the close of her
afternoon lecture, but the organization was
erected without any enthusiasm. Mrs. Shep-
society, and explained fully that
every applicant must be model
OF decorum before becoming
member of that conservative body. All appli-
regarding their name, address and their church
relations that it required considerable courage
1or any one to become candidate for member
ship. The lady was slightly inconsistent in one
particular. She attacked the Catholic Church
very bitterly for its closed DOORS but admits
that the society of which she is President is a
secret society in reality. If not in name. The
business meetings are always conducted in Sc
cret, and the utmost precautlon is taken to pre-
vent any one who is not member entering a
meeting OF the society. The object of the society
to protect the civil institutions of the country
from catholic rule. The workings of the soci-
ETY. could not be discussed. Mr. Shepherd SAID,
until the applicants became members. Officers
were elected and meeting called While the
society IS non-partisan according to its advo-
cate, it deals quite extensively IN politics.
The officers of the Pittsburg branch of the
society are: President Mrs. W. Thompson:
First Vice President, Mrs. Charles E. Locke;
Second Vice President. Mrs. Kate Terrence;
Treasurer Mrs. Lide Todd; Secretary. Mrs. l.
". Jones; Board of Directors, Mrs. William
Aull, Mrs. Frazer, Mrs. Brownhaven, Mrs. r.
II. Jones and Mrs. e. V. Wilson.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
PUCKERINGs FROM PUCK.
Toms Saturnalia Of misrule

He seemsto court our rIdicule;
The devil is in Reed.

A revel is indeed.
He seemsto court our rIdicule;
The devil is in Reed.
Now come the days when the country
mans day begins with cock-crOw and the city
mans with cocktail. What s left Of the fowl viii
be served as Spring chicken.
Never mind about 'tempering the wind
to the shorn lamb, what the shorn lamb is after
is some way to raise the wind.
Many man who says, "Get thee behind
me- Satan,'' does SO with the assurance that
Satan will get herewith both feet.
'And did you really see Washington in
life?'' was asked of the centenarian.
''Wal. 1 reckon so, Mister" returned the old
man; 'for amt dead yit, am I?''
Rose Pinque-What's the language Of
nowers2 What kind of flowers have a language,
anyhow?
Sweet wrliam-why, flowers of speech. Of
course.
Young American-Father, Mr.. Silver
tongue said President Harrison was not the presi-
dent of party. What did he mean by that?
Old Amerlcan-He probably meant tnat Harrt-
son Is only president Of family.
Young America (visiting House of Rep
resentatives)-Papa, who is that fat man with the
hammer in his hand?
Papa (sarcastically)-He is the House.
Young America-And who are the men that sit
all around him?
Papa-Oh, they are the speakersl
Beecham-What do you think of Senator
Hyjink,s bill? The ProhibitIonists laud 1t as q
marvel of sagacity. while the Greenbackers say 1t
Is nothing extraordinary
BrandreIh-What2 Don't the opposition call it
''the venomous treason Of a toad-spotted enemy
Of his country?''
Beecham-No, indeed!
Brandreth-My boy, you can safely bet that
some big '.deal'' is being engineered between the
parttesl-AH From Puck.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
AMONG THE HISTORIANS.
Father Lambing Reads an Interesting Paper
on The TYpicnl Pioneer.

At the regular monthly meeting Of the West
ern Pennsylvania Historical Society, yesterday
afternoon, the following officers were unani-
mously elected:
President, Hon. Charles s. Fetterman; Vice
Presidents, DIR. George II. Keyser. Thomas
Harper, Jacob Reese, Prof. L. II. Eaton and
j. c. Porter; Recording Secretary, Rev. A. a.
Lambing; Corresponding Secretary, David W.
Miller; Treasurer, John Fullerton.
Rev. A. A. Lambing read paper on "The
Typical Pioneer" Lewis Wetzel was chosen
by Father Lambing as an illustration of the
pioneer of the eighteenth century. Wetzel was
born in 1853. When IA years of age he was liY-
ing on Wheeling creek. He was captured by
the Indians and taken into Ohio. where they en-
camped for the night on the bank of the Ohio
river While the Indians were sleeping, Lewis
and his younger brother, who was also CAP
tive, made their escape, and, with rifle tied
across his back. swan, in company with his
BROTHER over the Ohio river, and returned In
safety to his home.
An expedition to attack the Indians who
were becoming troublesome on the border. set
out from Beech Bottom August 3, 1885, This
expedition was the practical start Of Lewis on
a career of Indian-fghting, in which he dis
tinguished himself for undaunted courage and
daring in strategy of the Indian style. About
1S00 he visited New Orleans and there was ar
rested and imprisoned on account oil some
trouble he got into. He died in Ohio in the
year 1S0S. His life was full of adventures, he
having in several instances made some mar
velous escapes He served through all OF the
Indian wars as a scout after his 18th year.
Another person mentioned by Father Lamb
ing was Ebenezer Denny who was the first
Mayor OF Pittsburg. Denny, when only IL
years old, carried messages from Carlisle to
Fort Pitt and also had many Indian adven-
lures. In closing, Father Lambing gave an
elaborate sketch of the hardy life led by these
old pioneers; their little cabins; the homely
food; their courage, cunning and readiness in
all emergencies and the kindness of heart
which was covered by the rough exterior of the
fierce Indian Tighter.
Rev. Mr.. LeIchleiter read paper entitled
General Henry Boquet," by whom the old
''redoubt" was built. The paper was bio
graphical sketch of General Boquet's life. The
location of his grave is not known, although he
died in Florida of yellow fever.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
That Secret Session Inaniry,

