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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
No. 153.
A N ORDlN EAUTHOPIzING

N oRDlNANCE-AUTHo THE
N construction of sewer on East Carson
street. from western line of Jones & Laughlins'
chain factory to South ThirtieJh street.
Section l-Be it ordained and enacted by the
city of Pittsburg. in Select and Common Coun-
ellis assembled, and it is hereby ordained and
enacted bv the authority of the same, That the
Chief Of the Department of Pnblic Works be
and is hereby authorized and directed to adver-
tise in accordance with the acts of Assembly of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the
ordinances of said city of Pittsburg relating
for the construction Of pipe sewer, Is inches in
diameter. on East Carson street, commencing
at the western line of Jones & Laughlins'
chain factory; thence along East Carson street
to a connection with sewer on Sout Thirteth
street, the contract therefor to be let in the
manner directed by the said acts of ASST mbly
and ordinances. The cost and expense oil the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
MURDER WILL OUT,

VICTIM 5 BOuy tIitH Burned IN an Attempt to
Hide the Crime.
rsPEcIAL TELEGkAM TO THE DrsPATcHl
DUBOIS, November PA young man, yet
unidentified, was found dead in an abandoned
lumber camp about three miles from this place
Sunday evening Two boys from a camp near
the same place, along the line OF the Buffalo,
Rochester and IittSburg Railroad made the
discovery, which led TO an investigation.
The dead man had been shot through the
head and his body thrown on top of fire built
of bIllets of wood gathered about the place the
evident intention being to destroy every trace
of the crime by burning the body. The plan
was so far successful that no one has vet been
found who can identify the body in Its charred
and blackened condition. An inquest is being
nelG to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
CHoKED HIS WIFE AND DAUGHTER.

Insane Deed of a Former Member of the
Alabama Legislature.
FALKvILLE, ALA, November 24.-Dr.
A. NJ. Turner, an ex-member of the Legis-
lature, last night choked his wife and
daughter to death. The doctor has twice
been in an asylum. The child raised an
alarm before being killed, and when citizens
rushed in they found the doctor in wild
frenzy. He declared that his wife had tried
to kill him, and that he acted in self-defense
throughout
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
GAVE HIMSELF UP,
A Pittsburg Glass Worker Will be Tried TO,
Nanslaughter.

Manslaughter.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATcH.l
FINDLAY, November 24.-Joseph Donovan,
who one year ago killed John McManness in
his own dooryard by hitting him on the head
with piece Of board. fracturing his skull and
causing almost instant death. and who has been
fugitive from Justice ever since. returned this
morning to the scene of his crime and gave
himself up 10 the Sheriff to await trial under
Indictment Of manslaughter
Donovan. who come here from Pittsburg is a
glass worker. and ii is said that the members of
his union assisted him TO escape and kept him
away until the excitement which followed the
killing of McMauGess died away, and then in
duced him 10 return for trial.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
ENFORCING PROHIBITION.
Grand Jury Indicts Express Companies f,
Receiving Liquor c. OD,

Grand Jury Indicts Express Companies for
Receiving Liquor c. o. ID.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.7
PARKERsBURG, November 24-The prohibi-
tion counties in the interior have made fruit
less endeavors for years to suppress the ship
ment OF liquor into their localities but with no
success. They now propose to try another
plan.
In Doddridge county the grand jury recently
indicted the United States Express Company
for carrying c. o. D. packages of liquor. They
also indicted, at West Union, b. H. Maulsby,
She express agent, for receiving the money for
whisky sent c. o. D., and also brought indict-
ments against liquor sellers of this city for
shipping whisky c. o. D. These indictments
were found under special direction of the court
and will be made test cases.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
HOLIDAY GOODS.
BRIC-A-BRAC.

Doulton, Sevres, Dresden, Bonn,
Royal Worcester, Pointon, Foleyian,
Bisque, Carlsbad, Moorish, Hav-
iland-Urns, Punch Bowls, Salad
Bowls, Pitchers, Vases, Figures,
Groups, and all the new and unique
designs in shape and coloring.
The "usefuP as well as the "orna-
menta1D
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Tri-State Brevities,

