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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-14
The HeptasoDhs.

Sewickley Conclave held a very successful
entertainment during the week.
Letonia Conclave Will have an open instaIla-
tion and public meeting, on January "a
J. +. Moorhead Conclave will hold its next
anniversary in Turner Hall, February 4, 1891
In some conclaves there were pretty lively
contests for Conclave Representatives to the
next Supreme ConclaVe.
On January Il the conclaves of the Wyoming
Valley will hold joint meeting, 20 conclude
with banquet A number of the supreme
officers have been invited.
The order closes the present year in excel
lent condition. This should inspire every
brother to greater efforts. so that the coming
year may De as bright, and even reduce the as
sessmeuts to ten. This can be readily done.
The election of officers for the ensuing wear
and the work incident to closing the business
for the present and opening the new wear has
received considerable attention. No asses~,oan1
being called, and the installation of oficers IN
January and the Supreme Conclave meeting in
April next all combined gives the workers CON
hnger by the way.
The General Committee, through its Chair.
man, Brother NJ. Schroeder presented the
badge offered by the Finance Committee To
Brother y. g. Jones, the successful contestant
OF Rising Sun ConclaVe No. Ill at the hall of
Mcheesport Conclave No. 81, on Tuesday even
ing last. Mskeesport Conclave rendered the
use Oh IT'S hall. 1t being more central. Both con-
CLdfes were wen represented. After the pre-
sentation address by Brother NJ. Schroeder.
Brother DIR. Hall made the response for the re,
ciplent, and all adjourned 10 the hostelry of
John Weiss Here the tables were loaded with
substantials and delicacIes of the season. Am
pie Justice was done, when short addresses
were made by many present, interspersed with
songs etc The PIttsburg visitors missed their
train, which for once was on time. At a late
hour the assemblage adjourned, The two con-
clsves are In excellent condition, and greatly
appreciated the honor conferred on the brother
of the Monongahela Valley.
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securities The failure was afterward reported
| to be Of no significance.
| There was good buying all along the line,
however, and the opening losses were generally
recovered In the first half hours trading, the
disposition being to discount favorable bank
statement. The statement, when issued,
showed an increase in the surplus reserve, and
once more placed the banks on the right side
OF the 25 per cent rule. The impression was
good, and as large amount of gold is due to
arrive here next Wednesday, the statement of
next Saturday is expected to give the banks a
comfortable surplus.
These considerations were paramount IN the
early trading, but when the demand Stacked
nght1ng the rise. came In to hammer the mar
ket with the help of the bearish contingent,
ana the advances over the opening prices were
IN many cases completely wiped out.
There is large short interest in the market
AZ present, and any attempt to cover would re-
SUIT in material advance, because SO much
the market advances, there is a scarcity of op-
erations. The decline, therefore, made no
further progress, and the bank statement had
tne effect of rallying the list in the last few min
The market closed firm, with a good feeling
az tne rally Final prices however. are gener-
ally fractionally lower than those of last even
ing. though there are a few advances, but no
Important change in either direction.
Railroad bonds were quiet the trading for
she she two hours reaching only S6lS. GOO. but the
AtA1ueoS Ol yesterday was cOnClQueu anu mOSI
OF the list is slightly higher than last evening.
Louisville, New Albany and Chicago consols
rose rose to 90. and Michigan Central consols lost
"a at l201x.
The Post says: The most conspicuous point
IN the bank statement was the large increase
OF S250l 900 in specie, which shows that at least
considerable part Of the s. 2l5 284 of gold cer-
tihcates paid out by the sub-Treasury during
the week to last night for the pur-
chase of bonds, went into the banks
and has been the means of restor-
ing their reserve to condition better
than required by the law. SO far as the per-
centage of reserve to deposits is concerned.
But out of this s. BIS 2S4, about S. 600 of the
amount paid for the bonds was paid over the
sub-Treasury counter, and there is ground for
the presumption that at least a large part of
this S., 000, 900 did not go into the banks and
does not show in the increase of money any
where in circulation or available in the market.
There is some reason to suspect that it has
been taken out by trust companies and other
corporations and individuals who will, at least
for time, hold it out of the market.
The following table shows the prices or active
stocks on the New York Stock Exchange yester-
day. Corrected daily for THE DISPATCH by
WHITNEY & STEPHENSON Oldest Pittsburg mem
bersof New York Stock Exchange. 81 Fourth
avenue:
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Union Veteran Legion.