THE Dolph Investigating Committee was at
work again to-day with the usual result.
George H. Harries of the Washington Star,
was called. When Senator Dolph approached
MIR. Harries to administer the oath, the latter
expressed his unwillingness to be sworn until
satisfied that the committee had been regularly
and duly constituted. He had, he said, read
the proceedings of the Senate with great care
and had observed no mention whatever of the
appointment of such committee. The reso-
luton, passed in secret session, authorizing the
committee to make investigation was shown to
Mr.. Harries, which he said was perfectly satis-
factory, although it did seem to be a BETRAYAL
of executive session matters by the commit
tee. and he was sworn. He declined to answer
when asked how he obtained a report of the
proceedings OF the secret sessions of the Sem
atn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

and the majority of the first mortgage bonds
of the Central have passed into English
hands. The money for the construction of
new railways, concessions for which have
been granted by the Government, will prob
ably be sought for in London. The drain
age of the valley OF Mexico has been under
taken by English capitalists. English
banks are about to be established, several
million acres of land are owned by British
subjects engaged In cattle raising, and
large proportion of the capital raised for
mining enterprises has been found in Lon
don.
The activity of English capitalists in all
parts of the New World is one of the most
notable features of this era. What the re-
suits may be in Mexicois worth considering.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
SWEET PEG WOFFINGTON.
A Charming Performance by Miss Coghlu
In Charles Rende's Play,

A Charming Performance by Miss Coghlan
In Charles Rende's Play.
If any proof were needed of Miss Coghlan's
claim to be considered genuine artist in the
fullest and best sense of the word it was given
last night in her presentation OF the loveable
figure of Peg Wo6angton in the play of that
name by Charles Reade. She brought sunny
disposition. a wonderful flow of spirits and a
tenderness that had a nameless witchery in it
to the tulfllment of the character. The nobil.
ity of the heroine. as Charles Reade drew her,
surely was never better exhibited than in Miss
Coghlan's portrayal. She triumphed in the
dancing of minuet as grand lady, and as a
woman OF great neart in the jig at the Triplets'
humble studio There was not, OF there should
not have been dry eye in the house during
the interview between Peg Wo6sngton and
Mabel VGne in the last act. Altogether it was a
charming performance, which the audience ap-
preciated thoroughly. The recalls were nuner-
Gus, and the applause frequent.
The company supported Miss Coghlan with
such even merit that 1t would be invilious to
single out individuals for special praise. But
Mr. E. Tom Webber's work as TTfplet was ex-
ceptionally good. Such touching and vet
amusing picture of forornness and poverty has
seldom been seen.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
COLONEL M'KNIGHT'S ORDERS.
Instructions for the Hiberninn Rifles Parade
on ST. Patrick's Day.

INSTRUCTIONS 10r the H1Dern1nn hines' farade
on ST. Patrick's Day.
Colonel Felix Mcknight, Commander of the
A. o. H. Rifles, B. of E., yesterday issued an
order to the companies which will partici-
pate in the parade on st. Patricks Day. 1t is as
follows:
Company A. in command of Captain John
Crowly, so men, Company B, of Braddock, in
command of Martin Daily. 81 men; Company c.
Captain Patrick keenan,, 35 men: Company d,
of McKeesport, in command of William Hines,
rs men; Company e of Lawrenceville, in COM
mand of Captain Martin Coyne, 40 men; Com
pany F. of Mansfield, in command of Captain
Patrick McDermott, As men.
Company c will meet at Flannery's Hall at 9
A. M. to escort Division No. 8 to Webber's Hall,
corner South Twenty-seventh and Sarah streets.
Company b. of Braddock, and Company ID, of
McKeesport will disembark from the train at
Thirtieth street, and Company F, of Mansfield,
will disembark at the Panhandle depot, South
side. Companies, namely. b. C. d and f will
assemble at Webber's Hall at 9:45 A. NJ. proceed
to Grant street, and be ready to move at II
o'clock. Companies and e will meet at Rit-
ters Hall, Penn avenue, at 10 o'clock. to escort
Grand Marshal William Rockford TO Grant
street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

