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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
Major Denniston,s Reward.

Past Department Commander Joseph p.
Denniston's efforts on behalf of the Department
v ill in q measure be rewarded before long. A
resolu ton was adopted by the Department En-
eampment at Altoona, That committee Of
FIVE be appointed by the incoming Department
Commander to procure and present a fitting
testimonial to the retiring Department Com
mander, Joseph F, Denniston."
In compliance Herewith the following com.
rades have been appointed for that purpose:
William McClelland, Post 25e, Pittsburg; A. P.
Burchfeld, Post 1872 Allegheny; Thomas G,
SamDle, Post l25, Allegheny; w. Hayes Grier.
Post ll8 Columbia; Il. G. Williams, Post 8.
Philadelphia. This committee will be called
together as soon as the chairman, Comrade Nc.
Clellan6, gets through with his duties in the
coke region as Adjutant General of the State.
The Eucampment also adopted the follow
ing: Resolved. That a committee Of five be
appoir ted TO draft resolutions recognizing the
services of Assistant Quar-! General
H. g. Williams during the past eight years.
The followisg comrades have been appointed:
H. n. Bengough, Post l57, Pittsburg; Frank
B. Kinneard, Post IS, Harrisburg; Austin
Curtin, P. d. e., Milesburg; David S. Mcclure,
Post II, Philadelphia; Eli g. Sellers. Post s,
Philadelphia
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
Building and Loan Association. Inter
State.

April series now open. Shares 500 each
payable in installments of so cents PEI
monthJ dividends declared semi-annuaIly
Last years dividends exceeded 18 per cent
Stockholders can withdraw at any time ant
receive interest up to time of withdrawal
Cost to borrower, per cent Borrower alst
gets dividends on his own stock. Paid al
stock drawing and 8 per cent interest solo
that can be Withdrawn on demand and inter
est paid up to time of withdrawal.
For information call or write to Inter
State Building and Loan Association, Boon
6o6 Penn building. Pittsburg, Pa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
ALadr ResnopslbIe for Til. End

Palmistry for sometime has been receiving
considerable attention from society ladies, ana
is one OF she most entertaining of fads. Sew.
ersl ladies in the city, among them Mrs. Ida
E4ston, have added greatly to their already
Charming popularity by becoming especially
Skilled in the art OF reading the hand Mrs
Margaret Peeke, one of the delegates
At the recent Press Club Convention,
was firm believer, and close
student Of palEistTy, and among those who
mad the pleasure OF meeting her while in the
city her en .Luslasm was contagious and has re-
s2lted IN almost an epidemic of palmlstry.
The opportunities offered BY q knowledge or
the are bouudlsss. Such entrancing little
y essUres can be given the hands, such delight
1ul bis OF sentiment may be INDUCED in CO.
verify, 2uG SuCn effective doses OF beneficial
sarcasm aad irony may be administered with
nov and then bit OF malice in homeopathic
lOrm, whlcn gIves zcst 20 the performance.
Truly Jae possibilities in the paluiistry line
are great and make the art worthy of applica-
ton and study for social entertainment and
amusement alone, TO say nothing Of the more
serious phase of the subject.
KATHLEEN HUssEY-WATsoN.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
The Twenty-Fifth Anniversary.