DR.. WINSLow failed to materialize on last
Monday night. As consequence, Encamp.
ment No. failed to hear the promised lecture
on What the Navy did During the War"
LARGE steel engraving of the Battle of
Gettysburg was presented to Encampmept No.
l. by Colonel ]. A. Joel. of New York City. 1t
Will be Handsomely framed and placed on the
walls OF the library room.
A MYSTERIOUS movement is on foot to give
the comrades of Encampment No. a surprise.
What 1t is. only those in the secret know, and
they won't tell. 1t will likely be made known
at the open meeting to be held on Monday
evening" December 19.
ENcAMPMENT No. /, at its last meeting, ap-
pointed a committee on "Relics" The large
the legion will be arranged for the relic depart
ment, and when completed will be open to the
public during the day.
AUXILIARY No. Ladies of the U.v.L.,
elected the following officers at their regular
meeting Friday last: President Mrs. Wheeler;
Senior Vice President, Mrs. Gemmell; Junior
Vice President, Mrs. Ashbaugh; Chaplain,
Mrs. Maggi; Treasurer, Mrs. Fulmer; Con-
ductress Mrs. Biggam; Guard, Mrs. Wendell,
and Color Bearer, Mrs. Jones. The President
appointed Mrs. Foulk, Secretary.
ENcAMPMENr No. 6, of Allegheny, had an
entertainment on last Friday evening at which
Rev. NJ. B. Riddle gave a highly interesting
description of the formation of the German
army, its discipline, strength, etc. General
William Blakely gave the address of welcome
and j. d. Stevenson was master of ceremonies.
There was quite number of ladies present.
The recitations of Miss Foster and Miss Craw-
ford were well received. Comrade Colonel j.
A. Danks was present, and had to respond to
loud calls for song. In all it was an enjoyable
affair. The Rosebud" Mandolin Club COM
posed of A. L. Hummel, ]. H Anchutz R V
Page and A. q. Vogel all young men, delighted
the "boys" greatly with their selections. y
NATIONAL COMMANDER MILLER andaSH
maze an official visit to Encampment al
Wilmington, Del. last week. Encampmenrs
Nos g. 63. 70 and rs sent delegations. When
the train reached the station the comr3des
were met by comrades of No. 81, the Dupont
Guards, delegations of citizens and G. AR
Everywhere the veterans were greeted with
fireworks and loud huzzas. The headquarters
of the several political clubs, newspaper offices
and the three q. A. r. headquarters were
ablaze with red. white and blue fire and decor
ated with bunting. The freedom of the city
was extended by Mayor Harrington. A glori.
Gus time was expected, but the visitors were
astonished at the royal welcome which greeted
them.
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an equally good transaction to send It from
New York. There seems to be artificial ma
nipulation somewhere, and it would be difficult
to judge what may be expected from this
source. Upon ordinary experience money ought
now to be coming here in liberal amounts from
the West; yet it is not.
1t seems reasonable to expect that when the
reserves of the banks have been as literally re-
inforced as may De expected from the above
mentioned movements there will be prompt
and important recovery of confidence, alike in
the money market and the stock market. In
anticipation Of this, few of the lead
ing commission houses have resumed the
purchase of the better class of stocks upon
margins; which of itself is calculated to pro-
mote recovery in prices. The negotiations
between the Presidents of the estern and
Southwestern railroad systems scarcely yet
amount to a recognized element in the value of
stocks, because Wall street has become so ac-
customed to the failure of cooperative schemes
for regulating competition as to wait for ac-
complished facts in such cases, rather than dis
count the future. Nevertheless, there appears
to be much probability that the proposed ar
rangements will come to frultion; and that re-
suit would introduce hope into the railroad
market that would quite probably become IN
important help to The recovery of prices.
The averages of this weeks bank statement
imperfectly reflect the actual condition of the
reserves at the close. The transactions be-
tween the banks and the sub-Treasury Yield a
gain of about S6. 6.500,000 in cash to the banks;
while the exchanges with outside banks show
net loss of currency of about 81, 500 00O which
mas gone chiefly to Boston and PHILADELPHIA.
N exJ week, the reserves will be supplemented
by the receipt of some millions of gold by ill.,
coming steamers.
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Select Knights of America.

The election of field officers occurs New
! ears eve.