The British Government remarks very
gravely through Parliamentary mouthpiece
that it has no means of knowing whether the
reports of Russian atrocities in Siberia are
true, and that it has no intention of memorial
izing the Russian Government on the subject
This is as about as important and edifying as if
President Harrison we're to announce his in
ability to legislate for the Inhabitants of the
planet Mars. But it is etiquette.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
The Philharmluics, Cancerf.

A goodly audience of musical people occupied
Old City Hall last evening in honor of the con-
cert given by the Philharmonic Society. The
programme was very interesting one, and the
musical attractions that appeared were Mrs
Adah S. Thomas. Miss Grace Miller and Miss
Jessie Long. sopranos; Miss Caroline Schmertz,
contralto: Mr.. D. M Bullock and Mr.. Frank A
Ammon. baritones and Sgnor Gill, tenor;
Mr.. E. A. Wall, solo clarionetist; Joseph H.
Cuttings, pianist; beside the Mandolin Trouba-
dours and the Philharmonic Society, of which
Mr.. Thomas F. Kirk is director.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

OUR own P. 7. Barnum sailed for these
shores from England yesterday. He is not
bringing the tight little island" with him, but
his pocketbook contains q precious souvenir
of his visit. Since the settlement of the
Alabama claims England has not paid America
such price for the enjoyment of circus.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
A DELIGHTFUL AFFAIR.
The Entertainment for Prof Stephenson's
Widow a Success.

Ane entertainments Tor Prof. Stephenson's
Widow Success.
A delightful entertainment was held last
night at the Lawrence School, Fifteenth ward.
for the benefit of the family Of the late Prof.
Stephenson. The large room in which the af-
fair took place was overcrowded, many persons
having to stand out in the hail. Mr. Samuel
Kerr was master of ceremonies. A well-trained
chorus of little school children opened the
musical part of the programme by singing
Mendelssohn's beautiful hymn, Praise the
Lord" Quite q number of vocal solos; duos
and recitations were next given.
Those who participated in the evenings en-
tertainment were: The school children, Mrs.
DR.. j. E. Miller, Mrs Emile Young Friche
Misses Sadie and Florence Smithson Annie
House, Lille Connolly Charles Hettenberg
DR.; j. A. Calhoun, H. R. Basler, F. ]. Basler
e. Lewis Quartet and j. j. Phillips Quartet
Socially and financially the affair was a great
success and will be repeated this evening"
though with change of programme.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

A FAvoRITE argument of Secretary
WINDOWS for making Bedloe's Island the land
ing place for immigrants in New York harbor
is that foreigners would then be landed in the
shadow of the Statue of Liberty. Bartholdfs
heroic figure might impress the immigrants
favorably, but what the United States needs
more at its ports Of entry are inspectors who
will detect and turn back paupers, criminals
and undesirable persons generally.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

A MUSICAL and literary entertainment and
pound social will be given by Americus Castle
No. go, Knights of the Golden Eagle, at Mystic
Chain Hall, corner Frankstown avenue and
Station street, Friday evening, March q, 1890.
P. A. SHANoR lectured In the hall of the Y
M. C. A., Main street. Sharpsburg, last evening
under the auspices of that society on the sub
ject "Perils of the Republic
UNDER the auspices of "The Kings Sons and
Daughters in the Second Presbyterian Church
next Thursday evening. Rev. George T. Purvis
will lecture on Success"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

THIRTEEN is an unlucky number, and it
sounds reasonable that thirteen hundred and
thirteen should be still more ominous of evil
The career of Pennsylvania railroad locomo-
tive which bears this number deserves the
attention of those who laugh at superstitions
of this sort 1t seems indeed to be an engine
of wrath.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
Will Return in Triumph.

As triumphantly as Nellie BLY, returned to
New York City after her wonderful journey
around the world will she return to Pittsburg
this morning. whence she started on her jour
ney of fame. Success greeted her efforts in
both journeys. and the plucky little woman
has much to congratulate her tiny self over as
she visits the scenes of her early professional
efforts. She will arrive in the city this morn
ing, and will probably spend the day in receiv-
ing early-day friends and chatting over old
times. Her lecture at Old City Hall this even
ing promises to be one of the most interesting
events of the season. and large audience will
greet the petite traveller.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

PROPHETS of evil are not popular on the
Pacific slope. Erickson who predicted the
destruction of San Francisco, Oakland, Ala
media and other cities. was locked up in the
Jail of the last named place yesterday. A
prophet should always launch his predictions
against the East when in the West.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
To the Rescue of Valley Forge.