The silver anniversary of the Grand Army Of
the Republic was made a glorious affair in this
vicinity. At $50 p. N. Commander in Chief
Veazey's order on the celebration was read in
Old City Hall, Pittsburg and in Carnegie
Music Hall, Allegheny. At the same time it
was being read at thousands of similar meet
ings throughout the country. The celebrations
In Old City Hall and Carnegie Music Hall were
notable affairs.
General A L. Pearson presided at Old City
dered. Comrade w. II. Lamberr, of Post 8,
read the general order. General E. s. Os-
born }, of Wilkesbarre. delivered an address on
W. A. Heron spoke of dOur Friends at
Home" Comrade Frank E. Brownell paid a
high tribute to The Young Men Of '8l." He
a modest mention of the murder of the Colonel
and the death of his SLAYER. Colonel w. D,
Moore spoke of "The Women Of the War"
The other speakers on the programme were
and John s. Lambie on THE New Republic"
Comrade Thomas G. Sample. of Post LIS. pre-
sided at the Allegheny celebration. The ad-
dress of the evening was mado by Past Depart
ment Commander Thomas ]. Stewart. Those
who heard it pronounced it the finest they ever
listened to. For 45 minutes Comrade Stewart
held his audience spellbound. He took up the
war from beginning to end, gave graphic de-
scriptions of battles and of the final great re-
view. paid high tributes to the union generals,
more particu arly to the distinguished soldiers
OF FennsylNanlA, anu gave klnQ "oIu W tne
prominent soldiers of Western Pennsylvania.
Comrade A. P. Burchfield. of Post 1872 read the
Commander in Chiefs general order. Comrade
Judge Collier delivered a fine address. Past
Department Commander Joseph F. Denniston
was on the programme for an address. The
musical part of the programme was excellent
and greatly pleased the large audience.
Colonel r. G. Shaw Post No. 206 celebrated
the twenty-fifth anniversary In its new hall on
Monday evening. The colored comrades turned
out in good numbers in honor of the event.
Some very interesting addresses were made by
the comrades. A number OF the comrades
wives and friends were present The exercises
of the evening were very entertaining.
An interesting celebration was that of Colonel
Ellsworth Post No. 2C9 of Scottdale. A pleas
ant programme was prepared and enjoyed by a
large audience. Among the speakers was
Comrade S. G. Stevenson, who delivered a
stirring address.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
NEW YORKs DEATH RATE.
Its Analysis Shows That Grip Was King
During Last Week,

NEW YORK. April 1.-THE total number
of deaths in this city for the week ending at
noon to-day, was 1915, as against 1000 fol
the preceding week. Eighty-three of these
were due to bronchitis, as against go last
week, and 229 to pneumonia, as against 22a
last week.
The total mortality for the "a hours ending
at noon was ia. including % cases where grip
was the contributing cause of death. One
hundred and eight persons died from the
grip in conjunction with other maladies, as
against 90 last week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

Post l55 Prof. Miles, with the posts choir
gave some fine selections. Solos were sung by
Mrs. Potts and Prof Miles. Miss Smithson
well received by the large audience.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

PHYSICIANS recommend Pilsner beer as
strengtnener # r the grip. Telephone
11S6, Iron City Brewing Company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
IN TEE CHARMED CIRCLE
Events Of Interest to Society People of the
Twin Cities.

ENenA OF Autcreht 10 society EeOple OF the
Twin Cities.
Miss Grace E., daughter OF John {. and Mary
J. Boyle, and Mr.. Harry 81. Emmons were mar
rice by Rev. ". a. Cunningham at Wilmerd-
ing last Tuesday at p. NJ. Mr.. Matt Boyle
WIS GTOomsman and Miss Carrie Boyle was
bridesmaid. The Latter was assisted by the
sisters Of the bride, the Misses Fannie and
Kate. There were present q large number of
friends of the couple. After the ceremony a
reception was held and general merry-m aking
lHdulged ia until The SIO train arrived, which
took tue young couple on a bridal tour t0
Washington D. c. On their return they will
l0cs,c at Williamsburg. A large lumber OF
presents were received, among which was
iiue silver set presented by the employees of the
br-.s rOoA 0I the Westinghouse Air Brake
WORKS. where the groom is . trusted employe.
Hiss Daley DAILY, of East Grady street, But
ier, was Ioyf llly surpri ell during the week by
a pillow slip party consisting of about 20 well
knC young peonle of Butler. T0erge's Or
Uhetsra accompanied the gay Inasqners, and
dEnCng was ths orIer OF the evening. The
guests we're slsses Bird Heineman, Til and
1sn RIDDLE, Grace Prugb, Lou and Ret Muir
rgn, Stella Wick, Mmaio Gumper, Cora aud
Mary GiOsOn Gussie Hrug. Lo5tie Daie, Mary
Walker. Daisy Barnes, Mary Wzgrer, the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

LATEST importation OF French millinery,
new styles, received every week. Also
fine selection of beautiful designs Of my own
at moderate prices. New ideas in mourning
millinery. E. DREYER,
TTsu GA Penn avenue,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

PHYSICIANS recommend Pilsner beer az
a strengthener after the grip. Telephone
1186, Iron City Brewing Company.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
Housecleaning

Is only thoroughly done when the walls are
repapered. All grades of wall paper at
John 8. Roberts, Ala Wood street.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
Getting Ready Tor Christmas.

