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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
rnal Congress. which meets in Chicago on

Fraternal Congress. which meets In Chicago on
February g.
Pride of the West members are seriously
afflicted with the first part of their name since
getting into their new hall.
The councils Of the Southside have created
volunteer committee TO entertain the visiting
Juniors on the day of the parade.
National Councillor McCleary is kept busy
visiting the councils in this locality and attend
ing to the other duties of his ONCE.
The first anniversary of Pittsburg Council
No. "a, which occurs on the 9th, Will De
grand success. The demand for tickets and
invitations was so great that second edition
had to be issued. This is very enterprising
council and is composed of hustlers. The coun-
Gil will initiate i've candidates next Friday
evening.
National Secretary VI. o. Staples expected to
come TO Pittsburg to see the kids of Pennsyl-
vania" turn out on February q. but he has
written that his time will be SO engaged as to
deprive him Of the privilege. However. he ex-
poets to visit the PIttsburg councils sometime
during the coming spring.
The Past Officers Association met Wednes-
day evening and received the report OF the
committee having in charge the arrangements
for the fair. A subcommittee of the Washing
ton Monument Committee has been appointed
TO confer with the Fair Committee in the inter-
est of the enterprise, and the success of the al
fair is now about assured. The Ideal Orchestra
has been secured for the dancing platform. and
a brass band will be In attendance for the open
ing night, Saturday. February There will be
an elegant display of goods, both fancy and
staple articles, and the hall will have the ap-
pearance similar to a full. .fedged exposition.
The various committees met last night to fur
ther arrangements. 1t has been decided to
offer a silk banner to the council of Junior or
Senior o. U. A. Nj. that turns out the
largest representation during the fair, and the
same kind of prize to the d. OF l. Council
having the largest attendance. Second prizes
will consist of flag and set of past
officers regalias. The indications are
that the Monument Committee, which is
to derive a share of the benefit, will prove a
son. of Pride of tbe West Council, is general
manager. and others who are connected with it
in an oficial manner are Mrs. F. D. Thompson.
Mrs. Orpha Berry. Mrs. Parks. Miss Frye, Mrs.
Meyers, Mrs. McKinzie w. j. Young. c. b.
Wylie, Miss Emma F. Henderson, Miss Alice
A Cooper and Z. +. w. Cooper.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
WALL STREET GOSSIP.

Too Much Uncertainty for Speculators to
Pitch in-Money Accommodating.
The condition of the speculative markets Is
set forth in the following special letter to John
NJ. Oakley & Co.:
The element of uncertainty largely predomi-
mates among the traders in and about Wall
street at the present time. The situation at
Washington has Its unfavorable side, and is be-
ing carefully considered by those who con-
template an interest in the street. The force
bill and silver legislation and their effects are
factors which are SO important as to turn many
buyers from coming into the market until the
future OF these bills is more definitely settled.
To-day's market has been weak and declin-
ing one, and Notwithstanding the very favora-
able bank statement, which showed an increase
of nearly 000, 200 in reserve and over 81 700 900
in specie, prices continued to sag, and at the
close were about be weakest of the day.
About the only bull rumors that are now In
circulation are those regarding some large pur-
chases Of Pacific common stock BY Mr.. Gould
1t is asserted that be has privately bought
large block of this stock around 20 and ex-
presses willingness to take more and al
though such rumors have been indirectly de-
MED, there are good many in the street who
are inclined to the belief that there is con-
siderable truth In 1t. but gossip is cheap and
this should be taken with grain of allowance.
The rapid accumulation of the bank re-
serves would certainly indicate that we are to
have in the very near future o very easy money
market, and it would not be surprising to see
the largest accumulations of surplus reserves
in the New York banks during the coming
spring that have been seen for a long period OF
time past.
Easy money would be a stimulus to purchases
of stocks and when other conditions favor we
shall expect to see this have its effect upon the
market. In the meantime we should advise
our customers to hold of and await the turn
Of events.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
Orderof Solon.