The Grand Commander will pay an official
visit to Tarentum Legion No. 80 in the near
future.
The Colonel's annual report of the financial
condition of the First Regiment appears a
little encouraging, SO the comrades say.
Grand Commander W. B. Kirker and Grand
VI ice Commander j. c. Dunn will pay a visit to
spartan Legion No. :. of Allegheny, tomorrow
evening, All comrades are cordially invited to
be present
Colonel c. V. Lewis has a catalogue of the
prices OF the changes in uniform, and any COM
raue desiring any information can receive it
Oy calling upon him at any time. He expects
some printed ones in a few DAYS for distrlbu-
uon among the different legions
At meeting of the board of officers held on
Wednesday evening, the secretary was in
structed by vote of the board to request the
Grand Commander to call meeting of all the
comrades in PittSburg at some convenient
place, as soon as possible, for the purpose OF
eXempllfylng the new work. and also to do the
same thing for the comrades of Allegheny and
vicinity at some hall over there.
The board of officers have decided to hold
social session Thursday evening. January s. at
Grand Army Hall, Fourth avenue, for the en-
tertalnment of the comrades and their fami.
lies. 1t will be purely complimentary, and each
comrade will be furnished with ticket for
himself and family, and two for his friends, free
of charge. Colonel Lewis has secured some of
the best local talent, both musical and literary
among whom might be mentioned Miss Edith
Atkinson, elocutionist; Miss Cora Trenter
known as Comrade joel, of g. A r. Post, ISL
considered one of the most talented vocal
ISIS IN the city, and many others that the COM
rades will be pleased to hear.
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DR.. F. A. WALL, M. RC.E.Sy
Veterinary Surgeon,
4S West Diamond St,
ALLEGHENY, Pa.
TELEPHONE, $40.

AS promised in last weeks edition, the
learned Doctor "held forth" at the above place.
A short ''sermonette' was preached there daily,
ana the subjects were very ably and fOrcibly
expounded. They were taken from the Sos
pei according to st. George" beginning with
the first verse of the first chapter, and were as
follows:
Verse Ii will not allow any feed supplied to
and paid for by me. to be weighed on the scales
OF another feed man. 1believe my feed man to
be one OF the most honest and conscientious
men in that line of business, in the whole
county OF Allegheny, and will not have his
weight questioned when 1 pay for 1t, by any
feed man living.
Verse 2-No person shall call a respectable
man employed by me foul names in my barn,
nor shall threaten to kick any client of mine
VINO may come there on business with me; nor
snail any man tear down my signs, break my
windows or steal my goods as has been done
will be liable to hurt him if find out the
guilty parties.
Verse 3-What buy honestly and nav for
cash down, have legally conveyed to me, and
obtain possession of shall not be taken from
me without some just cause.
Verse At has been said my "shingle" shall
not go up in the Allegheny Diamond. swear
1t shall, in spite of all the opposition that can
be brought. NO ore barred" Being an
American citizen have as much right there as
any one else.
Verse 5-If there is any man in Pittsburg or
Allegheny or any where else that has any one
word to utter that is detrimental or derogatory
him out to be entertained"
Verse 6-Find any man who can accuse ma
OF mean or dirty trick of any kind OF descrip-
ton while have been here, 4 years, years IN
New York, and 20 years before that in the old
old country. in my business of a Veterinary
surgeon. and 1 will consider it a fair ground
Tor Ob1ecting to my having and enjoying what
bought and paid for.
Verse II teel sore" about the unfair treat
ment have had from certain people, and any
person who objects to my ways of discoursing
upon 1t. or do not like my actions in regard to
II. can hnd me any time or place he names to
discuss II. His wants shall not go unattended
to Dy any means, and he can be accommodated
IN any way he desires as quick as creased
lightning.
These sermonettes have been listened to yery
attentlVely during the last week. and they have
produced the desired effecL-peace reigns
As truce has been declared no further
texts from the above gospel will be given until
the time expires or we hear to the contrary.
And now to business
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Quite number of the brothers in Allegheny
are aspiring for Councilmanic honors.
-Four new councils were organized in the
State this week. The total number is 55S.
William Thaw Council gave a pleasant enter.
tainment in Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening.
The tenth anniversary of Laurel Council will
be celebrated in Turner Hall next Thursday
evening.
E. Lindsay Grier. of this city, participated in
the institution OF Damascus Council No 536 in
Philadelphia week ago.