No agreement has yet been reached in the
Frick Company coke dispute at Scottdale.
, HENRY KUHL, of Freedom, has departed for
Germany to be treated for lung trouble by DR..
Koch.
1t is now said that Murderer West was not i'm
plicated in the attempted jail breaking at
Washington, Pa.
IA LADI named Mecklin was caught in a
moving wagon wheel at Scottdale and fatally
injured, Sunday.
THE recent meeting of the American Baptist
Educational Society voted to endow the Mt,
Pleasant Pa, institution with $4,000.
WHILE Miss Louise E. Long, of Hartford.
was standing near CRATE yesterday morning,
her clothing lgnited and she was fatally burned.
Mrs. J. o. DoNNELL, tenant of Monkey
Row in ScOttdale, which burned two weeks
ago, died Sunday fom the effects of grief and
fright.
THEODORE VANKIRK's barn, near Browns
Vile, with three horses, two CATTLE hay and i'm
plements, burned yesterday. Loss, Sc 600; no in
surance,
MISS MARIE STEADMAN, formerly a yery
wealthy New Yorker, suicided Yesterday at
Lima by taking an overdose OF carbolIc acid to
induce sleep.
THE Avarian Land and Improvement Com.
pany will build railroad from the Pennsyl-
vanla kallroad main line to Salina, a new town
on the klskiminetas river.
THE militia armory at Mansfield Valley has
been complained of as nuisance. The noise of
brawls in the numerous parties held in the
building keep populous neighborhood in a
state of terror.
In a fight at Washington, Pa, yesterday
morning. Minnie Webb struck Mrs. Elizabeth
Clark over the head with gas pipe, knocking
the victim crazy Mrs. Clark may die Miss
Webb was arrested and released on bail.
oF Fra;obr train
parted yesterday, and as the first section
Stacked up il was run into by the other A fol-
lowing express crashed into the wreck The
latter's engine went over an embanl1ment two
coaches and a number of freight cars were de-
molished, and the freight locomotive was de-
rallied. 81 An engineer anu fireman were seri-
ously injured.
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"a 80 Quality Pure Silk stoc

= A SO Quality Pure Silk Stockings at 81.
All best colors, black boots and colored
tops, and colored boots and black tops.
Best value ever offered.
Jos. HORNE & Co.'s.
Penn Avenue Stores.
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Canton Flannel Underwear

For ladies and children in gowns, corset
covers, short skirts and drawers for ladies,
night drawers, with and without feet, night
gowns and underdrawers for children. Best
quality of canton flannel.
A. G. CAMPBELL & Sons, q Fifth av.
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Cheap,
Because It's Good

We shall make our name a
tower of trust among you for
clothing you can rely on and
unequaled low prices.
1t is our own good make
that has gone through our
careful work peoples hands,
from the first cut of the cloth
to the last handling of it; with
faithful eyes on it at every
step.
We can't afford to let the
bars down on the quality, and
offer you shoddy and sham to
make a low price.
When we say our clothing
is the cheapest you can buy,
we mean that the quality is
right, too.
Trash isn't cheap at any
price. Look to us to sell re-
liable clothing, however low
our prices.
You'll miss it if you buy
clothing for man or boy with
out seeing our stock.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
Dress Patterns.
ROBES.

S., Sc, $40, SI2 50 to $40
each. Hundreds of them at S.
each. Sufficient material for a
stylish costume, S..
Similar material (all-wool plain
cloths), with more elaborate trim
ming, Sc each.
Silk Embroidered and Braided
Foule Serge, a dozen different COL
ors, $40 each.
Exquisite Astrakhan Robes at
SI2 so each-the most effect tive
conception of the season at any
thing near like this price-s12 50
each.
Then the Fine Individual Pat
terms, no two alike, up to $40 each.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

SEAL coats, jackets and wraps. Large as
sortments and reliable qualities only. Prices
the very lowest. HUGUS & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

Ladies' Skirts, Merino, Stockinet, Wool,
In striped and plain. all prices FROM 81 to
S3 80 each. Large stock to select from.
HORNE & WARD, Al Fifth avenue.
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Comfort Glasses.

Eve sight is priceless. Call and have
your eyes examined and fitted with Prof
Little's comfort glasses.
BIGGs & Co., Jewellers.
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Fur Capes. All Sizes.