D. S. o. Davis is stirring mp the residents OF
the Monongahela Valley, having charter lists
started at several points.
Secretary Abercrombie, Of Sewickley Lodge
No. II, reports three initiates at its regular
meeting Thursday night.
Charter Lodge No. Initiated "a new members
at It's last meeting and received number OF
applications for next session.
Past President Phillsack, of Faithful Lodge
of Allegheny, reports debate for next session
upon the various plans of insurance.
Union Lodge No. 8 received three members
at its last session. This lodge is still q good
second in the race, aud is doing very effective
work.
Under the watch5ul care Of Brother Lysle
Liverpool Lodge has increased its member
ship to So, and has bright prospects for many
more.
Past President Sandstrom, Of Acme Lodge
No. 50, Warren. Pa, visited the supreme office
during the week and reports his lodge getting
ready for boom.
day for the BLUEGRASS regions of Kentucky
Brother Winner has charter list of 40 members
for lodge OF Solon.
D. S. c. Strickler, assisted by Supreme Treas
urer Godfrey, organized Mt. Pleasant Lodge
No. l56. Tuesday evening Prospects are bright
for an excellent lodge at this point.
The Supreme Trustees held their regular
monthly meeting yesterday. Loans OF Sl5, 600
at per cent, on city and suburban property,
were approved, and applications for additional
loans referred TO the Viewing Committee.
Vowarts (German) Lodge of Allegheny held
an open meeting and reception last Monday.
About 800 persons were in attendance and
we're highly entertained. The Supreme
Treasurer was present and addressed the meet
ing.
supreme Chaplain w. r. Coovert made a
fraternal visit to tine supreme officers Tuesday.
Brother Coovert reports Coke Lodge, of
Stonersvile, in hourlshing condition, having
increased its membership to g during the past
year.
The Supreme Secretary has returned from
Boston, where he has been attendinga three
days session of the Fraternal Beneficial Con-
gress. Forty-one organizations have been ad-
mitted to membership. Valuable statistics for
the better government of the stanch endow-
ment orders of this country will be the outcome
of this meeting.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
The Order Of Axoc.

DR.. Rowan is a hustler
Brother Frank P. Blythe Ii the Tin Soldier
of the order.
Or. Ferree is kept hustling with examinations
on the Northside.
Dr. Oscar Brumbaugh has rs applicants to ex-
anime for Bureau No. l.
Dr. Herrod fills his patients ears with Azor
and their teeth with gold.
Brother Scott Dibett has all he can do to
furnish forms for the der.
Brother G. w. b BelmoId is besieged with in
quiries concerning the order.
National Treasurer Otto <. Heineman 10 an
enthusiastic and effective worker.
National President Thomas H. Hughes
makes an excellent chief executive officer.
Brother Peter Weber, slow to believe in en-.
dowment orders, is now an ardent adherent.
Brother John P. McTighe is creating quite an
interest in the order in the vicinity of Municipal
nall.
National Medical Examiner Dr.. R. E.
Warner is kept busy reviewing the medical
examinations.
Brother w. ", Hutton is favorite with
the ladies and has quite a number OF the dear
girls on his charter list
d.. Snively, who is Judge of such things
says Azor is the most perfect plan before the
people of America to-day.
Captain r. W. A. Simmons has the largest
number of names on his charter list. He re-
ports 30. and still increasing.
National Past President Frank 8. Haslage is
in receipt of inquiries daily concerning the
aims and objects of the order.
Brother Harvey q. Smith promises that the
endowment certificates will be "a thing of
beauty" and hence "a joy forever
First Vice President George w. Snamen is
stirring up the peuple of the Northside. He
has charter list of Is names for Local Bureau
No. l.
National Counsellor Brother s. A. Johnston
steered the application for the charter of in
corporation through the AlleghenytCounty
Court to the general satisfaction of the Ma
tlonal Department.
Local Bureau No / will be instituted before
February /. over 200 names are already on the
charter lists for this bureau. National Secre-
tary w. A. h oobbler is hustling, making prep
arations for the great event
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
THE WEEK In OIL.
Trading Slow, but Nearly Two Cents Of an
Advance Scored.

Trading Slow, but Nearly Two Cents Of an
Advance Scored.
Oil traders were unable to make all things
work together for govd last week, and conse.
quently did very moderate business The
conviction seemed firmly planted in the minds
of all that higher prices are only question of
a little time. Conditions seem to favor this
view.
The strength of refined and the widespread
opinion that the Wildwood field has seen its
best days, are the principal factrs upon
which the bulls place their hopes Of an ad-
vance.
at 7556c yesterday, but weakened of In the lat
ter part of the session to 1870. About 5000
barrels changed hands. New Yorkers were
bearing the market on the prospective outcome
of two outside wells in the Wildwood district.
Fluctuations for the day and week are shown
in the following table.
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p q. 6. of A.