Christmas seems long way of, but in reality
il will be upon Us before we are ready for it, in
spite Of the resolutions made last winter that
preparations for the holiday should be CON-
meuced Immediately and carried on con-
IInuousy throughout the entire year. together
with a growing cash account for extras Such
resolutions, though made with good intent are
often frail; but wealthy East End family has
solved The cash part of the problem in a very
novel manner. Rhey have introduced into their
home "nickle-in-the-sloJslaBg- and
every member of the family that is found guilty
Of using augbt but the puTesU of English is
Ened al the rate OF cents word. the hostess
Of the house says it is wonderful with what
velocity the nIckelS rattle down into the machine
when they are all at home for evening" and
INDUCING in social converse From the pater
1smliss down 10 Master Bob no one is exempt
and the general fund which from present in
GICauOns will be OF immense proportions, will
be devoted to the purchase OF Christmas pres
euts next December.
The purchases Of housekeepers since April !,
might be summed up in one word-sugar.
The sales Of that article have been enormous,
60 the grOCers say, and may resuls in even a
lower price for tue sweet. the quantities
laid IN by the hOusekeepers VIII make the mar
bet dOtmantl for some time to come. A Sixth
avenue grocer said: The ladies can't resist
tie reduction, and the only excuse they offer
for the purchase of such wholesale quantities
Is It's 80 cheap Really, I've have sold enough
sugar the past week to run the town for years
81 would seem, and preserve all the fruit in
the STATE besides. Not only has Pit;sburg
-aId IN stoC's OF sweetness, but the entire
state as well, and the jams and iellies
and maTmalades Of next summer Will beat any
previous sweetmeat record"
Getting Acquainted With One's-SeM
Know thyself That ancient admonition
bids tair TO be realized in the near future, rs
the community at large seems to be engaged In
that most fascinating Ito some) of all studies
self With phrenology and palmistry We shall
kuow-uOt possibly known, nor so
hatuerlnE-our tendencies, shortcomings and
virtues and our futures. A recent addition to
PiIIsbHrg is 2 Boston phrenologist, whose
long experience with the aesthetic bumps of the
lab renders him especially competent to an
Riyze the mountains and valleys of tue head
and sscribe to each its proper name. He is
credited with the power OF correct delineaton,
ana, il is sand Is able to detect the least sign of
a commendable bump, and reduce the most ex-
treTe case Of swelled head by discovering any
thing but desirable prOpensities in The possess0r
OF said head.
lhe learned man IS constantly occupied in
The delightful though sometimes dangerous,
Dsstlme OF telling people OF the evil that is in
them and searching for their virtues. Old age
21d youth alike consult him.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

HOUSEHOLD goods packed and shipped.
HAUGH & KEENAN,, 1894 Water street. su
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
ARTISTIC EFFECTS IN
Fine Flowers

And plant decorations. Novelties for
luncheon, dinner and german favors. Loose
bunches to carry and corsage bouquets q
speciality. n. PATTERSON,
su II, Sixth avenue, opposite Trinity.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

FURNITURE packed, stored and shipped.
HAUGH & KEENAN,, 1894 Water street. 81
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
Lace Curtains. Lace Curtains.