And best shapes and values in astrakhan,
wool, seal, gray kimmerer, black Persians,
genuine Alaska London dye seal, beaver
and mink. Visit our fur department.
HORNE & WARD, Al Fifth avenue.
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Ladies', Swiss R;bbed woo1

Vests, H. n. long sleeves, sizes to s, only
81 25 each. II. n. r. A., sizes to 6, only
81 each. HORNE & WARD,
Al Fifth avenue.
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Children,s Leather Leegins

In undressed and tanned goat skin-a full
assortment in our hosiery department.
JOS HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

LACE CURTAINS-Special attention d.
rected to our splendid display of Noting
ham, Irish point and Tam bour lace curtains.
All prices. HUGUs & HACKE.
TTSSu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

SEE the special values we offer this week
in ladies' Jackets REFERS, etc., at s., SO,
So so and SIS each.
TTsSu HUGUs & HACKE.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

Children's Knee Protectors
In leather and cloth-saves the stockings
see them in our hosiery department.
Jos. HORNE s. Co.,
609-621 Penn Avenue.
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The Best Corset

In the world at 81 so is our No so Sonnette
coutille, side steels, medium lengths.
HORNE & WARD, Al Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

JAMES ARCHIBALD q BRO,
LIVERY AND SALE STABLES,
96 and sS Second avenue. between Wood and
Smithfeld streets.
Carriages for funerals, S.. Carriages for
operas, parties etc, at the lowest rates. All new
carriages. Telephone communication.
my690 IT'S
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25
CLOAK ROOM.

Second Floor. Take elevator for
the more substantial gifts. Here
you'll find a display of Garments
in number greater, in style more
elegant, and in price more reason
able, than the most exacting buyer
could hope for or the most sanguine
seller dream of.
Cheviot Jackets, S. SO to $40
each.
Magnificent Fur Trimmed Cloth
Jackets, Lynx, Persian Lamb, As
trakhan, Sable, Krimmer Rolling
Collar and Front Facings,SIo to $50.
Elegant Cheviotte Jackets, with
Rolling Shawl Collar and Front
Facings of Fur, $40.
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HANDKERCHIEFS.

Our large Holiday Importation
now open. Hundreds of dozens
here, but the earlier you come the
more you'll have to choose from.
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DIED.

You need not despair Salvation Oil will
heal your burnt arm without scar. 25 cts.
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MCKNIGHT & VICTORY,

MCKNIGHT VICTOhi,
PLUMBERS, GAS AND STEAM FILTERS
Dealers in Gas Fixtures
LAMPS, PUMPS, LEAD PIPE, HOSE ETC
Special attention given to Natural Gas Fitting
4l6 SNITHFIELD ST.. PITTSBURG, PA.
Telephone 76a ia7-6aTT-
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Marriage Licenses Granted Yesterday.

DABBs' Photographic rooms will be open
on Thanksgiving.
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FUR CAPES,

S. to SIS each.
Real Astrakhan Fur Capes, $40,
S12 50, SIS, sIS to SIS.
Wool Seal Capes, SIS and $40.
Real Alaska Seal Capes, the gen.
uine article ours are, S35, $40, $50,
SOS, SIS each.
All the other fashion able Furs-
all the newest shapes, and all at
prices that make quick sales.
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WESTERN INSURANCE co.
0E PITrSRIIRG

No. All WOoD STREET
ALEXANDER NIMICK, President.
JOHN =. JACKSON. Vice President
fe22-2GTTS WIN. p. HERBERT. Secretary.
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Ladies' MediuIn-Weight Cotton and Wool
Mixed ribbed vests, high neck and long
sleeves, at 81 each; drawers to match.
HORNE & WARD, Al Fifth avenue.
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LINEN SETS.
Lunch, Tea, Dinner.
TABLE COVERS.

Linen, Tapestry, Chenille, Velour,
Plush, Satin Derby, all sizes, 4oc to
$50 each.
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Best in the Market, Our 81 so

8 B. NJ. Suede, black and colors.
HORNE & WARD, Al Fifth avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

We show larger line than ever
before, including the very hand
some imported English styles, IS
to S25.
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SEALSKIN GARMENTS.

Not half a dozen, but hundred,
if you care to see so many. We've
sold more, and have more in stock
to show you now than two or three
ordinary large stores combined.
IS to 40 inches long, 32 to A
bust measure, s125 to $3.50.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-25

MUFF7S.
Real Astrakhan Fur Muffs, s. 50,
So, 81 50, S..
Persian Lamb Muffs, Sc 50, 81 50,
S. 50, $40 each.
Gray Krimmer Muffs, Sc each.
Alaska Seal Muffs, S12 to SIS.
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no24.D
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-12-21
Lord Bacon,

On being asked to drink the Kings health, is
said to have replied that he would drink for his
own health and pray for that of the Kings, Let
us all ''drink for our own health" a good, pure
wine, forswearing i'll water and distilled
liquors. And pray for the enlightenment and
conversion of our esteemed but erring sisters
of the w. G. T. U., who have deserted temper
ance and gone over to the enemy's camp on the
dangerous policy of Prohibition.
TO-KALON WINE Co.,
GA Fourteenth street northwest.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-12-21
Charles II. Calvert,