At the last interview of Monongahela Com
mandery No. SO. P. o. S. of A, of Braddock,
there were SIX limitations and three PROPOSE
tions. At the next interview it will have an
open imitation and a Ii erary entertainment at
the hall, with a banquet at the Central Hotel.
Some of the State officers are expected to be
present.
The following officers of Washington Camp
No. 29S. P. o. s. of A., of Braddock, were in
stalled Wednesday evening by District Presi-
dent E. G. Sexton: Past President, D. D. Soss;
President, H. NJ. johnson; Vice President,
David Price; NJ. F. and c.. David Kimes;
Financial Secretary. Henry Miller; Recording
Secretary, T. 3. Jorden; Conductor, Abram
Price; Inspector, Frank Rhoderus; Outside
Guard, David Hugo. After the installation of
the secret work of the three degrees, which
was followed by interesting remarks by several
OF the brothers.
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Protected Home Circle.

East Liberty Circle No. so, will soon get into
its new quarters, in the Masonic building. A
number of applications are in for Its next
meeting
Washington Circle will soon be instituted at
Mt Washington, Thirty-second ward. There
are Is charter applicants up to date, seven OF
whom are newspaper men.
The officers of Banner Circle No. SO are:
President, Louis Finegold; Vice-President,
Jerome Raum; Accountant, Susie Raum;
Treasurer, Elizabeth Kraft; Secretary, Martha
Vausdale; Chaplin. Annie NJ. Williams; Guard
ian. Mary Raum; Companion. Lena Finegold:
Guide. Emily Cupps; Porter. Charles E. Fix;
Watchman, Merriam E. Jones; Medical Exam
iner, s. w. S. Densmore. M. ID.
The new officers of Eclipse Circle No 81 are;
President, 7. ]. Williams; Vice President,
John A. Hines; Secretary, George W. Acker-
man; Accountant, Ida ]. Irwin; Treasurer.
Daniel Vaughn; Guardian, Mary A. Gould;
Chaplain. W. w. Richards; Companion. Kate
Sprayer; Guide, Annie Corbett; Porter, Samuel
Dorshafer: Medical Examiner. J. 9. Dunn,
NJ. D.; Watchman, George W. Gould; Local
Deputy, ]. c. Dunn, NJ. ID.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
NEW YORK STOCKS.
Bear Raid Depressed st. Paul and
Louisville and NashviIIe-Sugar


Louisville and NashviIIe-Sugar
and Great Northern Up.
NEW YORK, Jan. A-The stock market to-
day was dull, as usual Of late. and the only
spell of activity was just before the close. when
there was vigorous attack made upon few
of the leading stocks. The tone of the dealing
after weak tendency. was barely steady after
rising somewhat in the early dealings. The
bank statement showed large increase in the
reserve and deposits, but did not seem to i'm
part strength to the market even to the
slightest degree. This Is regarded as indicating
a lack of confidence among investors.
The trading to-day retained the professional
character which has marked 1t for some time
past, and Chicago Gas and the Grangers were
the special objects of the attacks from the
bearish traders, and while it is claimed that
considerable long stock came out in Union Pa
cinc, ot. Paul, Rock Island and Lackawanna,
made.
The opening decline developed considerable
demand at the lowest figures. but this spurt
was short-lived, and prices afterward gradually
settied away to about the level OF the opening
prices. The new Sugar stock and the Great
Northern preferred. however. were marked ex-
ceptions to the general tendency, and the
former rose 10 and the latter ~, each closing
at the top.
feet outside of St Paul and Louisville and
Nashville, and the market closed fairly steady
at Insignificant changes from the opening
prices. The only change OF Importance for the
day among the active shares was q loss of ~
per cent in st. Paul, but the others are in al
most all cases losses, though for but small frac-
tions.
Railroad bonds were dull, except for the
Northern Pacific 5s which furnished 3112 900
out of the days business of s459. .000 The tone
OF the dealings was again firm, however, and
while the changes for the day are generally
slight st. Paul consols show gain of 81 at
124Z: Northwestern debentures, 2I at l085s.
the only marked decline being Northwestern
extension As, ~ at 961<.
The imports Of specie at the port of New
York Tor the past week aggregated $50, 466, of
whicn $23.040 were American gold com; 81 426
foreign silver coin, and $1,000 silver bullion.
The exports Of specie from the port of New
S322, 514 silver.
Inc following table shows the prices OF active
tocks on the New York Stock Exchange yester-
day. Corrected daily for THE DISPATCH by
WHITNEY STEPHENSON. oldest Pittsburg MEM
Ders OF the New York Stock Exchange. 81 Fourth
aveuuei
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Boston Stocks.
MARKETS BY WIRE.
Bullish News From All Quarters Cause a
Bulge in the Grain Pit-Everything
ON the Jump-Provisions Join In
AIouar.aanf
the Upward Movement