State Councillor Collins and Rev ]. H. Licb.
liter were in Erie during the week doing some
work for the organization.
Councils are beginning to engage their music
Tor the parade 1t is certain that the Altoona
and Canton Bands will be among the marchers
Pride of the West Council will dedicate their
new hall in the Sterrltt building, corner of Ohio
and West Diamond streets, ALLEGHENY on the
evening of December q.
Chief Marshal Morley has several new and
novel ideas which are to be infused into the
coming demonstration, and which, if they prove
successful Will be very interesting.
Acme Council has announced its Intention tn
hold another of its well-known higb-cIassed
anniversary receptions. Acme is continualIv
engaged in some commendable enterprise for
the good of the order.
Miss Clare l. Dawes. one of Pittsburg,s
talented elocutionists. will render several selec
tions at the Sewickley Opera House on Tburs-
day, December l8 for the musical entertain
Heub " Dc given Dg COu0Cll NO. 1fU, Jr. u, VI,
A. NJ.
The Past Councillors Association is branch
ing out. Circulars have been sent to all coun-
ellis IN Western Pennsylvania calling for the an
pointmenI of committee of three to form an
organization with the object in view of lmproy-
ing initiatory work, discussing important topics
and visiting councils
George Lavely, of Johnstown Council. was in
the city few days ago attending the funeral
of Mrs. James Lavely, wife OF his brother
Brother Lavely is one of those who worked the
hardest for the sufferers in the great food and
was the first to meet the car of provisions sent
them by the Juniors of this section. He is
member OF the State Council, and is an active
worker.
All the division parade committees met last
night, but no particular business was transacted
The PIttsburg and Allegheny committees only
met for organization. Two weeks hence diyis-
ion marshals will be elected and the indica tions
are that U. b. Staufer, of Allegheny; Scott
Dlbert. of Pittsburg. and George 3. Nesbit of
the Southside, will be successful.
The Washington monument is to be dedi.
Gated on the day Of the coming parade The
committee is sadly in need of about 81 600 and
every honorable effort is being made to make
up the amount, as it must be paid before the
monument can be unveiled On next Friday
Eli Perkins will lecture in Carnegie Hall for
the benefit of the fund, and if the brothers give
the enterprise the support it deserves Carnegie
Hall will be full
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WALL STREET GOSSIP.
The Stock Market Something of a Problem
and Predictions Unsafe.

The Stock Market Something of Problem
and Predictions Unsafe.
The feeling and outlook in Wall street are
set forth in the following telegraphIc letter to
John M. Oakley q Co.:
The stock market to-day did not bear out
yesterdays promise. 1t got wet blanket at
the start on lower London prices and the fail
ure of an operator there In American rails.
There was almost nothing doing from the out
side and very little by the professionals who
now rule the market. Business will probably
diminish as the holidays approach. and it is, of
course, question whether the public will be
attracted to the market right awaJ on the good
news spread before them as gold imports,
Treasury disbursements, and railway meetings.
They have been fooled so often by deceptive
strength that they are more incredulous than
usual tape, and who are quick to scent new
conditions from afar.
1t is unsafe to predict the immediate course
of the market. Sentiment is better, but much
of the short interest has been eliminated, and
the opinions of operators are very tickle. The
bank statement was good. though perhaps not
quite SO favorable as some had hoped for.
Next week it ought to be good again and
money is easier. 1t is now question solely Of
credit. and an actual scarcity of money does
not exist
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Pennsylvania Railroad, ,,.,....
MARKETS BY WIRE.
Wheat Begins Strong, but Weakens, Scoring
Only q Small Gain-Corn and Oats
Display Little Strength-Pro-
visions Quiet and Easy.

visions Quiet and Easy.
CHICAG0-There was considerable strength
In wheat during tie greater part of the session
to-day, but it eased off considerably and closed
with a gain of only 1sc on Fridays closing
price. The tussle was local in character with
the crowd failing onto the actions of cne or
two heavy operators.
From 81 0Oss for May when trading COM
menced, prices slid off slowly to 81 O03s, with
perhaps sale or two at 81 0O5<. During the
time when this decline was in progress the fail
ure of London stock broker was announced.