Read our prices in another column.
j. II. KUNKEL & BRO.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

Jimp Awnings
At Mamaux & Sons, $50 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

@. A. Balph and wife are spending few days
at Atlantic City.
Miss Jennie Mason, Of tho East END. II visit
ing in New \ ork.
Miss Hetty Boyle. OF Shadyside, is visiting in
LOCK Haven. Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Adamson have re-
turned t. their South highland avenue home
after visit IN Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. IL. ". Baxter, Of Alder street.
FLORIDA An1 Cubl.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

MANY lassie nourns her laddie just at
the present time, and also the absence OF
theater tickets. fruit and flowers, and all
such pleasantries. that are not compatible
with military service and life in the coke
region; many a mother finds the midnight
hours burdened with a secret fear lest some
dread accident befall her son, who never
seemed half so precious in her sight IS when
threatened with a wee bit of danger; and last
but not least. many a brother of tender years
deplores the fact that Governor Pattison does
not demand his services in the coke field
trouble, that he might share alike the dangers
and the glories Of red stripes and gilt buttons.
And IN the meantime the soldier boys who
sre occssioniug all this mourning and fearing
and deploring are having right jolly time OF
u and counting their experience gained OF real
genuine military life. well worth the absen ce
of the many little luXuries that most of them
are accustomed 10 and the occasional hardships
the service demands Ere long the boys will
return. and then pity. o pity, the poor fish
storiesl Even the most colossal will seek to
hide its head in very shame in the presence Of
the military stories.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
Not Single Spies, Sut by BattaIions.

Besides the coke trouble, which followed
closely on the grip siege, another and a greater
disturbance is threatened in the city.
A certain social club has waged war
Cn the PIttsburg newspapers. Think
Of itY How very alarmingl Italy and Uncle
sam are nowhere in the face of this declars-
rion Of war, that will, without doubt, reyolu-
tIoniZe the entire newspaper world.
Truly trouble comes in twins and triplets,
anC in the midst of all this the hOusecleaning
period has arrived. What good idea it would
be if Lent and hOusecleaning could be observed
At tie same time. and thus kill two birds with
one stone. Surely there is self denial on all
sides during bOusecleaning, and one can do
penance and not half try.
The season of pspering and painting. carpet
ing AID uraping IS at its height and engrosses.
largely. the attention of the society matrons Of
the TWO cities and suburbs as well. And the
gentlemen. too. are yIctims-unwillinC ones
OF the house-Ceaning fever, and may be seen
At all times dong service as errand boys with a
hunted expression and sample of wall paper,
The one superind iced by the other, which to
forget or lose would be sin objectionable. The
season. however must be endured. and. though
tbe work Is rapidly beng reduced to a science
ly those who make a study and a business of
conducting the unpleasantness. vet enough of
lis 6isagrs6ableness remains to make its ad-
vent anything else but signal for joy with th e
average mortal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

At Mamaux Il Sons, $50 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

sicilian Awnings
At Mamaux b Sons, 539 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

The progressive euchre that was to have beel
held at the Linden club next Friday evening
has been postponed one week.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Ami,
Earring Of Allegheny and Mr.. Jacob Foster
The ceremony will take place Tuesday morn
ing.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12
Hosts and Guests,

Mr.. and Mrs. Gelberdlng. OF Jackson street
Allegheny, entertained a number of friends O.
Thursday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-04-12

The regular meeting of the Utopia Circle, c.
l. s. C., will be held tomorrow evening, April
I3 at the residence Of Miss Little, No. e5 Cliff
street, city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-13

The earthquake On the lower Colorado
River Is reported to have greatly changed the
topography OF TINT region. II is notable that
the sevcrest earthquakes In this country have
al occurred III the low-lying regions. Within
historic times. at least. our country has had
only one series OF earthquakes deserving to
rank In tho Arst class. That was the series of
shocks In the Mississippi Valley. q little below
the junction OF that river with the Ohio, from
1911 to 1918. The Charleston earthaucke WAS
moro noticeable because 1t resulted In n con-
siderable loss OF life and enormous destruc-
ton Of property; but II the New Madrid Garth
Quake on the Mississippi had occurred In those
days. when tho country 10 we'll inhabited and
many buildings have been reared. its results
would have been even more disastrous than
those Of the Charleston shooka
An area OF about 5000 square miles subsidized
for An average distance OF ten feet. 30 that the
region was completely submerged. the waters
OF the river below flowing back into It, form
ing . large lake that still exists. The inhab-
itsnts had to dee 70 the higher lands. whore
the Government gave them new prsemption
claimA Large assures were opened In the
cath. and the people we're 20 fearful Of being
sngulfsd IN these ersvioss that thsy fslled
trees across them ct right anslss and upon
this foundation raised places OF refuge.
It 10 not unlikely that the same cause which
probably produced the New Madrid earth.
ouskss u also responsible for the recent con-
vulsion ON the lower Colorado. Both occurred
In river valleys It 10 well known that 10 the
WAndssings Of . river over it, valley. lakes are
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-13

Taking the Senate Naval Conmittee on .
Cruise or Inspection.