TOpOgrapbical Engineer and Surveyor. Espe
cial attention given 70 subdiYiding country
property. l42O street northwest, uul6-lyG
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-12-21

RATSINS.
choice Cluster, SD. UOG,
California Layer,
California Loose Wusc0teJ
iSuitG710,
V0IeRci0 Layer,
% MediU1t.
NeW C,trrd1ets,
NeaC CitrOn,
Nesc Mats of all kinds.
NeaC Figs, 9-ID. bOIes.
NeaC Persian Dates.
Florida oranges,
Bananas,
choice AppIes.
CANNED GOODS.
California Peaches, 3 earl
eties,
california; Bart Pears,
M0ryJO7,d standard Peaches
C0Jif017oi0 AprjcOts,
Bahama Pine0ppJes,
Corn, Tomatoes,
Lima Beans,
String Beans,
tSUccOtOSh,
French Peas, cery fine.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-12-21


delay and with perfect satisfaction.
ON THE FOURTH FLOOR.
Take the Elevator.
You VIII find
Madras Scarfs tinsel of gold border, loo.
Madras Scarfs tinsel of silk border, 25c.
China Silk Scarfs, with silk fringe, 4Sc.
Raw Silk Table Scarfs, special colorings, 7sc.
Maseasca Art Panels, 3sc, 4Sc., and iSc.
and ash, soc.
200 Easels, highly polished in cherry and oak,
full brass trimmed Sl.s9.
Japanese Screens in Black Cloth, embroidered
in heavy gold bullion, 1924.
=, Polished Oak and Cherry Square Top Tables,
Brass Tables, highly polished, with silk plush
Brass Piano Lamps, highly polished, with col
ored shade top, Si.S9,
Piano Lamps, with marble top and centre, very
Nottingham Bed Sets, > shams and spread, Sl.9s
and S2.24.
Antique Bed Sets, pieces, SI99S.
Irish Point Bed Sets, pieces Sl7.4S, S20.9S, and
S254S.
NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS.
No. .S305-Nottingham Curtains, 9Se.
No. Sill SEAS.
No. 1900 - Brussel effect, 1926.
No. 1s32-Irsh Point Border Curtains, yards
long, S4.2S.
Brussels 42c.
No. 2l9S-Very elegant Brussel effect, S5.9S
CHENILLE PORIlERES.
No. 134 Sage so inch Chenille Dado, 3 yards,
No. 165O-Freze and dado fringe top and bot
No. 5S0-Frieze and dado fringe top and bottom,
S6.25.
No. 894-Frieze and dado fringe top and bottom,
No. IS92l-Frieze and dado fringe top and bot
No. 1S3-Frieze and dado fringe top and bottom,
No: 106-Hand embroidered gold thread freze
and dado effect, $3.50.
All-over flower effect border Sl1.50.
Ecru, Gobelin. Old Rose, Terra Gotta, Old Red,
are the colors
All shapes and styles in Fancy Baskets trimmed
and untrimmed, on this floor.
Third foor-Take the elevator.
LINEN SETS FOR HOUSEFURNISHING.
lO-4 Red.bordered Damask Sets, one cloth and
dozen napkins, 1924.
l2-4 White Fringed Damask Sets, one cloth and
dozen napkins, S4.24.
1O-4 White Damask. drawn border Buff. Pink,
and Salmon, one cloth and dozen napkins, S4.9S.
TOWELS.
Satin Huck, 20X+0, extra good value, 25c.
Satin Damask, 2Ox4O, extra good value, fringed,
Satin Damask 2Ox4O with drawn border 3Sc
This is genuine bargain.
22x44 for large Linen Huck Towel, 15c.
Drawn-thread Splashers, full assortment, lsc.
and 5Sc.
A very fine assortment of Stamped Tray Cloths,
large sizes, l5x20, 25c., 39c., and 4Sc.
Plain Satin Damask Scarfs, drawn thread.
2QX45, 9Scs
A great variety of styles in Stamp Scarfs,
> yards long, with drawn thread, 15c.
II yards long, with drawn thread, SOC.
Il yards long, with drawn thread, 29c.
In extreme novelties we have Satin and Lnon
Tray Cloths in Pale Blue, Pink, and Canary;
Hand embroidered Linen Towels, with white and
colored wash-silk embroidery; Hemstitch Table
and Tray Cloths also Napkins to match Hem
stitch Sheets and Pillow Cases.
MARsEILLEs QUILTS.
Id, Sl34, Sl.4s, Sl,G9, 1924 1924, S5.48. This
will make beautiful household present.
a Fine Quality of California Blankets, in white
or colors, a nice Eiderdown Comfortable or
Fancy Carriage Robe-all these will make ser
viceable present.
10 yards of Dress Gingham, Soc, 81, and S1.5t
per pattern.
10 yards of Calico &c.. G5c, and soc. per pat
tern. makes a useful present
All of these can be found on the third floor.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-12-21