CHICAGO - The grain markets were weak
during the first hour of the session to-day, be-
ing dominated by the selling of Pardridge in
the wheat pit. Trading was inactive early, but
was brisk and bordering upon the exciting in
the latter half of the session. The. ST. Louis
contingent, which embraces the Hart Club, of
that city, and Kaufman, the miller, made large
profits on the recent decline are now apparent
ly working the bull side, and there is numer-
Gus body Of strong bulls in New York who
have been steadily fighting against the recent
declining tendency of prices The business is
out of the rule for the present, and is no longer
any ones market Wheat at the close was
about 21Sc higher than at the corresponding
time yesterday: Corn gained ssc. oats nc and
provisions picked up and closed little over
yesterdays closing quotations.
The firmness of the foreign markets was the
cause of Lc advance in the opening over the
previous days closing. prices OF May wheat.
The trading became light but the market evil
IDENTIFY felt the weight of Pardridge operations,
and the price for moment touched 94c the
lowest for day. BY IL o'clock the price had
passed csc, and In ten minutes more 1t was 1t
ot3<c, The news Of the day apart from the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
Closing Bond Quotations.

CHIoAGo-Money continues unchanged In
rate at 6Q7 per cent. Clearipgs for the day
were Sll.yl3000; for the week, S76, 132, 600. New
York exchange was quoted at par.
ST. loUIS-ClearIngs, 81 S01, 500: balances
sos 230. Money 7@8 per cent. Exchange on
New York AZ par.
NEW YoRK-Bank clearings to-day, $100. 204 :
ings. s62l. .779. 4I9: balances. s94, SS52. 2OI.
BoSToN-Clearngs to-dav. SIS. 536, ,007i bal
ances 81, 759. 1885, Money, 4@4h per cent Ex-
change on New York, II cents discount For
the week-Cearingss sS8 BIZ 3l6; balances, So $751;
945. For the same week last year-Clearings.
sy7. 4l9, ,238; balances. SIC, 5S3, ,66l.
PHILADELPHIA-Bank clearings to-day, S10-
week ending to-day, $685. sl7. 1913; balances, s1O,-
566. .54S. Money per cent
BALTMoRE-Bank clear1ngs to-day, 81, ,S55, 1856;
balances, S235,994. Money per cent.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
General Lodge Notes,

The anniversary entertainment given by
Goodwill Council No. II Order of Chosen
Friends. at Masonic Hall, Allegheny, Thursday
evening was decided success.
British Americus Branch No. q of Pittsburp.
will attend the interment of the late Vice
President, g. Scott. this afternoon at o'clock,
from his late residence, Isl Steuben street,
West End.
Revenae Council No. lol, Royal Arcanum, will
meet Tuesday evening for the purpose of in
stalling the officers elected for the ensuing
term. The Degree Corps of the Past Regents
Association will be present to exemplify duty
nine.
The Independent Order of Good samaritans
and Daughters of Samaria will give a grand
union open meeting at Avery Mission Church,
corner North ard Avery streets, tomorrow
evening. to which the public is invited. There
is no charge for admission.
The officers Of Central Lodge.No. a, Sons of
ST. George expect their next meeting. Wednes-
Gay evening. January 2S. to be grand one In
several respects. All the members have been
notified to attend, as business of interest to
each and important to the welfare Of the lodge.
lodges are cordially invited to come, as the G.
W. P. is expected to be present. The lodge
meets at lo2 Fourth avenue.
The new officers Of Court Morlais No. 1879,
9; F: Of A, are As follows: g. R. John w.
Secretary. Charles A. Wood; Financial Secre-
tary, John Ramsden; Treasurer, Will s. Jones;
.. W., Ihomas Combs: j. W., John u. Morgan;
s. B., Thomas Tim,nins; j. B., William X.
Davis; Trustees, John Caddick and Eli Sedden.
The members of Court Morlais will hold
special meeting January 81. at the Guild
House. South Thirteenth,
At special meeting OF Coripthian Lodge
67S, f. q A. NJ, Wednesday evening last
very pleasant occurrence took place. The re-
firing Worshipful Master, g. b. johnson. was
given Past Masters jewel the token of
esteem being presented by the genial Secretary,
W. ]. Carey. Mr.. johnson very feelingly re-
sponded, and during his remarks referred to
the prosperity of the lodge during the three
years Of its existence. From a membership of
eight 1t has grown to that of IS. Mr.. johnson
was charter member, and served two years as
Worshipful Master.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
n. of NJ. G,