Taking the Senate Naval Conmittee on .
Cruise or Inspection.
The eight war ships OF tho White Squadron
that have been lying in the North River above
Twsnty-flfth street. weighed anchor yesterday
at noon. and. headed by Rear Admiral Walkers
flagship. the stately Chicago. steamed down
the stream. rounded the Battery. and headed
up tho North River on their Senators
cruise" With them went Senators Cameron.
Dutler. and Stock bridRe. who loft tho Fifth
burn. Mcpherson. Halls. aud Chandler. ire
otIst msmtsrs OK tiio Sonnfs Hava! C.n In!ttuu,
will prohanlS Join their colleagues ut Newport.
trip 70 10 0s visit r. ,he
Vim probebiy DO reached this morning. Thon
the squadron viii go 10 Newrort to look over
the war, college. Boston. Portsmouth. aud
Bath will also be visited.
1t 10 likely that the ships will also stop at
Bar Harhor where secretary Tracy ie staying.
cruise are the Newark. the Boston. the Atlanta.
the Yorktown. the Concord. the Vcsuvius, and
conversation yestsrday. sal ] he WAS plann i
to have the white SQUADRON visit the Gulf
states this fall and winter, and II possible
send them M the Mississippi as far rs Vicks-
shall" said the Secretary. "recommend
10 ConRresH this winter and urge upon the
esr aSa
police duty. 70 be used on such occasions AZ
the Bebring Sea case and in simlla situations.
We very much need such vessels at the pres
the vessels 10 the BehrinR Sea have been or.
dernd to proceed as som as they con lie spared
TO China TO protect American interests there"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-13
Another Call to Mr.. Plat.

Admiral JOHN HENRY STARIN declines to
take his celebrated transportation squadron
up the Salt River. Nothing could induce
me-" says this seasoned tnr. ITO accept
either the nomination for tho Governorship
or the place If Governor the Republican
nomination this year being, IN my opinion.
equal to an election" This was substan-
TALLY the opinion Of tho Hon. Cor
HKLIUY N. Bliss. and Admiral STAnIN
stands with BLISS and SCHROEDER, DE-
PEW and WApswoRTu, among the wor-
thies Whose high Roman virtue makes
them prefer trip to Europe or the
luxury Of lonflng at homo to tho glorious
certainty and swelling possibilities OF the
Governorship. They have signed the self.
denying ordinance, and office and Its golden
Joys cannot tempt their souls.
Will Admiral STARIN GO to Europe ?
Whether he goes or stays, whose leg. In the
chaste language Of the modern classics, will
tho Republicans pull for doodle now3
Who knows? All that can be seen Is the
hand OF fate tightening its grasp upon the
shrinking form Of THOMAS COLLIER PLATT.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-08-13

Ono Of the purposes OF tho LINDSAY ex-
ploring expedition. which recently started for
tho interior OF Australia, Is to try to learn tho
fate Of DR.. LE1cHARpT and his comrades. who
disappeared from view In 1s4S while they were
endeavorlng to GROSS the continent Two
years aRo Mr.. ALEXANDER McPuEE heard In
tho northwest part OF the continent that many
years ago two white men and two blacks
reached tribe there In perishing condition.
and that the tribe refused to direct them to
water because their own supply was scanty.
The mon died. and the tribe still have some
indictments and other effects OF the unfor.
tunate whites
The fate OF all Australian explorers, EXCEPT
LElcHARDT. has boon clearly revealed. II IL
true that explorers perished near the north.
west coast. the victims were undou btedly the
LEIcHAnDT party. For years large reward
was offered for any Information concerning the
fate OF the party. but nothing Was ever learned
The present expedition has been instructed
thoroughly to investigate the reports.