DRIED FRUITS.
california; AprjcOts,
california; Pears,
C0JIOr1,i0 PrU71eS.
C0II0rpaiG PJun1s,
Ec0pOr0ted 1ppJes,
SUMMARIZED AppJes,
Turkjsh PruteS,
1U sizes French -PraSlleS.
Imported Jams ,0W cOrjeties.
Fi7le Hams,
DGcjs' Hams.
C0ss0rd Hams,
Shdfer Hams.
Also
choice DrOacN Ct1ld Undr0lcll
Turkeys, celery, and Cape
COD Cr0716e2Tjes for CHRIST
mas Dinner.
C0pdies by the p0u1,d, by
the bucket, 6y the barrel, and
of ecely r0Tiety.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-12-21

If YOU are at loss what to buy you had better
scan this list carefully. 1t is what we claim
thorough shopping guide for this week. 1t will
enable you to make your purchases without any
delay and with perfect satisfaction.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-12-21

OF fine Handkerchiefs to a lady friend, either
in Silk, Linen. or Lace, is something that is also
appreciated. You can buy this line for25c. a half
in price
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-05

Commissioner is 5000 year. Tic appoint
mcnts to the Board are amona the fattcst-irom
o political point of NicW-in The Gift Of the Mayor,
end any time these eight months. until last
Friday, Hugh J. Grant would have turned a
double summcgSct backward for a chance TO run
in another Tammany ron 20 keep his pair Of
braves company and break tie deadlock that
existed from May 10 January.
The four Commissioners now sitting in iude-
meut and authority at Police Headquarters No.
800 MuiberrY-st., are john t. Noorhis dyed-in.
the-woOl County Democrat with Tammany lean
ings John McClavc. an out-and-out Republican;
Charles F. MacLcan, Tommany Biz Injun and
James J. Martin, Tamnany Big InjUn. Now, it
whispered al through tine summer and
fall that each of these gentlemen would
like to De elected by Tie others president of tie
Board OF Police. Il was understood that Mr Voor
his was willing to east his vote Tor Mr. McClaye,
but MIR. Martin and AIr. MacIcan
were not; Mr.. McClaye was willing 10
cast his vote lor Mr. Noorh.s but
Mr.. Martin and Mr. Maclcan We're vol: Mir Mar.
Tin was willing to vote for Mr. MocIcan. bat Mr.
Noorhis and Mr.. McClayc were not; Mr.. NacLcan
was willing to vote for Mr.. Martin bat Mr. Noor-
his and Mr.. McCl2vc We're not. Each OF the four
was willing to vote for himself, bu, the circuni-
stances were not propitous Therefore thc Board
remained until FRIDAY without president This
permitted turn-about-fdir-play arrangement, bT
which each became acting prcSiicrt-Nr NoorhiS
serving one day. MIR. McCiaye the next, Nr. Mac
Lean the third Nh Martin the fonrth. and 50 on.
But on Friday 1ammauy and the Counties settled
all doubts and uncertainties by bringing about
the election of Mr.. MacLean, who is therefore
president of the Board.
Commissioners VOorliS. MacLcan and McClavc
have roomy and comfortable Offices on the second
floor Of the Central Station. Mr. Martin is on
the third floor. and eli Board meetings are held
in bis room. The four members. with arms and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-01-05
an CVARD RAIL DECORATIONS.

one OF the most fascinating features Of the Old
Guard bali at the Metropolitan opera House on
January - will be the unusually artistic decorations
which will he arranged in entirely new designs.
Lieutenant Benjamin Quincy chairman, and his
associates. Lieutenant J. b. Jacobs and Schny Ter
Gerard who constitute the decoration committee,
assert that the opera House viii appear III entirely
new dress The stage will be set to represent d
military camp scene, three large tents occupying the
foreground the rear portion Of the stage being studded
with regulation army tents, amid immense forest
trees the extreme front of the stage being entirely
covered with shrubs and palms forming moSb
rcfrc,hing retreat for the tired dancers. Thomas
f. sloan. No. 10 Broadway, treasurer reports that
there have been exceedingly large number of boxes
sold and almost all the seats the third tier