All members of Egermont Castle No. los, E.
of NJ. C., are requested to be present at the
next regular communication, Thursday, jan
uary %.
An important Communication from D. D. 8.
c. Joseph Stroup. OF the Second District is to
be brought before the castle. Members of sis
ter castles are cordially invited to be present.
America Castle No, So will: be instituted at
its council room, No. 2544 Penn avenue, Satur-
day evening, January 81, by the D. D. s. c. of
the First District, assisted by the D. d. S. C. of
Ihe Second district. The new castle starts with
60 new members. Select Commander D. K.
Rettew will be present
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
National Union.

Allegheny Council meets on the first a,d
third Wednesdays of each month at No 46
West Diamond street. Grand Army Hall, and
extends cordial invitation to all members of
lister councils to visit it.
Allegheny Council No. 22S held its regular
meeting Wednesday evening, when Senate
Deputy ]. F. Hunt, assisted by his Marshal,
Elmer E. McCauley, installed the following
officers for the ensuing year: President, 6. A.
Drake; Vice President, L. W. Kartlick; ex-
President. 81. A. Beuhner; Speaker, H. w.
Bair; Recording Secretary, A. Gardiner: Finan-
cial Secretary, William Spangenberg; Treas-
urer, j. 81. McChesney; Chaplain. G. A. Panier;
Usher. j. S. Smith: Sergeant, f. Hauck Jr.;
Doorkeeper, h. c. Thompson; Medical Exam
iner. w. II. Keck; Trustees. H. C. Thompson,
Robert Spearer and W. II. Keck.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
OIL Markets.

tificates opened at 1910; highest. 75zc; lowest,
75lc; closed at 75skc. Sales, $4,000 barrels;
clearances 100000 barrels; charters, 896S2
barrels; shipments, 93,S97 barrels; runs. l00H
barrels.
OIL CrTY. Jan. N-National Transit Ger
tifcates opened at 1910; closed, 757ac; highest,
1916; lowest, 75lc; clearances, 722.0U0.
NEW YORK, Jan. A-Petroleum was neg
lected to-day and the only transactions were
in February option, Pennsylvania oil, which
opened weak on selling by the w est anu closed
dull. February option, opening, 7534c; highest,
75Hc; lowest, 1890, closing at 75ssc. Total
sales 20 900 barrels.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
The Heptasophs.

West End Conclsve reports number Of ap-
plications pending.
McKeesport Couclave has made good be-
ginning for lSsl-six initiated at its last meet
ing.
Brother Charles E. Cornelius received
royal welcome by the members of Klttanning
Conclave on his official visit on Thursday even
inc.
All the live and progressive conclaves have
organized recruiting teams for the coming
year. Those not yet on the way of progress are
receiving special attention by the deputies.
The average age of the order is about "a
years During the past year the death rate
was very low, fact that 10 exceedingly crafty.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25

The new lodge at Oakland will be instituted
Wednesday evening next at 40l2 Forbes street.
Members of sister lodges are welcome.
Grand Recorder McNair has a new theme for
discourse now. the subject being: "Does it pay
to become q member of the A. o. q. WP' 1t is
very forcible and bound to command attention.
The committee on an open meeting Of all
lodges on the Northside will hold meeting in
the lodge room of Pride of the West Lodge
Thursday evening next All committees are
requested to be present
Master Workman Scott, of Good Intent
Lodge No. 90, died very suddenly Thursday
morning. Members of the order will attend the
funeral at o'clock this afternoon at the Main
Street NJ. L. Church, Thirty-sixtn ward.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-01-25
ARTIcLEs,
Cash quotations were as follows:

Flour steady and unchanged. No. Q spring
wheat. 90zac; No. spring wheat. 661a490c;
NJ red, 93119glc: NJ 2 corn. 491sc: No. OARS,
44c; No. rye, Tic; No. Q barley nominal; No. l
daxseed: 81 l7@l ~; prime timothy seed, 81 %
per 100 lbs, s. 7O@5 723S Short rib sides Qoose).
81 1904 80; dry salted shoulders (boxed). 81 05
"a 10; short clear sides (boxed), IS 00G5 05
Sugars unchanged. No. white oats, 4716c; No.
white oats. 4515c; No. barley, f. o. b.. 68G72c;
No. 4 barley, 63G67c. On The Produce Ex-
change to-day the butter market was dull and
unchanged. Eggs, 21@22c.