From the Reading Timesl
We are pleased to see that the question of
rescuing Valley Forge from the hands of pro-
posed desecratiou, is being discussed far and
wide. Prominent and influential newspapers
of Philadelphia and New York. besides many
of the journals throughout the State. have re-
Gently contained strong editorial protests
against it, accompanied with suggestions that
that historic ground be made the property
either of the general or State Government and
be converted into q park.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
HUNGRY INDIANS REBEL.
They Object TO the CiviIizing Methods
Adopted by an Agent.

MINNEAPOLIS. March 13.-The Indians at
Crow Creek Agency, South Dakota. are raising
serious objections to the quantity of rations
issued to them each week. AS many of the In
diaus are well enough civilized to be self-sup-
porting the Indian Agent has gradually re-
duced the rations furnished them, in order to
make them have more dependence upon them
selves for their daily bread.
There was quite serious disturbance when
the rations were distributed last Saturday.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

THEY know how to deal with long
winded bores in the Manitoba Legislature.
Martin, a Frenchman, wanted to use up the
Houses time for several days, but the majority
refused to adjourn and the unfortunate orator
talked himself out in nine and one-half hours.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

From the Altoona Times.I

From the AItOona IIme5.I
Pittsburg people are certainly becoming very
tony nowadays The latest move in the smoky
city is to uniform the employees of the Depart
ment of Water. After certain date every man
employed in that department will be required
to wear a uniform, and not only required but
compelled to wear it. If any one kicks about
donDing his.regulatlon 'this name is Dennis" so
far as that department Is concerned.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

IT would be interesting to hear from Mr..
Cochran definition of what he thinks the
qualifications of librarian for the Carnegie
Library should be. Also Mr.. Cochran's ideas
as to the qualifications of a janitor for the
same institution. Perhaps the first definition
would cover both cases.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
Fractional Paper Currency.

AN ADVERSE report was made to the House
Committee on Banking and Currency to-day
by a subcommittee on the various bills for the
issue of fractional paper currency. The report
was discussed at some length. 1t seemed to be
the sense of the committee that some action
should be taken in the matter, and majority
of members expressed themselves in favor of
establishing a fractional paper currency in
connection with the postal service. 1t was final
ly agreed that consultation should be held with
the Postmaster General and the House CON-
the matter,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

CHICAGO merchants are showing dispo-
sition to move to this city. Pittsburgers will
welcome such immigrants Chicago men may
miss the smoke and windiness of their great
city here. but they will find more than the en-
terprise, push and healthy expansion they have
been used to.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
The Charges Against Quay.

From the Kansas City stsr.l
To the serious charges which have been made
against Senator Quay, affecting his character
as a man and an official, neither he nor his
friends have made any reply. The only de-
tense made yet was by protection baron of
Pennsylvania, who said he didn't believe the
stories, because he knew Quay to be "an honest
fisherman"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
A SCENE OF GUOD CHEER.
An Enjoyable Afternoon Reception Mt the
Emory NJ. Z. Church.

Nh LDJUJUDIB HIteTHUOH HecPpIIOn ut the
Emory NJ. E. Church.
The Emory NJ. E. Church, at East Liberty,
was the scene of much good cheer yesterday
afternoon, the result of the cup that cheers
but doesn't inebriate, which was presented to
friends by the members of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of that church, and also the kindly atmos-
phere which always radiates around anything
and everything that old-established organiza-
tion undertakes.
Beside the cheering cup, delicious sandwiches
and delightful cake were served entirely COM
plimentary. and in such a charming manner
that it made the edibles doubly appetizlng.
The reception was rendered to the entire con-
gregaton of the church, and will long be re-
membered as one of the most ENJOYABLE events
in the history of the church.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

Andrew Carnegie yesterday was asked if he
contemplated the erection of mammoth hotel
at Braddock for the convenience of his unmar-
ried employees. He said: "1f that mammoth
report. it will be the airiest structure ever put
up. never even dreamed OF such thing"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14
Armamcnfa NccessnrY.

From the New York Herald.I
American statesmanship must recognize the
strange conditions which now govern the world
With all the world arming, America cannot go
around in her nightclothes. She must prepare.
She must be armed and have navy which will
enable her when she speaks to do so in the
sword
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-14

sPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcHI
CoNNELLsTILLE, March ia telegram was
received here tonight announcing the con-
firmation of Mrs, Josephine Reid as Postmist-
ress of this place. She succeeds j. A. McBetb,
and takes charge April l.