May wheat advanced under considerable oppo-
sition from short sellers until it finally sold at
81 O15s01 OH. This shows a clean profit of 1c
in purchases made at the close yesterday, and
was at the point at which selling against calls
showed a clear profit. The selling of both the
cases alluded to caused a decline to 81 OO3k@
L 0O15 before sufficient buying again came to
the markets support There was a rally to
81 OOA and the close was firm.
Corn was easier to begin with, showing de-
cline of sc since Friday. There was little con-
fidence shown by sellers, and not much business
was done by receivers and Shippers May corn
opened at IT, 5SSc; 2 and then gradually weakened
later in sympathy with wheat, but it was at its
lowest point near the close, selling at 5S1c, and
closing steady at that price bid.
Oats were traded in fairly, and weak and
unsettled feeling existed. Prices ranged lower,
due to the depression In corn. Opening sales
were at 1910 decline and receded Zc, closing
quiet at about inside figures.
Mess Pork-A dull feeling prevailed during
the greater portion of the session. Prices de-
clined 221a@25c and the market closed steady
but easy.
Lard-Only moderate business was trans
acted. Early sales were at about yesterdays
figures but during the latter part of the session
the feeling was easier and prices receded
5@7%c.
Short tRibs-Trading.wasBfair active. Prices
ruled 71S0l0c lower and the market ruled easy
at the reduction.
The leading futures ranged as follows, as cor,
rected by John M. Oakley & Co., 40 Sixth street
mem bers Chicago Board of Trade:
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Daughters of Liberty.

Several new councils are on the way in this
locality.
A new council will be instituted at Banks
vile this week.
Pride of the West Council will hold q ''bean
auction" on New Years night.
The box social under the auspices Of the Past
officers Association on Tuesday evening was
big success.
The Past Officers Association will meet
Tuesday evening in K of L. Hail. lOl Fifth
avenue. The officers announce that full at
tendance is desired.
The resolutions prepared by the representa-.
tives to the last session of the Nauonai Council
have been forwarded to Jennie Wade Council
No. 2 of Massachusetts.
Americus Council was instituted on the
Southside Friday evening 1t is composed of
some of the best known people on that side of
the river. The team from Valley Forge Council
assisted the National Councillor and i've of hi
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Closing Bond Quotations.

CHIcAGo-Clearings for the week, ssl. .53S..
683. against $7382l, ,053 for the week last wear.
For the day. Sl2 49, ,5S5 New York exchange
was 6Oc discount Money unchanged at psr
cent for all classes of loans.
NEW YoRK-Bank clearings. sl09 ASS, 1893: bal
ances. u 4,SlS,065 For the week-Clearings. Sis :
704, 4,932; balances, $50, ,4Sl, ,S48
BosToN-Bank clearings. Sl5. 1SS. All: balances.
Sl,Soo 9oS Clearings for the week, 500, 46y. 6I6:
balances, So. 373 For the oriesponding week
last year. S1OI.0 .22l: balances, SlI,O79, ,35l.
PHILADELPHIA-Bank clearings. SlO 25I 2O5.
balances. 81. 925 For the week. S66 596 367.
balances &c. ,262,SS4. Money, 6 per cent.
BALTIMoRE-Bank clearings. 81, 296. 1888; bal.
ances, S424. 546. Money, 6 per ceut
IoNDoN-The amount Of bullion Withdrawn
from the Bank of England Oh balance TO-DAY il
s6S.000. 40
PARIs-Three per cent rentes. e6f I21Sc for
the account. |S
ST: LoUIs-Clearings, s3,4SS,s3s; balances
S36S, ,235. For this week-Clearings SO 678 nan.
balances. 81 1878. For last week-Clearines
cent RSN
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fears of others that everything was going to
the bad. They probably realize their mistake
by this time. They were misled by pseudo
financial prophets, by whose advice they made
unnecessary sacrifices. If they had held on
the Improvement in monetary matters would
have carried them through.
Electric was the feature. 1t broke under
reports that the company was in finan;i al
straits, but later on, when it became apparent
that the difficulty would be bridged, and that
there was no real cause for the scare, buying
orders made their appearance, and there was
rally. At the close of yesterdays session, the
price was a large fraction better than the
lowest point touched the previous day, with
Indications of still better figures this week.
The Improvement extended to most of the
leaders, and although gains were small, they
were sufficient to show better feeling and
more hopeful outlook. Philadelphia Gas
dropped nearly two points during the week,
but finished on q bulge which may land it
where it rightly belongs.